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NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Michele Steele talk Winter Olympics and the NBA All-Star games.

When U.S. speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy makes his Winter Olympic debut in Milan, he'll join a record number of out LGBTQ athletes. But of the 46 out athletes, only 11 are men.

As Sudan's humanitarian crisis deepens, the U.S. and global allies have pledged millions more in assistance, but diplomatic roadblocks and aid obstructions are hindering progress.

Ukrainian skeleton sled racing athlete Vladyslav Herskevych drew attention to his sport after being disqualified for wearing a controversial helmet at the Winter Olympics.

Wisconsin speedskating phenom Jordan Stolz continues his quest to medal in all four of his Olympic events. He's one of a streak of Olympic-record setting speedskating performances in these Games.

Nike's battery-powered footwear system, which propels wearers forward, is part of a broader push to help humans move farther and faster.

A new report points to a decline in heart disease and stroke deaths, but cardiovascular disease remains the top cause of death in the U.S. Lifestyle changes could delay or prevent about 70% of cases.

Organized by Save Our Great Salt Lake, the annual rally at the Utah Capitol saw a massive turnout this year while the lake reaches near-record lows.

Texas' U.S. Senate is grappling with how immigration enforcement should look like ahead of its primary elections.

Every time I visit the ranch, I’m reminded of how few places there are in the state of Utah where one could go and experience such tremendous biodiversity.