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NPR: Sports with Frank Deford

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NPR Morning Edition's Frank Deford gives weekly commentary on a cross section of the world of sports. Sometimes acerbic, often funny, always insightful.


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Mr. Phelps' Mission: Saving U.S. At The Olympics
The United States faces tough competition in individual sports, and athletes from other countries now dominate contests in which Americans once excelled. But then there's swimming champion Michael Phelps, the great U.S. hope in this summer's Olympic Games....

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[ Wed, 02 Jul 2008 09:09:21 -0400 ]


Is There a Summer Camp Just for Fun?
Long ago, people who were either Depression Babies or War Babies just went out and played stuff, without any supervision. It was the Baby Boomers who started getting into all kinds of organized sports in the summer. Now the trend has grown to new extremes....

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[ Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:09:37 -0400 ]


For Lou's Cubs, Heavy Lies the 100-Year-Old Crown
The Chicago Cubs have the best record in baseball. The only thing between them and a World Series championship is a century of defeat — and the difficulty of forgetting that. The Cubbies would be a breeze to win this year, if only nobody ever mentioned 1908....

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[ Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:04:08 -0400 ]


Water-Thirsty Golf Courses Need to Go Green
There are about 16,000 golf courses in the United States, and they all need huge amounts of water. The sport must take notice of limited resources and develop courses that are more in harmony with the environment....

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[ Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:09:10 -0400 ]


Celtics vs. Lakers: A Matchup for the Ages
A great rivalry resumes Thursday when the Boston Celtics meet the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA championship. It will be the 11th time these teams have played for the title. Commentator Frank Deford says it's nice to see history repeated....

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[ Wed, 04 Jun 2008 09:03:09 -0400 ]


Ladies Got Game: What a Year for Women in Sports
Danica Patrick was in the running to win the Indianapolis 500. Lorena Ochoa — not Tiger Woods — is the most dominant force in golf. It's been a remarkable year for women in sports....

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[ Wed, 28 May 2008 09:04:05 -0400 ]


After Scandal, Duke Lacrosse Makes a Comeback
Two years ago, the men's lacrosse program at Duke University was rocked by scandal. Now the team is in contention for the national title, and there's a sense of redemption in the air....

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[ Wed, 21 May 2008 09:03:10 -0400 ]


The Sports Curmudgeon: 'With All Due Respect ...'
Baseball offers the Sports Curmudgeon much tackiness to grouse about, like all-you-can-eat sections in ballparks and players who just stand and watch the ball in flight after hitting it....

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[ Wed, 14 May 2008 09:03:43 -0400 ]


Need for Speed Brings Tragedy at the Derby
No one knows exactly why Eight Belles suffered a catastrophic injury in Saturday's Kentucky Derby. But the filly's fate reflects the relentless drive for athletes — animal as well as human — to be ever-faster and stronger....

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[ Wed, 07 May 2008 09:05:25 -0400 ]


What's Wrong with the Kentucky Derby?
When the gates swing open at Saturday's Kentucky Derby, 20 thoroughbreds will kick off a mad dash that crams three of the sport's most prestigious races into five weeks. And, at a mile and a quarter, the Derby's racecourse is just too long for young horses to cover....

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[ Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:03:25 -0400 ]


Draft Process Takes the Surprise Out of Sports
Pro sports draft-guessing, based on game films and other technology, has become a cottage industry. But it seems the more that players are analyzed, the less we know about them — and the professionals who picked them....

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[ Wed, 23 Apr 2008 09:03:10 -0400 ]


Mixed Martial Arts: A Knockout to Boxing?
As boxing has declined, a newer, more violent sport has taken its place. Mixed martial arts is a combination of wrestling, boxing, jujitsu and kickboxing. Commentator Frank Deford says it's more like a live video game than the "sweet science" of boxing....

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[ Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:03:31 -0400 ]


Olympic Games May Have Run Their Course
In the years before cyberspace it might have made sense to bring athletes together every four years, but today the Olympics is a festival for sports nobody cares about the other three years and 50 weeks....

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[ Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:05:23 EDT ]


In NBA Playoffs, May Only the Best Teams Play
Just as some youth sports events are called when one team has far surpassed the other, there ought to be a mercy rule for fans: No more losing teams in the NBA playoffs....

