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Baseball Players Test Positive for Steroids

Major League Baseball says as many as seven percent of its players test positive for steroid use. The results come after the MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association conducted anonymous drug tests of more than 1,400 players. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Baseball Players Test Positive for Steroids

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California Grand Jury Studies 'Designer Steroid'

A California grand jury is looking into the distribution and use of the performance-enhancing substance THG. Amateur and professional athletes alike are accused of using the designer steroid. Hear NPR's Steve Inskeep and NPR's Tom Goldman.

California Grand Jury Studies 'Designer Steroid'

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Marlins Clinch World Series

In a 2-0 shutout, the Florida Marlins defeat the New York Yankees in game six of the World Series, winning the title for the second time in their 10-year history. Marlins pitcher Josh Beckett dominated the Yankees, holding them to five hits during nine innings at Yankee Stadium. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

Marlins Beat Yankees to Clinch World Series

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Marlins Bring Fans Back

Baseball is as hot as ever in South Florida these days; the scrappy Florida Marlins are tied 2-2 with the New York Yankees in the World Series. But big crowds and enthusiasm haven't always been lavished on the Marlins franchise. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Marlins Bring Fans Back

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Baseball: Roger Clemens Profile

The New York Yankees lose Game 4 of the World Series to the Florida Marlins last night in the 12th inning. After pitching seven innings, Yankee pitcher Roger Clemens left the game. The 41-year-old is the oldest pitcher to start a World Series game since 1929. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Baseball: Roger Clemens Profile

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Designer Steroid Use Detected Among Elite Athletes

U.S. Anti-Doping Agency officials announce the discovery of a drug scandal involving top track-and-field athletes. Acting on a tip, the agency developed a test for a designer steroid previously undetectable. A number of athletes test positive for the anabolic steroid THG; their names won't be released until the findings are confirmed. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Designer Steroid Use Detected Among Elite Athletes

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German Women Win Soccer's World Cup

Germany tops Sweden to capture the World Cup -- the highest honor in women's soccer. The U.S. women's team finished third in the tournament after losing to Germany in the semi-finals. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

German Women Win Soccer's World Cup

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Hearing Previews Kobe Bryant Case

Prosecutors in Colorado present graphic evidence at a preliminary hearing on rape charges against NBA star Kobe Bryant. But a surprise defense move prompts the judge to delay Thursday's hearing until next week. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Hearing Previews Kobe Bryant Case

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Germany Defeats U.S. in Women's World Cup Semifinals

Germany defeats defending champion United States 3-0 in the Women's World Cup semifinals. The German team outplayed a U.S. soccer team that has dominated women's soccer for the past decade. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Germany Defeats U.S. in Women's World Cup Semifinals

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Hispanic Girls Not Bitten by U.S. Girls' Soccer Bug

The U.S. Women's Soccer Team plays Germany Sunday in the semi-finals of the World Cup tournament. Two more victories will allow the U.S. to defend the title it won in 1999. That World Cup win made heroes out of national team members like Mia Hamm and Julie Foudy, and inspired legions of young girls to take up the game. But in the country's Hispanic communities where soccer passions run deep, young women are still trying to catch up with the soccer boom. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Hispanic Girls Not Bitten by U.S. Girls' Soccer Bug

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Business

Women's Pro Soccer League Folds

The WUSA -- a three-year-old women's pro soccer league -- disbands, just five days before the World Cup. League officials say they didn't have enough money to stay in business for a fourth season. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

Women's Pro Soccer League Folds

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WUSA Pro Soccer League Folds

Citing insufficient funds, the Women's United Soccer Association announces it will shut down operations, five days before the start of the Women's World Cup. The WUSA was home to some of soccer's biggest female stars, including Mia Hamm and Brandi Chastain, but it failed to attract enough corporate sponsorship to stay afloat. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.

WUSA Pro Soccer League Folds

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