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In the absence of a photo of the cat itself, please accept this photo of the Miami mascot leading the team onto the field before the game against Appalachian State.

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A Cat — In A Miami Football Stadium For Some Reason — Dangles, Falls And Survives

7:45pm September 12, 2021

by Becky Sullivan

Fans gasped as the cat fell, then cheered when it survived. "If the cat can help our red-zone offense, I'll see if we can get it a scholarship," Miami's coach said afterward.

Daniil Medvedev, of Russia, right, hugs Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, after defeating Djokovic during the men's singles final of the US Open tennis championships on Sunday in New York.

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Daniil Medvedev Wins His 1st Major Championship At US Open

7:31pm September 12, 2021

by The Associated Press

Medvedev ended Novak Djokovic's quest for the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men's tennis since 1969.

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain celebrates with the championship trophy after defeating Leylah Annie Fernandez of Canada during their women's singles final match on Day 13 of the 2021 US Open on Saturday.

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How Emma Raducanu, 18-Year-Old US Open Winner, Made Tennis History

2:25pm September 12, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

At only 18 years old, she's the youngest player to win a Grand Slam singles tournament since 2004. She's also the first female British player to win a Grand Slam event in 44 years.

Ben Elliott gets barreled at the BSR Surf Resort, where artificial waves are attracting world-class talent.

Surfers Are Trading Natural Waves For Artificial Ones In Waco, Texas

7:01am September 12, 2021

by Jon Hamilton

The surf is always up in Waco, Texas, thanks to an artificial wave so good it's attracting top professionals and casual riders. It's a sign of just how far the technology of wave making has come.

How 9/11 Changed The Sports Industry's Relationship With Patriotism And Activism

7:56am September 11, 2021

by Tom Goldman

Sporting events became public stage for displaying grief and patriotism after the 9/11 attacks. But in recent years sports have become a outlet for political activism which some see as anti-patriotic.

"My friends, with each passing day I feel a little better," Pelé, a three-time World Cup champion, told fans on Instagram on Friday.

Pelé Is In Intensive Care After Surgery But Says He's Doing Well

7:00pm September 10, 2021

by Vanessa Romo

The 80-year-old Brazilian soccer legend told fans he's getting better every day after doctors removed a suspected colon tumor.

Teens Leylah Fernandez And Emma Raducanu To Face Off At The U.S. Open Women's Final

5:12pm September 10, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with sports writer Lindsay Gibbs about Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez, the two teen tennis players who will go head-to-head at the U.S. Open women's final on Saturday.

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This Year's NFL Season Is Going To Look A Little Different

4:52am September 10, 2021

by Tom Goldman

Pro football is back and there are some interesting changes. It will be a 17-game season. Players can wear a different jersey number, which has ruffled feathers and there's a slew of rookie QBs.

NFL Kicks Off Again During The Pandemic

4:56pm September 09, 2021

The NFL is back. So are the fans. COVID-19 has never left. How will the league deal with full crowds during a pandemic? NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Lindsay Jones, who covers the NFL for The Athletic.

Afghan girls play cricket on school grounds in Kabul in 2010. At the time, Afghanistan was set to select its first national women's cricket team. But a Taliban official now reportedly says women won't be allowed to play it and other sports.

Afghan Women Will Be Banned From Playing Sports, A Taliban Official Says

6:41pm September 08, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"Islam and the Islamic Emirate do not allow women to play cricket or play the kind of sports where they get exposed," a senior Taliban official reportedly said.