Tom Goldman http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100552&ft=1&f=2100552 Tom Goldman is NPR's sports correspondent. His reports can be heard throughout NPR's news programming, including <em>Morning Edition</em> and <em>All Things Considered</em>, and NPR.org. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Tom Goldman http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2100552&ft=1&f=2100552 New Pro Women's Soccer League Learns From Past Mistakes The Portland Thorns women's soccer team drew 17,000 screaming fans to its recent home opener. That's a huge number and one that dwarfed turnout for the other seven teams in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL is the latest attempt to bring sustainable women's pro soccer to the U.S. Soccer federations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada help fund it. NPR's Tom Goldman examines how the Thorns and the NWSL have done so far. Fri, 17 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184845136&ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=184845136&ft=1&f=2100552 The Portland Thorns women's soccer team drew 17,000 screaming fans to its recent home opener. That's a huge number and one that dwarfed turnout for the other seven teams in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL is the latest attempt to bring sustainable women's pro soccer to the U.S. Soccer federations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada help fund it. NPR's Tom Goldman examines how the Thorns and the NWSL have done so far.

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]]> Sports: Playoff Picks, Tragedy In Sailing Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the week's sports news, including the NBA basketball playoffs and the death this week of Olympic gold medal sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson while training for the America's Cup. Sat, 11 May 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183072421&ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=183072421&ft=1&f=2100552 Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the week's sports news, including the NBA basketball playoffs and the death this week of Olympic gold medal sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson while training for the America's Cup.

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]]> Can Chicago's Bulls Beat Defending Champion Miami Heat? The NBA playoffs continue, and in the spotlight right now are the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Game 2 in their second-round series is being played Wednesday night in Miami. Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/182175933/can-chicagos-bulls-beat-defending-champion-miami-heat?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/08/182175933/can-chicagos-bulls-beat-defending-champion-miami-heat?ft=1&f=2100552 The NBA playoffs continue, and in the spotlight right now are the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Game 2 in their second-round series is being played Wednesday night in Miami.

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]]> NBA Playoffs Limp On, Another Star Player Injured Tuesday night, forward Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers became the latest star to go down with an injury. The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Griffin's absence and beat the Clippers 103-93 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series. Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240208/nba-playoffs-limp-on-another-star-player-is-injured?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/01/180240208/nba-playoffs-limp-on-another-star-player-is-injured?ft=1&f=2100552 Tuesday night, forward Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers became the latest star to go down with an injury. The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Griffin's absence and beat the Clippers 103-93 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

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]]> 'Very, Very Courageous': Rick Welts On Jason Collins The president of the NBA's Golden State Warriors came out in 2011. He said Monday that Collins' announcement helped him avoid a traffic ticket. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/29/179936357/very-very-courageous-rick-welts-on-jason-collins?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/29/179936357/very-very-courageous-rick-welts-on-jason-collins?ft=1&f=2100552 The president of the NBA's Golden State Warriors came out in 2011. He said Monday that Collins' announcement helped him avoid a traffic ticket.

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]]> Australian Adam Scott Wins Golf's Masters Adam Scott beat Angel Cabrera of Argentina in a two-hole playoff after they both made birdies at the 72nd hole Sunday. Scott is the first Australian champion at Augusta National. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/15/177276149/australian-adam-scott-wins-golfs-masters?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/15/177276149/australian-adam-scott-wins-golfs-masters?ft=1&f=2100552 Adam Scott beat Angel Cabrera of Argentina in a two-hole playoff after they both made birdies at the 72nd hole Sunday. Scott is the first Australian champion at Augusta National.

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]]> A Controversial Drop Puts Woods Behind On Final Day Of Masters It's the final round of the Masters on Sunday, and American Brandt Snedeker and Argentine Angel Cabrera share the lead at 7 under par. Pre-tournament favorite Tiger Woods is 4 shots behind, which isn't bad considering what he went through on Saturday. Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/14/177204423/a-controversial-drop-puts-woods-behind-on-final-day-of-masters?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/14/177204423/a-controversial-drop-puts-woods-behind-on-final-day-of-masters?ft=1&f=2100552 It's the final round of the Masters on Sunday, and American Brandt Snedeker and Argentine Angel Cabrera share the lead at 7 under par. Pre-tournament favorite Tiger Woods is 4 shots behind, which isn't bad considering what he went through on Saturday.

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]]> Down To The Putt: Golf Analytics Gain Traction Numbers crunching has become a big deal in sports. Analytics have been slower to take hold in the tradition-bound game of golf, but it is happening. NPR's Tom Goldman reports on the phenomenon from the tournament most steeped in tradition, the Masters. Sat, 13 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/177160608/down-to-the-putt-golf-analytics-gain-traction?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/13/177160608/down-to-the-putt-golf-analytics-gain-traction?ft=1&f=2100552 Numbers crunching has become a big deal in sports. Analytics have been slower to take hold in the tradition-bound game of golf, but it is happening. NPR's Tom Goldman reports on the phenomenon from the tournament most steeped in tradition, the Masters.

