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Argentina's Lionel Messi waves after receiving the Golden Ball award for best player at the end of the World Cup final soccer match between Argentina and France at the Lusail Stadium in Qatar on Dec. 18, 2022.

Soccer shocker: Lionel Messi says he will join Miami's MLS team

After months of speculation, Messi announced his decision Wednesday to join Inter Miami, a franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon in David Beckham since its inception.

Singer Marc Broussard Remakes Soul

Marc Broussard, a 20-something musician, creates soulful rhythm and blues like a seasoned artist. The Louisiana singer remakes classic soul songs by Al Green, Stevie Wonder, and others on his new album S.O.S.: Save Our Soul. Broussard talks with John Ydstie.

Defendant Lonnie Franklin Jr. listens during opening statements of his trial. Franklin is accused of serial murders that terrorized South LA.

Families Of LA Serial Killer's Victims Still Await Closure

Police allege Lonnie Franklin Jr. terrorized LA for decades, targeting mostly young black women. As his trial wraps up, critics wonder if racial bias caused the investigation to take so long.

NCAA Shake-Up: The Future Of College Athletics

In 2013 and 2014, there will be a number of substantial realignments in the NCAA conferences. Some believe that the realignment process will ultimately result in the creation of four "super conferences." NPR's Mike Pesca talks about how conference shifts could effect the future of college athletics.

Serena Williams Effect: U.S. Open Women's Final Sells Out Early

Tennis fans anticipate Williams will win the U.S. Open and tie Steffi Graf's record for winning all major tennis titles in a single year. Steve Inskeep talks to sports commentator Tandaleya Wilder.

An unnamed Chicago Cubs fan catches raindrops in his mouth after the Cubs finally won the World Series on Wednesday. His shirt says, "Just one before I die."

They've Waited A Long, Long Time For This: Veteran Cubs Fans Rejoice

Every Cubs fan on Earth has been waiting ... and waiting ... to see their team win the World Series. The longer they lived, the more patience they needed. But on Wednesday night, all was rewarded.

Blackburn Rovers players wear T-shirts in support of Bolton Wanderers' midfielder Fabrice Muamba.

A Nation Stands Together For A Fallen Soccer Player

Last weekend, English soccer fans were looking forward to a sporting feast. They ended up taking part in a nationwide communal vigil, focused on an African-born player's fight for life.

U.S. Army mine-resistant armored vehicles (MRAPs) and Afghan National Army vehicles pass through a village during a joint patrol in the Jalrez Valley in Afghanistan's Wardak province. On Monday, factory workers who produce MRAPs in York, Pa., rallied to protect the Pentagon budget against the automatic budget cuts that will take effect in 2013.

Defense Workers Lobby To Prevent Automatic Cuts

Even as Congress' deficit-reduction supercommittee ran into a dead end this week, the resulting mandatory spending cuts were immediately targeted by interest groups and sympathetic lawmakers. No interest group stands to lose more than the defense industry.

Big Cash Prize For Untangling Shredded Paper

California software developer Octavio Good and his team won $50,000 for reassembling shredded documents. Host Audie Cornish talks to Good about the Pentagon-sponsored contest.

The Real Holiday Party For Weight-Loss Firms? It's Now

The first week of the year means big profits for weight-loss firms. Some companies are looking to expand their customer base by specifically targeting men. Others are teaming up with big employers.

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