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There's No Surprise In The NBA Final Teams, But There's Still Lots Of Excitement

4:52pm May 11, 2018

by Tom Goldman

The NBA is down to its final four teams in the quest for the next champion. There are no surprises, but basketball fans are giddy with excitement about the players and the coaches about to compete for a title.

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Charlotte Hornets Officially Name James Borrego As Head Coach

10:40am May 11, 2018

by Associated Press

The Charlotte Hornets have officially named James Borrego as head coach. He will become the first Hispanic full-time head coach in NBA history.

The Kasumigaseki Country Club has allowed women to have full memberships for the first time in decades. Here, a golfer is seen on the club's course, which will host men's and women's golf at the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics.

Women Get First Full Memberships At Tokyo 2020 Golf Course

9:30am May 11, 2018

by Bill Chappell

The International Olympic Committee reiterated last year that if the Kasumigaseki Country Club wanted to host the Olympics, it would have to change.

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American Hockey League Playoff Game Ends After 5th Overtime

5:24am May 10, 2018

The Lehigh Valley Phantoms, an affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers, beat the Charlotte Checkers, an affiliate of the Carolina Hurricanes, 2-1 in the longest game in AHL history Wednesday night.

Las Vegas Golden Knights Could End Up In Stanley Cup Finals In Team's Inaugural Year

7:52pm May 09, 2018

With just a few teams left in the NHL playoffs, it looks like there may be a first time winner of the Stanley Cup before it's all over. It might even be the Las Vegas Golden Knights, a team that didn't exist 14 months ago.

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Reports Call For Change At NCAA

5:19am May 09, 2018

NPR's David Greene talks to sports journalist Kevin Blackistone about the NCAA's future after numerous corruption investigations and recent reports calling for changes.

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Margaret Reid Did Well Betting Kentucky Derby Races

7:13am May 08, 2018

After carefully analyzing the odds, she picked the winning horses in five consecutive derby races. She spent $18 on her bet and by the time Justify won the main race, Reid had won $1.2 million.

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Steven Lopez represents the United States at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

Decorated Taekwondo Athlete Steven Lopez Temporarily Barred Amid Assault Claims

7:31pm May 07, 2018

by Alexandra Starr

The 39-year-old has won three Olympic medals — including two golds — and five World Championships. At least five women have accused him and his brother Jean Lopez of sexual assault.

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Brad Marchand of the Boston Bruins looks on during Game 5 of the Eastern Conference second round against the Tampa Bay Lightning in Tampa, Fla., on Sunday.

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NHL Player Brad Marchand Stops Licking Opponents, On League's Orders

12:45pm May 07, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

The Boston Bruins forward licked other players twice during the postseason. After a scolding from league executives, he kept his tongue to himself in the Bruins' final game, which they lost.

Mike Smith rides Justify to victory during the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs Saturday, in Louisville, Ky.

Justify Breaks 136-Year-Old Curse To Win The Kentucky Derby

9:23pm May 05, 2018

by Emma Bowman

After a day of steady rain on Churchill Downs, 5-2 favorite Justify managed to pull ahead in the muck. He's the first horse not to start a racing career as a 2-year-old to win the Derby since 1882.