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Track & Field Olympic Hopefuls Compete For A Chance To Go To Rio

6:01am July 04, 2016

by Tom Goldman

The country's top track and field athletes are competing in Eugene, Ore., over the next several days — running, jumping and throwing for a chance to represent the U.S. in this year's summer Olympics.

Skiers free-ride down a slope despite a high avalanche risk, at the ski resort in Val-d'Isere, in the French Alps, on March 2, 2014.

The Beast Born Of Snow: What It Feels Like In The Jaws Of An Avalanche

3:01pm July 03, 2016

by Peter Breslow

"Think of being in a train crash," says one survivor. Now, think of a train crash made of a mountainside. This is an avalanche — and surviving one will take expertise, equipment and a lot of luck.

As Cavaliers Close Out NBA Season, Another Round Of Bidding Wars Ensues

8:05am July 03, 2016

It's not too soon to talk about the NBA teams trying to bid for next year's players. Mike Pesca from The Gist podcast talks to NPR's Rachel Martin about the free agents that are up for grabs.

The Week In Sports: Wimbledon

8:52am July 02, 2016

Howard Bryant of ESPN.com is at the Wimbledon tennis championships and tells NPR's Scott Simon about what he's seen so far.

Legendary Tennessee Basketball Coach Pat Summitt Dies At 64

8:52am July 02, 2016

by Matt Powell

One of the best college basketball coaches of all time — men or women — has died. Pat Summitt led the University of Tennessee Lady Volunteers for almost four decades.

Civil police officers in Rio de Janeiro threaten to go on strike during a June 27 demonstration against the government for arrears in their salary payments.

With 5 Weeks To Go Until The Olympics, How Prepared Is Rio?

2:09am July 02, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Every week seems to bring unwelcome news in the run-up to the Olympics. This week, dismembered body parts washed up on a Rio beach. But how bad are things, really?

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Michael Phelps waves after receiving his gold medal in the men's 200-meter butterfly at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha on Wednesday. He described it as the hardest swim of his career. With the victory, he qualified for his fifth Olympic Games,

A Rejuvenated Michael Phelps Says Rio Will Be Special

9:55pm July 01, 2016

by Tom Goldman

Michael Phelps got a DUI, some bad press and time in rehab since the 2012 Olympics. And that helps explain why he decided to come out of retirement and compete in his fifth Summer Games.

Kelsie Witmore signs with the Sonoma Stompers.

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Two Women Play For Sonoma Stompers Baseball Team

7:16pm July 01, 2016

by Chris Arnold

Stacy Piagno and Kelsie Whitmore swing their bats against the barriers to women in professional baseball. They won't be the first such players but do join a very exclusive group.

How Ready Is Brazil For The Summer Olympics?

4:29pm July 01, 2016

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

A number of athletes have dropped out of the Summer Olympics in Brazil over Zika concerns and the nation is dealing with widespread corruption, polluted waters and political turmoil.

Michael Phelps Finds Renewed Vigor In Qualifying For Final Olympics

4:29pm July 01, 2016

by Tom Goldman

U.S. swimming icon Michael Phelps finds renewed vigor in an attempt to return to the Olympics.