How Google's Neural Network Hopes To Beat A 'Go' World Champion
On Wednesday in South Korea, a Google AI program will take on a top-level player in the ancient game of Go. Here's what you need to know.
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Sharapova Loses Major Sponsors After Positive Drug Test
Brands such as Nike and Porsche have distanced themselves from tennis star Maria Sharapova, who has long been the world's highest-paid female athlete.
Miami Dolphins Aspire To An International Cheerleading Squad
The NFL team is holding tryouts, and it's recruiting in Argentina, Colombia, Mexico and Brazil. In Rio de Janeiro, 300 women tried out — 6 Brazilian winners go to Miami for the finals.
See The 'Best Minnesota High School Hockey Hair' Featuring Lots Of Mullets
In the 2016 "awards" video, the narrator ranks the hairstyles of high school hockey players. Now in its fifth year, the video even features appearances from ESPN's hockey analyst Barry Melrose.
An Emotional Peyton Manning Says Goodbye To Football
The future Hall of Fame quarterback retires after 18 seasons in the NFL, two Super Bowl rings and a string of superlatives.
Jury Awards Erin Andrews $55 Million In Lawsuit Over Nude Video
A stalker filmed the Fox sportscaster through a peephole in a hotel door in 2008. The video was put online, where it was viewed millions of times. Andrews sued the hotel for $75 million in damages.
In Upstate New York, Lack Of Snow Creates A Paradise For Nordic Skaters
The lack of snow in upstate New York has created a paradise for skaters — most specifically, Nordic skaters. It is a little-known sport in the U.S., involving long blades designed to speed over rough lakes and rivers. NPR meets some Nordic skaters who cover 30 to 40 miles of wilderness ice in a day.
Maria Sharapova Failed A Drug Test At Australian Open
The five-time Grand Slam champion said she was notified by the International Tennis Federation several days ago that she tested positive for meldonium.
Peyton Manning Retires, Maria Sharapova Fails Drug Test
Fresh off a Super Bowl victory, Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning announced he will retire after 18 seasons. Tennis star Maria Sharapova said Monday she failed a drug test.
Five-Time MVP Peyton Manning Will Announce His Retirement
Manning, who is the NFL's all-time leading passer and its winningest starting quarterback, just won his second Super Bowl during his 18th season.