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A young child is carried from the stands after being injured by a foul ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday.

Child Struck By Foul Ball At Cubs-Astros Game; Player Breaks Down In Tears

1:04pm May 30, 2019

by Vanessa Romo

"As soon as I hit it, the first person I locked eyes on was her," Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. told reporters. Astros officials said the girl was rushed to the hospital.

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Warriors Travel To Canada As Raptors Host Game 1 Of NBA's Finals

6:23am May 30, 2019

by Tom Goldman

The NBA Finals get under way Thursday night, and there's a familiar team playing for the title: The Golden State Warriors. But for the Toronto Raptors, it's their first trip to the finals.

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'Sports Illustrated' Is Sold Again, But Publishing Won't Shift To New Owner Yet

1:57pm May 29, 2019

by David Folkenflik

Authentic Brands Group is buying the iconic magazine to take advantage of licensing opportunities. Meredith Corp., which acquired it in 2018, will continue to publish the magazine.

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Eleven people have died climbing Mount Everest so far this year, amid long lines to reach the peak last week. The mountain is seen here on Monday.

After Deadly Season On Everest, Nepal Has No Plans To Issue Fewer Permits

10:13pm May 28, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The mountain nation said potential climbers need to be aware of the risks of summiting the world's tallest peak. Experts say Everest's traffic jams are only getting worse — and more dangerous.

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Bill Buckner, Red Sox Scapegoat Later Embraced By Fans, Dies

1:35pm May 28, 2019

by Gabe O'Connor

Former Boston Red Sox first-baseman Bill Buckner has died at 69. Best known for a fielding error that helped cost Boston the 1986 World Series, Buckner was cheered by Red Sox fans in recent years.

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Boston Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner is shown in March 1986.

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Former Red Sox First Baseman Bill Buckner Dies At 69

6:21pm May 27, 2019

The former All-Star and Gold Glove winner spent 22 years in the Major Leagues, but his career was overshadowed by a fateful mistake in the 1986 World Series.

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Veteran Tennis Stars Still Prove Le Creme De La Creme In Paris

4:37pm May 27, 2019

by Mary Louise Kelly

It's day two of the French Open. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks to Sports Illustrated executive editor Jon Wertheim about what to expect from tennis' aging greats and up-and-comers.

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What Happens When A World-Class Athlete Decides To Have A Baby

10:05am May 27, 2019

NPR's Rachel Martin talks to sprinter Allyson Felix, an Olympic champion, about her contract with Nike through pregnancy.

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Former Green Bay Packers Quarterback Bart Starr Dies At 85

6:58am May 27, 2019

Legendary Bart Starr, who played for the Packers from 1956 to 1971, was the first quarterback to win five NFL championships. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1977.

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Corey Hirsch, seen during his playing days with the Vancouver Canucks. The mask, which was designed by Frank Cipra and inspired by Psycho, even features Alfred Hitchcock's famous silhouette above Hirsch's eyes. These days, the mask holds special significa

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Arts

The Fine Art Of Stopping A Flying Puck

6:25am May 27, 2019

by Colin Dwyer

For decades, ice hockey goalies have carried on a tradition of painting their masks. Less visible, though, are the artists who design them — and the thriving cottage industry they've quietly built.