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Johnny Manziel and his then-girlfriend Colleen Crowley at a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, on April 14, 2015.

Former Cleveland Browns QB Johnny Manziel Is Indicted On Assault Charge

1:59pm April 26, 2016

by Lauren Hodges

A Dallas County grand jury indicted the 2012 Heisman Trophy winner after an ex-girlfriend accused him of hitting her and rupturing her eardrum earlier this year.

Liverpool supporters were crushed against a barrier in 1989, in what became Britian's worst sports disaster. Some 96 fans died in the incident at the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield, England.

British Jury Blames Police For 96 Deaths In Hillsborough Soccer Stadium Disaster

10:40am April 26, 2016

by Bill Chappell

The findings contradict what had stood as the official explanation: that Liverpool fans died in the 1989 incident because of an accident that was worsened by their own behavior.

Ahead Of Rio Games, Olympic Historian Says Terror Attacks Are A Concern

5:06am April 26, 2016

Lourdes Garcia-Navarro talks to Olympics historian David Wallechinsky about the preparations, and worries, 100 days before the Olympic Games start in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tom Brady's 'Deflategate' Suspension Reinstated By Appeals Court

4:37pm April 25, 2016

by Tom Goldman

Tom Brady's four-game suspension by the NFL for reportedly deflating footballs is back on. The penalty was overturned by federal judge last summer, who agreed with Brady's argument that the penalty was unfair. But on Monday, a three-judge panel disagreed, saying the NFL was within its rights when it imposed the suspension.

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Wake Forest Women's Volleyball Coach Resigns Amid Accusations

12:16pm April 25, 2016

by Sean Bueter

A Wake Forest University women's volleyball coach has resigned amid allegations of abuse from former members of his team.

Runners make their way across Tower Bridge during the Virgin Money London Marathon on Saturday in London.

Astronaut Completes London Marathon From The International Space Station

2:04pm April 24, 2016

by Merrit Kennedy

About 38,000 runners competed in the London Marathon today – and one of them ran it in orbit 200 miles above Earth. British astronaut Tim Peake says microgravity is "perfect" for post-race recovery.

The Week In Sports

8:47am April 24, 2016

The NFL Draft is this week. Mike Pesca, host of Slate's The Gist explains which teams want what, and the stories behind potential trades to Rachel Martin.

Neetu trains nearly 8 hours a day at a wrestling facility in Rohtak, India. Her coach says, "She doesn't take a break for even one minute."

A Child Bride At 13, She's Turned Herself Into A Prize-Winning Wrestler

9:38am April 23, 2016

by Julie McCarthy

On the wrestling mat, this young woman from an unassuming Indian village fights back against patriarchy and prejudice.

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Competitive Cycling's Latest Scandal: 'Motor Doping'

9:36am April 23, 2016

A new scandal has hit competitive cycling. A French TV network says it has evidence that racers may be using hidden motors. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Derek Bouchard-Hall about the controversy.

George Plimpton Reissues Books That Took Us Inside The Game

9:36am April 23, 2016

Seven of the the late George Plimpton's sports books are being re-released. NPR's Scott Simon talks with sportscaster Bob Costas about the collection.