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Judge Considers Class Action Status For O'Bannon V. NCAA

A federal judge on Thursday hears arguments over whether a lawsuit against the NCAA should be expanded. The case was brought by former UCLA basketball player Ed O'Bannon. He contends the NCAA unfairly benefits from student athletes by forcing them to sign away their licensing rights.

Judge Considers Class Action Status For O'Bannon V. NCAA

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Game 4 Of The NBA Finals A Moment Of Truth For Lebron James

Game 4 of the NBA finals is Thursday night in San Antonio. The Miami Heat now trail the San Antonio Spurs and their star player is struggling. Lebron James is arguably the best player in basketball, but he hasn't cracked 20 points in any of the three previous games. San Antonio's defense has at times made him look indecisive.

Game 4 Of The NBA Finals A Moment Of Truth For Lebron James

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Spurs Outshoot Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

The San Antonio Spurs crushed the Miami Heat, 113-to-77, in Game 3 of the NBA Finals Tuesday night. Playing on their home court, the Spurs used ball movement and defense to turn what was a close game into a blowout in the second half. They take a 2-1 lead in the series.

Spurs Outshoot Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

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NBA Purists Swoon Over Spurs' Style Of Play

The NBA Finals begin Thursday night in Miami. Though they haven't won a championship since 2007, the San Antonio Spurs have remained in the hunt because of their style of team play. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat.

NBA Purists Swoon Over Spurs' Style Of Play

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Olympian Bestowed 9-Year-Old Gold Medal

NPR's Tom Goldman reports on an elusive award for Olympian Adam Nelson. Thursday, he officially became the gold-medal winner for shot put in the 2004 Olympics. The International Olympic Committee stripped the medal from the original winner for doping violations.

Olympian Bestowed 9-Year-Old Gold Medal

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Plenty Of Overtime NHL Playoff Games Attributed To Parity

The Boston Bruins are ahead three games in their series with the New York Rangers. The reigning champion Los Angeles Kings, meanwhile, lost to San Jose and their series is tied at 2-2.

Plenty Of Overtime NHL Playoff Games Attributed To Parity

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New Pro Women's Soccer League Learns From Past Mistakes

The Portland Thorns women's soccer team drew 17,000 screaming fans to its recent home opener. That's a huge number and one that dwarfed turnout for the other seven teams in the new National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL is the latest attempt to bring sustainable women's pro soccer to the U.S. Soccer federations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada help fund it. NPR's Tom Goldman examines how the Thorns and the NWSL have done so far.

New Pro Women's Soccer League Learns From Past Mistakes

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Sports: Playoff Picks, Tragedy In Sailing

Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the week's sports news, including the NBA basketball playoffs and the death this week of Olympic gold medal sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson while training for the America's Cup.

Sports: Playoff Picks, Tragedy In Sailing

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Can Chicago's Bulls Beat Defending Champion Miami Heat?

The NBA playoffs continue, and in the spotlight right now are the Chicago Bulls and the Miami Heat. Game 2 in their second-round series is being played Wednesday night in Miami.

Can Chicago's Bulls Beat Defending Champion Miami Heat?

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NBA Playoffs Limp On, Another Star Player Injured

Tuesday night, forward Blake Griffin of the Los Angeles Clippers became the latest star to go down with an injury. The Memphis Grizzlies took advantage of Griffin's absence and beat the Clippers 103-93 to take a 3-2 lead in their first-round series.

NBA Playoffs Limp On, Another Star Player Injured

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Australian Adam Scott Wins Golf's Masters

Adam Scott beat Angel Cabrera of Argentina in a two-hole playoff after they both made birdies at the 72nd hole Sunday. Scott is the first Australian champion at Augusta National.

Australian Adam Scott Wins Golf's Masters

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A Controversial Drop Puts Woods Behind On Final Day Of Masters

It's the final round of the Masters on Sunday, and American Brandt Snedeker and Argentine Angel Cabrera share the lead at 7 under par. Pre-tournament favorite Tiger Woods is 4 shots behind, which isn't bad considering what he went through on Saturday.

A Controversial Drop Puts Woods Behind On Final Day Of Masters

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Down To The Putt: Golf Analytics Gain Traction

Numbers crunching has become a big deal in sports. Analytics have been slower to take hold in the tradition-bound game of golf, but it is happening. NPR's Tom Goldman reports on the phenomenon from the tournament most steeped in tradition, the Masters.

Down To The Putt: Golf Analytics Gain Traction

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