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Saturday Sports: Usain Bolt, Cubs Face Nationals

8:11am August 05, 2017

Scott Simon talks with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com and ESPN the Magazine about the weekend series between the Chicago Cubs and the Washington Nationals, and sprinter Usain Bolt's final race.

The Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians play on June 16, 2015, at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

Take A Pilgrimage To America's Sport Sanctuaries In 'The Arena'

8:11am August 05, 2017

by Scott Simon

Rafi Kohan traveled all over the country to research stadiums for his new book. He learned the secrets of ground crews and ticket scalpers and explored the economics of tax-funded stadiums.

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A 2016 World Series championship ring the Chicago Cubs said they were giving to Steve Bartman.

A World Series Ring For Steven Bartman

7:39am August 05, 2017

by Scott Simon

Steven Bartman is famous for interfering with a foul ball in a Chicago Cubs baseball game in 2003. This week, the Cubs gave Bartman a ring from their 2016 World Series win.

Morning News Brief: Trump In West Virginia, Chinese Trade, Usain Bolt Retires

5:07am August 04, 2017

President Trump dismissed the Russia investigation at a rally in West Virginia. Also, the White House is poised to investigate Chinese trade policies, and sprinter Usain Bolt says he's retiring.

Cubs To Give World Series Ring To Steve Bartman

10:12pm August 02, 2017

Steve Bartman was the most hated man in Chicago. Now, 14 years later, he's found some closure with a World Series Ring.

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Trying To Understand 'What Made Maddy Run'

4:15pm August 02, 2017

by Ailsa Chang

Journalist Kate Fagan's new book digs into the life of a young woman whose suicide shocked the University of Pennsylvania, where she ran track. Madison Holleran's life seemed perfect, until it wasn't.

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Ara Parseghian, Legendary Notre Dame Coach, Dies At 94

4:14pm August 02, 2017

by Tom Goldman

Ara Parseghian was a force at the University of Notre Dame. He brought the football program back to national prominence during the 1960s and 1970s, including two championships.

In his 11 seasons with Notre Dame, Parseghian won more than 83 percent of his games, in a tenure that included two national championships.

Ara Parseghian, 'Giant' Of College Football Sidelines, Dies At 94

1:24pm August 02, 2017

by Colin Dwyer

The Hall of Fame coach, who died Wednesday, guided three major programs during his time on the sideline — but he's known best for leading Notre Dame from doldrums to a pair of national championships.

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Polo Meets Rodeo In South Dakota

5:01am August 02, 2017

by Gary Ellenbolt

Rodeo is South Dakota's state sport. In Sioux Falls, a small group is hoping polo — another sport that involves horses — can gain its own following.

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When An NBA Star Used His Name To Make Shoes Less Expensive

5:43pm August 01, 2017

by Kenny Malone

Famous basketball players usually charge more when their names appear on them. But what happened when an NBA All-Star tried to use his name to charge less?

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