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A news release from Grammarly's rankings of cities' sports fans included a misspelling of its own.

The Sports (And Teams) Whose Fans Made The Fewest Grammatical Mistakes In 2015

Dec 15, 2015
The most language errors came from fans of the Washington Redskins, whose 16.5 mistakes per 100 words widely surpassed every other franchise. Fans of NBA teams did well.
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The Two-Way
Abby Wambach celebrates the United States' 5-2 win over Japan in the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup soccer championship.

Abby Wambach's Soccer Career In 8 Iconic Moments

Dec 15, 2015
When the world's top-scoring international soccer player takes to the field Wednesday, it will be for the last time. To mark her retirement, here are some highlights from her career.
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The Two-Way
Serena Williams is <em>Sports Illustrated'</em>s 2015 Sportsperson of the Year.

Serena Williams Wins Sportsperson Of The Year; Poll Favored American Pharoah

Dec 14, 2015
In 2015, Williams won three major tournaments and lost only three of 56 matches. Some people, however, thought Sports Illustrated's honor should have gone to the Triple Crown winner.
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The Two-Way
On Monday, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that he had decided to deny former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose (above) reinstatement.

Major League Baseball Denies Pete Rose's Request For Reinstatement

Dec 14, 2015
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has decided not to lift the ban on Pete Rose, meaning the legendary hitter also will not be eligible for the Hall of Fame.
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The Two-Way
Running back Derrick Henry of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks after being named the 81st Heisman Memorial Trophy Award winner Saturday in New York City.

Alabama Running Back Derrick Henry Wins Heisman Trophy

Dec 12, 2015
The 6-foot-3, 242-pound tailback led the nation in rushing yards and rushing attempts, the Heisman Web site notes.
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The Two-Way
Bonnie Schaan talks to her daughter Cheyeanne Fitzgerald, 16, as she cries at Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, Ore., on Thursday, November 19, 2015.

#NPRreads: 3 Stories To Linger Over This Weekend

Dec 12, 2015
After a mass shooting, a 16-year-old survivor struggles to heal. A white woman grapples with her indebtedness. And sports writers think back to when they discovered the darkness in the beautiful game.
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The Two-Way

Appeals Court Lets FanDuel, DraftKings Operate In N.Y. — For Now

Dec 11, 2015
The temporary stay was granted after a judge barred the fantasy sports sites from operating in New York state earlier in the day.
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No Decision Yet On Las Vegas NHL Bid But Hopes Still Alive

Dec 10, 2015

The wait for a Las Vegas NHL franchise continues.

The league’s Board of Governor’s never reached a decision during their meetings in Pebble Beach, California.

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Former Cincinnati Reds player and manager Pete Rose has been banned from the game since 1989. But he could be reinstated.

MLB Commissioner To Decide Whether To Reinstate Pete Rose

Dec 10, 2015
One of Major League Baseball's greatest players has been banned since 1989 for gambling on the game. But sports leagues' traditionally hard attitudes toward sports gambling seem to be softening.
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Abby Wambach of the U.S. women's national soccer team (right) stands with teammates during a practice in October. The team canceled a friendly match against Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday because of the poor state of the artificial turf.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Cancels Game Over Poor Field Conditions

Dec 07, 2015
For the World Cup winners, the cancellation is the latest in a series of events that highlight disparities between men's and women's soccer in the U.S.
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This Week In Football

Dec 06, 2015
Rachel Martin talks to Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist podcast, about football's Carolina Panthers. They've had an eventful year on and off the field.
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Sports: Woods' Milestone; A Farewell Fit For Fame?

Dec 05, 2015
NPR's Scott Simon and Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the magazine talk about college football championships, how Tiger Wood parents in the public eye, and Kobe Bryant's retirement.
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Now-suspended FIFA President Sepp Blatter (left) congratulates Juan Angel Napout after Napout was confirmed as president of CONMEBOL earlier this year.

2 More Top FIFA Officials Arrested, 16 Indicted In Corruption Probe

Dec 03, 2015
Swiss police, on behalf of U.S. authorities, arrested soccer federation Vice Presidents Alfredo Hawit and Juan Angel Napout in Zurich. Altogether, 27 officials are now named in the indictment.
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The Two-Way
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant stands on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in early November. On Sunday, Bryant announced this season would be his last, in a poem posted online.

