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Julius Thomas On His 'Journey Into Self'

5:11am September 12, 2018

David Greene talks to NFL free agent and former pro bowler Julius Thomas about his decision to retire from the NFL after seven years to pursue a doctorate in psychology and study sport brain trauma.

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There's Growing Fallout Over Code Violations Against Serena Williams

6:58am September 11, 2018

Rachel Martin talks to London-based writer Tobi Oredein about how she believes racism and sexism drove the call from umpire Carlos Ramos against Serena Williams at the U.S. Open women's final.

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Grounds Crew May Be Regretting Tarp Decision In Philadelphia

6:32am September 11, 2018

The Phillies postponed a baseball game Monday. They'd left the tarps off the field during the weekend's massive rain. Crews tried unsuccessfully to fix the problems with blowtorches.

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Santa Rosa Beach in Walton County, Florida with a privately-owned section that is part of Vizcaya, a residential development.

Private Beaches In Florida Spark Battle With Residents And County

3:11pm September 10, 2018

by Greg Allen

As of July 1, homeowners with beachfront property in Florida's Walton County can declare their beach off-limits to the public. That has sparked a battle with local residents and county officials.

Arthur Ashe holds his trophy for the U.S. Open singles tennis championship as he stands arm-in-arm with his father, Arthur Ashe Sr., who fights back tears following his son's victory at Forest Hills, N.Y., Sept. 9, 1968. The younger Ashe defeated Holland'

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In 1968, Arthur Ashe Made History At The U.S. Open

2:59pm September 10, 2018

by Karen Grigsby Bates

Arthur Ashe is the only African-American man to win the U.S. Open. In 1968, tennis was his portal to fame, but he would go on to earn worldwide respect as a social justice activist as well.

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Serena Williams Fined $17,000 For Code Violations At U.S. Open Final

6:41am September 10, 2018

by Tom Goldman

The U.S. Open fined Williams a total of $17,000 for violations during her final match against Naomi Osaka. Other tennis pros have come to Williams' defense and accused the chair umpire of sexism.

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Homecoming Is A Night To Remember For Kaylee Foster

6:26am September 10, 2018

The high school senior from Ocean Springs, Miss., was named homecoming queen right before her team's football game. Later, she kicked the extra point that led her team to victory.

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Morning News Brief

5:15am September 10, 2018

Ahead of midterms, ex-President Obama returns to the campaign trail. After harassment allegations, CBS CEO Les Moonves is out. In tennis, there was controversy at the women's final at the U.S. Open.

The Veteran And NFL Player Who Advised Kaepernick To Take A Knee

5:56pm September 09, 2018

Retired Army Green Beret Nate Boyer is the man who first convinced Colin Kaepernick to kneel during the national anthem. He speaks with NPR's Michel Martin.

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Naomi Osaka Defeats Serena Williams In Controversial U.S. Open Final

8:29am September 09, 2018

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with Tennis Channel anchor Mary Carillo about the women's final at the U.S. Open. Naomi Osaka defeated Serena Williams after Williams was penalized.