Sports http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1055&ft=1&f=1055 NPR sports news and interviews. Listen to Frank DeFord's sport commentary and download the sports podcast. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Sat, 25 May 2013 01:32:49 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Sports http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1055&ft=1&f=1055 NFL Sideline Reporter Michele Tafoya Plays Not My Job As one of the first female reporters to be allowed inside the NFL locker room, Tafoya has been a pioneer in her field. But there are still places out there where they believe in cooties, so Tafoya will answer three questions about men's-only clubs. Sat, 25 May 2013 01:32:49 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186467894/nfl-sideline-reporter-michele-tafoya-plays-not-my-job?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186467894/nfl-sideline-reporter-michele-tafoya-plays-not-my-job?ft=1&f=1055 As one of the first female reporters to be allowed inside the NFL locker room, Tafoya has been a pioneer in her field. But there are still places out there where they believe in cooties, so Tafoya will answer three questions about men's-only clubs.

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]]> Sports: Playoff Time In The NBA Host Scott Simon catches up on the week's sports with NPR's Tom Goldman. Sat, 25 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186560440/sports-playoff-time-in-the-nba?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/25/186560440/sports-playoff-time-in-the-nba?ft=1&f=1055 Host Scott Simon catches up on the week's sports with NPR's Tom Goldman.

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]]> German Soccer Teams Face Off For League Championship Robert Siegel speaks with sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about soccer news and Saturday's unlikely Champions League final between two German teams — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London. Fri, 24 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186503467&ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186503467&ft=1&f=1055 Robert Siegel speaks with sportswriter Stefan Fatsis about soccer news and Saturday's unlikely Champions League final between two German teams — Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley Stadium in London.

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]]> British Driver Says She's Sorry In 'Twit And Run' Case A British driver who struck a cyclist with her car — and who then bragged about the incident on Twitter — has issued an apology. The incident caused an uproar after the collision Sunday. Wed, 22 May 2013 17:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/22/186076576/british-driver-says-shes-sorry-in-twit-and-run-case?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/22/186076576/british-driver-says-shes-sorry-in-twit-and-run-case?ft=1&f=1055 A British driver who struck a cyclist with her car — and who then bragged about the incident on Twitter — has issued an apology. The incident caused an uproar after the collision Sunday.

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]]> Styling The NBA Basketball star Carmelo Anthony is known off the court for his signature fashion flare. Host Michel Martin speaks with his stylist, Khalilah Williams-Webb, about what goes into dressing Anthony and other high-profile clients. Wed, 22 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023464&ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=186023464&ft=1&f=1055 Basketball star Carmelo Anthony is known off the court for his signature fashion flare. Host Michel Martin speaks with his stylist, Khalilah Williams-Webb, about what goes into dressing Anthony and other high-profile clients.

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]]> Plenty Of Overtime NHL Playoff Games Attributed To Parity The Boston Bruins are ahead three games in their series with the New York Rangers. The reigning champion Los Angeles Kings, meanwhile, lost to San Jose and their series is tied at 2-2. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185964718/plenty-of-overtime-nhl-playoff-games-attributed-to-parity?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185964718/plenty-of-overtime-nhl-playoff-games-attributed-to-parity?ft=1&f=1055 The Boston Bruins are ahead three games in their series with the New York Rangers. The reigning champion Los Angeles Kings, meanwhile, lost to San Jose and their series is tied at 2-2.

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]]> Backing Becks: Don't Knock The Soccer Star's Talents After the announcement that David Beckham is retiring, there's been much discussion about how good of an athlete he's really been. Sports commentator Frank Deford says Beckham's talents have been overlooked. Tue, 21 May 2013 22:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185779527/backing-becks-don-t-knock-the-soccer-star-s-talents?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185779527/backing-becks-don-t-knock-the-soccer-star-s-talents?ft=1&f=1055 After the announcement that David Beckham is retiring, there's been much discussion about how good of an athlete he's really been. Sports commentator Frank Deford says Beckham's talents have been overlooked.