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]]> Tiger Woods Favored To Win Masters Golf's first major tournament of the season that begins Thursday in Augusta, Georgia. If Tiger Woods wins, he would receive his fifth green jacket. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/11/176880577/woods-is-favored-to-win-masters-and-5th-green-jacket?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/11/176880577/woods-is-favored-to-win-masters-and-5th-green-jacket?ft=1&f=2100552 Golf's first major tournament of the season that begins Thursday in Augusta, Georgia. If Tiger Woods wins, he would receive his fifth green jacket.

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]]> UConn Wins 8th National Championship Over Louisville The University of Connecticut has won the women's NCAA basketball championship, beating Louisville 93-60. Louisville was trying to become just the second school to win both the men's and women's titles. But the Cards couldn't duplicate the Louisville men's championship from Monday night. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 03:57:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176756264/uconn-wins-8th-national-champsionship-over-louisville?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/10/176756264/uconn-wins-8th-national-champsionship-over-louisville?ft=1&f=2100552 The University of Connecticut has won the women's NCAA basketball championship, beating Louisville 93-60. Louisville was trying to become just the second school to win both the men's and women's titles. But the Cards couldn't duplicate the Louisville men's championship from Monday night.

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]]> Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive The Louisville women haven't beaten UConn in 20 years — including a 22-point loss to the Huskies in the 2009 women's national championship game. And Connecticut breezed in their last matchup in January. But as any tournament watcher knows, January is ancient history when it comes to March — and April — madness. Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/09/176677062/giant-killing-louisville-women-look-to-keep-charmed-run-alive?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/09/176677062/giant-killing-louisville-women-look-to-keep-charmed-run-alive?ft=1&f=2100552 The Louisville women haven't beaten UConn in 20 years — including a 22-point loss to the Huskies in the 2009 women's national championship game. And Connecticut breezed in their last matchup in January. But as any tournament watcher knows, January is ancient history when it comes to March — and April — madness.

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]]> Women's NCAA Basketball Championship Game Is Set For Tuesday Connecticut fended off Notre Dame 83-65, and Louisville triumphed over California. The two winners will play in the women's NCAA title game on Tuesday. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176543522/womens-ncaa-championship-game-is-set?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/08/176543522/womens-ncaa-championship-game-is-set?ft=1&f=2100552 Connecticut fended off Notre Dame 83-65, and Louisville triumphed over California. The two winners will play in the women's NCAA title game on Tuesday.

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]]> Old Guard And Fresh Faces Square Off At Women's Final Four In New Orleans Sunday night, it's the women's turn to put on a college basketball show at the Final Four. Traditional powers UConn and Notre Dame are facing off, while the presence of California against Louisville is proving to doubters that the women's game has depth — and some pizzazz, too. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/07/176473256/old-guard-and-fresh-faces-square-off-at-womens-final-four?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/07/176473256/old-guard-and-fresh-faces-square-off-at-womens-final-four?ft=1&f=2100552 In New Orleans Sunday night, it's the women's turn to put on a college basketball show at the Final Four. Traditional powers UConn and Notre Dame are facing off, while the presence of California against Louisville is proving to doubters that the women's game has depth — and some pizzazz, too.

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]]> Rutgers Men's Basketball Coach Fired Over Abusive Behavior Toward Team Rutgers University fired its men's basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a video of him physically and verbally abusing players was aired on ESPN. There are still questions about how the university did or did not respond when it learned of the abuse months ago. Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176166672/rutgers-mens-basketball-coach-fired-over-abusive-behavior-toward-team?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/03/176166672/rutgers-mens-basketball-coach-fired-over-abusive-behavior-toward-team?ft=1&f=2100552 Rutgers University fired its men's basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a video of him physically and verbally abusing players was aired on ESPN. There are still questions about how the university did or did not respond when it learned of the abuse months ago.

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]]> Baseball Begins In The Shadow Of March Madness Fans are returning to Major League Baseball parks for a new season. Let's take a break from the intensity of college basketball's March Madness, and talk about the beginning of the long and winding Major League Baseball season. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/175997133/baseball-begins-in-the-shadow-of-march-madness?ft=1&f=2100552 http://www.npr.org/2013/04/02/175997133/baseball-begins-in-the-shadow-of-march-madness?ft=1&f=2100552 Fans are returning to Major League Baseball parks for a new season. Let's take a break from the intensity of college basketball's March Madness, and talk about the beginning of the long and winding Major League Baseball season.

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