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'Last Chance U': Netflix Docuseries Follows Troubled Community College Football Stars

4:56pm July 20, 2017

by Eric Deggans

Last Chance U is a docuseries on Netflix that takes viewers inside the football program at East Mississippi Community College, where troubled football stars try to work their way back to top schools.

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O.J. Simpson Seeks Retrial In Las Vegas Court - Day 4

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All Eyes On O.J.

3:18pm July 20, 2017

O.J Simpson is up for parole. Why does his name still resonate … and rile us up?

Former NFL football star O.J. Simpson appears via video for his parole hearing at the Lovelock Correctional Center in Lovelock, Nev., on Thursday.

O.J. Simpson Granted Parole

3:12pm July 20, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Speaking to the parole board, the former NFL star stressed that he has been a model inmate during his time at the Lovelock Correctional Center. He has served nearly nine years for armed robbery.

O.J. Simpson during a break in a court hearing in Las Vegas in 2013. Simpson is up for parole after nearly nine years in prison on charges stemming from a bid to retrieve sports memorabilia.

O.J. Simpson Parole Hearing Could Lead To His Release From Prison

9:35am July 20, 2017

by Ina Jaffe

Simpson will find out on Thursday whether he will be released from the Nevada prison where he has been held for nearly nine years. He's serving up to 33 years on armed robbery and other charges.

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Los Angeles Dodgers Dominate Baseball Halfway Through Season

4:30pm July 19, 2017

Just over halfway through the baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking dominant. NPR's Robert Siegel checks in with Jonah Keri of CBS Sports and Sports Illustrated.

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Chris Christie Catches A Foul Ball, And Gets Booed

5:28am July 19, 2017

The New Jersey governor caught a foul ball at a Mets game. He gave it to a kid but still got booed.

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At The British Open, Weather Is Part Of The Challenge

4:56am July 19, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The British Open is one of the most challenging tournaments on the golf circuit. And not just because of the course. Players are keeping an eye on the weather, which has caused problems before.

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Remembering Sportscaster Bob Wolff

4:56am July 19, 2017

by Mike Pesca

Sportscaster Bob Wolff is believed to be the only announcer to call a championship game in all four major sports. He died on Saturday at the age of 96.

Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a 2017 Summer League game against the Brooklyn Nets in Las Vegas.

NBA in July? League Scores Bright Spot In Summer Ratings

6:37pm July 17, 2017

by Tom Goldman

There's been nothing normal about NBA Summer League 2017.

Switzerland's Roger Federer defeated Croatia's Marin Cilic to win his record eighth men's singles title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Sunday.

Federer Seizes Record 8th Wimbledon Title, Beating Cilic In Straight Sets

11:48am July 16, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The win breaks a tie Federer, 35, held with Pete Sampras for the most wins at the legendary tournament. It adds to his record for most Grand Slam singles championships, which now stands at 19.