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Runners make their way across Tower Bridge during the Virgin Money London Marathon on Saturday in London.

Astronaut Completes London Marathon From The International Space Station

2:04pm April 24, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

About 38,000 runners competed in the London Marathon today – and one of them ran it in orbit 200 miles above Earth. British astronaut Tim Peake says microgravity is "perfect" for post-race recovery.

The Week In Sports

8:47am April 24, 2016

The NFL Draft is this week. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist explains which teams want what, and the stories behind potential trades to Rachel Martin.

Neetu trains nearly 8 hours a day at a wrestling facility in Rohtak, India. Her coach says, "She doesn't take a break for even one minute."

A Child Bride At 13, She's Turned Herself Into A Prize-Winning Wrestler

9:38am April 23, 2016

by Julie McCarthy

On the wrestling mat, this young woman from an unassuming Indian village fights back against patriarchy and prejudice.

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Competitive Cycling's Latest Scandal: 'Motor Doping'

9:36am April 23, 2016

A new scandal has hit competitive cycling. A French TV network says it has evidence that racers may be using hidden motors. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Derek Bouchard-Hall about the controversy.

George Plimpton Reissues Books That Took Us Inside The Game

9:36am April 23, 2016

Seven of the the late George Plimpton's sports books are being re-released. NPR's Scott Simon talks with sportscaster Bob Costas about the collection.

This Week In Sports

7:54am April 23, 2016

The NBA playoffs are underway, and in Major League Baseball, the Chicago Cubs and Washington Nationals have come out swinging. Howard Bryant of ESPN.com joins NPR's Scott Simon to discuss sports.

40-Year-Old Female Gymnast Qualifies For 7th Olympics

6:44pm April 22, 2016

Uzbekistan's Oksana Chusovitina became the first female gymnast to qualify for her seventh Olympics.

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World Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Credential For Chinese Lab

9:06pm April 21, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Citing "non-conformities" in the laboratory in Beijing, the sports agency said it revoked the lab's certification for up to four months. WADA also recently suspended Russia's lab.

Mixed Martial Arts Fighter Conor McGregor Not Retiring After All

4:03pm April 21, 2016

by Laura Wagner

As some MMA fans suspected, the 27-year-old Dublin native's retirement announcement was simply a maneuver to gain leverage in his contract disagreement with the UFC.

Former pro wrestler and actress Joanie "Chyna" Laurer, seen here in 2015, had reportedly been seeking a comeback to compete in World Wrestling Entertainment events.

Chyna, Legendary Pro Wrestler And Entertainer, Has Died At Age 45

12:42pm April 21, 2016

by Bill Chappell

With chiseled muscles and a natural flair for entertainment, Joanie Laurer exploded onto the scene of professional wrestling in the late 1990s. She was found dead in her apartment Wednesday.