Jan 3rd, 2009 · It's wildcard playoff weekend in the NFL. Last year New England made it to the Superbowl undefeated. This year, they're out. What else makes this season a 180-degree turn from last year? Guest host Ari Shapiro talks with Weekend Edition's Howard Bryant about the big NFL playoff matchups this weekend.
Dec 24th, 2008 · The former N.Y. Jets QB was booted to make room for Favre but found a little more appreciation in Miami. On Sunday, they'll go head to head as the Dolphins take on the Jets with the playoffs on the line.
Dec 20th, 2008 · The nation's economic troubles have prompted the NFL's Minnesota Vikings to announce that they will not raise ticket prices for 2009. It's quite a move, considering the Vikings may be headed to the playoffs this year.
Dec 17th, 2008 · Commentator Frank Deford agrees with politicians calling for a college football playoff to determine the national champion. But it means letting go of a long-held belief: that sports and politics shouldn't mix.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Lots of college football fans, including President-elect Barack Obama, have said they'd like to see the sport's complex bowl championship system replaced with a playoff. That's not likely. The Bowl Championship Series has plenty of influential advocates, including college presidents.
Oct 22nd, 2008 · Some Tampa Bay Ray fans are wearing their hearts on their heads. They're sporting Mohawks in solidarity with their favorite ballplayers, who adopted the hairstyle for good luck in the baseball playoffs.
Oct 9th, 2008 · The Major League Baseball playoffs resume Thursday with Game 1 of the National League Championship Series in Philadelphia. The American League series starts Friday in Florida. Two of the regular season's best teams, the Los Angeles Angels and the Chicago Cubs, are no longer in contention.
Oct 4th, 2008 · If it's October, then it's baseball playoffs time. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant about Friday night's face offs in Tampa Bay and Los Angeles.