Sports In America with David Greene
Sports in America explores the stories that make sports a cornerstone of American life.
WHYY | PRX
Show overview
Sports In America with David Greene launched in 2025 and has put out 45 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode in the time since. That works out to roughly 35 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 50 min and 50 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 32 episodes published. Published by WHYY | PRX.
From the publisher
Sports in America explores stories that shape athletes and fans alike. Each week, David Greene hosts in-depth conversations with people across the world of sports – from the star who hits the game winner to the millions of us whose lives are touched by the game.From WHYY and PRX.
Latest Episodes
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Why the U.S. Men’s Team Has Never Won the World Cup
For Roger Bennett, Soccer’s ‘A Pleasure that Hurts’
You Don’t Need to Be Flashy To Become a Legend. Just Ask Michael Cooper
Robert “The Chief” Parish on a Life of Toughness
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The Reinvention of Rex Chapman
Brittney Griner on Coming Home
Is Baseball Boring? Ask the Savannah Bananas
When the Game Ends, DeMaurice Smith Fights for the Players
Shea Serrano Talks “Expensive Basketball” (And Other Things)
“Chief Vibes Officer” Bones Hyland
At just 25 years old, Nah’Shon “Bones” Hyland is making a name for himself as a point guard for the Minnesota Timberwolves, going head-to-head with some of the best in the league like Steph Curry and LeBron James. This week, we sit down with Bones to relive some of his most electric performances during his rookie season, and learn how he performs so well under pressure. We’ll hear about how his tough upbringing in Wilmington, Delaware — and the sudden loss of those closest to him — motivate him to this day to excel on the court.We’ll also talk with The Athletic’s Jon Krawczynski about some of the hot topics in the NBA in the runup to the championships.Show Notes The often dour Minnesota Timberwolves needed an injection of fun. Enter Bones Hyland | The Athletic From tragedy to exile to new life in Minnesota, Bones Hyland embraces the journey | The Athletic Golden State Warriors vs Denver Nuggets - Full Game 4 Highlights | The CCB Network Bones Hyland shares big night with firefighters, first responders who saved him four years ago | NBC Bones Hyland Rookie Mixtape | Denver Nuggets Show CreditsHost: David GreeneExecutive Producers: Joan Isabella, Tom GrahslerSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaTalent Booker: Britt KahnEngineer: Mike VillersTile Art: Bea WallingSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.
Shayla Smith Scored More Points Than Wilt Chamberlain
Last year, Shayla Smith broke Philadelphia’s all-time scoring record for girls and boys basketball. That’s a huge deal, especially in Philly — a city known for basketball legends like WNBA guard Shawnetta Stewart, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley, and NBA Hall of Famer Wilt Chamberlain. None of them scored as many points in high school as Shayla did.We sat down with Shayla and her coach, Kevin Slaughter, to hear how she became a high school phenom and changed the reputation of her high school’s basketball program. We’ll find out what it takes to score more points than anyone who came before her, and how Shayla enters a flow state on the court — and makes it look easy. We’ll also talk to Coach Jackie Johnston, known on social media for her obsession with women’s sports, to talk through what to expect at the NCAA finals this weekend.Show Notes Shayla Smith guides her team to Philadelphia Public League Championship | Rare Footage Sports High school basketball star Shayla Smith hopes to become first WNBA player to wear hijab | CBS Philadelphia Penn State Commit Shayla Smith Imhotep Charter Highlights | Rare Footage Sports Shayla Smith Penn State Player Profile | ESPN Follow Coach Jackie on TikTok Show CreditsExecutive Producers: Tom Grahsler and Joan IsabellaSenior Producer: Michael OlcottProducer: Michaela WinbergAssociate Producer: Bibiana CorreaEngineer: Mike VillersTalent Booker: Britt KahnTile Art: Bea WallingSports in America is a production of WHYY, distributed by PRX, and part of the NPR podcast network.