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Remembering Baseball Hall Of Famer Joe Morgan

1:50pm October 16, 2020

by Terry Gross

The second baseman, who died Oct. 11, played 22 years in the majors, mostly with the Houston Astros and the Cincinnati Reds. He later became a commentator for ESPN. Originally broadcast in 1993.

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Oregon's College Towns Prepare For The Return Of Football

5:58am October 16, 2020

by H.J. Mai

The Pac-12 kicks off its new season in early November. But there won't be any fans in the stadiums. Businesses in two college football towns in Oregon are looking forward to football's return.

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College Football Teams Play Defense Against COVID-19 Outbreaks

8:00am October 15, 2020

by Tom Goldman

University of Alabama head football coach Nick Saban tested positive for the coronavirus. Another Southeastern Conference school, the University of Florida, pauses its season because of an outbreak.

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What To Expect From Major League Baseball Playoffs

5:06pm October 14, 2020

by Tom Goldman

Four teams are left in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The Atlanta Braves lead the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-0, and the Tampa Bay Rays could sweep the Houston Astros.

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Portugal's forward Cristiano Ronaldo looks on during the Nations League football match between France and Portugal, on Sunday. Ronaldo has tested positive for the coronavirus.

Cristiano Ronaldo Tests Positive For Coronavirus

4:50pm October 13, 2020

by Reese Oxner

The soccer star will isolate himself from teammates. Another round of testing reveals he was the only player on the team to test positive.

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American Centenarian Athlete With 5 World Records Dies At 105

3:51pm October 13, 2020

Donald Pellmann, who set five Senior Olympics records at the age of 100, died this week at age 105.

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Joe Morgan, Baseball Great And Broadcast Pioneer, Dies At 77

6:25am October 13, 2020

Morgan is remembered as one of the league's greatest second baseman. He was a spark plug in the Big Red Machine, the Cincinnati team that dominated the 1970s and won two championships.

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The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate after winning the 2020 NBA Championship in Game Six on Sunday in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

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Lakers Win NBA Finals; No Coronavirus Cases Reported In Bubble

6:28pm October 12, 2020

by Reese Oxner

The NBA reported zero positive test results after play resumed in July. The Los Angeles Lakers' championship victory over the Miami Heat marked the end of the socially distanced season.

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MLB Hall Of Famer Joe Morgan Dies At 77

5:03pm October 12, 2020

by Joel Rose

Baseball second baseman Joe Morgan died at age 77. He played for the Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies and Oakland Athletics from 1963 to 1984.

LeBron James Becomes 4th Player To Win NBA Championship With 3 Different Teams

5:03pm October 12, 2020

The Los Angeles Lakers won the 2020 NBA Championship. NPR discusses LeBron James' career as he becomes the 4th player in NBA history to win a championship with three different teams.