Ray Rice Wins Appeal
Ray Rice, the former Baltimore Ravens running back who had been suspended indefinitely, is now eligible to sign with any NFL team. Ari Shapiro discusses the reinstatement with ESPN's Jane McManus.
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Ray Rice Wins Appeal, Reinstated By NFL
The former Baltimore Ravens running back had been suspended indefinitely after a video surfaced showing him hitting his then-fiancee.
NFL Fans Get Their Fill With 3 Games On Thanksgiving
The Philadelphia Eagles routed the Dallas Cowboys 33-10, the Seattle Seahawks beat the San Francisco 49ers 19-3 and the Detroit Lions won handily over the Chicago Bears 34-17.
Energy Boom Helps Texas Commuter School Launch Football Program
The University of Texas Permian Basin is in Odessa, home to the football team featured in the movie Friday Night Lights. It's hoped that football will bring more students and more alumni dollars.
After 50 Years, An Olympic Medal Dispute Is Resolved
The International Olympic Committee recognized that American figure skaters Vivian and Ronald Joseph, who originally finished fourth, won the bronze at the 1964 Winter Games in Innsbruck, Austria.
Be Thankful This Year For The San Antonio Spurs
Just in time for Thanksgiving, commentator Frank Deford describes his gratitude for everyone's favorite team in any American sport. The Spurs, he says, are gentlemen, do right and are beloved by all.
Tax Fraud Case In Spain Lingers Against Barcelona Soccer Star
One of the world's most famous soccer players, Lionel Messi, has broken 2 of the game's greatest records in less than a week. But his future in Spain is clouded by a tax fraud case against him.
Dog Follows Athletes Through Mud And Water, And Melts Hearts
After a stray dog met a team of Swedish adventure athletes in Ecuador, he ran for miles through rough terrain and swam to keep up. Now Arthur the dog is famous — and it all started with a meatball.
Al Michaels On Great Sports Moments That He's Witnessed
Al Michaels' book covers Super Bowls, Olympics, World Series and working with legends. David Greene meets the play-by-play voice, and talks to Michaels about his book, You Can't Make This Up.
Could Magnets Help Lessen The Impact Of Concussions In Football?
A researcher at Virginia Commonwealth University is experimenting with putting magnets in football helmets to dull the impact. NPR's Tess Vigeland speaks with neuroscientist Raymond Colello.