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Americans Skiers See Success in International Circuit

European skiers typically dominate Alpine skiing. But when the World Alpine Skiing Championships get under way in Italy this weekend, American contenders are likely to get plenty of attention.

Americans Skiers See Success in International Circuit

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Business

Boston Company Sues Ticketmaster over Resale Concept

Ticketmaster is sued for $100 million by a small company in Boston. Season Ticket Solutions alleges that the giant ticket broker took and repackaged online resale technology that it developed.

Boston Company Sues Ticketmaster over Resale Concept

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National

Western Avalanches Kill Three

Heavy snows in the West have created deadly avalanches. Monday, rescue workers found two snowboarders who died in deep snow in northern Idaho. In Utah, the search has been called off for more victims after an avalanche killed at least one person over the weekend.

Western Avalanches Kill Three

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Sports

No More 'Perfect Sixes' for Figure Skaters

The U.S. National Figure Skating Championships this week in Portland, Ore., presage the end of an era. Soon there will be no more perfect scores of 6.0, though Michelle Kwan earned three of them last night. The scoring system is being changed, prompted by a judging scandal at the last Winter Olympics. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

No More 'Perfect Sixes' for Figure Skaters

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Sports

Baseball Unveils Plan to Combat Drug Use

Major league baseball has a new, stricter drug-testing policy: Players can be tested off-season, with more frequency; and can be suspended without pay for first-time violations. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Baseball Unveils Plan to Combat Drug Use

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Opinion

Sports

Baseball Owners, Players Reportedly Agree on Steroid Policy

NPR's Steve Inskeep talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the agreement baseball players and owners reached on a tougher steroid-testing program. The agreement comes in the wake of grand jury testimony in which some of the league's biggest sluggers admitted to using the performance enhancing drugs.

Baseball Owners, Players Reportedly Agree on Steroid Policy

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Sports

Baseball Back on Track in D.C.

After 33 years, baseball is finally coming back to Washington D.C. Tuesday, the D.C. Council approved the financing of a new ballpark, with the blessing of Major League Baseball. The city will be able to seek private financing for a 41,000-seat stadium for the new Washington Nationals. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Baseball Back on Track in D.C.

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Analysis

Pro Sports and Public Financing

Washington D.C.'s City Council has balked at a deal that would require full public financing for a new baseball stadium in order to draw the former Montreal Expos to town. The standoff highlights an ongoing debate over public funding for pro sports. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Tom Goldman.

Pro Sports and Public Financing

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Opinion

Sports

Hockey Lockout Will Continue

The two sides in the NHL lockout have hit another major roadblock. The league today rejected a 24 percent salary rollback offered by the players union, saying it was a significant move but not enough to solve hockey's financial problems. Union leadership subsequently rejected a counter-offer from the NHL. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Hockey Lockout Will Continue

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Sports

MLB Players Push Drug Testing

Major league baseball players urge their union leaders to agree to tougher steroid testing. The announcement was made in Phoenix where the players association is meeting amid a storm of allegations that some of baseball's most prominent stars used performance-enhancing drugs. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman and NPR's Renee Montagne.

Pro Baseball Players Push for Tougher Drug Testing

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Sports

Skepticism in Doping Scandal

The doping scandal that erupted this week due to the revelations of Victor Conte of the BALCO company may have a serious effect on at least two major athletes, track star Marion Jones and baseball slugger Barry Bonds. Jones denies using any illegal substances, and Bonds says he never knowingly used banned drugs, but skepticism is growing. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Sports Doping Scandal Threatens Reputations

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Sports

Jones Tied to Steroid Use

In an interview on ABC TV, the head of the nutritional supplements lab BALCO says he provided illegal steroids for Olympic track star Marion Jones and other athletes. The interview was the first public admission by Victor Conte that his lab provided illegal substances to athletes. Jones denies the allegations and vows to sue. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

BALCO Head Confirms Doping, Ties M. Jones to Steroid Use

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Bonds Testifies on Use of Substances from Trainer

Baseball superstar Barry Bonds tells a grand jury that he used substances prosecutors say were undetectable steroids, according to a newspaper report. Bonds reportedly testified he was unaware the substances were performance-enhancing drugs. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Bonds Testifies on Use of Substances from Trainer

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MLB Chief Urges Better Steroid Testing

Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig says baseball needs to make its rules against steroids tougher. The comments follow reports that New York Yankee first baseman Jason Giambi admitted steroid and human growth hormone use before a grand jury. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

MLB Chief Urges Better Steroid Testing

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