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Serena Williams returns a shot to Venus Williams during Tuesday's quarterfinals match of the 2015 U.S. Open in New York City.

Serena Tops Venus In U.S. Open Match, Moves Closer To Grand Slam

8:18am September 09, 2015

by Laura Wagner

Williams defeated her big sister 6-2, 1-6, 6-3. It keeps alive her quest to win each of the year's major tournaments, the first time the feat would be accomplished since Steffi Graf did it in 1988.

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Baseball And Broadcasting: Lary Sorensen

3:41pm September 08, 2015

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A screen grab shows the moment before two high school football players hit a back judge during a game in Texas this weekend.

Police Look Into 2 High School Football Players' Hits On Texas Referee

2:51pm September 08, 2015

by Bill Chappell

In their defense, the two students say that a game official had used racial slurs — and that one of their coaches had suggested getting payback for bad calls.

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New England Patriots Fan Antagonizes NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell

8:08am September 08, 2015

Richard Pate has again hired a plane with a banner to fly over Goodell's summer home in Maine. After a judge threw out Tom Brady's suspension, the banner read: Roger G, feeling a little deflated?

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Sisters Serena, left, and Venus Williams shake hands after a match in 1991 in Compton, Calif.

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Before Superstardom, Williams Sisters Stunned On Compton's Courts

6:56pm September 05, 2015

by Daniel Hajek

Before the U.S. Open, the Nike and Gatorade sponsorships and the fame, Venus and Serena Williams were taking their first swings on tennis courts in Compton, Calif. It's a source of pride in the city.

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At The U.S. Open, Serena Inches Toward Grand Slam

11:38am September 05, 2015

Serena Williams defeated Bethanie Mattek-Sands on Friday night at the U.S. Open. NPR's Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman.

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Ten-year-old Jake Herrera and his Los Angeles team run around the diamond as a warmup for baseball practice.

Benefits Of Sports To A Child's Mind And Heart All Part Of The Game

5:53pm September 04, 2015

by Patti Neighmond

In NPR's most recent poll, a majority of American adults say they played sports in their youth. Many say they encourage their kids to play, too, and see health benefits as well as lifelong lessons.

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Drone Crash At U.S. Open; New York City Teacher Arrested

3:20pm September 04, 2015

by Laura Wagner

The black, shoebox-sized drone flew over the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium during a second-round match and then crashed into empty seats and broke apart.

How Likely Is It, Really, That Your Athletic Kid Will Turn Pro?

10:01am September 04, 2015

by Anders Kelto

More than a quarter of parents in a recent poll say they hope their teens who play high school sports will become professional athletes. But sky-high parental expectations can have a dark side.

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The peak of Meru has eluded some of the greatest climbers in the world. The Shark's Fin -- a sheer wall of granite -- is the central pillar in the formation.

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For 3 Climbers, Summiting Meru Was An 'Irresistible' Challenge

8:20am September 04, 2015

by NPR Staff

Meru is a 21,000-foot mountain in northern India. Some of the greatest climbers in the world have tried and failed to reach its peak — a sheer granite wall known as the Shark's Fin.

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