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International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach says new changes will boost female participation in the Olympics and attract young, urban viewers. He is seen here last fall, with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike (right) and an interpreter.

Olympics Shift: IOC Doubles Number Of Mixed-Gender Events, Adds 5 Sports

3:08pm June 09, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The IOC says it will get closer to gender balance among Olympic athletes, boosting women to nearly 49 percent of the total at the Tokyo 2020 Games, from 45.6 percent in Rio.

Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Matt Murray (30) and teammates celebrate their 6-0 win over the Nashville Predators in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final Thursday night in Pittsburgh.

Penguins Dominate Game 5, Trounce Predators 6-0 In NHL Stanley Cup Final

8:44am June 09, 2017

by Doreen McCallister

Nashville's on the brink of elimination after being shut out by the Penguins Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The Penguins are one win away from a second consecutive Stanley Cup trophy. Game 6 is Sunday.

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Ohio Artist Makes An Unusual Sculpture Of LeBron James

6:26am June 09, 2017

The bust depicts Cleveland Cavaliers star LeBron James in his yellow jersey. The texture of the statue is a little woolly — because it is made entirely of dryer lint.

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant, center, celebrates with teammates after the Warriors defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 118-113 Wednesday night in Game 3 of the NBA Finals in Cleveland.

Victory In Cleveland Puts Warriors 1 Win From 16-0 Streak To NBA Title

3:43pm June 08, 2017

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

Golden State closes Game 3 of the NBA Finals on an 11-0 run for a narrow win over the Cavaliers. A big game by Klay Thompson helped put Cleveland in a 3-0 deficit, which no team has come back from.

Los Angeles, Paris Bid For 2024 Olympics

12:27pm June 08, 2017

by Ben Bergman

Paris and Los Angeles are vying to host the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. The recommendation will be announced Friday, but many are expecting a twist that involves the 2028 games.

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Golden State Warriors Take On San Quentin Prisoners In Basketball

6:05pm June 07, 2017

by The Kitchen Sisters

For the past five years, the Golden State Warriors have traveled to San Quentin, the well-known California maximum security prison, to play a basketball game against select prison inmates.

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The Cincinnati Reds' Scooter Gennett (center) celebrated his big night against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday, when he went 5-for-5 at the plate and smashed four home runs.

MLB's Scooter Gennett Calls 4-Homer Game 'Surreal,' And Others Agree

4:25pm June 07, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Cincinnati Reds utility player Scooter Gennett was responsible for more runs than 24 of the 30 MLB teams that played Tuesday night, ESPN reports.

Emily Harrington set out to summit a mountain, only to turn around within sight of the peak.

Total Failure: The Mountain That Got Away

1:07pm June 07, 2017

by Geoff Brumfiel

In 2014, Emily Harrington set out to climb the tallest peak in Southeast Asia. She had to turn back with the summit in sight.

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What's Harder To Do: Hit A Home Run Or Score A Soccer Goal?

7:26am June 07, 2017

Baseball star Albert Pujols and soccer star Christiano Ronaldo recently reached sports' milestones. Commentator Kevin Blackistone ponders what is harder to do: hit a home run, or score a goal?

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Alex Honnold Climbs 3,000-Foot El Capitan Without Ropes

5:53pm June 06, 2017

Alex Honnold climbed the 3,000-foot granite wall known as El Capitan in Yosemite National Park without any ropes or safety gear. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Honnold about his historic climb last weekend.