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Brazilian soccer superstar Pelé has died at the age of 82

7:18am December 30, 2022

NPR's A Martinez speaks with soccer writer Andrew Downie about legend Edson Arantes do Nascimento — known around the world as Pelé. He'd been battling complications from colon cancer.

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Pelé, seen here in Canada on May 10, 1978, had an infectious smile and always loved to joke around.

Pelé, who made soccer 'The Beautiful Game,' dies at 82

4:00pm December 29, 2022

by Catherine Osborn

Pelé was one of the world's best soccer players who was the sport's global face for decades. The Brazilian legend was a wizard on the field who dazzled fans, teammates and competitors alike.

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Rooted in Motown, Detroit style skating rolls on into the next generation

1:17pm December 29, 2022

by Naina Rao

Social media has fueled a roller resurgence and brought many new skaters into the city's longstanding Black skate community. Detroit style moves may be decades old, but they evolve over time.

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Authorities confirmed that a Dominican court convicted 10 people involved in the 2019 attempted killing of former Red Sox baseball star David Ortiz.

Dominican court convicts 10 people in the shooting of Red Sox star David Ortiz

5:59pm December 28, 2022

by The Associated Press

Two men, including the shooter, were each sentenced to 30 years in prison for the Hall of Famer's 2019 ambush in Santo Domingo. Eight others received prison sentences of between 5 and 20 years.

Aaron Gordon #50 of the Denver Nuggets reacts after a play in overtime against the Phoenix Suns at Ball Arena on December 25. Gordon wowed the home fans with an amazing dunk late in overtime.

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Aaron Gordon seemed to suspend gravity with an incredible Christmas Day dunk

7:09pm December 26, 2022

by Ari Daniel

In a crucial moment during an overtime battle with the Phoenix Suns, Denver forward Aaron Gordon seemed to fly to the rim. Analysts are calling it the dunk of the year.

Kathy Whitworth blast out of a sand trap during the Women Titleholders Golf Tournament at Augusta, Ga., on Nov. 25, 1966. Whitworth, whose 88 victories are the most by any golfer, died on Saturday at age 83.

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Kathy Whitworth, the winningest golfer in history, dies at 83

11:45am December 26, 2022

by The Associated Press

Whitworth, whose LPGA Tour victories spanned nearly a quarter-century, died on Christmas Eve. Her 88 victories are the most by any player on a single professional tour.

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Tony Hawk plans to keep skateboarding 'Until the Wheels Fall Off'

9:08am December 25, 2022

by Ayesha Rascoe

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to skateboard icon Tony Hawk about his life on the board and his documentary "Tony Hawk: Until the Wheels Fall Off."

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin waves as he celebrates his third-period goal against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday in Washington. It was Ovechkin's 802nd NHL goal.

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Alex Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Gordie Howe

11:33am December 24, 2022

by The Associated Press

The Washington Capitals star scored goals 801 and 802 Friday night to move into second place on the NHL career list. Only Wayne Gretzky, with 894 goals, has scored more.

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Saturday Sports: A look back at 2022's sports highlights

8:04am December 24, 2022

A look back at sports highlights from the past year, from Serena Williams' retirement to Argentina's World Cup victory.

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What the freezing weather means for holiday football games

4:10pm December 23, 2022

NPR's Juana Summers talks with WGN reporter Larry Hawley about the freezing weather conditions for Saturday's Chicago Bears game.