Dallas Seavey Wins 3rd Iditarod In 4 Years
The 28-year-old Seavey finished the race early Wednesday. He completed the 1,100-mile sled dog race in eight days, 18 hours, 13 minutes and six seconds.
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The Cautionary Tale Of A Big-Time Bracket Bust
In 2010, police arrested a New Jersey man running a football pool — with a payout totaling nearly $900,000. If you're the one holding money in your office's college basketball pool, take heed.
Kentucky Is Now Just Two Games Away From Perfect Season
It was down to two final free throws, but the Wildcats finally overcame Notre Dame's upset bid in a 68-66 win. They'll go on to face the Wisconsin Badgers in a rematch from last year's Final Four.
Michigan State, Duke Join Kentucky, Wisconsin In The Men's Final Four
A missed free throw sent Michigan State-Louisville to overtime, where the Cardinals couldn't hang on. Gonzaga hung with Duke but couldn't quite keep up.
Uphill Skiing Gains Traction In Colorado
There's a growing trend of hiking up mountains — in skis. Though it's banned at some resorts for safety reasons, enthusiasts in Aspen want make the town a hub for the emerging sport.
Oil Can Boyd And Shoeless Joe: Legends Of Baseball
Baseball season begins next weekend, and to mark the occasion NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about his new book, Legends: the Best Players, Games and Teams in Baseball.
In Regulating Outdoor Dancing, China Tells Seniors How To Bust A Move
China's sports bureaucracy threatened this week to standardize dancing in public squares.
Did You Place Your Bet? March Madness Betting Could Surpass Superbowl
The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will bet $9 billion over the course of this year's March Madness tournament, more than double what they bet on the Super Bowl.
Australia Defeats India To Advance To Cricket World Cup Final
Australia advanced to the Cricket World Cup final Thursday after defeating defending champions India. A look at the disappointed, cricket-obsessed nation.
'Hamburglar' Pulls Off Spellbinding NHL Cinderella Story
Andrew the "Hamburglar" Hammond is a goalie for the Ottawa Senators, and he's on a winning streak. David Greene talks to Roy MacGregor, a columnist for Canada's The Globe and Mail newspaper.