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Brother Of Masters Winner Steals Twitter Spotlight

7:12am April 11, 2016

P.J. Willet posted on Twitter while his brother Danny was winning the Masters golf tournament on Sunday. P.J. also mocked his brother's opponent Jordan Spieth for playing so slowly.

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Manny Pacquiao (right), of the Philippines, hits Timothy Bradley Jr. during their WBO welterweight title boxing bout on Saturday in Las Vegas.

Manny Pacquiao Wins What He Calls The Final Fight Of His Career

3:14pm April 10, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

Paquiao defeated Timothy Bradley Jr. by unanimous decision. And the iconic boxer said that he is retiring — "as of now." "I am going to go home and think about it," he said.

High Stakes And Rivalry As NBA Season Draws To An End

12:27pm April 10, 2016

The regular basketball season ends next week with some dramatic, potentially record-setting games in store. Mike Pesca of The Gist tells us about the league's best and worst teams.

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The Week In Sports: Golden State Marches On, Trevor Story Slugs On

12:08pm April 09, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com about the Golden State Warriors' historic victory march and 23-year-old Colorado Rockies rookie Trevor Story's improbable home run streak.

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Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry drives to the hoop during Thursday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. The Warriors won 112-101.

The Golden State Warriors Are On The Brink Of History — Will They Go For It?

9:30pm April 08, 2016

by Laura Wagner

If the Golden State Warriors win their last three games of the regular season to reach 73 wins, they'll break the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls' record for most wins in a season.

Clarence "Fancy Clancy" Haskett, in his element at the ballpark.

The 'Larger Than Life' Legend Of The Ballpark Beer Guy

10:56am April 08, 2016

by NPR Staff

Clarence "Fancy Clancy" Haskett has been selling beer and snacks at Baltimore Orioles games for so long, he's made vending an art form. "My mindset is I'm a professional athlete," he says.

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Asafa Powell of Jamaica was barred from competition after testing positive for the stimulant oxilofrine.

Some Fat-Burning Supplements Contain Banned Stimulant Drug

9:33am April 07, 2016

by Katherine Hobson

Some supplements sold to improve workouts contain a stimulant that's been banned and may pose health risks, according to tests. The Food and Drug Administration has warned seven manufacturers.

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UConn's Moriah Jefferson Accomplishes Goal Of 4 Straight Championships

8:05am April 07, 2016

The University of Connecticut women's basketball team won big at the NCAA championship. Renee Montagne talks to star point guard Moriah Jefferson about the Huskies' record-setting championships.

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Fans Want Patriots' Draft Pick Restored And Sue NFL To Make It Happen

7:02am April 07, 2016

The NFL took away the Patriots' first-round draft pick as punishment for Deflategate. Fans say the team shouldn't be penalized while the case is on appeal.

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Greg Louganis in an inward dive pike on the front of the Wheaties box. The "legends" series boxes will be on shelves starting in May.

Better Late Than Never: Olympic Champion Greg Louganis Gets His Wheaties Box

8:05am April 06, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The openly gay gold-medal winner said the box "means so much more to me than it would have then because I feel like I'm being embraced as a whole person, not just for my athletic achievements."

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