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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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UConn Wins 8th National Championship Over Louisville

The University of Connecticut has won the women's NCAA basketball championship, beating Louisville 93-60. Louisville was trying to become just the second school to win both the men's and women's titles. But the Cards couldn't duplicate the Louisville men's championship from Monday night.

UConn Wins 8th National Championship Over Louisville

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Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive

Head coach Jeff Walz of the Louisville Cardinals talks to his team during a timeout in the game against the Maryland Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA women's basketball tournament. G. Flume/Getty Images hide caption

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Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive

The Louisville women haven't beaten UConn in 20 years — including a 22-point loss to the Huskies in the 2009 women's national championship game. And Connecticut breezed in their last matchup in January. But as any tournament watcher knows, January is ancient history when it comes to March — and April — madness.

Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive

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Women's NCAA Basketball Championship Game Is Set For Tuesday

Connecticut fended off Notre Dame 83-65, and Louisville triumphed over California. The two winners will play in the women's NCAA title game on Tuesday.

Women's NCAA Basketball Championship Game Is Set For Tuesday

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Old Guard And Fresh Faces Square Off At Women's Final Four

Louisville guard Shoni Schimmel (23) and the Louisville bench react to her 3-point shot against Tennessee in the second half of the regional final in the NCAA women's college basketball tournament in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Louisville won 86-78. Sue Ogrocki/AP hide caption

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Old Guard And Fresh Faces Square Off At Women's Final Four

In New Orleans Sunday night, it's the women's turn to put on a college basketball show at the Final Four. Traditional powers UConn and Notre Dame are facing off, while the presence of California against Louisville is proving to doubters that the women's game has depth — and some pizzazz, too.

Old Guard And Fresh Faces Square Off At Women's Final Four

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Rutgers Men's Basketball Coach Fired Over Abusive Behavior Toward Team

Rutgers University fired its men's basketball coach Mike Rice on Wednesday after a video of him physically and verbally abusing players was aired on ESPN. There are still questions about how the university did or did not respond when it learned of the abuse months ago.

Rutgers Men's Basketball Coach Fired Over Abusive Behavior Toward Team

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Baseball Begins In The Shadow Of March Madness

Fans are returning to Major League Baseball parks for a new season. Let's take a break from the intensity of college basketball's March Madness, and talk about the beginning of the long and winding Major League Baseball season.

Baseball Begins In The Shadow Of March Madness

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Baylor's Departure From Women's Basketball Tournament Leaves Huge Hole

The Elite 8 in the women's college basketball tournament will have a different look than expected. Top-seed Baylor was knocked out by Louisville on Sunday.

Baylor's Departure From Women's Basketball Tournament Leaves Huge Hole

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Make Way For Ducks, Out To Prove They're A Better Seed

There's a team in the NCAA men's basketball tournament making some noise in the West. The Oregon Ducks, seeded 12th in their region, now have two double-digit wins over much higher-seeded teams. NPR's Tom Goldman reports from San Jose, Calif.

Make Way For Ducks, Out To Prove They're A Better Seed

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