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Not My Job: We Quiz Orlando Magic Star Aaron Gordon On Actual Magic

Nov 17, 2018
We recorded the show in Orlando, Fla., this week so we've invited NBA star Aaron Gordon of the Orlando Magic to play a game called "Abracadabra!"
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Newscast headlines

Blues Beat Golden Knights 4-1 In Perron's Return To Vegas

Nov 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — St. Louis forward David Perron has zero points in two games against the Vegas Golden Knights.

He has two wins, though.

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Newscast headlines

UNLV Rolls To 2nd Straight Win, Runs Past Oakland 74-61

Nov 17, 2018

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shakur Juiston scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as UNLV won its second straight game, building a big first-half lead to beat Oakland, 74-61 on Friday night.

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Saturday Sports: Tensions Among Golden State Warriors Players

Nov 17, 2018
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the tensions between Draymond Green and Kevin Durant of the Golden State Warriors.
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Politics
Elvis Presley (1935-1977) is one of the most iconic figures of the 20th century, known the world over for his music and rockabilly sound. Over the course of his career, Presley earned three Grammy Awards, starred in 31 films and sold more than a billion

Viva Las Vegas: Elvis, Adelson To Be Honored With Presidential Medal Of Freedom

Nov 16, 2018
President Trump is awarding the nation's highest civilian honor to seven people Friday, including Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and GOP megadonor Miriam Adelson.
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Sports

Suzy Whaley, PGA Of America's First Female President, Outlines Her Vision For Golf

Nov 14, 2018
NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with new PGA of America President Suzy Whaley about being the first woman elected to the job and what her vision is for the future of golf.
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KNPR's State of Nevada

Year One Of The Las Vegas Lights FC

Nov 13, 2018

Earlier this year, Las Vegas' first professional soccer team hit the field with high hopes and expectations. 

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Sports

Chicago Bears Kicker Misses 4 Attempts, Hits The Uprights Each Time

Nov 12, 2018
Cody Parkey just looked puzzled. He had hit the upright four times on field goal and extra point tries. The analysis on Fox: "Boy he can hit those uprights, can't he?"
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Sports

Saturday Sports: The Start Of The NBA Season And The NFL

Nov 10, 2018
NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about the start of the NBA season and the lack of breakout teams in the NFL.
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Sports

Fans Fundraise To Ask Buffalo Bills' Nathan Peterman To Retire

Nov 09, 2018
Buffalo Bills fans started a fundraising page to ask quarterback Nathan Peterman to retire. They want $1 million, but so far have raised just $285.
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National
Kristy Taylor baits her hook while fishing on the Two Hearted River in Michigan. She's part of a steelhead fishing class put on by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in an effort to inspire more women to fish.

Luring More Women To Fishing In The Upper Great Lakes

Nov 06, 2018
A new study finds an uptick in the number of women who are fishing in the Upper Great Lakes region. Younger women especially seem drawn to a sport that is traditionally male-dominated.
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Sports
Simone Biles of the U.S. shows her gold medal after the women's vault final at the gymnastics World Championships in Doha, Qatar last week.

Olympic Officials Move To Dump USA Gymnastics As Organizers Of Olympic Athletes

Nov 05, 2018
The U.S. Olympic Committee has taken steps to revoke the group's status as the governing body after the sexual abuse of gymnasts was revealed last year, and three CEOs have resigned.
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Sports

U.S. Olympic Committee Moves To Decertify USA Gymnastics

Nov 05, 2018
The U.S. Olympic Committee has moved to revoke USA Gymnastics' status as a "national governing body." The move comes as the organization has botched its reorganization following a sex-abuse scandal.
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Sports

Secret Service Protects Estonia's President As She Runs U.S. Marathon

Nov 05, 2018
The Secret Service protects U.S. presidents and also visiting heads of state. Estonia's President Kersti Kaljulaid was in the New York City Marathon — two agents had to run with her.
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Pop Culture Happy Hour
Oscar Robertson is one of the athletes who's interviewed in the new documentary series <em>Shut Up and Dribble</em>.

