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Justin Thomas reacts on the 18th green during the third round of the Sentry Tournament Of Champions at the Kapalua Plantation Course on Saturday in Kapalua, Hawaii.

Golfer Justin Thomas Apologizes For Uttering Homophobic Slur During Major Tournament

4:58pm January 10, 2021

by Kat Lonsdorf

The golfer muttered the slur under his breath after missing a putt. He later apologized, saying, "I'm an adult. I'm a grown man, there's absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that."

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Saturday Sports: Remembering Dodgers' Lasorda

7:52am January 09, 2021

Scott Simon talks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about sports and politics this week, sports betting legalizing in New York, the National Championship game, and the passing of Dodgers' Tommy Lasorda.

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MLB Hall Of Famer Tommy Lasorda Dies At 93

4:08pm January 08, 2021

by Ted Robbins

Baseball Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda has died at age 93. Unlike most managers who move from team to team, Lasorda spent his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. NPR remembers his life.

NFL Completes Regular Season During The Pandemic And Heads Into Playoffs

4:08pm January 08, 2021

The NFL has completed the regular season during the pandemic. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Lindsay Jones of The Athletic about what worked, what didn't and the playoffs.

LA Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda argues a call with an umpire during a game against the New York Mets in 1992. During his two decades as manager, Lasorda led Los Angeles to two World Series championships.

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Legendary Dodgers Manager Tommy Lasorda Dies At 93

2:12pm January 08, 2021

by Ted Robbins

During his two decades as manager, the irascible, beloved Lasorda led Los Angeles to two World Series championships and four National League pennants.

Boston University, Holy Cross Teams Wear Masks In Basketball Game

10:58am January 06, 2021

by Esteban Bustillos

There was an unusual sight on the men's college basketball court on Tuesday: every player on the Boston University and Holy Cross teams was wearing a mask.

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NCAA Men's 2021 March Madness Will Take Place In A Bubble In Indiana

6:20am January 05, 2021

by Samantha Horton

The NCAA wants Indianapolis to host the entire March Madness tournament in a COVID-19 protective bubble. The move will boost that city's economy but some are concerned about the health risks.

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Cleveland Browns Are In Playoffs For The 1st Time Since 2002

5:37pm January 04, 2021

by Matt Richmond

The Cleveland Browns ended their nearly two-decade drought in the playoffs with a win over the Steelers. The Browns will play the Steelers again next week.

The NCAA says it hasn't decided on whether any fans will be allowed to watch the men's basketball tournament, which will center on Indianapolis. Here, cardboard placards populate Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena last month.

NCAA Says 2021 Men's March Madness Will Take Place In A Bubble In Indiana

4:18pm January 04, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"The 2021 version of March Madness will be one to remember," an executive says, as the NCAA plans to convert the Indiana Convention Center into a massive practice facility.

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Saturday Sports: Ohio State And Alabama To Face Off In National Championship

7:53am January 02, 2021

by Tom Goldman

College football is inching closer to the end of a tumultous year. And 2020 has been a year of firsts for women in major league sports.