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It's Time To Celebrate The UConn Women's Basketball Team

6:46am April 06, 2016

by Frank Deford

The team trounced Syracuse 82-51 to win a record fourth straight NCAA championship. Commentator Frank Deford has an appreciation of the team, along with its coach and star player Breanna Stewart.

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UConn celebrates after defeating Syracuse in the women's Division I NCAA championship game in Indianapolis.

UConn Powers To Historic NCAA Championship Win Over Syracuse

11:10pm April 05, 2016

by Laura Wagner

On Tuesday night, No. 1-seed Connecticut made history, beating No. 4-seed Syracuse 82 to 51 to become the first NCAA Division I women's team to win four consecutive NCAA basketball championships.

Nigel Bradham of the Buffalo Bills celebrates a touchdown in the October game against Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Yahoo's online stream of the event was one of the NFL's digital tests.

Twitter Wins NFL Deal To Stream 2016 Thursday Night Football

1:07pm April 05, 2016

by Alina Selyukh

The NFL hopes to reach a broader audience, including those who don't have cable, while Twitter is looking to attract and keep new users.

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Buzzer-Beating Shot Capped Villanova's Victory Over UNC 77-74

6:11am April 05, 2016

by Tom Goldman

Fans are buzzing after the thrilling end to the men's college basketball tournament. Villanova beat North Carolina at the buzzer, in a game many believe rescued a tournament that had gone flat.

Josh Hart of the Villanova Wildcats races the ball upcourt Monday in the first half against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the NCAA championship game in Houston.

Villanova Beats North Carolina 77-74 On Buzzer Beater To Win Hoops Title

11:45pm April 04, 2016

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The Wildcats' vaunted defense locked down the Tar Heels in the second half, winning the school's second national championship.

From 'Divas' To 'Superstars': WWE Embraces Women's Sports Revolution

7:45pm April 04, 2016

by Laura Wagner

In Sunday night's WrestleMania, WWE proved that while the action in the ring may be theater, the push for equal opportunities for women is real.

In The Paint, And In Pain: Chamique Holdsclaw's Fight With Depression

5:33pm April 03, 2016

The former WNBA star and her battle with depression is the subject of a new documentary, Mind/Game: The Unquiet Journey of Chamique Holdsclaw. She speaks with NPR's Mary Louise Kelly.

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Fan Frenzy Swirls Off-Court, As NCAA Basketball Final Approaches

5:30pm April 03, 2016

by Florian Martin

The Villanova Wildcats and the North Carolina Tar Heels will play Monday for the men's NCAA basketball championship. Their fans haven't been shy about claiming which team would be taking home a win.

A boy is ready to take a swing on the streets of San Pedro de Macoris, a provincial capital of the Dominican Republic.

Baseball Is A Field Of Dreams — And Dashed Hopes — For Dominicans

9:22am April 03, 2016

by David Lagesse

The Dominican Republic sends more players to MLB than any other country. That's a boon for the local economy — but it's also sparked controversy.

Drew Brees-Endorsed AdvoCare Draws Pyramid Scheme Accusations

7:58am April 03, 2016

The company AdvoCare uses athletes to promote products, and looks a lot like a scam. NPR's Rachel Martin speaks with Mina Kimes, a reporter who investigated the organization for ESPN the magazine.

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