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Study: CTE Found In Nearly All Donated NFL Player Brains

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Lamaar Thomas (center) is hit in the head by Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Brandon Magee as cornerback Kip Edwards helps make the tackle a 2014 preseason game. Magee was penalized for the hit. Phelan M. Ebenhack/AP hide caption

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Study: CTE Found In Nearly All Donated NFL Player Brains

As the country starts to get back into its most popular professional team sport, this serves as a reminder of how dangerous football can be.

Study: CTE Found In Nearly All Donated NFL Player Brains

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Saturday Sports: Cleveland Cavaliers, The British Open

Kyrie Irving blindsided LeBron James by talking about wanting out of the Cleveland Cavaliers. Plus, the British Open features a new star, and the Tour de France wraps up with little fanfare.

Saturday Sports: Cleveland Cavaliers, The British Open

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At The British Open, Weather Is Part Of The Challenge

The British Open is one of the most challenging tournaments on the golf circuit. And not just because of the course. Players are keeping an eye on the weather, which has caused problems before.

At The British Open, Weather Is Part Of The Challenge

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Doctor Accused Of Molesting U.S. Gymnasts Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges

Larry Nassar, a doctor who treated female gymnasts and is accused by many of molesting them, pleaded guilty to child pornography charges on Tuesday. Michigan Attorney General's Office/AP hide caption

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Doctor Accused Of Molesting U.S. Gymnasts Pleads Guilty To Porn Charges

The former Olympic team doctor's deal to admit guilt on three counts of child pornography means he won't face some federal abuse charges. The state cases were not affected.

Sports

Saturday Sports: Venus Williams And Tennis, Tour De France

We discuss the latest news about Wimbledon and Venus Williams, and talk about a nasty crash during the Tour de France and competitive imbalance in the NBA.

Saturday Sports: Venus Williams And Tennis, Tour De France

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Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game

Here's a suggestion. Just stop. Both throw down your rackets, mid-point, and walk away. Saeed Khan/AFP and Jordan Mansfield/Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion

Dear John McEnroe: Putting Serena Williams On The Men's Circuit Is A Losing Game

John McEnroe reignited the battle of the sexes when he rushed the net to declare Williams is "an incredible player" and would be "like 700 in the world" if she played on the men's circuit.

NBA Draft Day – The Impossible Dream To Beat The Golden State Warriors?

Golden State Warriors celebrate their 2017 NBA Championship at The Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center in Oakland, Calif., on June 15. Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images hide caption

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NBA Draft Day – The Impossible Dream To Beat The Golden State Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors are the new Michael Jordan, and 29 other NBA teams will do what they can – draft, trade, buy, sell – to pull closer to the champions.

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Phoenix Mercury Star Diana Taurasi Breaks WNBA Scoring Record

Diana Taurasi became the WNBA's leading career scorer on Sunday night. The Phoenix Mercury guard now has 7,494 points, an achievement earned by playing her own fierce style of hoops.

Phoenix Mercury Star Diana Taurasi Breaks WNBA Scoring Record

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Cavaliers Face Warriors In Unprecedented Third Straight NBA Finals

The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Golden State Warriors play Thursday night in Game 1 of an unprecedented third straight NBA Finals. The Warriors will have to try to avenge last year's loss without their ailing coach.

Cavaliers Face Warriors In Unprecedented Third Straight NBA Finals

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Obituaries

Frank Deford, Longtime Sports Commentator For NPR, Dies At 78

Frank Deford, NPR's longtime sports commentator, has died at age 78. The Hall of Fame sportswriter was a mainstay on Morning Edition for some 37 years until his retirement earlier this year.

Frank Deford, Longtime Sports Commentator For NPR, Dies At 78

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