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Chris Froome, shown here at 2017's Tour de France, has been cleared of doping by cycling's governing body.

Chris Froome, 4-Time Tour De France Winner, Cleared Of Doping

8:50am July 02, 2018

by Merrit Kennedy

This paves the way for him to compete in this year's Tour, which starts Saturday. The investigation started after a sample he provided was reported to contain more of an asthma drug than allowed.

Russia Eliminates Spain On Penalty Kicks, 4-3, After A 1-1 Tie

6:48am July 02, 2018

by Lucian Kim

Russia scored a shocking win over Spain Sunday to advance to the World Cup quarterfinals, and Moscow fans are euphoric. Russia has never made it this far in a World Cup.

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LeBron James Leaves Cleveland To Play For Los Angeles Lakers

5:13am July 02, 2018

by Tom Goldman

LeBron James has signed a four-year contract worth $154 million with the Los Angeles Lakers. His agency made the announcement Sunday — less than 24 hours after the NBA's free agency market opened.

LeBron James will say goodbye to the Cleveland Cavaliers, after agreeing to sign with the Los Angeles Lakers, his agency said Sunday.

LeBron James To Leave Cleveland For The Los Angeles Lakers

11:31pm July 01, 2018

by Emma Bowman

The four-time NBA MVP will leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the second time in his 15-year career to join the iconic L.A. franchise, his agency announced on Sunday.

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The Art Of 'Flopping' In Soccer

8:14am July 01, 2018

With soccer's World Cup in full swing, so is the flopping. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to soccer enthusiast and writer David Henry Sterry about the art of flopping.

The Big Debate: Soccer Or Football?

6:10pm June 30, 2018

by Anders Kelto

Every four years during the World Cup, it becomes a much bigger debate: Why do Americans call it soccer instead of football? You might be surprised to learn where "soccer" gets its roots.

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Saturday Sports: LeBron James, Serena Williams

8:13am June 30, 2018

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about this week's sports news.

Remaining Teams Move On To Knockout Stage Of World Cup

4:25pm June 29, 2018

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks to Roger Bennet, who is host of the podcast and TV show Men In Blazers, about the latest from the World Cup.

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Members of the U.S. men's national soccer team visit with Cody Iorns at Walter Reed National Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., Sept. 3, 2015. Irons drowned Wednesday, at the age of 25, while paddleboarding in the Chesapeake Bay.

Army Veteran, Who Had Lost His Arms, Drowns While Paddleboarding At Age 25

7:22am June 29, 2018

by Amy Held

Cody Iorns lost his arms in a 2015 motorcycle accident, but with the help of prosthetic limbs and hard work, he became a fixture in the local paddleboarding community.

A kangaroo bounded onto on the stadium's soccer field during half-time in a match between Canberra's two top teams — Canberra Football Club and Belconnen United, AP reported.

Kangaroo Brings Soccer Match To A Standstill

6:42am June 29, 2018

by Sasha Ingber

Bounding onto a field in Australia's capital, the marsupial caused players to scatter and then wait around for a grand exit.