Sports Cheating Scandal Mars NASCAR's New Season February 15, 2007 Days ahead of the Daytona 500 that begins the 2007 season, NASCAR is embroiled in its biggest-ever cheating scandal. Five racing teams have been busted for infractions small and large, including the team of two-time Daytona winner Michael Waltrip. Waltrip's crew chief and team director were suspended after an additive said to be similar to jet fuel was found in an inspection. Cheating Scandal Mars NASCAR's New Season Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7431212/7431213" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Cycling Team Targets Doping with Testing February 14, 2007 Former Tour de France rider Jonathan Vaughters heads a pro cycling team that takes an upfront approach to prevent doping. The team's riders agree to frequent testing. If tests show abnormalities, the riders can't compete. Cycling Team Targets Doping with Testing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7396175/7396176" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Your Money Almost-NBA Players Take Home Paltry Salaries February 7, 2007 With an average annual salary of more than $5 million, NBA players are the highest paid athletes in professional sports. But for the many skilled professionals who haven't quite made it into the NBA, the financial gulf is huge. Almost-NBA Players Take Home Paltry Salaries Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7239948/7239990" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History Colts Top Bears to Claim Super Bowl Title February 5, 2007 The Indianapolis Colts overcome heavy rain and the Chicago Bears for a 29-17 victory in Sunday's Super Bowl. Colts' quarterback Peyton Manning was named the game's MVP. Tony Dungy is the first black coach to win the championship. Colts Top Bears to Claim Super Bowl Title Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7176542/7176544" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Super Bowl Runup: 'Living the Dream' in Miami February 4, 2007 There's the game, and then there's the game before the game — the Hyper Bowl. One intrepid reporter offers a journal of the events leading up to Sunday's NFL title game in Miami. Super Bowl Runup: 'Living the Dream' in Miami Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7152523/7152524" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History The Super Bowl: Much More than a Game February 3, 2007 There's just one day left before the faux American holiday that comes at the end of every football season: the Super Bowl. The Super Bowl: Much More than a Game Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7149292/7149293" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Long-Snappers May Help Decide Super Bowl February 2, 2007 The precise choreography between long snapper, holder and place-kicker on field goals and extra points doesn't get much attention during NFL games. That is, unless something goes very wrong. The Chicago Bears and Indianapolis Colts players who fill those roles are working to ensure that all goes smoothly in Sunday's Super Bowl. Long-Snappers May Help Decide Super Bowl Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7138265/7138266" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Colts and Bears Make Super Bowl History Peyton's Plays Drive Dramatic Colts Offense January 31, 2007 Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning offers a sort of street theater at the line of scrimmage, testing the limits of the play clock and gesturing wildly. What in the world is he up to? Peyton's Plays Drive Dramatic Colts Offense Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7092789/7092790" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Fearsome Foursome Left in Super Bowl Chase January 21, 2007 Four teams are set to fight for two berths in the Super Bowl. In the AFC, it's a quarterback duel between the Patriots' Tom Brady and the Colts' Peyton Manning. In the NFC, it's the surprising Saints and the erratic Bears. Fearsome Foursome Left in Super Bowl Chase Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6933748/6933749" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Boise State: Unbeaten, Untied, Unsatisfied January 9, 2007 Boise State University beat Oklahoma in the Fiesta Bowl to complete a perfect season. But there was no chance for the Broncos to play in the Bowl Championship Series title game. Fans in Boise think that's unfair. Boise State: Unbeaten, Untied, Unsatisfied Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6759030/6759031" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Cycling Ends Ugly Year with Questions Unresolved December 27, 2006 Professional cycling suffered another year of doping scandals, highlighted by trouble at the 2006 Tour de France. The race winner tested positive for testosterone during the race. And several top riders were barred from participating even before the Tour started. Cycling Ends Ugly Year with Questions Unresolved Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6684859/6684860" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports A Sports Hall of Fame for Good Deeds December 20, 2006 There's a sports hall of fame where athletes are recognized for more than touchdowns or homeruns. This one counts good deeds as the top scores. A Sports Hall of Fame for Good Deeds Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6652239/6652240" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports NBA Benches Seven After Brawl in New York December 18, 2006 Seven players, including the NBA's leading scorer, Carmelo Anthony, are suspended for participating in a melee Saturday at New York's Madison Square Garden. The suspensions were the most severe since the infamous 2004 brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. The NBA is still dealing with the repercussions of that incident. NBA Benches Seven After Brawl in New York Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6642902/6642903" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports NBA Abandons Synthetic Balls, Returns to Leather December 12, 2006 The NBA will go back to leather basketballs in the New Year. The league announced Monday that its experiment with micro-fiber composite balls had failed. The decision follows a steady stream of complaints, and reports of ball-related injuries. NBA Abandons Synthetic Balls, Returns to Leather Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6612940/6612941" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Under Cloud, McGwire May Miss Hall in 2006 December 1, 2006 Former home run king Mark McGwire is now eligible for Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame. But suspicions that he used performance-enhancing drugs are likely to keep him out of baseball's shrine, at least during this year's balloting. If not for the shadow of drugs, McGwire would be a certain Hall-of-Famer. Under Cloud, McGwire May Miss Hall in 2006 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6567163/6567164" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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