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Why Kansas City Chiefs' Jeff Allen Nearly Missed Saturday's Game

7:03am January 14, 2019

The offensive lineman's car got stuck in the snow, The Associated Press reports. Allen tweeted a "nice guy named Dave" rescued him. He asked for help finding Dave so he could get him playoff tickets.

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Houston Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni stands on the court during the first half of an NBA game against the Washington Wizards, on Nov. 26, 2018, in Washington, D.C.

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Not My Job: We Quiz NBA Coach Mike D'Antoni On Mike, Dan And Tony

11:35am January 12, 2019

The head coach of the Houston Rockets will answer three questions — one about Michael Jordan, one about Dan Quayle, and one about Tony the Tiger.

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New York Knicks center Enes Kanter has been a vocal critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erodgan.

A Critic Of Turkey, The Knicks' Enes Kanter Speaks Out About His Fears For His Life

8:13am January 12, 2019

by Lindsey Feingold

The NBA star says he fears that if he travels to London for an upcoming game against the Washington Wizards, he might be killed for speaking out against Turkey's president.

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Saturday Sports: NBA Western Conference Superteams

8:13am January 12, 2019

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about which teams will make the NBA postseason.

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Divyne Apollon II with his father, Divyne Apollon Sr., and his sisters, Deja and Devinity. Divyne, 13, plays defense for the Metro Maple Leafs based in Odenton, Md.

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Team Rallies Around Black Hockey Player After He Receives Racist Taunts

8:05pm January 09, 2019

by Lindsey Feingold

At a recent ice hockey tournament, 13-year-old Divyne Apollon II was subjected to racist abuse from the opposing team. Angered by the lack of action from others, his teammates came to his defense.

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Bernice Sandler, 'Godmother' Of Title IX, Dies At 90

6:46pm January 09, 2019

by Tom Goldman

Bernice Sandler, who had a major hand in creating and helping pass Title IX legislation, has died at 90. The landmark federal civil rights law ensures gender equality in education and athletics.

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Eagles' Defeat Of The Bears Revives The Question: Does Icing The Kicker Work?

6:19pm January 07, 2019

The Chicago Bears kicker missed a game-winning field goal Sunday night, after the Eagles called time-out. NPR's Audie Cornish talks with economist Toby Moskowitz about the practice of icing a player.

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Man Accused Of Burglary Hopes Eagles Repeat As Super Bowl Champs

6:55am January 07, 2019

A man accused of breaking into a music store in Pittston, Pa., was asked by TV news crews if he had anything to say. He said, "Go Eagles." The Super Bowl champs are in the playoffs.

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College Football Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama Vs. No. 2 Clemson

6:27am January 07, 2019

by Tom Goldman

Alabama and Clemson play in the national championship game — again. It's the third time in four years they're meeting in the title game. Why are these two programs so consistently good?

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Saturday Sports: The Bears And The Lady Bears

7:56am January 05, 2019

by Tom Goldman

We have a roundup of the week in sports, including the latest on the Chicago Bears, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Baylor Lady Bears women's basketball team.