Tom Goldman

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Saturday Sports: Controversy for Alabama basketball players; USWNT goes undefeated

Saturday, February 25, 2023

Alabama basketball players are the subject of controversy. The U.S. Women's National Soccer team went undefeated in a tournament this week. A Mississippi pitcher throws fastballs ... with either arm.

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After Russia finds 'no fault' in doping scandal of figure skater, WADA appeals case

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Kamila Valieva helped Russia win gold in team figure skating at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. It wasn't until after the competition that it was learned she'd previously tested positive for doping.

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With seconds to go, Chiefs kick a field goal to beat the Eagles in the Super Bowl

Monday, February 13, 2023

The Kansas City Chiefs have won their second Super Bowl in three years after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35. A last-minute field goal capped a thrilling come-from-behind victory.

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Saturday Sports: Super Bowl; NBA and WNBA drafts; Olympics controversy

Saturday, February 11, 2023

Tomorrow's Super Bowl. The NBA and WNBA drafts. And a new Olympics controversy.

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LeBron James holds NBA's career scoring record, passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

Wednesday, February 08, 2023

LeBron James is now the NBA's all-time scoring leader. He passed the record of 38,387 points held by Hall-of-Fame center Kareem Abdul-Jabbar since 1984. James did it in fewer games and minutes played.

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One year later, still no medals in disputed Beijing 2022 Olympic team skating event

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Skaters from Russia won the team event with the U.S. second and Japan third. But then it came to light that Russian Kamila Valieva had given a positive drug test weeks before the Olympics.

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It's been a year since the biggest debacle at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Tuesday, February 07, 2023

Tuesday marks a year since a fiasco at the Winter Olympics involving the team figure skating competition. Russia won but it was marred by a positive doping test. Medals still haven't been awarded.

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Why Lebron James has excelled for so long

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

LeBron James is one of the NBA's greatest players and he's about to add another major accomplishment to his resume -– all-time scoring leader.

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Tom Brady announces his retirement from the NFL (again)

Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Quarterback Tom Brady has announced he's retiring from professional football. He retired from the sport a year ago - but returned for one more season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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The Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl

Monday, January 30, 2023

Super Bowl 57 is set with the AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs taking on the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The big game will be played in Glendale, Ariz., next month.

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Saturday Sports: Australian Open finals; Mikaela Shiffrin's history-making run; NFL update

Saturday, January 28, 2023

Finals weekend in tennis at the Australian Open; Mikaela Shiffrin continues her history-making run; and four NFL teams play tomorrow for a spot in the Super Bowl.

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Mikaela Shiffrin becomes the all-time winningest woman alpine skier with 83rd win

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

American skier Mikaela Shiffrin won a record 83rd race on the women's World Cup circuit Tuesday. She passed fellow American Lindsey Vonn as the all-time winningest woman alpine skier.

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NFL playoffs resume with a rematch of the game canceled after Damar Hamlin's collapse

Friday, January 20, 2023

The NFL playoffs resume with Cincinnati and Buffalo: a rematch of the canceled game after Damar Hamlin's collapse. As he recovers, there are questions about long-term health care for NFL players.

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Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs; Australian Open; Olympic figure skating doping scandal

Saturday, January 14, 2023

The NFL playoffs kick off today; the Australian Open opens tomorrow; and the Olympic figure skating doping scandal continues.

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The Buffalo Bills will play for the first time after Damar Hamlin's collapse

Sunday, January 08, 2023

It's final weekend of the NFL regular season and perhaps the biggest game is happening in Buffalo, NY, where the Bills are playing for the first since their safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on Monday.

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Damar Hamlin is alert and communicating, doctors say

Thursday, January 05, 2023

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin's doctors say that he is alert and communicating.

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The on-field medical team that treated Buffalo's Damar Hamlin is being praised

Thursday, January 05, 2023

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in critical condition after he collapsed during a game earlier this week. The team said he has shown some improvement.

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The latest on Damar Hamlin after he collapsed in Monday night's game

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin remains hospitalized in Cincinnati following his collapse Monday night during a game against the Bengals. The Bills say he had a cardiac arrest after a tackle.

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Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin suffers a cardiac arrest during Monday's game

Tuesday, January 03, 2023

The league postponed the game after Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter. The incident left fellow players and millions of TV viewers stunned and prompted an outpouring of support.

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Saturday Sports: What Pelé meant to soccer

Saturday, December 31, 2022

NPR sports correspondent Tom Goldman examines what Pelé meant to soccer. The legendary Brazilian player died this week at age 82. Also, we look ahead to the College Football Playoff.

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