Charlie Pierce

Miami Marlins players watch during the first inning of Tuesday's game in Baltimore. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss MLB's doubleheader madness ... and Bill Russell reminds fans that he's not dead.

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05:367 hours ago

Members of the Pelicans and Jazz kneel together during the national anthem before their game on Thursday. (Ashley Landis/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the resumption of NBA play ... and Sports Illustrated's new supplements.

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04:50Jul 31, 2020

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the new name of Seattle's NHL team, Torino's new "Feel Safe" stadium gate and more.

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04:45Jul 24, 2020

Washington owner Dan Snyder. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss allegations of sexual harassment inside the Washington NFL team's organization, and more.

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05:21Jul 17, 2020

Washington owner Daniel Snyder before a 2019 game against the Buffalo Bills. (Adrian Kraus/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss Patrick Mahomes' massive new contract, and Japan's cheerleading (and socially-distanced) robots.

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05:25Jul 10, 2020

Spectators hold a sign disapproving of Washington D.C.'s NFL team owner Dan Snyder in 2019. (Julio Cortez/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the pressure to rename D.C.'s NFL team and Iceland's amazing soccer team logo reveal.

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05:49Jul 3, 2020

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Some racist college sports traditions are on the way out. Karen and Charlie discuss the good news.

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05:45Jun 19, 2020

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the end of ESPN's "stick to sports" policy, Roger Goodell's mea culpa, and more.

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05:46Jun 12, 2020

Drew Brees (left) has drawn sharp criticism for recent comments he made about those who protest police brutality by kneeling during the playing of the national anthem, a movement started by Colin Kaepernick (right). (D. Ross Cameron/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Only A Game analyst Charlie Pierce joins others in criticizing the NFL's statement following the killing of George Floyd.

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05:48Jun 5, 2020

The NWSL is slated to be the first American team sports league to get back on the field.
Last season, Heather O'Reilly and the North Carolina Courage topped the Chicago Red Stars in the championship. (Karl B DeBlaker/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen Given and OAG analyst Charlie Pierce discuss the NWSL's plan to bring back pro team sports to the U.S. — and more.

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05:25May 29, 2020

Walt Disney World has been closed along with other theme parks around Florida. But the NBA may be paying a visit. (John Raoux/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss Walt Disney World as a possible NBA venue. Also, the good and bad news about the Tokyo Olympics.

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04:05May 22, 2020

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the 1,720 Warriors employees who have been laid of and an 11-year-old skateboarder's historic trick.

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06:35May 15, 2020

Former Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula in 1991. (Kathy Willens/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss Don Shula's NFL legacy, a judge's decision to dismiss most of the USWNT vs. U.S. Soccer lawsuit, and a spectacular deadlift record.

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05:41May 8, 2020

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the NCAA's approval of a plan to allow athletes to profit from their names, images and likenesses, and more.

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06:15May 1, 2020

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell speaks just before the first round of the NFL Draft on Thursday. (NFL via AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen and Charlie discuss the 2020 NFL Virtual Draft, and the 6-year-old who designed a new uniform for a pro soccer team.

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05:10Apr 24, 2020

Just two months ago, the XFL was making headway in its return season. Now, the league has filed for bankruptcy. (Steve Luciano/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen Given and Charlie Pierce discuss the XFL's bankruptcy filing this week, plus the return of live baseball in Taiwan.

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06:41Apr 17, 2020

Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, would be a site for games. (Ross D. Franklin/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen Given and Charlie Pierce discuss MLB's "bubble-headed" idea for a "bubble" league, and more.

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05:55Apr 10, 2020

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is working from home these days. (David Zalubowski/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen Given and Charlie Pierce discuss how Steph Curry is adjusting to working from home and how some residents of West Yorkshire are benefitting from the ongoing pandemic.

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04:42Apr 3, 2020

Wembley Stadium. No lasagna. (Lewis Whyld/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen Given and Charlie Pierce discuss MLB's new work stoppage deal and ... a giant lasagna in Wembley?

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05:49Mar 27, 2020

A health notice is posted on a glass door at the Wells Fargo Center. All games at the Center have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Charlie Pierce: The Week In Sports

Karen Given and Charlie Pierce discuss the latest COVID-19-related developments. Also, Tom Brady ... swashbuckler?

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06:16Mar 20, 2020