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Larry Nassar in court with his attorneys on Wednesday, in Lansing, Mich., where he was sentenced to 40 to 175 years in prison.

Larry Nassar Sentenced To Up To 175 Years In Prison By Michigan Judge

9:10pm January 24, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

"I just signed your death warrant," said Judge Rosemarie Aquilina on Wednesday afternoon. Wednesday evening Michigan State University confirmed its president is resigning over the scandal.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Chipper Jones tips his helmet to the crowd during his last at-bat in October 2012 in Atlanta. Jones played 19 seasons — all with the Braves — hitting 468 home runs. He's the only switch-hitter in major league history to ha

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Chipper Jones, Vlad Guerrero Among 4 To Join Baseball Hall Of Fame

7:41pm January 24, 2018

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Jim Thome and Trevor Hoffman also were elected. Players suspected of using steroids, including ace pitcher Roger Clemens and home run kings Barry Bonds and Sammy Sosa, were left out for another year.

Paul Daniel Smith, once reprimanded by the National Park Service, is its new acting director.

Official Who Allowed Tree Cutting By Redskins Owner Named National Parks Director

6:10pm January 24, 2018

by Laurel Wamsley

Interior Department Sec. Ryan Zinke announced the promotion of Paul Daniel Smith, who was reprimanded in 2006 for inappropriately using his position on behalf of Dan Snyder, who wanted a better view.

The Highs And Lows Of This Year's NBA Season

5:26pm January 24, 2018

by Tom Goldman

Lebron James became the youngest NBA player to score 30,000 career points. While James is having one of the best years of his career, it's been an up and down NBA basketball season overall.

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After 25 Years, Taking A Look At The Impact Of 'Raw' on WWE

4:19pm January 24, 2018

NPR takes a look back at the impact the show Raw has had on the World Wrestling Entertainment company. The show turned 25 this week.

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Cleveland Cavaliers LeBron James celebrates after scoring his 30,000 career point during a time out against the Spurs at AT&T Center in San Antonio Tuesday night.

LeBron James Becomes Youngest NBA Player To Join 30,000-Point Club

10:52am January 24, 2018

by Doreen McCallister

James became the seventh player to achieve the milestone when he hit a jumper in San Antonio with one second left in the first quarter. James' Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Spurs 114-102.

3 USA Gymnastics Board Members Resign

7:35am January 24, 2018

by Kate Wells

More than 150 women and girls have testified at the sentencing hearing of former gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar. Fallout from Nassar's sexual abuse is leading to departures at USA Gymnastics.

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How Hockey Took Hold In Las Vegas

5:12am January 24, 2018

The NHL's newest team, the Las Vegas Golden Knights, is playing well and their arena is routinely filled beyond capacity. We look at how hockey in the desert was able to take off so quickly.

South Korean protesters burn a portrait of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in front of Seoul Station on Monday.

In South Korea, A Backlash Against Olympics Cooperation With The North

11:25pm January 22, 2018

by Elise Hu

"We oppose, we oppose, we oppose," shouted protesters as North Korea's advance team arrived. Thousands signed petitions against a joint women's hockey team. The president's approval rating has fallen.

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Skier Gus Kenworthy speaks during the 100 Days Out 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics Celebration with Team USA in November.

Gus Kenworthy Will Be The Second Openly Gay Man To Compete For U.S. In Winter Games

6:55pm January 22, 2018

by Danny Nett

The skier, who came out in 2015, secured a spot on the U.S. team on Sunday. A vocal advocate of LGBTQ visibility in sports, Kenworthy took silver at the 2014 Sochi Games.