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Commentary: U.S. Women's National Hockey Team Doesn't Get Enough Respect

5:09am March 22, 2017

by Sarah Spain

The U.S. is hosting this year's Women's World Hockey Championships. So why is the U.S. women's team threatening to boycott? Commentator Sarah Spain of ESPN says it's about fairness and respect.

Tom Brady's Missing Super Bowl Jersey Found In Mexico

4:28pm March 21, 2017

The long national nightmare of Tom Brady's missing Super Bowl jersey is now over. It has been found in Mexico.

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady celebrates a touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl 51 in Houston.

Tom Brady's Stolen Jersey Found With 'Member Of The International Media'

4:55pm March 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

With the same person in Mexico, authorities also recovered another of the New England Patriots quarterback's Super Bowl jerseys, from his team's victory over the Seattle Seahawks in 2015.

South Carolina head coach Frank Martin, second from left, is hugged by Chris Silva, left, as they celebrate after a second-round game against Duke in the NCAA men's college basketball tournament in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday.

NCAA Stunner: South Carolina Boots Duke From Tournament

4:01am March 20, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Second-seed Duke was knocked out of the men's NCAA basketball tournament on Sunday by No. 7 seed South Carolina, 88-81.

Nigel Hayes, #10, helped drive Wisconsin to a win with a tie-breaker layup against Villanova during the second round of the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball tournament at KeyBank Center on Saturday, in Buffalo, N.Y.

Wisconsin Upsets NCAA Defending Champions Villanova

10:24pm March 18, 2017

by Emma Bowman

The Badgers surely derailed a lot of brackets in the second round of the men's tournament on Saturday, after defeating the top-seeded Wildcats, 65-62.

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Saturday Sports: March Madness Continues

8:12am March 18, 2017

by Tom Goldman

NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Tom Goldman talk about the big event in sports this week: March Madness!

Harrison Browne, hockey player for the Buffalo Beauts and the first openly transgender athlete, announces his retirement.

First Openly Transgender Professional Team Athlete Retires

3:27pm March 17, 2017

by Laura Roman

Harrison Browne announced his retirement from the National Women's Hockey League. He says the support since coming out last October, has been overwhelming.

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An African giant pouched rat sniffs for traces of land mine explosives at a training facility run by APOPO, a nonprofit that trains the rats to detect both tuberculosis and land mines. Not only does it have an excellent nose, but it can jump 5 feet in the

In March Mammal Madness, Our Money's On The Giant Pouched Rat

4:51pm March 16, 2017

by Emily Sohn

Because what mammal can take down a rodent that sniffs out land mines as well as TB — and jumps 5 feet in the air? Surely not tonight's competitor, the maned wolf.

Steve Penny, president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, welcomes guests and media in Huntsville, Texas, in 2011. Penny resigned Thursday, amid accusations that his organization ignored the sexual abuse of children by adults working in the sport.

Head Of USA Gymnastics Resigns Over Group's Sex Abuse Scandal

4:48pm March 16, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Steve Penny, president and CEO of USA Gymnastics, was reportedly pressured to resign. An Indianapolis Star report months ago alleged the organization ignored complaints about sexual abuse by coaches.

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Russell Westbrook Looks To Break NBA Triple-Double Record

4:43pm March 16, 2017

NBA star Russell Westbrook of the Oklahoma City Thunder is on pace to average a triple-double this season, a feat that no NBA player has achieved since Oscar Robertson in 1962. Westbrook also may break Robertson's single season triple-double record of 41. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to ESPN's Kevin Arnovitz about Westbrook's heroic effort this season.