No, Athletes Will Not 'Shut Up And Dribble' — And They Never Have

Nov 05, 2018
A new documentary series on Showtime, executive produced by LeBron James, offers a direct, pointed, emphatic response to commentator Laura Ingraham and her admonition to him to stay out of politics.
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Sports
First place finishers Mary Keitany of Kenya, left, and Lelisa Desisa of Ethiopia pose for a picture at the finish line of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

Kenya's Mary Keitany And Lelisa Desisa Of Ethiopia Win New York City Marathon

Nov 04, 2018
In a field topping 50,000, the annual race saw a lot of firsts. Desisa of Ethiopia won his first NYC Marathon and Kenya's Keitany became the third person to win the race four times.
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National
Military planes fly over Levi's Stadium on Thursday during the playing of the national anthem. A cheerleader took a knee during the pre-game anthem, and may be the first NFL cheerleader to do so.

NFL Cheerleader Kneels During National Anthem

Nov 02, 2018
The cheerleader may be the first NFL squad member to take a knee, a move that football players have used to protest racial inequality and police brutality.
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Author Interviews
The avid runner and author of <em>The Incomplete Book of Running</em> moonlights as Peter Sagal, host of NPR's <em>Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!</em>

Not His Job: 'Wait Wait' Host Peter Sagal Writes A Book About Running

Nov 02, 2018
He's the voice of NPR's comedy news quiz. He's also run a marathon in under 3:10. And now he's collected his thoughts about his avocation in The Incomplete Book of Running.
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Sports

Alex Cora, The Pride Of Puerto Rico

Nov 02, 2018
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with The Boston Globe's Marcela Garcia about the successful career of Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora. He's the first Puerto Rican manager to win the World Series.
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Strange News

A Timeout Retirement Announcement

Nov 02, 2018
Head coach Denny Douds retired from coaching East Stroudsburg University's football team after more than 40 years. He called an illegal fourth timeout, told his team and walked off the field.
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Sports
James Brady, chairman of the University System of Maryland Board of Regents, speaking at a news conference on Oct. 30, resigned on Thursday after days of outrage over the board's recommendation that football head coach DJ Durkin retain his job.

U. Of Maryland Board Of Regents Chair Resigns, Fallout Continues From Athlete's Death

Nov 01, 2018
"My continued presence on the board will inhibit its ability to move Maryland's higher education agenda forward," James Brady said, after outrage over the decision not to fire the football coach.
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Willie McCovey stretches for a throw during the 1962 World Series between the San Francisco Giants and New York Yankees.

Hall Of Fame Slugger Willie McCovey Dies At Age 80

Oct 31, 2018
McCovey was known as one of the most powerful left-handed batters in baseball and is tied for 20th on the all-time home run list.
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Sports
University of Maryland head coach DJ Durkin was fired on Wednesday, a day after officials announced he could keep his job. He is pictured in November 2016.

U. Of Maryland Says It Will 'Part Ways' With Head Football Coach DJ Durkin

Oct 31, 2018
University President Wallace Loh says "a departure is in the best interest of the University, and this afternoon Coach Durkin was informed that the University will part ways."
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Sports
University of Maryland President Wallace Loh, seen here in August, said Tuesday that he will retire in June 2019.

After Player's Death, U. of Maryland President Will Retire But Football Coach Remains

Oct 30, 2018
The university system's board of regents said it would implement all the recommendations from an independent commission's study that found problems in the culture of its football program.
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Sports
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson shoots the ball against Chicago Bulls forward Justin Holiday (7) and guard Zach LaVine (8) during Monday night's game. Thompson broke the NBA's single-game record for 3-pointers.

Klay Thompson Breaks NBA's 3-Point Record Held By Teammate Stephen Curry

Oct 30, 2018
Known for their 3-point shooting acumen, the Golden State Warriors' teammates collectively own the nickname "the Splash Brothers." Thompson broke Curry's record for most 3-pointers made in a game.

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