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Australia Banking On 'Wild Thing' At Australian Open

12:14pm January 27, 2015

It's time for the quarterfinals at the Australian Open. NPR's Melissa Block speaks to ESPN contributor, Kamakshi Tandon from Melbourne, Australia about who is playing well and who is packing for home.

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NCAA To Return Penn State Wins Lost After Sandusky Scandal

8:17pm January 26, 2015

by Jeff Brady

The NCAA has settled a lawsuit with Penn State over sanctions it imposed on the school related to a child abuse scandal involving one of the school's assistant football coaches. Under the settlement, all of Penn State's victories between 1998 and 2011 will be restored and the school will donate $60 million anti-child abuse programs. State officials sued to repeal a consent decree issued in 2012 after the serial abuses of former coach Jerry Sandusky were revealed.

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Intended For Millennials, Dish's Sling TV Is A Cord Cutter's Dream

6:57pm January 26, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Dish Network soon debuts its Sling TV streaming service, with a small group of cable channels for $20 a month. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans tried it and says Sling TV is a welcome challenge to cable.

A deflated football would have been easier for New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (12) to grip in Sunday's rain.

Scientists Say The NFL's 'Deflate-Gate' Isn't All Hot Air

2:21pm January 26, 2015

by Geoff Brumfiel

Two scientists say the New England Patriots could have gained some advantage from deflating a ball in Sunday's game. But was it worth the risk?

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High school athlete Graham Hill, number 50, suffered a concussion in 2013 while playing football at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas.

High Schools Seek A Safer Path Back From Concussion

10:53am January 26, 2015

by Lauren Silverman

Returning immediately to demanding physical or mental activities after a concussion can be bad for the brain, neuroscientists agree. But what about after symptoms resolve? How much rest is best?

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Varsity football captain Nahshon Ellerbe is a senior at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas.

Rising Football Star: Prepare For The Worst, Pray For The Best

9:17am January 26, 2015

by Michel Martin

Football is the most watched sport in America — and increasingly, one of the most controversial. High school football star Nahshon Ellerbe shares what he loves about the game.

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Baseball Hall Of Fame Legend Ernie Banks Dies At 83

8:03am January 26, 2015

The Chicago Cubs slugger was affectionately called "Mr. Cub" and "Mr. Sunshine." He spoke about his life in baseball with Steve Inskeep. (This piece initially aired Oct. 13, 2009 on Morning Edition).

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Putting #Deflategate To The Test

6:38pm January 25, 2015

The NFL is investigating whether the New England Patriots under-inflated footballs against the Indianapolis Colts. Players for Occidental College's football squad help NPR test out how much air pressure affects throwing and catching.

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Super Bowl Talk (Other Than Ball Deflation)

9:59am January 25, 2015

The Super Bowl is one week away. What would we be talking about if we weren't talking about deflated footballs? Mike Pesca of Slate.com joins NPR's Rachel Martin to answer that question.

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Former Wrestlers Sue, Say WWE Ignored Injuries

7:15pm January 24, 2015

by Jasmine Garsd

Two fighters are suing World Wrestling Entertainment for allegedly ignoring the signs of brain damage and injuries suffered by wrestlers. Both say they suffered serious neurological damage as a result of fighting.

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