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Why Boston Red Sox Players Were Very Busy Last Week

8:39am February 27, 2017

The players tested a lot of new equipment so they'd be ready for next season. They tested mattresses, chose the perfect pillows, blankets and sheets — all to improve their dingy "sleep room."

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Quinn Cook No.15 of the East Team drives to the basket during the NBA D-League All-Star Game as part of 2017 All-Star Weekend at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Feb. 18, 2017.

For Basketball Player Quinn Cook, A Big Step Closer To The Dream

8:13pm February 26, 2017

by Tom Goldman

It's the first regular season call up to the NBA for the 23-year-old point guard. For the past season and-a-half, he's been playing in the D-League — pro basketball's minor league.

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Bullying And Stereotypes In The WNBA

8:12am February 26, 2017

This past week former WNBA star Candice Wiggins claimed that she was bullied for being straight. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with ESPN writer Mechelle Voepel about female stereotypes in sports.

Rai competes at the 2014 Manaslu Trail Race, which passes through Nepal's Himalayan landscapes.

What Makes Mira Rai Run?

7:00am February 26, 2017

by Danielle Preiss

She dreamed of a better life outside her village in Nepal. But she was broke and had run out of hope. Then she tried a 31-mile trail race.

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Saturday Sports: Possible Changes In Baseball

8:28am February 25, 2017

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Howard Bryant of ESPN about possible rule changes for Major League Baseball that are designed to make games shorter.

Young Mexican Driver Rises To Top Of NASCAR Ranks

4:46pm February 24, 2017

by Michael Tomsic

A young Mexican driver is making the leap to NASCAR's top level this year, and he's looking to bring more Latino fans with him. Along with the addition of Daniel Suárez, NASCAR is pursuing efforts to become more diverse.

Li Jie, pictured in 2009, was one of two elite players in a rally that lasted more than 10 minutes at the Qatar Open table tennis tournament.

WATCH: 2 Table Tennis Titleholders Have Epic, 766-Shot Rally

1:07pm February 24, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Li Jie and Hitomi Sato met at the Qatar Open on Thursday and wound up in a battle of wills that lasted more than 10 minutes and perhaps defied the average human ability to focus.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Chris Stewart grabs an intentional walk throw in a game between Arizona and Pittsburgh last year in Phoenix.

Major League Baseball Poised To Change Intentional Walk Rule

6:26pm February 23, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

The proposed rule change would mean forgoing actually throwing four pitches. Instead, the bench would simply signal to the umpire that the manager wants to give the batter a free pass.

Members of the Ohio State team practice for an upcoming Big Ten League tournament for League of Legends.

Go To College, Play Video Games. E-Sports Make A Play For The Big Ten

1:04pm February 23, 2017

by Gabriel Rosenberg

There's no prize money involved, although League of Legends maker Riot Games offers scholarships for the e-sports teams at Ohio State and competitors at other Big Ten campuses.

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NBA Teams Enjoy 1 More Day Off Before All-Star Break Ends

6:58am February 22, 2017

by Tom Goldman

Over the weekend, the NBA held its all-star game — which is the traditional mid-season break. In reality, the regular season already is two-thirds over. It's now a sprint to the finish.

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