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]]> Big Changes At U.S. Speedskating Body, But Scandals Linger Rebellious athletes, drained budgets, dysfunctional management and a string of embarrassing scandals. Persistent turmoil at U.S. Speedskating threatened American success at the looming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. So USS has undergone a major reorganization. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:39:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/21/185773331/u-s-speedskating-body-sees-big-changes-but-scandals-linger?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/21/185773331/u-s-speedskating-body-sees-big-changes-but-scandals-linger?ft=1&f=1055 Rebellious athletes, drained budgets, dysfunctional management and a string of embarrassing scandals. Persistent turmoil at U.S. Speedskating threatened American success at the looming Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. So USS has undergone a major reorganization.

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]]> Courtside Chemistry: How NBA's Phil Jackson Won 'Eleven Rings' Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career. Tue, 21 May 2013 03:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/183974460/courtside-chemistry-how-nbas-phil-jackson-won-eleven-rings?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/183974460/courtside-chemistry-how-nbas-phil-jackson-won-eleven-rings?ft=1&f=1055 Jackson is famous for his philosophical take on basketball and for the many stars he led to championship triumphs. He taught his players yoga and gave them assigned reading — but also pushed them to intensely practice fundamental skills. His new book looks back on a legendary coaching career.

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]]> Sports: Rallying For Wrestling Host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Mike Pesca about wrestling. The Iran and U.S. teams were supposed to face off in Los Angeles, and the sport is battling to stay in the Olympics. Sun, 19 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185247365&ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185247365&ft=1&f=1055 Host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR's Mike Pesca about wrestling. The Iran and U.S. teams were supposed to face off in Los Angeles, and the sport is battling to stay in the Olympics.

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]]> Oxbow Wins Preakness; Derby Winner Orb Finishes Fourth Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history. Sat, 18 May 2013 19:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185140093/oxbow-wins-preakness-derby-winner-orb-finishes-fourth?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/18/185140093/oxbow-wins-preakness-derby-winner-orb-finishes-fourth?ft=1&f=1055 Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown win, the most in horse racing history.

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]]> Sports: Playoffs, Hard Hits, Soccer Kicks Host Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the NBA playoffs, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper's collision with a wall, and David Beckham's retirement from soccer. Sat, 18 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184989665&ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184989665&ft=1&f=1055 Host Scott Simon talks to ESPN's Howard Bryant about the NBA playoffs, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper's collision with a wall, and David Beckham's retirement from soccer.

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]]> America's Cup Death Raises Concerns Over High-Tech Race Boats The apparent drowning death of British sailor Andrew Simpson has some questioning the safety of cutting-edge catamarans that are difficult for crews to control. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:01:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184850132/americas-cup-death-raises-concerns-over-high-tech-race-boats?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/17/184850132/americas-cup-death-raises-concerns-over-high-tech-race-boats?ft=1&f=1055 The apparent drowning death of British sailor Andrew Simpson has some questioning the safety of cutting-edge catamarans that are difficult for crews to control.

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]]> 'Venus And Serena': An Extraordinary Story, Told On Film The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we're not likely to see again. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/17/184834786/venus-and-serena-an-extraordinary-story-told-on-film?ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2013/05/17/184834786/venus-and-serena-an-extraordinary-story-told-on-film?ft=1&f=1055 The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we're not likely to see again.

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]]> Hi-Tech Catamarans Criticized After Sailor Dies As America's Cup officials investigate the tragic drowning of Olympian Andrew Simpson last week in San Francisco, some in the sailing community are questioning the safety of the ultra-fast high tech catamarans featured in the upcoming race. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184845132&ft=1&f=1055 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184845132&ft=1&f=1055 As America's Cup officials investigate the tragic drowning of Olympian Andrew Simpson last week in San Francisco, some in the sailing community are questioning the safety of the ultra-fast high tech catamarans featured in the upcoming race.

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