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Thousands of fans in Brazil are lining up to say goodbye to Pelé

7:17am January 03, 2023

Pelé, the greatest soccer player in the world, lies in a casket midfield at the stadium of his former club in Santos, Brazil. NPR's Rob Schmitz talks to reporter Ana Ionova, who's in Santos.

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A Georgia man was briefly invited to play in golf's Masters Tournament

6:36am January 03, 2023

Scott Stallings received an official invitation, but it was meant for a pro golfer with the same name. But he's going to the Masters anyway: pro-Scott invited amateur-Scott to watch a practice round.

Buffalo Bills' Damar Hamlin is examined during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Monday in Cincinnati.

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Monday Night Football game postponed after player collapses on the field

11:10pm January 02, 2023

The Monday night game between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals was suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. Hamlin was in critical condition, the NFL said.

Martina Navratilova looks on after the Women's Singles Final match during the 2022 U.S. Open in New York.

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Tennis great Martina Navratilova has been diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

2:45pm January 02, 2023

by Becky Sullivan

The 66-year-old tennis legend has been diagnosed with early stages of throat and breast cancer. "The prognosis is good," her agent told NPR.

Blaine Gabbert of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers warms up prior to their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in 2020 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Buccaneers quarterback Blaine Gabbert helps rescue a family from a helicopter crash

3:35pm December 31, 2022

by Ashley Ahn

Often in the background as Tom Brady's backup, Gabbert is gaining national attention for helping rescue four people in the water after a helicopter crash in Florida.

Sebastian Fernandez rests as artist César "Yeyo" Molina tattoos his leg with an image of soccer player Lionel Messi kissing the World Cup trophy, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022.

Argentines have tattoo fever following World Cup triumph

11:54am December 31, 2022

by The Associated Press

Argentina's victory in the soccer World Cup tournament in Qatar has suddenly meant that many tattoo artists across the country are fully booked.

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Saturday Sports: What Pelé meant to soccer

8:08am December 31, 2022

by Tom Goldman

NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman examines what Pelé meant to soccer. The legendary Brazilian player died this week at age 82. Also, we look ahead to the College Football Playoff.

Cristiano Ronaldo smiles before the start of Manchester United's match against Sheriff at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Oct. 27.

Cristiano Ronaldo signs with a Saudi soccer club

5:52pm December 30, 2022

by The Associated Press

The announcement, a groundbreaking deal for Middle Eastern soccer, ends speculation about where he would go next. Ronaldo became a free agent after his contract was terminated by Manchester United.

Antonio da Paz (left) and Renato Souza stand in front of the Albert Einstein Hospital holding memorabilia honoring Brazilian soccer star Pelé, in Sao Paulo on Friday.

Brazilians remember Pelé for the 'sense of identity' he gave them

5:46pm December 30, 2022

by The Associated Press

"He leaves a legacy, a person of color who was crowned king of soccer, and he also brought a lot of peace outside Brazil," says Jorge Tavares, a resident of the late soccer legend's home state.

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7:23am December 30, 2022

by A Martínez

This was a pivotal year in America's opioid crisis. Brazilian soccer legend Pele has died at the age of 82. Young Republicans demand change from their party to keep up with their generation.

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