Sports Barry Bonds Lashes Out at Spring Training Appearance February 23, 2005 San Francisco Giants outfielder Barry Bonds angrily addresses the media after arriving at the Giants' spring training facility in Scottsdale, Ariz. There have been questions about his beefed-up physique and home run records coming late in his career and his ties to the Balco doping scandal. Barry Bonds Lashes Out at Spring Training Appearance Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4509620/4509621" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Slugger Canseco Stirs Steroid Frenzy with 'Juiced' February 19, 2005 Pro baseball players returned to work this week under a cloud. Former star Jose Canseco is getting plenty of attention for his book Juiced, in which he claims he shared steroids with some of the biggest names in the sport. Most of the stars implicated have denied the allegations. Slugger Canseco Stirs Steroid Frenzy with 'Juiced' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4505770/4505771" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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On Sports NHL Season Dies, Despite Eleventh-Hour Efforts February 16, 2005 Despite a flurry of last-minute offers, the National Hockey League and players union fail to agree on salary structure and the sport's season is canceled. The NHL now holds the dubious distinction of being the only major sport in North America to lose an entire season to labor troubles. NHL Season Dies, Despite Eleventh-Hour Efforts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4502058/4502059" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports NHL Members to End Negotiations February 16, 2005 Players and owners in the National Hockey League are set to wrap up negotiations aimed at ending the season lockout. NPR's Tom Goldman discusses the fate of the season. NHL Members to End Negotiations Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4501664/4501665" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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On Sports NHL Plans to Cancel Season February 14, 2005 According to news sources, the National Hockey League will announce the cancellation of its season on Wednesday. A dispute between owners and players over a salary cap has prevented any games from being played so far. NHL Plans to Cancel Season Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4498790/4498791" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years February 7, 2005 The New England Patriots overcome a strong Philadelphia Eagles defense and a surprise performance by Terrell Owens on their way to a 24-21 victory in Jacksonville, Fla. The win secures the team's place in NFL history with their third Super Bowl victory in four years. Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4488682/4488683" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years City, Fans Set for Super Bowl February 6, 2005 Host Sheilah Kast speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman in Jacksonville, Fla., about Sunay night's Super Bowl contest between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots. Jacksonville Set for the Super Bowl Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4488295/4488296" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years A Squeaky-Clean Super Bowl? Not for All Fans February 5, 2005 The NFL says spectators can be sure Sunday's Super Bowl halftime show will be free of last year's "wardrobe malfunction" and other risque shenanigans. Even so, many Americans will spend the big weekend indulging in less-than-wholesome pursuits. A Squeaky-Clean Super Bowl? Not for All Fans Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4488097/4488098" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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On Sports Belichick Poised to Beat Lombardi Record February 4, 2005 New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick will surpass Vince Lombardi for the best record in the post-season if his team wins the Super Bowl Sunday. Belichick is widely referred to as a genius who takes a more intellectual approach to football. Belichick Poised to Beat Lombardi Record Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4486899/4486900" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years Super Strategy: Icing the Kicker February 3, 2005 New England and Philadelphia can count on top-notch field goal kicking in Sunday's Super Bowl. Adam Vinatieri of the Patriots and David Akers of the Eagles both kick well under pressure. But when the game is on the line, even the calmest place kicker can be susceptible to icing. That's when the defensive team calls one or more consecutive timeouts to build pressure. Super Strategy: Icing the Kicker Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4476485/4476486" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Patriots Win Third Super Bowl in Four Years Super Bowl Media Day: T.O., Pick Boy and More February 2, 2005 The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles play for the NFL championship on Sunday in Jacksonville, Fla. But Super Bowl XXXIX has already begun for reporters. Hundreds showed up for Media Day, an event where every question is fair game --football-related or not. Super Bowl Media Day: T.O., Pick Boy and More Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4475743/4475764" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Americans Skiers See Success in International Circuit January 28, 2005 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4469455/4469456" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Business Boston Company Sues Ticketmaster over Resale Concept January 26, 2005 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4466372/4466373" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Western Avalanches Kill Three January 18, 2005 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 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4456673/4456674" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Kwan Wins Record Ninth U.S. Championship January 16, 2005 NPR's Tom Goldman reports on last night's U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Michelle Kwan won her ninth title, tying a record held by Maribel Vinson Owen. Kwan Wins Record Ninth U.S. Championship Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4286829/4286830" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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