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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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Woods Comes from Behind for 5th Straight Tour Win

Golfer Tiger Woods has won the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one shot. It extends his PGA Tour win streak to five and keeps his perfect season intact. Woods is now tied for third place on the all-time win list with one of the greats, Ben Hogan.

Woods Comes from Behind for 5th Straight Tour Win

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Opinion

Reporter's Notebook

Arnold Palmer on Competing No More

Long ago, there was a golfer who drew huge adoring crowds and won tournaments with spectacular jaw-dropping shots. But he was more inconsistent than Tiger Woods and prone to mistakes that only endeared him more to his fans. His name was Arnold Palmer.

Arnold Palmer on Competing No More

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Tiger Woods Eyes Fifth Straight Tour Win

All eyes will be on Tiger Woods as he returns to the PGA tour Thursday to play in the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Orlando, Fla. Woods' string of four straight tour victories has the golf world in a heightened state of Tiger mania.

Tiger Woods Eyes Fifth Straight Tour Win

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NBA Experiences a Rebound

Higher ratings, blockbuster trades and a resurgence of flagship teams in Boston and Los Angeles have led to a turnaround year for the NBA. The league had been reeling from flagging TV audiences, lackluster playoffs and a crooked, point-shaving ref.

NBA Experiences a Rebound

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Legendary Green Bay QB Brett Favre to Retire

Brett Favre is retiring after 17 years in the NFL. As quarterback of the Green Bay Packers, Favre shattered many passing records but was even better known for his durability, his fearless spirit and the risks he took on the field.

Legendary Green Bay QB Brett Favre to Retire

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DOJ Asked to Launch Perjury Probe of Clemens

Congress is asking the Justice Department to investigate whether pitcher Roger Clemens lied under oath when he testified about performance-enhancing drugs before a House committee two weeks ago.

DOJ Asked to Launch Perjury Probe of Clemens

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Yao Ming Fractures Team's Hopes

Basketball phenomenon Yao Ming's season-ending fracture is a serious blow to his team, the Houston Rockets. The best known Chinese athlete in the world, China's Olympic team may suffer as well.

Yao Ming Fractures Team's Hopes

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Baseball Press Endures a Tense Spring

The beginning of baseball's spring training has been overshadowed by much-publicized allegations and admissions of the use of performance-enhancing drugs. As a result, the atmosphere between players and the media is considerably more tense.

Baseball Press Endures a Tense Spring

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Pettitte Apologizes for Using Hormones

New York Yankees' pitcher Andy Pettitte held a news conference on Monday where he apologized for using human growth hormone in 2002 and 2004. The All Star said he wasn't hiding any other drug use.

Pettitte Apologizes for Using Hormones

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Andy Pettitte Talks Publicly About HGH Use

Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte holds his first public discussion about his admitted use of human growth hormone. Last week, Pettitte's sworn testimony implicated his friend and former teammate Roger Clemens in the use of HGH, which is banned in baseball.

Andy Pettitte Talks Publicly About HGH Use

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The Spotlight on Steroids and Sports

Clemens, Trainer Stick to Conflicting Stories

It's unclear if perjury charges will result from conflicting congressional testimony by pitcher Roger Clemens and his former trainer. Brian McNamee said he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone; Clemens said it never happened.

Clemens, Trainer Stick to Conflicting Stories

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It's Clemens' Word Against Trainer, Teammate

Baseball superstar Roger Clemens fought for his reputation Wednesday in dramatic testimony on Capitol Hill. Under oath, he denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs. But his former trainer, Brian McNamee, continued to insist that he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone.

It's Clemens' Word Against Trainer, Teammate

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Showdown Set in Clemens Hearing

A House panel promises drama on Wednesday as All-Star pitcher Roger Clemens and his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, face off over drugs and baseball. McNamee says he injected Clemens with growth hormones; Clemens says that's a lie.

Showdown Set in Clemens Hearing

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The Spotlight on Steroids and Sports

Clemens Again Rejects Charges of Steroid Use

This off-season in baseball has been consumed by rumors of steroid use set off by the Mitchell Report, which outlined the potential extent of drug use in Major League Baseball. Roger Clemens on Thursday once again refuted doping allegations by his former trainer.

Clemens Again Rejects Charges of Steroid Use

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