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Washington Redskins Fans Blame Coach For Quarterback's Injuries

6:26pm January 10, 2013

Audie Cornish talks to sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about news in the National Football League. They cover the injury of Washington Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III, new information about brain damage sustained by the late linebacker Junior Seau, and a preview of the weekend's playoff games.

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Baseball Writers Vote For No Hall Of Fame Candidates

3:04pm January 10, 2013

The Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2013 will not have any new inductees from the ranks of the recently retired. That's despite a list of candidates that includes Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds.

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When Coaches Risk A Player's Health For A Win

5:17pm January 09, 2013

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had surgery today to repair damage to his right knee. Griffin initially injured his knee during a December matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, but continued to take the field. NPR's Mike Pesca discusses the decision that's sparked a national debate.

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Alabama Wins 2nd Consecutive BCS Title

9:32am January 09, 2013

by Tom Goldman

Alabama won its second consecutive BCS title Monday night. The Crimson Tide beat No. 1 Notre Dame 42-14.

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Lance Armstrong, seen here at a LIVESTRONG Challenge Ride in October 2012, might be willing to confess to doping — in exchange for an easing of his lifetime ban, according to reports.

What Lance Armstrong, And The USADA, Might Gain From A Confession

9:23am January 08, 2013

by Bill Chappell

The news that disgraced cyclist Lance Armstrong might be willing to confess to the doping charges he spent years denying has reopened interest in his case — and opens the question of whether his lifetime ban from competitive sports could be eased in exchange for Armstrong's cooperation.

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Pete Sampras returns a forehand against Russia's Marat Safin during an exhibition tennis match at the L.A. Tennis Open tournament in 2009. The tournament, which has been around for decades, is now relocating to Colombia as America's dominance in the sport

Game, Set And Match: U.S. Tennis Tournaments Move Abroad

7:16am January 03, 2013

by Ben Bergman

At its height, American tennis consistently fielded the world's top male players. Now that American dominance is gone, so too are many of the top U.S. men's tournaments. They're moving overseas, snapped up by groups offering more lucrative payouts in a sport enjoying huge global appeal.

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Roll of dollars on a blackboard with football strategy planning.

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New Jersey Tries To Horn In On Nevada's Gambling Turf

11:16am January 02, 2013

by Frank Deford

Sports betting happens every day. But betting on the outcome of a professional game is legal only in Nevada because of a 1992 federal law. Morning Edition's commentator says that's not just unconstitutional — it also defies the reality of illegal betting on sports.

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Brian Dixon, Tom Hall Want To Attend Every Bowl Game

11:16am January 02, 2013

Since 1984, Brian Dixon and Tom Hall have been on a mission to attend every college bowl game in the country. But their quest has been extended as more bowl games have been added through the years. Every year they go to one or two bowl games.

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The Rose Parade's Evolution Into A Cultural Event

2:35pm January 01, 2013

The Tournament of Roses Parade is an annual tradition for Pasadena, Calif., and television viewers around the country. But it's more than a pretty spectacle of floats bedecked in blooms, says Los Angeles Times columnist and special correspondent for KPCC Patt Morrison. In her latest column, she writes, "its huge cultural shadow has been as much about what you didn't see on display as what you did."

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R.A. Dickey currently plays for the New York Mets. He was previously with the Seattle Mariners, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers and Milwaukee Brewers.

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R.A. Dickey On 'Winding Up' As A Knuckleballer

12:18pm December 27, 2012

New York Mets pitcher R.A. Dickey is currently the only knuckleball pitcher in the major leagues. His memoir, Wherever I Wind Up, explains how his life — and career — have mimicked the unpredictable trajectory of the difficult pitch he throws game after game.

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