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What Makes The U.S. Open The Most Accessible Of Golf's Major Tournaments

The U.S. Open is considered the toughest test in golf, but it's also the most accessible major championship. You don't have to be a star. Those who qualify have the same chance to win as Tiger Woods.

What Makes The U.S. Open The Most Accessible Of Golf's Major Tournaments

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Should Racehorses Be Medicated?

Maximum Security (right) and Country House (center) at the finish line of the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs last month in Louisville, Ky. Jamie Squire/Getty Images hide caption

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Should Racehorses Be Medicated?

Thoroughbred deaths have renewed calls for reform in the horse racing industry. Industry watchers and members of Congress say it's time to address how racehorses are medicated with a bevy of drugs.

Should Racehorses Be Medicated?

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Warriors Travel To Canada As Raptors Host Game 1 Of NBA's Finals

The NBA Finals get under way Thursday night, and there's a familiar team playing for the title: The Golden State Warriors. But for the Toronto Raptors, it's their first trip to the finals.

Warriors Travel To Canada As Raptors Host Game 1 Of NBA's Finals

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Saturday Sports: NBA, WNBA, Preakness, Ohio State

We have the latest on the NBA, the new commissioner leading the WNBA, and the investigation of an Ohio State University doctor's sexual abuse of students.

Saturday Sports: NBA, WNBA, Preakness, Ohio State

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Saturday Sports: Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Denver Nuggets In 4 Overtime Periods

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Denver Nuggets 140-137 after playing four overtime periods. That hasn't happened since Dwight D. Eisenhower was president.

Saturday Sports: Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Denver Nuggets In 4 Overtime Periods

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Olympic Champion Caster Semenya Loses Case To Compete Without Hormone Suppressants

The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Wednesday that two-time Olympic champion Caster Semenya, and female runners like her, must take medications to suppress testosterone output.

Olympic Champion Caster Semenya Loses Case To Compete Without Hormone Suppressants

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Tyreek Hill Barred From Kansas City Chiefs After Audio Alleging Child Abuse Surfaces

The Kansas City Chiefs have barred Tyreek Hill from the team. This follows a recording of the wide receiver's fiancée accusing him of abusing their young child.

Tyreek Hill Barred From Kansas City Chiefs After Audio Alleging Child Abuse Surfaces

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Damian Lillard Leads Portland Trail Blazers To Victory In First Round Of NBA Playoffs

One player has excelled in the NBA playoffs: Damian Lillard. The all-star point guard has carried the Portland Trail Blazers all season thanks to his play and, more importantly, his leadership.

Damian Lillard Leads Portland Trail Blazers To Victory In First Round Of NBA Playoffs

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Saturday Sports: The Injury That Sidelined One Of WNBA's Best Players

NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports reporter Tom Goldman about the injury affecting one of the WNBA's best players. Plus, they discuss a new initiative aimed at making racing less deadly for horses.

Saturday Sports: The Injury That Sidelined One Of WNBA's Best Players

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Tiger Woods Is 1 Victory From Tying Jack Nicklaus' Masters Record

Tiger Woods won his fifth Masters title on Sunday, marking an incredible comeback from injury and personal hardship that ended a nearly 11-year championship drought.

Tiger Woods Is 1 Victory From Tying Jack Nicklaus' Masters Record

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