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A Memorial For Three Mysterious Sailors

A monument in Seaside, Ore., stands in remembrance of three unknown sailors who washed up on shore on Apr. 25, 1865. Tom Goldman/NPR hide caption

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A Memorial For Three Mysterious Sailors

Along the Oregon coast sits a monument to three unknown sailors who washed ashore back in 1865. The monument offers few clues about who they were — no names, no country — just the words "Found on the beach." A local amateur historian uncovers some of the mystery that shrouds this stone memorial.

A Memorial For Three Mysterious Sailors

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Sports

U.S. Beats Brazil In Women's World Cup Game

The U.S. women's soccer team beat Brazil in a stunning penalty-kick shoot-out in the quarterfinals of the women's World Cup Sunday. The U.S. advances to the semifinals.

U.S. Beats Brazil In Women's World Cup Game

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Baseball Great Clemens Goes On Trial For Perjury

The trial of Roger Clemens, one of baseball's most dominating pitchers, begins Wednesday in Washington, D.C. He is charged with perjury and obstruction of Congress. In 2008, during testimony on Capitol Hill, Clemens denied ever using performance enhancing drugs.

Baseball Great Clemens Goes On Trial For Perjury

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NBA Locks Out Players Over Contract Dispute

The NBA's labor deal has expired, and the basketball league has locked out its players. It's the second pro sports league shut down by labor strife. The other is the NFL.

NBA Locks Out Players Over Contract Dispute

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Dodgers Owner Files Bankruptcy To Fend Off MLB

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Dodgers Owner Files Bankruptcy To Fend Off MLB

Major League Baseball recently rejected a TV deal for the Dodgers that team owner Frank McCourt said would provide financial stability for the team. McCourt then filed bankruptcy in hopes of staving off the MLB.

Dodgers Owner Files Bankruptcy To Fend Off MLB

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NFL, NBA Face Tough Contract Bargaining Sessions

Billions of dollars are at stake this summer as the leagues for professional football and basketball try to negotiate new contracts with their players' unions. The NFL and the NBA both need new collective bargaining agreements.

NFL, NBA Face Tough Contract Bargaining Sessions

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Finals Might Be The Last NBA Action For Some Time

The NBA finals delivered some great basketball this year, but it may be the last professional basketball we see for a while. The NBA and its players' union are miles apart when it comes to a new contract. As NPR's Tom Goldman reports, parts or all of next season may be in jeopardy due to an NFL-style lockout.

Finals Might Be The Last NBA Action For Some Time

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Mavericks Are Within 1 Game Of NBA's Championship

The Dallas Mavericks won Game 5 of the NBA Finals with a 112-103 victory over the Miami Heat Thursday night. Game 6 will be in Miami Sunday night.

Mavericks Are Within 1 Game Of NBA's Championship

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Ohio State Scandal Nothing New In College Sports

Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel resigned May 30 amid allegations that he didn't report player misconduct. Amy Sancetta/AP hide caption

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Ohio State Scandal Nothing New In College Sports

The resignation of much-admired Buckeye football coach Jim Tressel — following alleged violations by several of his star players — highlights an ongoing problem with rule-breaking in collegiate athletics.

Ohio State Scandal Nothing New In College Sports

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The NBA's J.J. Barea: Little Guy In A Big Man's Game

He's listed officially at 6 feet, but hardly anyone believes it. What's undisputable is that J.J. Barea, the diminutive point guard of the Dallas Mavericks, is tearing up the NBA playoffs. NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

The NBA's J.J. Barea: Little Guy In A Big Man's Game

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Cries For College Football Playoffs Get Louder

The college football season is months away, but there's already controversy surrounding the Bowl Championship Series.The BCS is made up of the top five post-season bowls. Lots of fans would rather have a playoff. But now, the BCS may be facing challenges far greater than angry fans.

Cries For College Football Playoffs Get Louder

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