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Raging NFL Controversy Over A Blown Referee Call Turns Political

Louisiana's governor sent the NFL Commissioner a letter complaining about a missed penalty that New Orleans Saints fans say cost their team a chance to play in the Super Bowl.

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Rams-Saints, Patriots-Chiefs Will Set Super Bowl LIII

Scott Simon speaks with sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the NFL conference championship games on Sunday, and how concussions are limiting insurance options in the league.

Rams-Saints, Patriots-Chiefs Will Set Super Bowl LIII

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How Bernice Sandler, 'Godmother Of Title IX,' Achieved Landmark Discrimination Ban

Bernice "Bunny" Sandler battled discrimination on the basis of sex, helping create Title IX legislation to give women and girls more opportunities in education and athletics. J.M. Eddins Jr./MCT via Getty Images hide caption

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How Bernice Sandler, 'Godmother Of Title IX,' Achieved Landmark Discrimination Ban

Bernice Sandler died Saturday at the age of 90. She once told NPR she beams with pride at seeing female athletes walk "with their heads up and feeling like, 'Yeah, I can handle this world.' "

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Bernice Sandler, 'Godmother' Of Title IX, Dies At 90

Bernice Sandler, who had a major hand in creating and helping pass Title IX legislation, has died at 90. The landmark federal civil rights law ensures gender equality in education and athletics.

Bernice Sandler, 'Godmother' Of Title IX, Dies At 90

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College Football Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama Vs. No. 2 Clemson

Alabama and Clemson play in the national championship game — again. It's the third time in four years they're meeting in the title game. Why are these two programs so consistently good?

College Football Championship Game: No. 1 Alabama Vs. No. 2 Clemson

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Saturday Sports: The Bears And The Lady Bears

We have a roundup of the week in sports, including the latest on the Chicago Bears, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the Baylor Lady Bears women's basketball team.

Saturday Sports: The Bears And The Lady Bears

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Exciting Games Help To Propel NFL TV Ratings Higher

The NFL playoffs begin this weekend and, like always, there's plenty of drama and intrigue both on the football field and off. Which teams will make it a step closer to the Super Bowl?

Exciting Games Help To Propel NFL TV Ratings Higher

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Ruling On Pay Cap Could Bring 'Watershed Moment' For College Sports

A federal judge is expected to rule soon on a case that could upend the notion of amateurism in college sports.

Ruling On Pay Cap Could Bring 'Watershed Moment' For College Sports

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The Week In Sports: MLB, Cuba Reach Historic Deal

It's time to reflect on the highlights of the week in sports, including an agreement that would allow Cuban athletes to play Major League Baseball without defecting from their home country.

The Week In Sports: MLB, Cuba Reach Historic Deal

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Former NFL Player Tim Green Has A New Opponent — ALS

Tim Green, a former NFL player and former NPR commentator, has ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. Green believes football gave him the disease. Heather Ainsworth for NPR hide caption

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Former NFL Player Tim Green Has A New Opponent — ALS

A well-known voice on NPR in the 1990s, Tim Green is one of a growing number of former football players with the degenerative illness Lou Gehrig's disease. And he's not hiding it.

Former NFL Player Tim Green Has A New Opponent — ALS

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Saturday Sports: NCAA Women's Basketball And The Denver Nuggets

An NCAA Women's basketball rivalry gets rough on Twitter and Washington, D.C.'s football team has signed a new backup quarterback.

Saturday Sports: NCAA Women's Basketball And The Denver Nuggets

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Ohio State's Head Football Coach Set To Retire Next Month

Urban Meyer retires as Ohio State University's football coach after the team's final game at the Rose Bowl next month. Despite a record of success, he's endured rocky seasons on and off the field.

Ohio State's Head Football Coach Set To Retire Next Month

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NFL Faces More Backlash Over Kareem Hunt Video

There's more fallout in the NFL after a video surfaced of former Kansas City running back Kareem Hunt getting into an altercation with a woman. Many believe the league didn't investigate enough.

NFL Faces More Backlash Over Kareem Hunt Video

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Digging Deep Into Local News, A Small Newspaper In Rural Oregon Is Thriving

Malheur Enterprise reporters Pat Caldwell (from left) and Kristine de Leon; Les Zaitz, editor and publisher; and, sitting on the floor, reporter Jayme Fraser meet to talk about assignments. Tom Goldman/NPR hide caption

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Digging Deep Into Local News, A Small Newspaper In Rural Oregon Is Thriving

In far eastern Oregon, a small weekly newspaper is bucking an industry trend. The Malheur Enterprise was languishing, but it has recently won several national awards and circulation is surging.

Digging Deep Into Local News, A Small Newspaper In Rural Oregon Is Thriving

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