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Former Tennis Player James Blake On Athletes And Activism

6:38am June 28, 2017

Retired tennis player James Blake has written a book about athletes who take on social causes after he was tackled by a police officer. He talks with Rachel Martin about his book Ways of Grace.

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John McEnroe's Comments About Serena Williams Light Up Twitter

5:04am June 28, 2017

In an interview with NPR on Sunday, retired tennis player John McEnroe said Serena Williams was the best female tennis player in the world, but compared to top male players "she'd be like 700."

Supreme Court To Consider New Jersey's Bid To Legalize Sports Betting

5:47pm June 27, 2017

by Charles Lane

New Jersey's bid to offer legalized sports betting is going to the Supreme Court. The state wants to allow legal sports betting in its casinos and racetracks, but major league sports are united in their opposition.

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Here's a suggestion. Just stop. Both throw down your rackets, mid-point, and walk away.

Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game

5:04pm June 27, 2017

by Tom Goldman

John McEnroe reignited the battle of the sexes when he rushed the net to declare Williams is "an incredible player" and would be "like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's circuit.

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St. Louis Cardinals Fan Uses Her Purse To Catch Foul Ball

6:57am June 26, 2017

The ball has so much force that when it landed in her purse, she fell backwards. After she caught the ball, her husband caught her.

John McEnroe reacts during a Men's Legends match against Jim Courier at the Connecticut Open in August 2015.

'But Seriously,' Tennis Great John McEnroe Says He's Seeking 'Inner Peace'

11:12am June 25, 2017

by Lulu Garcia-Navarro

Known for his on-court outbursts, McEnroe famously yelled, "You cannot be serious!" at one official. Now, decades later, he says it's a "miracle" if he goes a full day without hearing that line.

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Saturday Sports: The NBA Draft

8:01am June 24, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The NBA draft took center stage this week in the world of sports, and many are wondering what the new picks will mean for championship-winning teams.

NFL's Jermichael Finley On Head Trauma: 'It Felt Like 100 Bees Stinging Me'

6:36pm June 23, 2017

NPR's Kelly McEvers speaks with former NFL tight end Jermichael Finley about his experience living with the effects of head trauma sustained on the field.

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Ozzie Ling, manager of Shanghai's Yingyi Golf Club, says government inspection squads will sometimes visit his club, looking for wayward government officials who might be guests of the club.

China's Government Tightens Its Grip On Golf, Shuts Down Courses

9:28am June 23, 2017

by Rob Schmitz

China has had a complicated history with golf. At one time, the country seemed golf crazy, but it became synonymous with corrupt officials. Once again it is in the crosshairs of China's government.

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Golden State Warriors celebrate their 2017 NBA Championship at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, Calif., on June 15.

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NBA Draft Day – The Impossible Dream To Beat The Golden State Warriors?

7:15pm June 22, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The Golden State Warriors are the new Michael Jordan, and 29 other NBA teams will do what they can – draft, trade, buy, sell – to pull closer to the champions.