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South Carolina forward A'ja Wilson (22) and her teammates celebrate their win over Mississippi State in the final of the NCAA women's college basketball tournament on Sunday.

South Carolina Takes Its First Women's NCAA Basketball Title

9:58pm April 02, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The lady Gamecocks earned their first national title with a 67-55 win over Mississippi State. It's also a first for former player, Coach Dawn Staley, who had made several Final Fours in her prime.

Race sleuths root out cheaters of road races using publicly available race data and photos taken along the course.

Meet Two Race Sleuths Trying to Keep Marathoners Honest

4:48pm April 02, 2017

by Heidi Glenn

Spring is a busy season for runners — and for the sleuths sniffing out race cheats. With an eye on the Boston Marathon, amateur investigators use math and methodology to protect the sport's integrity.

Out Of Bounds: Philadelphia Eagles' Malcolm Jenkins On Criminal Justice Overhaul

7:46am April 02, 2017

As more athletes take up social causes, Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to Philadelphia Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins about his trip to Capitol Hill to push for changes to the criminal justice system.

North Carolina's Kennedy Meeks (3) of the and Jordan Bell (1) of the Oregon get tangled up during the Final Four Semifinal.

North Carolina Edges Out Oregon For A Shot At Sixth NCAA Title

1:03am April 02, 2017

by Tom Goldman

With Saturday's 77-76 victory, North Carolina is one step away from the chance at a redemptive title after losing at the buzzer in last season's championship game. They'll face Gonzaga Monday night.

Gonzaga's Nigel Williams-Goss celebrates his team's win at Saturday night's buzzer for the NCAA semifinals game against South Carolina.

Gonzaga Earns First Shot At Championship With Win Over South Carolina

11:12pm April 01, 2017

It's game over for the Gamecocks. The Gonzaga Bulldogs survived a second-half rally to claim a 77-73 victory against South Carolina in the Final Four.

Mississippi State Ends UConn's 111-Game Winning Streak

6:43pm April 01, 2017

by Michel Martin

The Mississippi State University women's basketball team ended the University of Connecticut's winning streak, in an upset victory in the semifinals of the NCAA tournament.

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Iceland's soccer team won over England 2-1 in the Euro 2016 round of 16 match on June 27, 2016.

NPR News Nuggets: Big League Baseball, Icelandic Celebrations & Spelling Snafus

12:09pm April 01, 2017

by Wynne Davis

Here's a quick roundup of some of the mini-moments you may have missed on this week's Morning Edition.

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Gabby Williams of the Connecticut Huskies battles for the ball against Dominique Dillingham of the Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs in the first half Friday night during the semifinal round of the 2017 NCAA Women's Final Four in Dallas.

Mississippi State Drops Powerhouse UConn, Will Face South Carolina For Title

10:38am April 01, 2017

by Christopher Dean Hopkins

The University of Connecticut women came into the semifinal riding a 111-game winning streak, including a 60-point beating of Mississippi State in last year's tourney. Friday, that all was wiped away.

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Mississippi State Defeats UConn In Final Four Upset

8:04am April 01, 2017

by Tom Goldman

Friday night was one of the biggest upsets in college basketball history as Mississippi State upset UConn 66-64 in overtime at the Women's Final Four.

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UConn Women Make 10th Straight Final Four Appearance

5:52pm March 31, 2017

by Gus Contreras

The women's Final Four basketball tournament tips off tonight and the question most are asking is whether the University of Connecticut will ever a lose game. UConn women have won 111 games in a row.

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