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Kentucky players celebrate after a 68-66 win over Notre Dame on Saturday. The 38-0 Wildcats advanced to the Final Four.

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Kentucky Is Now Just Two Games Away From Perfect Season

11:33am March 30, 2015

by L. Carol Ritchie

It was down to two final free throws, but the Wildcats finally overcame Notre Dame's upset bid in a 68-66 win. They'll go on to face the Wisconsin Badgers in a rematch from last year's Final Four.

Michigan State is headed back to the Final Four, where they'll meet Duke next Saturday night. Afterward, Wisconsin takes on the still-unbeaten Kentucky Wildcats.

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Michigan State, Duke Join Kentucky, Wisconsin In The Men's Final Four

11:31am March 30, 2015

by Becky Sullivan

A missed free throw sent Michigan State-Louisville to overtime, where the Cardinals couldn't hang on. Gonzaga hung with Duke but couldn't quite keep up.

For a more invigorating workout, nonprofit worker Chris Lane uphill skis near Aspen four times a week.

Uphill Skiing Gains Traction In Colorado

7:33am March 30, 2015

by Marci Krivonen

There's a growing trend of hiking up mountains — in skis. Though it's banned at some resorts for safety reasons, enthusiasts in Aspen want make the town a hub for the emerging sport.

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Oil Can Boyd And Shoeless Joe: Legends Of Baseball

10:56am March 28, 2015

Baseball season begins next weekend, and to mark the occasion NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about his new book, Legends: the Best Players, Games and Teams in Baseball.

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In Regulating Outdoor Dancing, China Tells Seniors How To Bust A Move

8:07pm March 27, 2015

by Anthony Kuhn

China's sports bureaucracy threatened this week to standardize dancing in public squares.

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Did You Place Your Bet? March Madness Betting Could Surpass Superbowl

8:01pm March 26, 2015

The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will bet $9 billion over the course of this year's March Madness tournament, more than double what they bet on the Super Bowl.

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Australia Defeats India To Advance To Cricket World Cup Final

8:01pm March 26, 2015

by Julie McCarthy

Australia advanced to the Cricket World Cup final Thursday after defeating defending champions India. A look at the disappointed, cricket-obsessed nation.

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'Hamburglar' Pulls Off Spellbinding NHL Cinderella Story

9:17am March 26, 2015

Andrew the "Hamburglar" Hammond is a goalie for the Ottawa Senators, and he's on a winning streak. David Greene talks to Roy MacGregor, a columnist for Canada's The Globe and Mail newspaper.

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Yoan Francisco, a rookie for the Havana Industriales, warms up before a game at Havana's Latin American Stadium. Cuban baseball has been facing hard times, but improved diplomatic relations with the U.S. have raised the possibility of increased cooperatio

With Improved Relations, Are The U.S. And Cuba Ready To Play Ball?

5:57pm March 25, 2015

by Robert Siegel

Cuban baseball has been struggling. A lack of money means facilities are in disrepair. Defections mean some of the best players have left. But new relations with the U.S. may mean new opportunities.

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Bowling's First 900 Score Still Disputed After 30 Years

12:40pm March 25, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with Jeff Richgels, who writes the blog, "The 11th Frame," about when bowler Glenn Allison rolled 36 strikes in 1982.

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