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1966 Texas Western Champ Roots For Grandson In NCAA Final Four

5:27pm April 01, 2016

In 1966, Texas Western became the first team with an all-black starting five to win the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Dave Lattin played center, and his grandson plays Saturday for Oklahoma.

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Comcast Dispute Leaves Yankee Fans Without A TV Network To Watch

7:40am April 01, 2016

by Stephen Nessen

Baseball season is about to begin but nearly a million fans in the Northeast may not be able to watch their beloved New York Yankees. With opening day looming, the dispute remains unresolved.

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Reminder: Always Pick A Winner In March Madness Brackets

7:02am April 01, 2016

James Kiki filled out a NCAA basketball tournament bracket, and he's tied for first place in a Yahoo contest. But he forgot to pick a winner in the final game and has no chance at the $50,000 prize.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Wage Discrimination Complaint

10:27pm March 31, 2016

by Nathan Rott

Five members of the U.S. women's national soccer team have filed a federal complaint against the U.S. Soccer Federation, alleging wage discrimination.

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DraftKings And FanDuel To Suspend Contests On College Sports 'Indefinitely'

8:26pm March 31, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The daily fantasy sites say they will cease all contests on college sports competitions, saying it is "the best path forward" for the industry.

Injuries Increase As Pitchers Throw Harder, Faster And Younger

2:04pm March 31, 2016

In The Arm, baseball columnist Jeff Passan explains how competitive pressure on young players is making them more vulnerable.

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Carli Lloyd (left) and Megan Rapinoe are two of the five star players who filed a wage complaint against U.S. Soccer. The players say that the whole team supports their case, which accuses the national federation of paying male players far more money.

U.S. Women's Soccer Team Members File Federal Equal-Pay Complaint

2:01pm March 31, 2016

by Bill Chappell

"I think that we've proven our worth over the years," Carli Lloyd says of the team that's been ranked No. 1 in the world since last July.

A meme is born: Former Chicago Bulls and Washington Wizards guard Michael Jordan cries as he takes the podium during his enshrinement ceremony into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass., on Sept. 11, 2009.

The Evolution Of The Michael Jordan Crying Face Meme

1:12pm March 31, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The basketball legend's tear-stained countenance is the sports world's go-to symbol of sadness in defeat. So expect to see a few renditions of the meme after this weekend's NCAA tournament Final Four.

20-Year-Old Gracie Gold Hopes To Win World Figure Skating Medal For U.S.

4:25pm March 30, 2016

by Craig LeMoult

The World Figure Skating Championships started Wednesday in Boston. Twenty-year-old U.S. skater Gracie Gold is considered a strong shot for a medal. The U.S. women haven't medaled at the Worlds in a decade.

UConn Women's Basketball Team Confronts Consequences Of Being 'Too Good'

4:25pm March 30, 2016

The University of Connecticut women's basketball team is destroying the competition. In fact, this year, there hasn't been any competition. But as the Huskies are closing in on their fourth consecutive title, the lack of competition is hurting the women's game. NPR's Audie Cornish talks to David Ubben of the website "Sports on Earth."