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Timor Leste's Patrick Fabiano, (far left) was one of the 12 players declared ineligible by the Asia Football Confederation disciplinary committee.

East Timor's Soccer Team Booted From Asian Cup For Fake Document Scheme

5:20pm January 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The Asian Football Confederation says it found out that a dozen Brazilian-born soccer players playing for East Timor were registered using phony birth or baptism certificates.

White Sox Prospect Michael Kopech Throws 110-MPH Fastball

7:25pm January 19, 2017

On Tuesday, a tweet surfaced showing White Sox prospect Michael Kopech throwing a 110 mph fastball. Although not thrown in a traditional setting, the video has turned heads in the baseball world. NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Jonathan Hock, director of the documentary, Fastball, about the pitch and its history.

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Houston Astros longtime first baseman and four-time All-Star Jeff Bagwell is pictured announcing his retirement from baseball in 2006. Bagwell was elected to the Hall of Fame Wednesday.

Bagwell, Raines And Rodriquez Are Elected To Baseball's Hall of Fame

9:46pm January 18, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

A dazzling speedster, a slugger, and one of the best catchers the game has ever seen will be enshrined at Cooperstown.

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Patriots' Coach Focuses On Upcoming Playoff Game, Not 'SnapFace'

8:07am January 18, 2017

The Steelers' coach was caught on Facebook Live insulting New England. Patriots coach Bill Belichick said he missed the insult because, "I'm not on Snapface" — conflating Facebook and Snapchat.

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Does The NFL Need A Minor League System? Our Commentator Thinks So

7:23am January 18, 2017

by Kevin Blackistone

As plans are announced for a new professional football league in Los Angeles, commentator Kevin Blackistone says it is only filling a void that college football should be taking care of.

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Willie McCovey of the San Francisco Giants pictured in April 1966 near the height of his 21 year career. He pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995 and was pardoned by President Obama.

Obama Pardons Famous Hotelier and Baseball Star

9:05pm January 17, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Among those receiving the president's clemency are a man who reigned over top nightclubs, and another who scorched fastballs. Both had run afoul of tax laws.

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Expletive-Laden Speech By Steelers' Coach Streamed On Facebook Live

7:25am January 17, 2017

Pittsburgh head coach Mike Tomlin warned his players to keep a low profile on social media in the run-up to Sunday's playoff game. Antonio Brown surreptitiously streamed the speech on Facebook Live.

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San Diego Chargers' Fans Look To Erase Bolt Tattoos

6:05am January 16, 2017

The Chargers announced the NFL team is moving to Los Angeles for the 2017 season. Fans know now their relationship with the team wasn't forever. Fans that got tattoos want them off.

San Diego Chargers To Move To Los Angeles

8:02am January 15, 2017

San Diego Chargers fans were upset by the owner's announcement that the team will move to Los Angeles. Juliet Litman, managing editor of The Ringer, talks about reaction from fans.

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Saturday Sports: Football Playoffs, The Australian Open

8:08am January 14, 2017

Scott Simon speaks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about what to pay attention to this week in sports. Here's one thing: the NFL playoff game in Dallas between the Cowboys and the Green Bay Packers.