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ESPN, Other Networks To Be Streamed On Dish Network's Sling TV

12:35pm January 07, 2015

Linda Wertheimer talks to John Ourand from Sports Business Journal about ESPN's decision to start a streaming service. The service is being done in partnership with Dish Network.

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LA, DC, SF, Boston? U.S. Pick For Olympic Host May Come Thursday

11:09am January 07, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The U.S. Olympic Committee announced Monday that its board would discuss the four cities' bids at Denver International Airport later this week — and then possibly travel to the winning city.

Baseball Hall Of Fame Elects Three Pitchers, Second Baseman

6:36pm January 06, 2015

by Tom Goldman

Pitchers Randy Johnson, John Smoltz and Pedro Martinez, and second baseman Craig Biggio were elected to the Hall of Fame on Tuesday. Robert Siegel talks to Tom Goldman about the selections and some of the notable ballplayers who did not get in, like Don Mattingly.

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Craig Biggio (from left), Pedro Martinez, Randy Johnson and John Smoltz, the four members of the 2015 class of the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Johnson, Smoltz, Martinez And Biggio Voted To Baseball's Hall

4:42pm January 06, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Three dominating pitchers and one resilient fan favorite are heading to Cooperstown, as Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, John Smoltz and Craig Biggio were named to Baseball's Hall of Fame Tuesday.

Jordanian Prince To Challenge 4-Term FIFA Chief For Presidency

10:42am January 06, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Prince Ali Bin Al Hussein said he is running against incumbent Sepp Blatter because he believes "it is time to shift the focus away from administrative controversy and back to sport."

2 Promising U.S. Skiers Killed In Alps Avalanche

10:34am January 06, 2015

Coaches and friends are mourning the loss of two American prospects in World Cup skiing. Linda Wertheimer talks to Sasha Rearick, head coach of the U.S. ski team.

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Oregon Ducks' Football Team To Change Uniforms

10:34am January 06, 2015

The team made it to the game that will decide college football's national champion. And now they won't be in green and yellow. They'll play in new white jerseys with gray numbers and silver accents.

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Report: St. Louis Rams Owner Plans New Stadium In LA

3:10pm January 05, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The Los Angeles Times reports Stan Kroenke and the Stockbridge Capital Group plan to build an 80,000-seat NFL stadium — which could see the team return to the city where it spent almost five decades.

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Longtime ESPN Sportscaster Stuart Scott Dies At 49

9:37am January 05, 2015

by Sam Sanders

During his 22 years at ESPN, Scott became well-known for his signature catchphrases that connected with younger audiences and the hip-hop generation. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2007.

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ESPN Sportscaster Stuart Scott Dies At 49

3:32pm January 04, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The longtime host of SportsCenter was famous for his enthusiasm and the bevy of catchphrases he mined for his commentary.