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The Week In Sports: Golden State Marches On, Trevor Story Slugs On

12:08pm April 09, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the Golden State Warriors' historic victory march and 23-year-old Colorado Rockies rookie Trevor Story's improbable home run streak.

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry drives to the hoop during Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors won 112-101.

The Golden State Warriors Are On The Brink Of History — Will They Go For It?

9:30pm April 08, 2016

by Laura Wagner

If the Golden State Warriors win their last three games of the regular season to reach 73 wins, they'll break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for most wins in a season.

Clarence "Fancy Clancy" Haskett, in his element at the ballpark.

The 'Larger Than Life' Legend Of The Ballpark Beer Guy

10:56am April 08, 2016

by NPR Staff

Clarence "Fancy Clancy" Haskett has been selling beer and snacks at Baltimore Orioles games for so long, he's made vending an art form. "My mindset is I'm a professional athlete," he says.

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Asafa Powell of Jamaica was barred from competition after testing positive for the stimulant oxilofrine.

Some Fat-Burning Supplements Contain Banned Stimulant Drug

9:33am April 07, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Some supplements sold to improve workouts contain a stimulant that's been banned and may pose health risks, according to tests. The Food and Drug Administration has warned seven manufacturers.

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UConn's Moriah Jefferson Accomplishes Goal Of 4 Straight Championships

8:05am April 07, 2016

The University of Connecticut women's basketball team won big at the NCAA championship. Renee Montagne talks to star point guard Moriah Jefferson about the Huskies' record-setting championships.

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Fans Want Patriots' Draft Pick Restored And Sue NFL To Make It Happen

7:02am April 07, 2016

The NFL took away the Patriots' first-round draft pick as punishment for Deflategate. Fans say the team shouldn't be penalized while the case is on appeal.

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Greg Louganis in an inward dive pike on the front of the Wheaties box. The "legends" series boxes will be on shelves starting in May.

Better Late Than Never: Olympic Champion Greg Louganis Gets His Wheaties Box

8:05am April 06, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The openly gay gold-medal winner said the box "means so much more to me than it would have then because I feel like I'm being embraced as a whole person, not just for my athletic achievements."

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It's Time To Celebrate The UConn Women's Basketball Team

6:46am April 06, 2016

by Frank Deford

The team trounced Syracuse 82-51 to win a record fourth straight NCAA championship. Commentator Frank Deford has an appreciation of the team, along with its coach and star player Breanna Stewart.

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UConn celebrates after defeating Syracuse in the women's Division I NCAA championship game in Indianapolis.

UConn Powers To Historic NCAA Championship Win Over Syracuse

11:10pm April 05, 2016

by Laura Wagner

On Tuesday night, No. 1-seed Connecticut made history, beating No. 4-seed Syracuse 82 to 51 to become the first NCAA Division I women's team to win four consecutive NCAA basketball championships.

Nigel Bradham of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown in the October game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Yahoo's online stream of the event was one of the NFL's digital tests.

Twitter Wins NFL Deal To Stream 2016 Thursday Night Football

1:07pm April 05, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

The NFL hopes to reach a broader audience, including those who don't have cable, while Twitter is looking to attract and keep new users.