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Tom Goldman Tom Goldman is NPR's sports correspondent. His reports can be heard throughout NPR's news programming, including Morning Edition and All Things Considered, and on NPR.org.
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Saturday Sports: Simone Biles, Racehorses

Questions about how USA Gymnastics hid the Larry Nassar investigation from one of its top athletes, plus a new coalition focused on safety in horse racing.

Saturday Sports: Simone Biles, Racehorses

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University Of Memphis Defies NCAA, Tests Enforcement Of Amateurism Rules

The University of Memphis is defying the NCAA and suiting up a star freshman who has been deemed "likely ineligible." It's a test of the NCAA's power to enforce longstanding amateurism rules.

University Of Memphis Defies NCAA, Tests Enforcement Of Amateurism Rules

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Evacuation Lessons Learned In California

The Kincade Fire had potential to burn whole towns, just like the deadly fires of the past two years, but it didn't. Officials and residents credit this success to early and widespread evacuations.

Evacuation Lessons Learned In California

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Sports

Saturday Sports: World Series

The World Series match up between the Washington Nationals and the Houston Astros isn't the only drama for the Texas team. Their pitcher was mocked by Yankees fans and their assistant GM was canned.

Saturday Sports: World Series

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Planet Money

Some Baseball Players Are Entering 'Income Pooling' Agreements To Fix Imbalance

A career in baseball is a gamble. A few guys make a ton of money, and most make very little. Some baseball players are taking advantage of that imbalance and entering into "income pooling" agreements.

Some Baseball Players Are Entering 'Income Pooling' Agreements To Fix Imbalance

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NBA's New Season Opens Tuesday Night With 2 Games

This is the first NBA season in years that the Golden State Warriors aren't the favorites. Player trades and maneuvers over the summer have moved several teams into contention.

NBA's New Season Opens Tuesday Night With 2 Games

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Controversial Referee Call Helped Green Bay Win Monday Night Football

The NFL admits a disputed call during Monday night's game between Detroit and Green Bay was a mistake by the officials. The league has been criticized all season for referee blunders.

Controversial Referee Call Helped Green Bay Win Monday Night Football

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Saturday Sports: China And The NBA, Washington Mystics, Simone Biles

The China-NBA spat heats up, the Washington Mystics are WNBA champs and American gymnast Simone Biles wins her fifth all-around world title.

Saturday Sports: China And The NBA, Washington Mystics, Simone Biles

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It's Fat Bear Week In Alaska's Katmai National Park — Time To Fill Out Your Bracket

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It's Fat Bear Week In Alaska's Katmai National Park — Time To Fill Out Your Bracket

Bears preparing for hibernation need to eat as much as they can for the winter. In Alaska, this habit has turned into an Ursine March Madness with bears going head-to-head to see who is the fattest.

It's Fat Bear Week In Alaska's Katmai National Park — Time To Fill Out Your Bracket

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College Athletes In California Can Now Be Paid Under Fair Pay To Play Act

A new California law allows college athletes to get paid in certain scenarios. That's setting up a clash with the NCAA, the governing body of college sports.

College Athletes In California Can Now Be Paid Under Fair Pay To Play Act

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Saturday Sports: Antonio Brown, Soccer Vs. Politics, WNBA Playoffs

The New England Patriots have released receiver Antonio Brown. Apparently politics and Major League Soccer do not mix. And, we're down to the semi-finals of the WNBA playoffs.

Saturday Sports: Antonio Brown, Soccer Vs. Politics, WNBA Playoffs

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Veteran NFL Kicker Battles 'Demons' That Can Come With The Job

Indianapolis Colts kicker Adam Vinatieri is 46 and the oldest player in the NFL. He'd been going strong - until this season. He says he is dealing with mental "demons" that some kickers can feel.

Veteran NFL Kicker Battles 'Demons' That Can Come With The Job

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California Could Radically Alter Amateur Rules In College Sports

The California State Assembly is on the verge of passing a law that would make it possible for the state's college athletes to be paid for the use of their images to market products.

California Could Radically Alter Amateur Rules In College Sports

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