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Headless Goat Polo Is A Top Sport At World Nomad Games
The event is touted as a way to connect to past traditions in Kyrgyzstan — and perhaps boost the tourism industry.
NCAA Upset: Murray State Knocks Off Marquette In First Round
Murray State beat Marquette 83-64 Thursday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. Ja Morant's triple-double is the talk of the tournament. He had 17 points, 16 assists and 11 rebounds.
Blair Braverman And Her Dogs Finish First Attempt At Iditarod
Blair Braverman just finished her rookie attempt at the nearly 1,000-mile Iditarod race in Alaska. She sent a radio diary of the most-notable moments from her first go at the race.
Maroon 5's Halftime Show Was Forgettable, Excluding All The FCC Complaints Filed
The past Super Bowl was largely forgettable, as was the halftime show starring Maroon 5. But, that didn't stop viewers from complaining to the FCC about Adam Levine taking off his shirt.
Deadline Draws Near To Complete NCAA Basketball Brackets
The top men's college basketball teams on Thursday start their journey to the annual championship. The women begin Friday. Get ready for exciting stories to play out over the next few weeks.
Surrounded By Military Barracks, Skiers Shred The Himalayan Slopes Of Indian Kashmir
Kashmir, disputed between India and Pakistan, is the site of a decades-long insurgency. It is also a winter sports haven. During recent airstrikes and shelling, a ski station remained open.
There's Word Of Another Record-Shattering Baseball Deal In The Works
The Los Angeles Angels reportedly are very close to signing Mike Trout to a record breaking 12-year, $430 million deal.
Mike Trout To Finalize $430 Million Contract With Los Angeles Angels
Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are finalizing a $430 million contract, the largest in professional sports history. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Jonah Keri of The Athletic.
Head Of Japan's Olympic Committee Steps Down Amid Tokyo 2020 Corruption Probe
French prosecutors suspect the Tokyo bid committee of paying bribes to host the 2020 Games. Tsunekazu Takeda, who also chairs the IOC's Marketing Commission, maintains his innocence.