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Sports Fans Spend Thanksgiving The Traditional Way: Watching Football

5:08am November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving means lots of turkey — and of course, football. Linda Wertheimer talks to ESPN sportswriter Jane McManus for a preview of the long holiday weekend's NFL and collegiate games.

Frank Gifford attends the 19th Annual Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame Awards on Oct. 20, 2009, at The Waldorf-Astoria in New York City.

Former NFL Great Frank Gifford Had CTE, Family Says

7:52pm November 25, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The former New York Giants star running back, who died in August, was diagnosed with the degenerative brain disease chronic traumatic encephalopathy, his family said Wednesday.

The Alto Yellowjackets take the field on Nov. 13, a month after Matthews died.

Deaths Persist In Youth And Student Football Despite Safety Efforts

5:28pm November 25, 2015

At least 19 young football players have died so far in 2015. Pediatricians are calling for changes in the way the game is played, including a move to non-tackle games.

New York's attorney general's office has filed lawsuits against the two biggest daily fantasy sports companies, FanDuel and DraftKings, demanding that they stop taking bets in New York.

Skill Or Chance? Question Looms Over Fantasy Sports Industry

10:49am November 25, 2015

by Nathan Rott

Daily fantasy sports companies are in a battle with New York's attorney general over the legality of their games. A judge there will weigh in on whether fantasy sports is based on skill or chance.

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There Are No Winners Without Losers

10:26am November 25, 2015

by Frank Deford

Somebody has to lose, right? So, let's learn from defeat.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, center, looks to pass as Los Angeles Lakers Jordan Clarkson (6), Brandon Bass (2) and Julius Randle (30) defend. The Warriors won, 111-77.

Golden State Warriors Break Record For Best Start In NBA

9:50am November 25, 2015

by Marie Andrusewicz

MVP Stephen Curry led his team to a milestone victory with a 111-17 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The Warriors have now won 16 games in a row.

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Golden State Warriors Are Off To A Hot Start; Could Set NBA Record

5:39am November 24, 2015

The 15-0 Golden State Warriors could set a record for most consecutive wins to start a season, if they beat the LA Lakers Tuesday. Linda Wertheimer talks to Diamond Leung of the San Jose Mercury News.

After protests on Mizzou's campus became national news, the community is trying to figure out how to move forward.

After The Mizzou Protests, Students Ask Themselves: Now What?

8:29pm November 23, 2015

by Vanessa Rancaño

Despite administrative changes, the atmosphere on campus is still tense. Students and faculty say that won't change without some hard conversations. Hear their concerns.

Baseball player Willie Mays, singer Barbra Streisand and politician Shirley Chisholm will all be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom this year.

Here Are The 2015 Medal Of Freedom Winners, In Their Own Voices

5:17pm November 23, 2015

by Colin Dwyer

Athletes, artists and activists crowd the list of winners of the nation's highest civilian honor. Before they get their medals Tuesday, get to know them — in sight and sound.

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QB Tom Brady Has Best Form Of His Life, 'Post' Columnist Says

10:49am November 23, 2015

Steve Inskeep talks to Sally Jenkins, a columnist for The Washington Post, who believes Tom Brady is fighting back against charges he cheated last year in the way he knows best — on the playing field.

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