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[ Wed, 02 Apr 2008 09:03:45 EDT ]


China Struggles to Shine in Olympic Spotlight
China hopes to impress the world when it hosts the Summer Olympics in August. But Beijing faces pressure to improve human rights and deal with concerns about air pollution at the games....

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[ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:00:18 EDT ]


Sports in America Increasingly Becoming Child's Play
The World Figure Skating Championships are under way in Sweden, but the U.S. women's champion is not competing. She's too young. Frank Deford says it's another sign of the times in American sports....

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[ Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:03:35 EDT ]


Holy Smoke! It's Time for NCAA Brackets
Deciding which teams will play for the NCAA basketball championship is a bit like picking a pope. To assemble the all-important brackets, officials gather in secret, like the cardinals. But instead of white smoke, they reveal their choices to CBS, which pays the bills....

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[ Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:04:51 EDT ]


Tiger Always Wins; Golf Might as Well Give Up
Tiger Woods says he's playing the best golf of his career and even talks about the prospect of a perfect season. Commentator Frank Deford takes a not-so-serious look at how the golf world is responding....

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[ Wed, 05 Mar 2008 09:02:03 EST ]


Bowling HQ Leaving Milwaukee: Say It Ain't So
Just like Cracker Jack goes with baseball, bowling and beer and Milwaukee have always gone hand in hand. But that may soon change as the United States Bowling Congress considers leaving for Texas. Frank Deford is pinning his hopes against such a move....

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[ Wed, 27 Feb 2008 13:26:42 EST ]


To Sports Fans, Forgiveness Is Divine
Despite all the hand-wringing over scandals in sports, including allegations that superstar pitcher Roger Clemens used illegal performance-enhancing drugs, commentator Frank Deford says sports fans are inclined to forgive and forget....

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[ Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:05:43 EST ]


Congress Must Play When Sports Cheat
As All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens prepares to testify before Congress on doping in Major League Baseball, commentator Frank Deford says lawmakers have good reason to take a closer look at baseball's drug problem....

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[ Wed, 13 Feb 2008 09:03:55 EST ]


Sadly, NBA's Stars Outshine Their Teams
As the NBA moves briefly into the spotlight dominated by other sports, its All-Star Game shows one of pro basketball's major shortcomings -- its stars are considered more important than their teams....

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[ Wed, 06 Feb 2008 09:05:31 EST ]


In Fair Glendale, the Bard's Super Bowl Play
The ghost of William Shakespeare makes a rare appearance in Arizona, where the Giants of York and the Patriots of Old -- er, New -- England prepare for a mighty battle. Frank Deford and a cast of NPR reporters and hosts cover Super Bowl media day in verse....

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[ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:06:37 EST ]


Today's Sports Greats: Better Than Ever?
Is it possible that right now we have, plying their genius before our admiring eyes, the greatest professional football team ever, the greatest quarterback ever, the greatest tennis player ever and the greatest golfer ever?...

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[ Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:03:09 EST ]


Edmund Hillary, the Humble Conqueror
It was one of the greatest sporting achievements in the 20th century, but Edmund Hillary, the man who first reached the summit of Mount Everest played down his role....

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[ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 09:05:32 EST ]


Clemens' Denial of Steroid Use Hard to Believe
All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens has strongly denied accusations that he used performance-enhancing drugs. Commentator Frank Deford says Clemens' argument is not believable....

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[ Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:06:10 EST ]


In All Fairness, College Athletes Should be Paid
The games athletes play are supposed to be fair, but commentator Frank Deford sees great unfairness in college sports. He says it's time college football and basketball players were paid for their labors....

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[ Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:03:11 EST ]


Oddball Team Owners in America's Sports
London's The Observer newspaper annually chooses the World's Oddest Owner in soccer. Can American owners compete with Europe's looniest? You bet they can....

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[ Wed, 26 Dec 2007 09:04:00 EST ]


Sticking with the National Pastime While It's Down
The Mitchell Report on steroids is just the latest black mark in the long history of baseball embarrassments. But fans have stood by their beloved sport through thick and thin....

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[ Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:03:38 EST ]


Commitments Differ for College Players, Coaches
As the college football season winds up, many coaches are on the move. But there's a double standard -- one for athletes, who are locked into a particular college, and one for coaches, who bolt their contracts with great speed when a better offer surfaces....

