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California Law Allows College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

6:32am October 01, 2019

by Scott Rodd

The new law allows student athletes to make money from advertising that uses their name and image. The measure won't just benefit star athletes at elite universities.

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College Athletes In California Can Now Be Paid Under Fair Pay To Play Act

5:23pm September 30, 2019

by Tom Goldman

A new California law allows college athletes to get paid in certain scenarios. That's setting up a clash with the NCAA, the governing body of college sports.

The NFL is suspending Oakland Raiders linebacker Vontaze Burfict for the rest of the season, following a dangerous play on Sunday. Burfict, who has a history of unnecessary roughness penalties, is seen here leaving the field in Indianapolis after his most

NFL Suspends Oakland Raider Vontaze Burfict For Rest Of Season Over Head-To-Head Hit

4:26pm September 30, 2019

by Bill Chappell

"The discipline marks the longest punishment ever handed down for an on-field act in NFL history," NFL.com states. Burfict has repeatedly violated unnecessary roughness rules during his career.

UCLA players celebrate during a game against the Arizona Wildcats at the Rose Bowl last year in Pasadena, Calif. Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill paving the way for college athletes in the state to hire agents and sign endorsement deals.

California Governor Signs Bill Allowing College Athletes To Profit From Endorsements

1:18pm September 30, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

Gov. Gavin Newsom said the measure he signed is "the beginning of a national movement." It's also sure to irk the NCAA, which has banned athletes from hiring agents and signing endorsement deals.

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Saturday Sports: Minnesota Twins, Santa Anita Horse Deaths

7:48am September 28, 2019

by Tom Goldman

We have a recap on stories from the week in sports.

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Kapadia's Latest Film 'Diego Maradona' Examines Soccer Legend

5:43am September 26, 2019

Constructed from over 500 hours of footage, director Asif Kapadia tells NPR's David Greene his new documentary centers around one of the most celebrated, and hated, soccer players: Diego Maradona.

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Fire Hero In Philadelphia Calls Out Eagles' Receiver Nelson Agholor

5:03am September 25, 2019

A Philadelphia man who helped firefighters rescue people from a burning apartment building used his moment in the spotlight to call out one of the Eagles' wide receivers, who had dropped key passes.

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Released By New England, Antonio Brown Tweets He's Leaving The NFL

6:53am September 23, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Jesse Washington of The Undefeated, a sports website owned by ESPN, about what this means for Brown, who has been accused of sexual assault. The NFL is investigating.

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Sheila Pereira Gets Location Of Half Marathon Mixed Up

6:03am September 23, 2019

When the Worcester, Mass., woman learned of the Worcester City Half Marathon, she signed up online. She realized too late that the race was in Worcester, England. She ran her own half marathon.

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New England Patriots Cut Antonio Brown

10:21am September 21, 2019

by Esteban Bustillos

The New England Patriots have cut Antonio Brown after just 11 days with the team. The wide receiver is accused of sexual assault and his future in the NFL is now in doubt.

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