National Colorado Coach Back Despite Recruiting Scandal May 27, 2004 The University of Colorado reinstates football coach Gary Barnett, ending a suspension during the athletic department's recruiting scandal. Barnett was suspended for comments he made about women alleging sexually assault by Colorado football players or prospects. The university says that despite sweeping changes, no one in the athletics department will be fired. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Colorado Coach Back Despite Recruiting Scandal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1913143/1913144" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Lawyer: Marion Jones Can Clear Herself May 26, 2004 A lawyer for track superstar Marion Jones is presenting evidence purporting to show that Jones has not committed any doping infractions, proof that he says should clear her to compete for the U.S. Olympic team. U.S. anti-doping officials may seek to bar Jones from Athens even though she has not tested positive for steroids. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Lawyer: Marion Jones Can Clear Herself Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1911269/1911270" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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New-School Phys-Ed.: Aerobics, No Sports May 23, 2004 NPR's Tom Goldman reports on an Illinois junior high school's successful new take on physical education. The classes place a higher priority on aerobic exercise and the health benefits of regular work-outs over organized sports. Still, schools statewide are balking at adopting the new approach. New-School Phys-Ed.: Aerobics, No Sports Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1907101/1907102" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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U.S. Female Wrestler Aims for Olympic Medal May 20, 2004 Patricia Miranda may be the best U.S. hope for a medal in the new Olympic event of women's wrestling. Her path to athletic success hasn't been easy; but her experiences have made her one of the best female wrestlers in the country. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. U.S. Female Wrestler Aims for Olympic Medal Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1903404/1903405" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Ceremonies Honor Pat Tillman May 4, 2004 Several thousand people turned out in San Jose, Calif., Monday to honor Pat Tillman, the former NFL football player who turned down a multi-million dollar contract to enlist in the U.S. Army. Tillman was killed in action in late April in Afghanistan. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman. Ceremonies Honor Pat Tillman Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1869909/1869910" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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World Summer Olympics Insured Against Disaster April 27, 2004 For the first time ever, the International Olympic Committee is taking out cancellation insurance. A $170-million policy will protect the IOC if the 2004 Summer Games in Athens are disrupted or cancelled due to a terror attack or natural catastrophe. The policy does not protect commercial sponsors or media organizations with broadcasting rights to the Olympics. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Summer Olympics Insured Against Disaster Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1853362/1853363" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National NFL Star Turned Ranger Dies in Afghan Firefight April 23, 2004 Pat Tillman, a former NFL defensive back who spurned a multi-million dollar contract to join the U.S. Army, has been killed during a firefight in Afghanistan. Tillman enlisted in the Army's elite Rangers unit after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. NFL Star Turned Ranger Dies in Afghan Firefight Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1849323/1849324" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Walking -- Fast -- Toward an Olympic Dream April 21, 2004 Many consider the 26-mile men's marathon to be the Summer Olympics' most grueling event. Olympic race walker Curt Clausen -- an athlete who must push through 50 kilometers in about four hours, without breaking into a run -- would disagree. NPR's Tom Goldman profiles Clausen. Walking -- Fast -- Toward an Olympic Dream Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1844804/1845630" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Court Blocks Clarett from NFL Draft April 20, 2004 A federal appeals court temporarily blocks a lower court ruling that would have allowed former Ohio State standout Maurice Clarett and other young players to participate in this weekend's NFL draft. Currently, the NFL bars players from the draft until three years after high school graduation. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Court Blocks Clarett from NFL Draft Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1843546/1843547" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National NFL Wins Round in Clarett Case; Appeal Expected April 19, 2004 A federal appeals court blocks former Ohio State standout Maurice Clarett's attempt to enter the upcoming NFL draft, in a case with far-reaching effects. Clarett, a 21-year-old sophomore, has challenged the NFL policy requiring prospective players to be at least three years removed from high school. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.
World U.S. Tightens Security for Olympic Athletes April 8, 2004 Amid heightened fears of terrorism, U.S. Olympic officials take special measures to assure the security of American athletes at the Summer Games in Athens. One source working in security planning says athletes within the protected perimeter of the Olympic village will likely be safer than tourists at hotels and nightclubs. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. U.S. Tightens Security for Olympic Athletes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1829383/1829384" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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'Anti-Archer' Aims for Athens Games '04 March 25, 2004 Olympic hopeful Chris Shull is an extreme sport enthusiast who shatters the stereotype of the calm, placid archer. He has an outgoing, hyper-competitive personality, well suited to archery's current head-to-head match play format. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. 'Anti-Archer' Aims for Athens Games '04 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1791982/1791983" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Science Doctors Air Doubts on Steroid Risks March 21, 2004 The debate over the risk of steroid use in sports has continued in recent weeks with congressional hearings. Several doctors now say much of the controversy is overblown and many of the dangers of taking steroids are unproven. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Doctors Air Doubts on Steroid Risks Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1781439/1781440" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Congress to Probe Recruiting Scandals March 10, 2004 Hearings on Capitol Hill Thursday will scrutinize recent allegations of rape at recruiting parties for the University of Colorado's football program. But observers of college sports say a successful crackdown on misbehavior by college athletes won't come from politicians -- it has to come from the schools themselves. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Congress to Probe Recruiting Scandals Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1754770/1754771" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Steroids Scandal Clouds Major League Baseball March 3, 2004 Reports that San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds and New York Yankees Jason Giambi and Gary Sheffield received steroids from BALCO, a Bay Area supplements lab, cast a cloud over Major League Baseball. Lawyers for Bonds say he never received any steroids. BALCO is at the center of a doping scandal that has rocked professional sports. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Steroids Scandal Clouds Major League Baseball Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/1744091/1744092" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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