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Former NFL Player Lawrence Phillips Charged With Murder

5:46pm September 02, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The new charges filed against the onetime St. Louis Rams running back stem from the death of his fellow inmate at the Kern Valley State Prison in California this past spring.

Tokyo 2020 Pulls Olympic Logo, Stung By Plagiarism Charges

2:44pm September 02, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Belgian designer Olivier Debie first complained about the logo soon after it was unveiled in July, saying it was too similar to one he created for a theater in 2011.

Kicker Chandler Catanzaro of the Arizona Cardinals kicks an extra point against the Kansas City Chiefs during a pre-season NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on Aug. 15 in Glendale, Ariz.

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Why Is There An Extra Point In Football, And Do We Need It?

12:18pm September 02, 2015

by Frank Deford

This year, the extra-point line of scrimmage has been moved back to the 15-yard line. Will that make any demonstrable difference in lowering the conversion rate?

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The Mob Museum's new exhibit highlights the "rampant corruption that plagues" the world soccer governing body, FIFA. It opened Tuesday.

Mob Museum Unveils FIFA Corruption Exhibit

7:58pm September 01, 2015

by Laura Wagner

A new exhibit about FIFA's recent corruption is on display at the Las Vegas museum of contemporary organized crime.

Courtroom artist Jane Rosenberg presents a more pleasant sketch of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brad. An earlier sketch of Brady by Rosenberg caused a sensation on Twitter and beyond.

Brady, Goodell Don't Reach Deal; Judge Will Rule On 'Deflategate'

6:36pm August 31, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Also, Jane Rosenberg, the sketch artist whose vision of Brady at his first appearance in federal court sparked a flood of commentary, issued a new sketch of the quarterback.

Dylan Rodenhaber (18) of the Red Land team of Lewisberry, Pa., waits to shake hands with players on Tokyo's Kitasuna team after the Little League World Series Championship game Sunday in South Williamsport, Pa.

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Pennsylvania Falls Short Of Little League World Series Title, But Not To Fans

3:27pm August 31, 2015

by Brakkton Booker

The Red Land Little League team of Lewisberry, Pa., had an eight-run lead but lost to a team from Tokyo, 18-11. The combined 29 runs set a record for a championship game.

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College Sports Scandals Loom Over The Launch Of Football Season

1:26pm August 31, 2015

Mike Pesca of Slate's podcast The Gist helps NPR's Rachel Martin assess the damage to college football inflicted by a string of scandals at universities around the country.

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Is Football Worth The Brain-Injury Risk? For Some, The Answer Is No

12:26pm August 31, 2015

by Rachel Martin

When he killed himself at 50, former NFL player Dave Duerson's brain showed serious damage, likely from hits during his football career. His son now questions the gamble of playing the game.

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Al Arbour, the longtime coach of the New York Islanders, led the team to four Stanley Cup titles.

NHL Hall-Of-Fame Coach Al Arbour Dies At Age 82

10:31am August 31, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The longtime coach of the New York Islanders won four Stanley Cup championships with the team — after winning four as a player.

Tokyo Wins Little League World Series 18-11 Over Pa. Team

8:25am August 31, 2015

by Tim Lambert

In the title game on Sunday in South Williamsport, Pa., the Tokyo team defeated the team from Lewisberry, Pa., 18-11. The Japanese team battled back after being down eight runs in the first inning.

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