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Liberty Media adds MotoGP to its global racing portfolio that already includes F1

5:13am April 04, 2024

NPR's Michel Martin talks to former MotoGP rider John Hopkins about what the proposed takeover of the sport by Formula One owners Liberty Media, could mean for the future of motorcycle racing.

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice during warmups before an NFL football game against the Las Vegas Raiders on Dec. 25, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Dallas police say they've now spoken with Rashee Rice about a hit-and-run crash

4:49pm April 03, 2024

Saturday's hit-and-run crash involved two speeding cars on a Dallas highway. One of the cars that triggered the collision is believed to be registered under the Kansas City Chiefs player's name.

LSU's Angel Reese, left, and Iowa guard Caitlin Clark, center, called their Elite Eight game a great event for their sport. Millions of viewers agreed, launching the contest to the top of ESPN's ratings.

Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's LSU-Iowa rematch nets a record audience for ESPN

2:10pm April 03, 2024

by Bill Chappell

Iowa and LSU drew the second-largest audience for any basketball game on ESPN since 2012, the network said. Reese said Wednesday that like Clark, she will leave college for the pros.

'There's Always This Year' reflects on how we consider others — and ourselves

9:57am April 03, 2024

by Michael Schaub

Hanif Abdurraqib's latest book is about hoops, sure, but it's also about so much more. It's another remarkable book from one of the country's smartest cultural critics.

Philadelphia Flyers' Ivan Fedotov takes questions from the media during an NHL hockey press conference, Friday, March 29, 2024, in Voorhees, N.J. Nine years after he was drafted by Philadelphia, goalie Ivan Fedotov has joined the Flyers.

Ivan Fedotov was drafted by the Flyers 9 years ago. He just debuted this week

6:33am April 03, 2024

by Elissa Harwood

Philadelphia signed Fedotov in May 2022. But when Fedotov tried to leave Russia for the NHL, he was detained on allegations of avoiding his duty to serve in the military and was forced to enlist.

Caitlin Clark, #22 of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and her teammates celebrate after beating Louisiana State 94-87 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA women's tournament on Monday.

Caitlin Clark once dreamed of going to UConn. Now, she'll face them in the Final Four

6:03pm April 02, 2024

by Becky Sullivan

Clark's freshman year at Iowa ended with a Sweet 16 loss to UConn. Now, with her aim on Iowa's first-ever championship to cap off her final season, a Final Four win over the Huskies must come first.

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Can female athletes like college basketball's Caitlin Clark get paid on par with men?

11:32am April 02, 2024

by Devan Schwartz

Will the hype surrounding women's March Madness translate to more business interest in women's sports? A sports and entertainment specialist weighs in.

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Houston Astros relief pitcher Ronel Blanco has had quite a week

6:49am April 02, 2024

First Blanco welcomed a new daughter, next he made his first Opening Day roster and then, because of injuries, he started against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday when he pitched a no hitter.

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Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes shoots the ball over Angel Reese of the LSU Tigers during the first half in the Elite 8 round of the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament at MVP Arena on April 1, 2024 in Albany, New York.

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The women's NCAA Final Four is set after Iowa wins its rematch against LSU

5:00am April 02, 2024

by Ayana Archie

Caitlin Clark, the all-time NCAA Division 1 basketball scoring leader, led the Iowa Hawkeyes to victory Monday night, scoring 41 of the team's 94 points in their rematch against LSU.

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What you need to know about the women's side of March Madness

4:31pm April 01, 2024

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with ESPN reporter Michael Voepel about where the NCAA Women's Tournament currently stands.