National Baseball Players Test Positive for Steroids November 14, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1505963/1505964" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Science California Grand Jury Studies 'Designer Steroid' November 1, 2003 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' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1489469/1489470" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Marlins Clinch World Series October 26, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1479367/1479368" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Marlins Take Game Five of World Series October 24, 2003 The Florida Marlins beat the New York Yankees 6 to 4 in Game Five of the World Series. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Marlins Take Game Five of World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1477467/1477468" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Marlins Bring Fans Back October 23, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1476755/1476756" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Baseball: Roger Clemens Profile October 23, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1476143/1476144" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Science Designer Steroid Use Detected Among Elite Athletes October 17, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1469668/1469669" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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German Women Win Soccer's World Cup October 13, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1464053/1464054" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Hearing Previews Kobe Bryant Case October 10, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1461505/1461506" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Germany Defeats U.S. in Women's World Cup Semifinals October 6, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1456298/1456299" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Hispanic Girls Not Bitten by U.S. Girls' Soccer Bug October 3, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1453855/1453856" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Talk September 21, 2003 NPR's Tom Goldman returns to talk with NPR's Steve Inskeep about recent developments on the women's pro-sports scene, including the struggle to keep professional soccer teams on the field and the success of women's basketball. Sports Talk Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1438579/1438580" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Women's Pro Soccer League Folds September 16, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1432621/1432622" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business WUSA Pro Soccer League Folds September 15, 2003 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1432029/1432030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Vanderbilt Sports September 12, 2003 Vanderbilt University this week decided to abolish its athletic department, shifting control of sports programs from independent athletic director to university president. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Vanderbilt Sports Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1428869/1428870" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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