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[ Wed, 12 Dec 2007 09:02:37 EST ]


Boston, Back on Top with a Vengeance
For years, Boston sports fans endured disappointment and loss. Now the city is at the center of the sports universe, with dominant teams in baseball, football and basketball. Even the hockey team is making a comeback....

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[ Wed, 05 Dec 2007 09:03:28 EST ]


The Hottest Football Game You Might Not See
The Dallas Cowboys and Green Bay Packers, each with 10-1 records, face off Thursday night, but much of America won't be able to see the game. The TV blackout is the result of a dispute between the NFL and cable companies....

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[ Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:02:18 EST ]


Sports and Politics: Mitt Romney Is Derek Jeter
How does Barack Obama resemble Roger Federer? What about Mitt Romney and Derek Jeter? With just a few months until the first votes are cast in the 2008 presidential race, commentator Frank Deford compares the candidates to well-known sports figures....

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[ Wed, 21 Nov 2007 09:03:57 EST ]


Comparing Sports, Arts Is Dangerous Business
Last month, Frank Deford raised the issue of whether sports should be held in the same high regard as art on the nation's campuses. Listeners replied with rage and fury, saying that athletics already get more than their fair share of the limelight -- and money....

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[ Thu, 15 Nov 2007 17:54:17 EST ]


Comparing Sports, Arts Is Dangerous Business
Last month, Frank Deford raised the issue of whether sports should be held in the same high regard as art on the nation's campuses. Listeners replied with rage and fury, saying that athletics already get more than their fair share of the limelight -- and money....

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[ Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:02:40 EST ]


Springs and Walls: A Touching Cowboy Story
When Everson Walls donated a kidney to former Dallas Cowboys' teammate Ron Springs, it seemed like the act of friendship that might have a happy ending. But subsequent health problems have left Springs in a coma, turning the saga melancholy....

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[ Wed, 07 Nov 2007 19:44:18 EST ]


The Game of the Century (So Far)
Amid the abundance of all the fall sports, there is a really big game to look forward to this Sunday. Frank Deford calls the NFL face-off between undefeated New England and Indianapolis a clash of Titans -- and the first Game of the Century....

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[ Wed, 31 Oct 2007 09:01:33 EDT ]


The Unnatural Selection of College Football
The system for deciding the national college football championship makes little sense. No fair or rational system can choose just two teams to play for the title, Frank Deford says....

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[ Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:04:31 EDT ]


Sports, the Rodney Dangerfield of Academia?
Princeton Athletic Director Gary Walters says it is unfair that sports get less academic respect than drama or music. Frank Deford agrees, saying the sports-arts divide smacks of hypocrisy....

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[ Wed, 17 Oct 2007 09:02:08 EDT ]


Eject Pro Sports from the Olympics
As much of the world gears up for the Beijing Olympics, Commentator Frank Deford says it's time for big-time professional sports to get out of the games. Instead, he says major league sports should showcase talent in their own arenas....

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[ Wed, 10 Oct 2007 09:03:01 EDT ]


Babble in the Booth
Three announcers in a sports booth is one too many, but the TV networks persist in trying it. The three voices in the booth all sound the same -- especially when they don't stop talking....

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[ Wed, 03 Oct 2007 09:02:17 EDT ]


When Athletes and Fans Play the Race Card
This summer has seen a return of the race card in sports. Donovan McNabb declared that black quarterbacks are more scrutinized than white ones. And fans of Barry Bonds and Michael Vick said those athletes were treated unfairly because of their race....

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[ Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:02:09 EDT ]


To Bill Belichick, a Question: Why Cheat?
Leading the New England Patriots to three Super Bowl championships, Bill Belichick has a resume that any NFL coach would envy. So why would he tarnish his reputation by cheating?...

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[ Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:02:09 EDT ]


Distracted by Distractions
From the U.S. Open to the Super Bowl, distractions -- or the possibility of distractions -- often get the blame for poor performance. Frank Deford has had enough of all the talk about distraction....

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[ Wed, 12 Sep 2007 09:05:04 EDT ]


Gambling, the Real National Pastime
From obscure tennis matches to televised poker, the public's obsession with gambling seems to have few bounds. But, as Frank Deford notes, our wagering ways have deep roots....

