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Silence On The Sidelines: An MLB Insider's 'Manifesto' On Youth Sports

1:25pm May 04, 2015

Baseball's Mike Matheny speaks with Fresh Air's Dave Davies about his playing career, managing in the big leagues and the pressures of youth sports. Matheny is the author of The Matheny Manifesto.

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For Filipinos, Manny Pacquiao Remains A Symbol Of Hope

7:46pm May 03, 2015

by Denise Guerra

Saturday's "Fight of the Century" ended in disappointment for Manny Pacquiao fans. But for Filipino-American families, he remains a hero for the ages.

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Floyd Mayweather Jr. celebrates the unanimous decision victory during the welterweight unification championship bout on Saturday at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

Mayweather Outboxes Pacquiao In A Unanimous Decision

2:12am May 03, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The two fighters went 12 rounds but Floyd Mayweather won the welterweight title in Las Vegas Saturday. They each stand to earn millions.

American Pharoah #18, ridden by Victor Espinoza (left), races Firing Line #10, ridden by Gary Stevens, out of turn 4 during the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on Saturday.

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American Pharoah Wins 2015 Kentucky Derby

7:29pm May 02, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

The Bob Baffert-trained horse, ridden by Victor Espinoza, was the favorite heading into the 141st Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

The Orioles Won 8-2, But No Fans Were There To Watch

6:27pm May 02, 2015

NPR's Arun Rath talks with Dave Zirin of The Nation about Wednesday's eerily empty ballgame at Camden Yards and what Zirin calls "sports-driven apartheid."

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A Boxing Match And A Derby: The Week In Sports

10:26am May 02, 2015

NPR's Scott Simon and NPR's Tom Goldman chat about tonight's boxing match between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao; the Kentucky Derby; and the NBA match-up between the Clippers and Spurs.

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'Outsider Baseball': Tells Tales Of Obscure Baseball Characters

10:26am May 02, 2015

Gary Cieradkowski's new book is an illustrated compendium of baseball's forgotten characters. He talks to NPR's Scott Simon about The League of Outsider Baseball.

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Tampa Bay Vetted Jameis Winston Before Choosing Him As No. 1 Draft Pick

9:18pm May 01, 2015

NPR's Melissa Block talks with ESPN's Jane McManus about Winston's off-the-field problems, including being accused of sexual assault during his freshman season at Florida State.

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Mayweather, Pacquiao Finally Go Head-To-Head This Weekend

9:18pm May 01, 2015

by Tom Goldman

Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Celebrities, sports figures and others have all flocked to the city to see two of the greatest fighters of their era finally box.

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Keen Ice runs during morning training ahead of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Ky.

Ahead Of The Kentucky Derby, 5 Absurd Rules For Naming Racehorses

4:52pm May 01, 2015

by Julie Alderman

"Ocho Ocho Ocho" made it through the name-approval process, but "Preakness Princess" never would.

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