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The Manti Te'o Story: Why The News Media Let Its Guard Down

10:05am January 18, 2013

by David Folkenflik

The media lionized the football star amid stories of his perseverance after the death of his girlfriend. Now the girlfriend's existence has been called into question, casting an unflattering light on the practices of the media.

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Who Are The Real Victims Of The NHL Lockout?

5:59am January 16, 2013

by Mike Pesca

The NHL season is expected to start Saturday. A lockout cut in half the number of games to be played and many worried it would cause economic hardship. But that is not necessarily the case.

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Love Of Football May Kick America Down The Path Of Ruination

5:37am January 16, 2013

by Frank Deford

Enthusiasm for sport can be a convenient cover to excuse the worst in us, says Frank Deford, because concussions for young men are the price of our love for football.

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Football Playoffs Are Moneymakers For NFL, Advertisers

3:27pm January 14, 2013

Just after a heavy weekend of football, Steve Inskeep talks to John Ourand of Sports Business Journal about the business of the NFL in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.

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NBA Star Aims To Inspire Young Readers With 'Slam Dunk'

12:08pm January 12, 2013

by NPR Staff

New York Knicks captain Amar'e "STAT" Stoudemire is a six-time All-Star, an education activist and the author of three books for middle-schoolers. In his latest release, an injury helps an 11-year-old STAT learn lessons both on and off the court.

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Making Sense Of The NFL Playoffs

12:08pm January 12, 2013

Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Tom Goldman about the NFL playoffs and how this exciting time of year for football fans has been somewhat overshadowed by talk of concussions.

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Major League Baseball Enacts Anti-Doping Policies

8:35am January 11, 2013

The new policies are being hailed as unprecedented in American professional sports. Starting next year, the league will be fighting the use of human growth hormone and testosterone, two allegedly popular banned substances.

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Washington Redskins Fans Blame Coach For Quarterback's Injuries

6:26pm January 10, 2013

Audie Cornish talks to sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about news in the National Football League. They cover the injury of Washington Redskins' quarterback Robert Griffin III, new information about brain damage sustained by the late linebacker Junior Seau, and a preview of the weekend's playoff games.

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Baseball Writers Vote For No Hall Of Fame Candidates

3:04pm January 10, 2013

The Baseball Hall of Fame's Class of 2013 will not have any new inductees from the ranks of the recently retired. That's despite a list of candidates that includes Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds.

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When Coaches Risk A Player's Health For A Win

5:17pm January 09, 2013

Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III had surgery today to repair damage to his right knee. Griffin initially injured his knee during a December matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, but continued to take the field. NPR's Mike Pesca discusses the decision that's sparked a national debate.

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