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Ashley Watson, 26, has a tattoo on his forearm, in support of his local soccer team, Leicester City Football Club.

Leicester City: From Last Place To Now Poised To Win English Soccer Crown

8:59pm May 01, 2016

by Lauren Frayer

One of the greatest underdog stories in sports history is happening in England, where a small-town Leicester is poised to win the Premier League — the world's richest and most-watched soccer league.

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Leicester City's Underdog Story Nears Finish

10:04am May 01, 2016

UK's minor soccer club has captured world attention by soaring to the top of the Premier Division in one season. If the club can beat soccer giants Manchester United on Sunday, they'll take the title.

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The side of Jupiter's moon Europa that faces the giant planet.

#NPRreads: Take Your Pick Of Space, Race Or Celebrity

8:09am April 30, 2016

In this weekly story roundup, NPR reporters, editors and producers share what they have been reading. Today's mix explores life away from Earth, forgotten photos and fallen stars.

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Afghan Cycling Federation Coach Faces Corruption Charges

7:58am April 30, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Shannon Galpin, founder of the nonprofit Mountain2Mountain, about withdrawing her support of the scandal-plagued Afghanistan Women's Cycling Team.

Former Indiana Basketball Coach Bobby Knight On Trump: 'Best Person For The Job'

7:58am April 30, 2016

Bobby Knight is not one known to make political endorsements. NPR's Scott Simon asks the legendary basketball coach about his endorsement of Donald Trump in Tuesday's Indiana primary.

The Week In Sports

7:58am April 30, 2016

A Tweet might have cost an early favorite in the NFL draft millions of dollars in lost income, while an Instagram post could provoke an investigation of his school.

WWE chairman Vince McMahon (C) has his head shaved by Donald Trump (L) and Bobby Lashley (R) after losing a bet in the Battle of the Billionaires at the 2007 World Wrestling Entertainment's Wrestlemania in Detroit, Michigan.

4 Ways Donald Trump's Pro Wrestling Experience Is Like His Campaign Today

6:00am April 30, 2016

by Stephen Nessen

At least none of Trump's political opponents have been strapped down and had their heads shaved by him.

Commentary: The Sad Tale Of NFL Player Johnny Manziel

5:38pm April 29, 2016

The downfall of NFL player Johnny Manziel, who was indicted on domestic violence charges this week, has brought a range of reactions.

NFL Player Laremy Tunsil Loses Millions In Draft After Twitter Hack

4:28pm April 29, 2016

by Becky Sullivan

Last night before and during the NFL Draft, the Twitter and Instagram accounts of Laremy Tunsil, one of the draft's top prospects, were hacked and used to tweet a damaging video and screenshots.

Dee Gordon had a .333 average and 205 hits last year; this year, he's been hit with a lengthy suspension over two performance-enhancing drugs.

Dee Gordon, National League's Reigning Batting Champion, Gets 80-Game Penalty

2:10pm April 29, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Just three months ago, Gordon signed a contract extension with the Miami Marlins that's worth $50 million over the next five years.