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The Young, The Old And The Odd At This Year's Tour De France

4:42pm July 16, 2021

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Patrick Redford, who covers cycling and other sports for Defector, about the top storylines in the 2021 Tour de France, which ends this weekend.

Kumar Rocker pitches during game three of the College World Series championship on June 30, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. This week, he was drafted by the New York Mets.

Why South Asian Baseball Fans Are Excited About Kumar Rocker's Future

3:06pm July 16, 2021

by Sharon Pruitt-Young

Kumar Rocker is headed for the big leagues — literally. And his pick to pitch for the New York Mets is monumental for people who haven't seen themselves represented in baseball very often.

High-Profile COVID-19 Cases Are Disrupting Olympic Rosters And MLB Games

2:48pm July 16, 2021

Among the recent positive cases is U.S. basketball player Bradley Beal, who won't play at the Tokyo Games. Across the U.S., games are on and fans are filling stadiums as coronavirus infections rise.

Netflix's Naomi Osaka docuseries connects the personal journey of a tennis superstar to issues of race, nationalism, civil rights, modern media and the way athletes are marketed to the world.

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An Introverted Champion Reveals Her Earnest Heart In Netflix's 'Naomi Osaka'

7:00am July 16, 2021

by Eric Deggans

A new Netflix documentary about tennis champion Naomi Osaka is a poignant, albeit curated, portrait of a young biracial woman navigating the precipice of sports superstardom.

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Watchdog: FBI Failed To Properly Respond To Gymnasts' Sex Abuse Allegations

8:16am July 15, 2021

by Carrie Johnson

A new report by a DOJ watchdog finds the FBI mishandled sexual assault allegations involving Larry Nassar, the longtime USA Gymnastics doctor who was accused of abuse by dozens and women and girls.

News Brief: Budget Proposal, FBI's Nassar Probe Criticized, Europe's Climate Plan

6:36am July 15, 2021

Democratic leaders aim to sell their $3.5 trillion budget plan. DOJ watchdog says the FBI failed to properly respond to gymnasts' sex abuse allegations. The EU has a plan to tackle climate change.

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Morton rode around 200 miles most days, though sometimes much more. On the final day, he rode 350 miles in about 20 and a half hours.

A Pro Cyclist Rode An Unofficial, Solo Tour De France And Beat The Pack

5:28pm July 14, 2021

by James Doubek

Lachlan Morton rode the route of the Tour de France and more, going 3,424 miles in 18 days. He's not in the official Tour but did the endurance ride for charity.

College Football Player Discusses The New Frontier Of NIL Endorsements

4:28pm July 14, 2021

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Antwan Owens, Jackson State University college football player, about his NIL endorsement contract and the new frontier of college sports.

MLB Pitcher C.C. Sabathia Shares Stories From The Mound — And Of Sobriety

1:48pm July 14, 2021

by Dave Davies

The six-time All Star pitched for the Yankees and the Indians during his 19-year career. He also struggled with alcoholism. Sabathia reflects on baseball and sobriety in the memoir, Till the End.

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American gold medalist Kyle Frederick Snyder receives his medal at the end of the men's 97-kilogram freestyle wrestling event during the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Athletes Will Have To Put On Their Own Medals At This Year's Olympic Games

1:20pm July 14, 2021

by Becky Sullivan

Out is the familiar sight of athletes dipping their heads as dignitaries drape medals over their necks. In: medals on a tray and officials with sanitized gloves, a COVID-19 precaution.