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Kevin Turner was a lead plaintiff in the class-action lawsuit against the NFL that was affirmed Monday. Turner died last month; he's seen here in a 2014 Senate hearing on the long-term effects of brain injuries.

Concussion Update: U.S. Appeals Court Affirms Deal Between NFL, Retired Players

2:43pm April 18, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The settlement could cost the league $1 billion to resolve lawsuits filed by thousands of former pro football players who say they suffered chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE.

Driver Matt Kenseth poses for a portrait during NASCAR Media Day at Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 16, 2016 in Daytona Beach, Fla.

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Not My Job: NASCAR Driver Matt Kenseth Gets Quizzed On Golf Carts

12:10pm April 16, 2016

We're recording in Milwaukee this week, so we've invited a Wisconsin native to the show. We'll play a game called "Get a move on, pal!"

Beets for sale at a Farmer's Market in Washington, D.C. A new investigation found that many Tampa Bay restaurants claiming to serve locally-sourced food are not truthful about where their ingredients come from.

#NPRreads: 3 Great Reads To Contemplate This Weekend

8:47am April 16, 2016

Correspondents, editors and producers from our newsroom share the pieces that have kept them reading, using the #NPRreads hashtag. Each weekend, we highlight some of the best stories.

Stephen Curry Leads Warriors In Record-Shattering Week

8:07am April 16, 2016

The NBA playoffs start today and the Golden State Warriors are favored to win the title again this year, after finishing their regular season with the most wins ever.

Stephen Curry's jersey is patch-free, but NBA players soon will sport corporate sponsorship logos on the front of their jerseys, near the shoulder.

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NBA Jerseys Can Bear Advertising Logos, League Says

3:54pm April 15, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Starting in 2017, NBA players will see two new logos on their jerseys: one from Nike, and another from corporate sponsors that make deals with each team.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo (center) signed into law a measure that will allow professional mixed martial arts in New York. Behind him are UFC athletes Chris Weidman (left) and Ronda Rousey.

New York Legalizes Professional Mixed Martial Arts Fights

3:21pm April 15, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The state was the last in the country to end its ban on MMA. The Ultimate Fighting Championship, a league that hosts MMA fights, has already scheduled a match at Madison Square Garden.

Golden State Warriors Celebrate Best Season In NBA History

8:11am April 14, 2016

The Golden State Warriors broke the NBA record for most wins in a season. Steve Inskeep talks to Diamond Leung, who covers the team for the San Jose Mercury News, and was there Wednesday night.

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Guard Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors has led the team to the top of the NBA for the past two seasons.

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Golden State Warriors Complete Best Season In NBA's 70-Year History

2:34am April 14, 2016

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

With the team's win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night, the Warriors finished the regular season 73-9, a game better than the 1995-1996 Chicago Bulls.

Bryant (right) celebrates with Lebron James (center) and Carmelo Anthony after winning the men's basketball gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Kobe Bryant's Life And Career By The Numbers

6:50pm April 13, 2016

by Laura Wagner

After 20 years in the NBA, the point guard plays his last game Wednesday night.

Oakland And The Warriors: NBA Team's Success Mirrors Rise Of Home City

4:51pm April 13, 2016

They're called the Golden State Warriors and are claimed by the entire Bay Area. But really, the Warriors belong to Oakland, Calif. The rise of the team from irrelevance to NBA champions mirrors the rise of the city itself.