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University Of Memphis Defies NCAA, Tests Enforcement Of Amateurism Rules

4:51pm November 13, 2019

by Tom Goldman

The University of Memphis is defying the NCAA and suiting up a star freshman who has been deemed "likely ineligible." It's a test of the NCAA's power to enforce longstanding amateurism rules.

Color Me Crimson: Can Football Unite Alabama?

1:54pm November 13, 2019

Football remains a cultural powerhouse in Alabama - and the rest of the country. But can one sport unite a fractured America? Especially if that sport is losing players... and even some fans?

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Let's Play Ball! Share Your Sports-Inspired Poems

7:39am November 13, 2019

by Heidi Glenn

NPR's Rachel Martin and poet-in-residence Kwame Alexander want to read your poems about sports. You can use sport as a metaphor for our lives — or simply write about the game or team you love.

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Saturday Sports: LA Clippers, 49ers, Bruins

8:12am November 09, 2019

The LA Clippers get fined, the San Francisco 49ers are the winningest team in the NFL, and the Boston Bruins are out for revenge. Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant.

Nike To Investigate Runner Mary Cain's Claims Of Abuse At Its Oregon Project

6:38pm November 08, 2019

by Bill Chappell

The sports company's move came after the former teen phenom told a harrowing account of mental and physical abuse she says she suffered under disgraced distance running coach Alberto Salazar.

The City Game: Triumph, Scandal, and a Legendary Basketball Team, by Matthew Goodman

Scandal Brings Down A Remarkable College Basketball Team In 'The City Game'

7:45am November 08, 2019

by Michael Schaub

The '50 City College of New York Beavers were the only team to win the NIT and the NCAA tournaments. Matthew Goodman's book details how a point-shaving plot came to dominate the team's legacy.

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Australian Women's And Men's Soccer Will Get Equal Share Of Revenue

10:58am November 07, 2019

Members of the Australian women's national soccer team will now earn as much as the men's team in a historic deal that addresses the equal pay. Note: audio courtesy the Fox Sports Soccer Channel.

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Australia celebrates a goal during its knockout round match against Norway during the Women's World Cup in France in June. Football Federation Australia announced a new deal on Wednesday to improve pay and conditions for the women's team, known as the Mat

Under New Deal, Australian Women's And Men's Soccer Will Get Equal Share Of Revenue

5:29pm November 06, 2019

by Laurel Wamsley

The deal will lift salaries for the Matildas by 90% and promises parity in training and travel. Norway and New Zealand have made similar moves, as a lawsuit against U.S. Soccer continues.

For The Final Finishers Of The NYC Marathon, It's More Than A Test Of Fitness

5:15pm November 06, 2019

Some finishers of the New York City Marathon this past weekend required 10 or more hours to complete the race. For them, the marathon is more than a test of fitness and endurance.

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Commentary: Free Agency And Injuries Hurt Golden State Warriors

5:57am November 06, 2019

Commentator Mike Pesca talks about the downfall of the NBA's Golden State Warriors.

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