Sports Javelin Dynasty Flies in Oregon May 19, 2005 Javelin doesn't have a lot of cachet in the sports world. But high school athletes in the small town of Newberg, Oregon, have taken to the event in a big way. Under the tutelage of 70-year-old coach Joe Boutin, javelin throwers have won 10 state championships and earned many athletic scholarships to college. Javelin Dynasty Flies in Oregon Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4658991/4658992" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Education Education Dept. E-Mail Survey Sparks Title IX Debate May 9, 2005 Advocates for women's sports say a new Education Department survey will harm Title IX legislation. The administration says the new e-mail survey will help schools gauge interest in women's sports and allocate resources. But critics worry the survey will be ineffective -- and do more harm than good. Education Dept. E-Mail Survey Sparks Title IX Debate Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4635462/4635463" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports 'Professor' Rules the School of Urban Street Ball April 25, 2005 Basketball apparel company AND 1 markets the urban street ball phenomenon through slick highlight tapes of no-look passes and thundering dunks set to hip-hop. Its players have names like Hot Sauce and Main Event. Then, there's The Professor -- a ball-handling guard who's somewhat of a pioneer: He's white. 'Professor' Rules the School of Urban Street Ball Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4618837/4618860" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Changing Attitudes toward Gay Athletes April 21, 2005 While there are no openly declared gay male athletes in the three major professional sports in the United States, attitudes toward homosexuality and athletics may be changing at the high school and college levels. Changing Attitudes toward Gay Athletes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4609468/4609469" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Armstrong to Retire after 7th Tour de France Try April 19, 2005 Cyclist Lance Armstrong announces that this year's Tour de France will be his last. After battling cancer, Armstrong won six consecutive tours, more than any other cyclist in the race's history. Armstrong to Retire after 7th Tour de France Try Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4606112/4606113" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports UNC Wins Men's NCAA Basketball Championship April 5, 2005 North Carolina beat Illinois Monday night 75-70 to capture the NCAA men's basketball championship in St. Louis. After trailing 40-27 at halftime, the top-ranked Fighting Illini rallied to tie, then faltered in the final minute. It's the first national title for UNC coach Roy Williams. UNC Wins Men's NCAA Basketball Championship Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4576593/4576594" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Final Four Alumni Near Frenzied End April 3, 2005 Monday night's NCAA men's championship game between North Carolina and Illinois will bring an end to March Madness, the frenzied rush of basketball games played around the nation to choose a champion. But for many alumni, losing the college spirit isn't an option. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Final Four Alumni Near Frenzied End Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4573639/4573640" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports College Hoops in the Hands of 'Little' Men April 2, 2005 As this weekend's men's Final Four plays out in St. Louis, it's more obvious than ever that college basketball has turned into a game dominated at its highest level by smaller players. The most talented bigger players tend to turn pro before getting much college playing time. College Hoops in the Hands of 'Little' Men Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4572648/4572649" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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News Steroid Scandal Plagues Top Musicians April 1, 2005 Rumors have been circulating for some time that -- just like in the world of sports -- classical musicians are using performance-enhancing drugs. NPR's Tom Goldman talks to NPR's Lisa Simeone about the speculations. Steroid Scandal Plagues Top Musicians Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4572575/4572576" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Will Baseball Step Up to the Plate on Steroids? March 18, 2005 In 11 hours of testimony on Capitol Hill Friday, players and Major League officials acknowledged and sometimes avoided the issue of steroids in baseball. Now, many fans are wondering whether baseball can summon the will to strengthen its drug testing program. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Will Baseball Step Up to the Plate on Steroids? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4541844/4541845" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Baseball's Steroid Hearings Hill Panel Grills Baseball Icons About Steroids March 18, 2005 Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire and other stars testify on Capitol Hill about performance-enhancing drugs in professional baseball. Former star Jose Canseco said illegal steroids have been widely used in the sport. Players also asked lawmakers to focus on the future and not the past. Hill Panel Grills Baseball Icons About Steroids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4540676/4540677" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Congress to Question Baseball Players on Steroid Abuse March 17, 2005 NPR's Alex Chadwick talks to NPR's Tom Goldman about Thursday's congressional hearing on steroid use in Major League Baseball. Six star baseball players were subpoenaed to testify before a panel of representatives, and MLB commissioner Bud Selig is also expected to appear. Congress to Question Baseball Players on Steroid Abuse Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4539298/4539299" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Baseball Commissioner to Testify on Steroid Use March 14, 2005 Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig agrees to testify before Congress about steroid use by players. The House Government Reform Committee also received documents subpoenaed from the league relating to its drug-testing program. Baseball Commissioner to Testify on Steroid Use Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4534667/4534668" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Baseball's Steroid Hearings Congress Subpoenas MLB Players in Steroid Probe March 10, 2005 NPR's Alex Chadwick talks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the House Government Reform Committee's decision to subpoena several Major League Baseball players to testify about steroid use in the league. League officials are challenging the subpoenas, and may brave a "contempt of congress" charge by refusing to appear before the committee. Congress Subpoenas MLB Players in Steroid Probe Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4529788/4529789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Baseball Stars Called to Testify on Steroids March 10, 2005 The Senate subpoenas some of the biggest names in Major League Baseball to testify before Congress about alleged steroid use. However, current and former stars including Sammy Sosa, Jason Giambi and Mark McGuire are reluctant, and the league is challenging the invitations. Baseball Stars Called to Testify on Steroids Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4529289/4529290" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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