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NFL commentator and former strong safety John Lynch appears in new public service announcements from the "No More" project.

Ads Say 'No More' To Domestic Violence, But Will Audience Listen?

10:43am January 14, 2015

by Maggie Penman

If you watched any football over the weekend, you likely saw an ad from the "No More" campaign. The idea is to raise awareness about domestic violence — and to bolster the NFL's image.

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Boston is in the running to host the 2024 Olympics.

Not So Wicked Smaht: Boston's Olympic Hopes

9:04am January 14, 2015

by Frank Deford

The city is excited to be in the running to host the 2024 Summer Games. Commentator Frank Deford counts the many ways Boston will be a big loser if it wins.

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The first-ever college football playoff championship turned in record ratings, attracting an average of 33.4 million viewers.

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College Football Championship Sets A New Cable Ratings Record

7:13pm January 13, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The championship game between Oregon and Ohio State was a hit with viewers, turning in the highest ratings in the history of both ESPN and cable TV. The broadcast averaged 33.4 million viewers.

Perry Wallace, playing for Vanderbilt University, blocks the shot of 'Pistol' Pete Maravich, circa 1970.

Perry Wallace, Who Broke Basketball Barriers, Didn't Set Out To Be A Pioneer

6:49pm January 13, 2015

by NPR Staff

Strong Inside tells the story of the first black player in college basketball's Southeastern Conference. Wallace says the hard work of integration is "a gritty, dirty, ugly business."

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College Football Playoffs A Ratings Win On Television

6:45pm January 13, 2015

Audie Cornish speaks to John Ourand, media writer for the Sports Business Journal, about the gamble to switch to a national playoff system for college football.

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First College Football Playoff In New System Pits Ducks Against 'Bucks'

5:20pm January 13, 2015

by Tom Goldman

The nation's first official college football championship in the new playoff system pits the Oregon Ducks against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Monday night. Both defeated favored teams to play in Dallas.

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Ohio State's Cardale Jones (12) runs for a touchdown Monday night during the NCAA college football playoff championship game in Arlington, Texas.

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Ohio State Stops Oregon To Win NCAA Title

10:03am January 13, 2015

by Bill Chappell

A game between two of college football's most powerful offenses came down to how often Oregon or Ohio State could grind out a yard or two. The Buckeyes usually managed it, and won 42-20.

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Ohio State Celebrates First Football Championship In Playoff Era

8:01am January 13, 2015

by Tom Goldman

Ohio State routed Oregon 42-20 Monday night in Arlington, Texas. The game's offensive MVP, running back Ezekiel Elliot, rushed for 246 years and four touchdowns.

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Los Angeles May Have Been A Safer Bet Than Boston For Olympics Bid

5:06pm January 12, 2015

The U.S. Olympic Committee surprised everyone by tabbing Boston as its bid to host the 2024 Summer Olympics. Robert Siegel talks with expert on all things Olympics, David Wallechinsky for some answers.

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As Dallas Comes To Town, Green Bay Remembers Historic 'Ice Bowl'

2:09pm January 12, 2015

by Patty Murray

This weekend's playoff game between the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys is being billed as the second "Ice Bowl." The 1967 game in Green Bay was one of the coldest football games ever played.

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