Kobe Bryant Announces Retirement (In The Form Of A Poem)

Nov 29, 2015

The five-time NBA champion, who has had a rough year on the court, says this season will be his last. In a poem on the Players' Tribune website, he writes, "My body knows it's time to say goodbye."

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Britain's Tyson Fury celebrates after winning in a world heavyweight title fight for Ukraine's Wladimir Klitschko's WBA, IBF, WBO and IBO belts in the Esprit Arena in Duesseldorf, western Germany.

Wladimir Klitschko's Heavyweight Reign Ends With Loss To Tyson Fury

Nov 28, 2015
In an upset, British challenger Fury beat the Ukrainian boxing star-- heavyweight champion of the world for 9 1/2 years — on points Saturday, taking the WBA, IBF and WBO titles.
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Code Switch
Moses Jumper, a Seminole re-enactor from Big Cypress and "Osceola" lead the 2015 FSU Homecoming parade.

Osceola At The 50-Yard Line

Nov 28, 2015
The Seminole Tribe of Florida works with Florida State University to ensure it that its football team accurately presents Seminole traditions and imagery.
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Russia's Mariya Savinova won gold in the 800-meter final at the 2012 Olympics in London. A new report ruled that she should never should have competed because her drug test profile showed she was doping.<strong></strong>

Doping Scandal Jeopardizes Olympic Dreams Of Russian Athletes

Nov 28, 2015
Russia is the world's leader in doping violations, but the country's sports minister says it shouldn't be singled out for "an evil that all countries are struggling with."
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What Will News Of Frank Gifford's CTE Mean For Football?

Nov 28, 2015
NPR's Scott Simon and Bloomberg View's Kavitha Davidson discuss the late Frank Gifford, concussions and the debate over locker room interviews.
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On The 3rd Anniversary Of The Infamous 'Butt Fumble,' Mark Sanchez Gets The Start

Nov 26, 2015
The former New York Jets QB, who ran straight into his own lineman's backside on Thanksgiving Day in 2012, started for the Philadelphia Eagles today.
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Frank Gifford attends the 19th Annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Awards on Oct. 20, 2009, at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.

Former NFL Great Frank Gifford Had CTE, Family Says

Nov 25, 2015
The former New York Giants star running back, who died in August, was diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his family said Wednesday.
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Shots - Health News
Mississippi defensive back Roy Lee "Chucky" Mullins tackled Vanderbilt fullback Brad Gaines on Oct. 28, 1989. The tackle paralyzed Mullins from the neck down. He died two years later.

Deaths Persist In Youth And Student Football Despite Safety Efforts

Nov 25, 2015
At least 19 young football players have died so far in 2015. Pediatricians are calling for changes in the way the game is played, including a move to non-tackle games.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, looks to pass as Los Angeles Lakers Jordan Clarkson (6), Brandon Bass (2) and Julius Randle (30) defend. The Warriors won, 111-77.

Golden State Warriors Break Record For Best Start In NBA

Nov 25, 2015
MVP Stephen Curry led his team to a milestone victory with a 111-17 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Warriors have now won 16 games in a row.
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Law
New York's attorney general's office has filed lawsuits against the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel and DraftKings, demanding that they stop taking bets in New York.

Skill Or Chance? Question Looms Over Fantasy Sports Industry

Nov 25, 2015
Daily fantasy sports companies are in a battle with New York's attorney general over the legality of their games. A judge there will weigh in on whether fantasy sports is based on skill or chance.
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Here Are The 2015 Medal Of Freedom Winners, In Their Own Voices

Nov 23, 2015
Athletes, artists and activists crowd the list of winners of the nation's highest civilian honor. Before they get their medals Tuesday, get to know them — in sight and sound.
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Code Switch
After protests on Mizzou's campus became national news, the community is trying to figure out how to move forward.

After The Mizzou Protests, Students Ask Themselves: Now What?

Nov 23, 2015
Despite administrative changes, the atmosphere on campus is still tense. Students and faculty say that won't change without some hard conversations. Hear their concerns.

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