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Father And Son Root For Baseball And Better Cuban-U.S. Relations

6:10am March 22, 2016

by David Greene

Cuban-American baseball fans, Mario Nunez and his 87-year-old father Felipe, traveled to Cuba to watch the Tampa Bay Rays play the Cuban national team during President Obama's historic visit to the communist island. The younger Nunez thinks baseball can help bring the two countries together.

Serena Williams, seen here during the final of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., responded to comments by the tourney's director, saying, "Last year, the women's final at the U.S. Open sold out well before the men. I'm sorry, did Roger play in

Tennis Executive Apologizes After 'Lady Player' Comments Spark Anger

2:49pm March 21, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Indian Wells CEO Raymond Moore says his comments about female tennis players were in "poor taste and erroneous." Among those displeased: Serena Williams.

DraftKings and its rival FanDuel have agreed to suspend paid contests in New York temporarily.

DraftKings, FanDuel Will Shut Down Paid Contests In New York — For Now

2:44pm March 21, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The websites will stop accepting money bets ahead of an appellate hearing this fall. The deal comes as the companies are lobbying state lawmakers to pass legislation that would legalize the industry.

Yusra Mardini visits the Olympiapark Berlin on March 9. The 18-year-old Syrian refugee hopes to qualify for the Rio Olympics as a swimmer on the refugee team.

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After Surviving Aegean Sea, Syrian Swimmer Hopes For Spot In Olympics

6:41pm March 20, 2016

by Camila Domonoske

Yusra Mardini struggled to keep up her training in war-torn Damascus. Then swimming became a matter of life-or-death during her perilous crossing to Greece. Now the refugee hopes to qualify for Rio.

New England Patriot Nate Ebner Turns Olympic Rugby Team Hopeful

8:25am March 20, 2016

It's hard making it as a professional athlete in any sport, but how about two? Nate Ebner is taking a break from the NFL to try and make the U.S. rugby sevens team for this year's Olympic games.

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Sports Chatter: Let The 'Madness' Begin

8:18am March 19, 2016

It's time for the NCAA basketball playoffs, and they've earned their name, providing some genuine surprises. NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman stops by to tell us what's worth our watch.

Taurean Prince (left) of the Baylor Bears explained rebounding after his team lost to Brandon Sherrod (right) of the Yale Bulldogs Thursday night, in the first round of the 2016 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Yale Notches Historic Upset Win Over Baylor, Sparking A Great Soundbite

4:40pm March 18, 2016

by Bill Chappell

After notching its first-ever win at the Big Dance, Yale will face Duke in the second round. At the post-game news conference, a question about rebounding created a memorable moment.

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For Sports Bettors, The Thrill Isn't All In The Money

10:33am March 18, 2016

Research shows that bettors are drawn to certain games not because of financial motives but because they get enjoyment out of them.

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A soccer ball covered with flags is painted on a wall in the township of Khayelitsha, South Africa. The image of South Africa's 2010 World Cup has been shattered by allegations that its bid over a decade ago was boosted by bribes of more than $10 million

FIFA Says It Was Victim To Its Leaders, Asks For Millions In Restitution

3:04pm March 16, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

The top soccer organization argues that a group of leaders facing trial in the U.S. has cost it millions in financial losses and damage to its reputation.

Low Graduation Rates Among Black Athletes

6:25am March 16, 2016

A new study shows black male athletes are completing college at significantly lower rates. Renee Montagne speaks to Kevin Blackistone, a "Washington Post" sport columnist, to examine this pervasive problem.

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