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Former Indiana Basketball Coach Bobby Knight On Trump: 'Best Person For The Job'

7:58am April 30, 2016

Bobby Knight is not one known to make political endorsements. NPR's Scott Simon asks the legendary basketball coach about his endorsement of Donald Trump in Tuesday's Indiana primary.

The Week In Sports

7:58am April 30, 2016

A Tweet might have cost an early favorite in the NFL draft millions of dollars in lost income, while an Instagram post could provoke an investigation of his school.

WWE chairman Vince McMahon (C) has his head shaved by Donald Trump (L) and Bobby Lashley (R) after losing a bet in the Battle of the Billionaires at the 2007 World Wrestling Entertainment's Wrestlemania in Detroit, Michigan.

4 Ways Donald Trump's Pro Wrestling Experience Is Like His Campaign Today

6:00am April 30, 2016

by Stephen Nessen

At least none of Trump's political opponents have been strapped down and had their heads shaved by him.

Commentary: The Sad Tale Of NFL Player Johnny Manziel

5:38pm April 29, 2016

The downfall of NFL player Johnny Manziel, who was indicted on domestic violence charges this week, has brought a range of reactions.

NFL Player Laremy Tunsil Loses Millions In Draft After Twitter Hack

4:28pm April 29, 2016

by Becky Sullivan

Last night before and during the NFL Draft, the Twitter and Instagram accounts of Laremy Tunsil, one of the draft's top prospects, were hacked and used to tweet a damaging video and screenshots.

Dee Gordon had a .333 average and 205 hits last year; this year, he's been hit with a lengthy suspension over two performance-enhancing drugs.

Dee Gordon, National League's Reigning Batting Champion, Gets 80-Game Penalty

2:10pm April 29, 2016

by Bill Chappell

Just three months ago, Gordon signed a contract extension with the Miami Marlins that's worth $50 million over the next five years.

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Leicester City On The Verge Of An Improbable, Historic Title

7:21am April 29, 2016

Long a minor player in England's Premier League, Leicester City is now poised to win the title, beating out some of the most talented clubs. Steve Inskeep talks to BBC sports announcer Jason Bourne.

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The 2016 NFL draft kicks off in Chicago on Thursday.

3 Things To Know About The NFL Draft That Don't Have Much To Do With Football

5:31pm April 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

Most notably, a 22-year-old German wide receiver could be the first player drafted straight from Europe to the NFL.

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Even Though It's April, Sports Headlines Scream Football

6:05am April 27, 2016

by Christine Brennan

With the NFL draft and 2 quarterbacks in court, football proves it can make news year round, and not always for the right reasons. Our commentator says football, not baseball, is our national pastime.

British Inquest Finds Police At Fault For Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Disaster

8:05pm April 26, 2016

by Lauren Frayer

An inquest into the deaths of 96 soccer fans in a British sports stadium has concluded that faulty policing was responsible. The supporters of Liverpool Football Club were crushed to death during a game in 1989. Their relatives had to fight for nearly 30 years to overcome a police cover-up, which included allegations that the fans themselves were to blame for the disaster.

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