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Former Honduran President Rafael Callejas leaves federal court in New York City on Monday after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges in a wide-ranging FIFA soccer scandal.

In Vast FIFA Scandal, Ex-President Of Honduras Pleads Guilty To Taking Bribes

5:33pm March 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

In federal court in New York City, Rafael Callejas admitted to taking bribes over lucrative broadcast rights. He was head of the Honduran soccer federation from 2002 to 2015.

Former NBA player and now broadcaster, Bill Walton, plays the drums with the University of Utah band before the game between the Arizona Wildcats and the Utah Utes on February 27, 2016.

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How Basketball Great Bill Walton Thrived In A Life Of Limitations

12:16pm March 26, 2016

Bill Walton has written a memoir: "Back from the Dead." NPR's Scott Simon speaks with him about his childhood, basketball career and The Grateful Dead.

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Is March Losing Its Madness?

8:01am March 26, 2016

The Elite Eight of the NCAA men's basketball tournament is set, and this year's games have been as exciting as usual. But ESPN's Howard Bryant tells NPR's Scott Simon the meaning of the tournament may be changing.

Glitch In Your Golf Swing? Listen To It Sing

8:01am March 26, 2016

Stanford professor Jonathan Berger turns golf stroke data into sound. A nice sound means it's a good swing, a sour sound means something's not right. He tells Scott Simon how that helps people learn.

Soccer Wins Over New Generation Of Fans In Cuba

4:53pm March 25, 2016

by Carrie Kahn

President Obama took in a baseball game during his trip to Havana this week, but soccer is encroaching on Cuba's national pastime, especially with young people.

Chicago Cubs Cuddle Actual Cubs At Training Camp

4:03pm March 25, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The baseball team enjoyed a visit from two tiny bear cubs on Friday, and it was as adorable as it sounds.

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'Fastball' Documentary Explores Classic Showdown Between Pitcher And Batter

5:30pm March 24, 2016

The new documentary Fastball explores the classic showdown between pitcher and batter. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with director Jonathan Hock about his film, and with David Price, a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox.

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez sits in the dugout during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston in 2013.

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Yankees' A-Rod Says He'll Retire After 2017 Season

5:08pm March 23, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Alex Rodriguez, 40, says it's time to "go home and be dad." But he's giving fans two years to get to the park to see the end of his playing career.

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Rare Tape Of Wilt Chamberlain's 100-Point Game To Be Archived

5:44am March 23, 2016

by Neda Ulaby

The Library of Congress names 25 recordings to be added to its National Recording Registry annually. This rare recording — there is no film of the game — is one of this year's selections.

Serena Williams stands with then-tournament director Raymond Moore on Sunday after Victoria Azarenka defeated Williams in a final at the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.

Tennis Executive Resigns After Apologizing For Comments About 'Lady Players'

3:38pm March 22, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Raymond Moore's comments, however, have resurfaced the debate about equal pay for male and female tennis players.