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A man prays in front of a sanctuary for the late soccer star Diego Maradona at Argentinos Juniors stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, last November.

An Argentine judge orders 8 to face a homicide trial in soccer star Maradona's death

10:00am June 23, 2022

by Bill Chappell

The defendants include a neurosurgeon, two nurses and a car coordinator. Diego Maradona was under their care when he died at age 60 — and prosecutors say they were recklessly negligent.

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Title IX revolutionized female athletics but advocates say it's been a constant fight

6:54am June 23, 2022

by Tom Goldman

Fifty years ago, Title IX banned discrimination on the basis of sex in federally funded education programs. Advocates say it's been a fight to make sure girls and women get the opportunities promised.

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The recent surge in sports gambling ads could be harmful, some gambling experts say

6:14pm June 22, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

Sports gambling has exploded in recent years. And some experts worry the advertisements could harm people with gambling issues and those too young to place a bet.

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Ohio State University has won its fight to trademark the word "The." The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office approved the university's request on Tuesday.

Ohio State gets approval to trademark 'The' for merchandise

5:03pm June 22, 2022

by The Associated Press

The school says it allows Ohio State to control use of "The" on branded products associated with and sold through athletics and collegiate channels, such as T-shirts, baseball caps and hats.

Washington Commanders owner Daniel Snyder, seen here during the announcement of the team's name change, did not appear before during a hearing before the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday.

Commanders owner launched a 'shadow investigation' to detract from probe, says panel

3:49pm June 22, 2022

by Wynne Davis

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform found that Daniel Snyder conducted a "shadow investigation" to detract from another internal probe into the football organization.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson takes part in drills at the NFL football team's practice facility on June 14 in Berea, Ohio.

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Cleveland Browns' Deshaun Watson settles 20 of 24 sexual misconduct lawsuits

2:40pm June 21, 2022

by The Associated Press

Watson could still be suspended if the NFL determines he violated the league's personal conduct policy.

Allyson Felix reacts after winning a gold medal in the Women's 4 x 400m Relay Final at the Tokyo Olympic Games in August 2021.

Allyson Felix launches a child care initiative for athlete moms

11:08am June 21, 2022

by Olivia Hampton

Allyson Felix is the most decorated US track and field athlete in history. As she wraps up her last season, she focuses on supporting other athletes moms.

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Brit Oliphant connected with her fourth-grade student, Seth Snyder through skateboarding. Brit was shocked to find out Seth was so passionate about skating but didn't have a skateboard of his own. She started an organization, Boards 4 Buddies, to change t

A teacher in Hawaii is rehoming surfboards and skateboards to underprivileged kids

5:00am June 21, 2022

by Dustin Jones

A schoolteacher in Hawaii connected with a student through skateboarding, only to find out he couldn't afford a board of his own. She started a grassroots organization to fix that.

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New policy from world swimming body effectively bans transgender women

5:03am June 20, 2022

NPR's Steve Inskeep speak with AP sports writer Ciaran Fahey about a new policy by swimming's world governing body that restricts transgender women from competing in elite events like the Olympics.

University of Pennsylvania transgender athlete Lia Thomas competes at the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships in March. Her success became a focus of debate.

The world swimming body effectively bans transgender women from women's events

8:59pm June 19, 2022

by Joe Hernandez

The decision was the latest salvo in an ongoing fight over whether trans athletes should compete according to their gender identity or their sex assigned at birth.