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[ Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:06:36 EDT ]


Taking the 'Foot' Out of Football
The good ol' kicker might have too much of a role in football. Commentator Frank Deford has a modest proposal for the NFL....

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[ Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:02:09 EDT ]


Wrestler Deaths Should Be Warning to Other Sports
In the past decade, 65 professional wrestlers reportedly died before their 50th birthdays, many because of drug abuse. Commentator Frank Deford says that should serve as a wake-up call for other sports touched by performance-enhancing drugs....

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[ Wed, 22 Aug 2007 09:02:08 EDT ]


If the Tall Run Things, Why Aren't Americans Taller?
For generations, it seemed, Americans stood tall in the world -- quite literally. Measurements showed that the average American was longer than the average person in any other country. The U.S. has lost that distinction recently -- a fact that commentator Frank Deford is still coming to grips with....

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[ Wed, 15 Aug 2007 09:00:40 EDT ]


Beyond Vick: Animal Cruelty for Sport
The dogfighting charges against NFL quarterback Michael Vick have drawn widespread attention and condemnation, but you don't have to look far to see other forms of animal abuse in the name of sport....

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[ Wed, 08 Aug 2007 09:00:49 EDT ]


Can Sweet Lou's Cubs Save Sour Sports Year?
After a rocky start and a promise -- since broken -- to behave with the umps, fiery manager Lou Piniella has long-suffering Chicago Cubs fans dreaming post-season dreams. It's an upbeat story in a time when front-page scandals have spoiled the fun for the fun-and-games crowd....

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[ Wed, 01 Aug 2007 09:01:22 EDT ]


Gambling on the NBA, Oh My!
Nothing creates more posturing in sports than does gambling. Amid accusations against a National Basketball Association referee, Frank Deford looks at myriad contradictions in sports gambling....

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[ Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:00:39 EDT ]


Sports and the Celebrity Spotlight
When photos of Tiger Woods' new baby landed in all the papers, it was just the latest sign that athletes are part of the entertainment world. Hollywood and its stars have long been intertwined with sports figures....

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[ Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:02:07 EDT ]


The Number 7: Lucky in Sports and Love?
As July 7, 2007, (7-7-07) approaches, Frank Deford ponders the special place the number 7 holds in sports and elsewhere -- from the seventh-inning stretch to the craps table....

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[ Wed, 04 Jul 2007 09:00:39 EDT ]


Justine Henin: A Hearty Competitor
Who is the toughest cookie, the hardest case in sports today? Frank Deford isn't sure that it is some 300-pound demon of a football player or some death-defying racecar driver....

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[ Wed, 27 Jun 2007 09:02:45 EDT ]


Tired of Paris and Lindsay? Try the Sports Pages
There's plenty of hand-wringing over our celebrity-obsessed culture. But what about all the time and attention paid to sports? Commentator Frank Deford says it's far better to escape to the sports pages than the gossip magazines....

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[ Wed, 20 Jun 2007 09:02:08 EDT ]


Aren't We Tired of Watching the Pitch Count?
Baseball managers have increasingly used a pitch count as a barometer for how long to keep pitchers on the mound. But is this really the best way to judge whether a hurler should stay in the game?...

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[ Wed, 13 Jun 2007 12:07:19 EDT ]


Long NBA Playoff Season, Draft
The NBA finals begin tomorrow after weeks and weeks of playoff games. Commentator Frank Deford says the playoffs go on so long that many fans have lost interest. But there's plenty of excitement about the draft for next year....

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[ Wed, 06 Jun 2007 09:03:22 EDT ]


Clemens' Return: Another Summer Sequel?
Some teams will put up with a lot when it comes to superstars. Cases in point: The New York Yankees, who lured pitcher Roger Clemens out of retirement, and the New England Patriots, who signed wide receiver Randy Moss....

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[ Wed, 30 May 2007 09:01:00 EDT ]


Pro Athletes' Bad Behavior Inexcusable
Just reading the headlines you'll learn that there's no shortage of bad behavior among professional athletes. But sports leagues like the National Basketball Association and National Football League are taking action, and the message seems to begetting through. ...

