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Saturday Sports: Colin Kaepernick And Kareem Hunt

Feb 16, 2019
Colin Kaepernick has reached a settlement with the NFL after alleging collusion to deprive him employment. Meanwhile, the league is keeping Kareem Hunt in its ranks.
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Making Money As A Rent-A-Goalie

Feb 16, 2019
Keith Hamilton of Toronto talks about what it's like to be a rent-a-goalie for amateur ice hockey teams.
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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Agreement With NFL

Feb 15, 2019
Former 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick says he 'resolved' his grievances with the NFL. In 2016, he became the face of a protest movement in the NFL against racial injustice and police brutality.
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Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, pictured in 2018, has reached an agreement with the league over his allegations of collusion by teams.
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Colin Kaepernick Reaches Deal With The NFL To Settle Collusion Allegations

Feb 15, 2019
An attorney for the former San Francisco 49ers quarterback tweeted that after discussions, the "parties have decided to resolve their pending grievances." The terms are not public.
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The 'Strange Science' Behind The Big Business Of Exercise Recovery

Feb 11, 2019
Does exercise recovery work? Science writer Christie Aschwanden examines the physiology and effectiveness of sports drinks, protein powders and other products and services in her new book, Good to Go.
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Lindsey Vonn competes during the FIS World Ski Championships Women's Downhill on Sunday in Are, Sweden.
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Lindsey Vonn Retires As The Winningest Female Skier In History

Feb 10, 2019
"I have always pushed the limits of ski racing and it has allowed me to have amazing success but also dramatic crashes," Vonn said, summarizing a storied career.
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Volunteer Don Olson walks past a mound of artificial snow created by a snow gun on Tuesday at the Vasaloppet Nordic Ski Center in Mora, Minn.
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In Northern Minnesota, 'Snow Farmers' Make Sure A Ski-Racing Tradition Endures

Feb 09, 2019
For the past few years, there hasn't been enough natural snow in Mora, Minn. to carpet the forests for a famed cross-country ski race. Local farmers now volunteer to make snow for the trails.
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Remembering Baseball Hall Of Famer Frank Robinson

Feb 08, 2019
Robinson, who died Thursday, was the first player to win both the American and National League MVP awards. He later became the first black manager of a major league team. Originally broadcast in 1988.
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Hall of Famer Frank Robinson was the only player to win the MVP award in both major leagues. He was also baseball's first black manager.
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Baseball Hall Of Famer And Pioneer Frank Robinson Dies At 83

Feb 07, 2019
Robinson, the only player to win the Most Valuable Player award in both major leagues, was the game's first African-American manager.
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Baseball Trailblazer Frank Robinson Dies At 83

Feb 07, 2019
Baseball trailblazer Frank Robinson died Monday at 83. He was the MLB's first African-American manager. Richard Justice of MLB.com remembers Robinson's remarkable career with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.
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Motorsports Meets The Mob

Feb 07, 2019

 

 

 

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Football Fans Call Sunday's Super Bowl Dull, TV Ratings Were Down Too

Feb 05, 2019
The two teams combined for 16 points, and the Patriots won. That's unlike last year when the teams combined for 74 points, and the Patriots lost. TV ratings were down to about 100 million viewers.
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The Real Super Bowl Drama Wasn't During The Game, But The Beer Commercials

Feb 04, 2019
There was little drama during Sunday's Super Bowl. But one ad did start a Twitter war between Bud Light and Big Corn.
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'SpongeBob Squarepants' Gets Super Bowl Halftime Tribute

Feb 04, 2019
Fans of SpongeBob signed a change.org petition to compel the Super Bowl to honor the show's creator Stephen Hillenburg, who died last year, with the cartoon's rendition of "Sweet Victory." It worked.
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Mo Better Jaguars' coaches and players huddle at the end of practice at Betsy Head Park in Brownsville, Brooklyn in September 2014.
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Poor Students More Likely To Play Football, Despite Brain Injury Concerns

Feb 03, 2019
Many wealthy families have chosen not to have their children play football, but for lower-income students, football is still seen as a ticket to a better education.
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Tom Brady reacts after the New England Patriots score a touchdown in the fourth quarter during Super Bowl LIII
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Patriots Are Super Bowl Champions Again, Beat The Rams 13-3

Feb 03, 2019
With their second title in three years, the Patriots are now tied for the most Super Bowl titles in NFL history.
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Two Rams Cheerleaders Set To Be First Men In NFL History To Perform At The Super Bowl

Feb 03, 2019
NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Los Angeles Rams cheerleaders Quinton Peron and Napoleon Jinnie just before their historic Super Bowl routine as the first male cheerleaders to perform.
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Lucky Lamp Lighting And Anchovy Overload: Wacky Rituals Sports Fans Swear By

Feb 03, 2019
In honor of Super Bowl LIII, sports fans across the U.S. tell us what superstitions and rituals they cling to when the pressure is on for their favorite team.
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Barbershop: Super Bowl Politics

Feb 02, 2019
NPR's Michel Martin discusses how politics have seeped into this year's Super Bowl with Mark Leibovich of The New York Times, Megan McArdle of The Washington Postand Rodney Carmichael of NPR Music.
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New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady during practice ahead of Super Bowl LIII.
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Five Things To Watch For In Super Bowl LIII

Feb 02, 2019
Sunday's Super Bowl pits the New England Patriots against the Los Angeles Rams. LA's talent-packed offense gives New England's head coach Bill Belichick a tough choice on who to target.
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Martinook Leads Hurricanes To 5-2 Win Over Golden Knights

Feb 02, 2019
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Jordan Martinook had quite a week. In the span of six days he became a father, signed a contract extension and scored a game-winning goal.

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What You Need To Do About Your Hate For The Patriots

Feb 01, 2019
Sportswriter Ray Ratto believes you're hating the New England Patriots for all the wrong reasons. NPR's Ari Shapiro chats with Ratto ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl.
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New England Patriots Face The LA Rams In Sunday's Super Bowl

Feb 01, 2019
In 2002, the Patriots played against the Rams in Super Bowl 36. That was the beginning of a Patriots' dynasty. They are now playing in their eighth Super Bowl since that game.
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Fans cheer at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., on Jan. 13. What stuff do you do to help your team?
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What's Your Superstitious Sports Ritual? Tell Us About It

Jan 31, 2019
Do you wear a special T-shirt or refuse to wash a certain pair of socks to help your favorite team? NPR's Weekend Edition wants to hear from you.
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Atlanta Seems Ready For The Super Bowl With Plenty Of Winter Weather Precautions

Jan 31, 2019
The Super Bowl is set to be held in Atlanta this year, but chilly weather, and an icy history have some leaders on edge about the city's ability to host the big game.
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