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[ Wed, 23 May 2007 09:05:25 EDT ]


Retro Sports Win Top Billing
Two sports that rarely see the limelight got top billing last weekend. It was a throwback to the 1950s, a slower time when horseracing and boxing were among the most popular sports in America. ...

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[ Wed, 09 May 2007 09:05:00 EDT ]


Rethinking How Title IX Is Applied
As more young women go to college funding for some men's sports will be reduced to comply with Title IX. That's the federal law requiring schools to offer athletic programs in proportion to gender population. Should the law be tweaked to address inconsistencies? ...

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[ Wed, 02 May 2007 09:00:52 EDT ]


Halberstam Brought Truth to Sports, Too
The late writer David Halberstam earned most of his accolades with hard-hitting accounts of American political issues and institutions, but he also gave us great books on sports. He applied rigorous journalism to sports writing....

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[ Wed, 25 Apr 2007 12:16:40 EDT ]


Play Ball? But Baby, It's Cold Outside
The unusually chilly April is proving to be a cruel month for baseball players. It's not really a surprise that a disproportionate number of major leaguers come from warm-weather climates. Cold temperatures are not ideal for the boys of summer. ...

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[ Wed, 18 Apr 2007 15:26:13 EDT ]


Let's Hear It for the Big Men of Sports
No one person is bigger than the sport? Nonsense. What about Tiger Woods or Roger Federer? And world-record smasher Michael Phelps is not only bigger than swimming, he may be bigger than the Olympics. ...

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[ Wed, 11 Apr 2007 09:02:41 EDT ]


Hey, Baseball: Let's See That Again
As the baseball season begins, here's a question for the powers that be: Why doesn't Major League Baseball join other sports in using instant replay to review close calls?...

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[ Wed, 04 Apr 2007 15:19:24 EDT ]


A Letter-Perfect System to End Cliches
Had an earful of overused sports words? Let's start vilifying cliches by referring to them only by their first letter. For example, "momentum" could become the M-word....

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[ Wed, 28 Mar 2007 09:01:51 EDT ]


A-Rod: Trapped By His Own Brilliance
Pity Yankees' third baseman Alex Rodriguez. Like the late basketball great Wilt Chamberlain, A-Rod has extraordinary talent and MVP status. But he is not loved by the fans. ...

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[ Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:01:00 EDT ]


NCAA Tournament Filled with Undeserving Teams
The NCAA men's basketball tournament gets underway Thursday. It's a field padded with big-conference also-rans who have taken spots from more deserving teams with lesser pedigrees....

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[ Wed, 14 Mar 2007 09:02:31 EDT ]


Listeners Race to Name Barbaro's Brothers
Last month, we asked listeners to help name the late, great racehorse Barbaro's younger brothers. They came back with nearly 2,000 suggestions, including Paint the Town Red, Coup de Ville and Price of Love....

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[ Wed, 07 Mar 2007 09:00:40 EST ]


New York's Boo Birds Have the Right Idea
For many athletes, New York City is an intimidating place to play. Fans have high expectations and aren't afraid to boo players who disappoint them. If you can take it there, you can take it anywhere. And booing might just be a very healthy thing to do....

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[ Wed, 28 Feb 2007 09:00:58 EST ]


Who Is Keeping Gay Athletes in the Closet?
Former NBA player John Amaechi made news recently when he announced that he is gay. But why do so many gay male athletes keep their sexual orientation a secret? Is it a fear of teammates, or of public reaction?...

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[ Wed, 21 Feb 2007 09:04:04 EST ]


Barbaro's Baby Brothers: What's in a Name?
Choosing baby names is hard, especially when the babies are brothers of a legendary racehorse. Barbaro's newest brother will be born this spring. What would you name the new foal?...

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[ Wed, 14 Feb 2007 09:02:29 EST ]


What's Behind the NBA's Age Rule?
Top high school prospects must now wait at least a year after graduating before entering the NBA draft. The league says players benefit from the experience. But it may be more about marketing....

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[ Wed, 07 Feb 2007 09:03:27 EST ]


The Super Bowl, Testing Survival Instincts
Forget all the hype about the announcers, the commercials and the half-time show. There's another reason people tune in to the Super Bowl: they want to see who survives. It's the great American reality show....

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[ Wed, 31 Jan 2007 09:09:22 EST ]


Money in College Sports? Let's Be Honest