Sports

Sports: Rallying For Wrestling
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR’s Mike Pesca about wrestling. The Iran and U.S. teams were supposed to face off in Los Angeles, and the sport is battling to stay in the Olympics.
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Sports: Playoffs, Hard Hits, Soccer Kicks
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Host Scott Simon talks to ESPN’s Howard Bryant about the NBA playoffs, Washington Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper’s collision with a wall, and David Beckham’s retirement from soccer.
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America’s Cup Death Raises Concerns Over High-Tech Race Boats
May 17, 2013 | NPR · The apparent drowning death of British sailor Andrew Simpson has some questioning the safety of cutting-edge catamarans that are difficult for crews to control.
 

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‘Venus And Serena’: An Extraordinary Story, Told On Film
May 17, 2013 | NPR · The amazing tale of two sisters from a poor neighborhood — who play tennis unlike anyone before them and each reach No. 1 in the world — is one we’re not likely to see again.
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Hi-Tech Catamarans Criticized After Sailor Dies
May 17, 2013 | NPR · As America’s Cup officials investigate the tragic drowning of Olympian Andrew Simpson last week in San Francisco, some in the sailing community are questioning the safety of the ultra-fast high tech catamarans featured in the upcoming race.
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New Pro Women’s Soccer League Learns From Past Mistakes
May 17, 2013 | NPR · The Portland Thorns women’s soccer team drew 17,000 screaming fans to its recent home opener. That’s a huge number and one that dwarfed turnout for the other seven teams in the new National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL). The NWSL is the latest attempt to bring sustainable women’s pro soccer to the U.S. Soccer federations in the U.S., Mexico and Canada help fund it. NPR’s Tom Goldman examines how the Thorns and the NWSL have done so far.
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Famed Race Driver Dick Trickle Dies, Suicide Suspected
May 17, 2013 | NPR · A fan favorite who gained nationwide fame because of his name, Trickle was known for both his many wins and his huge personality. But he may never have gotten over a granddaughter’s death, friends say. Trickle was 71.
 

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For Trainer Of Derby Champion, ‘My Dream Came True’
May 17, 2013 | NPR · Shug McGaughey is the trainer of Kentucky Derby winner Orb, who runs Saturday in the Preakness Stakes, the second leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown. Despite his long record of success, no one seems as surprised as the 62-year-old McGaughey to be pursuing one of the sport’s top honors.
 

David Beckham Retires As One Of Soccer’s Most Famous Players
May 16, 2013 | NPR · One of the best known athletes in the world has announced his retirement. Soccer player David Beckham will play his final game later this month. Melissa Block talks with Grant Wahl, a senior writer for Sports Illustrated and the author of The Beckham Experiment.
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Baseball’s ‘Most Durable Batboy’ Marks 55 Years On The Field
May 16, 2013 | WKNO · Stan Bronson is an icon of the University of Memphis baseball team. His is an honorary position without pay, so the university provides his food and medical care. At 84, he’s remained healthy for his age, but there are concerns about the medical care he may require as he ages.
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North Korea Fires Another ‘Short-Range Projectile’
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Like the missiles on Saturday, the projectile missed neighboring countries. The U.S. called the launch “provocations.”
 

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Reports: Yahoo Board Approves $1.1 Billion Purchase Of Tumblr
May 19, 2013 | NPR · The deal for the blogging site is designed to attract younger users to the ailing Web portal. The Wall Street Journal is basing its report on unnamed sources close to the situation.
 

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On Sunday News Shows, Obama Official Plays Defense
May 19, 2013 | NPR · White House senior adviser Dan Pfeiffer said Republicans are trying to make political hay with the scandals.
 

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Three-Minute Fiction: ‘Ten Ring Fingers’ And ‘Ghost Words’
May 19, 2013 | NPR · NPR’s Bob Mondello and Susan Stamberg read excerpts of two of the best submissions for Round 11 of our short story contest. They read Ten Ring Fingers by Tamara Breuer of Washington, D.C., and Ghost Words by Matheus Macedo of Winthrop, Mass.
 

Giant Renaissance Food People Descend Upon New York
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Giuseppe Arcimboldo was a 16th-century artist who liked to play with his food, transforming it into the building blocks of many of his fantastical portraits. Artist Philip Haas has taken those portraits out of museums, reinterpreting them as colossal statues that interact with the natural environment.
 

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One Couple, Nearly 20 Years, All ‘Before Midnight’
May 19, 2013 | NPR · We’ve already met Jesse and Celine, twice. In the 1995 film Before Sunset, they had a romantic encounter in Vienna. Nine years later, they found each other in Paris. In this third film, their relationship has progressed another nine years. The romance hasn’t left, says director Richard Linklater, it’s simply changed.
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Laura Mvula: A Soulful Voice That Once Answered Phones
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Less than two years ago, she was a receptionist honing her phone-answering skills at a music organization in Birmingham, England. Now, she’s got a record deal and critical acclaim, and she’s touring the U.S.
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Marques Toliver: An R&B Crooner With Strings Attached
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Toliver’s music is anchored by the violin, on which he is classically trained. He says he discovered the instrument in fifth grade — and that in a way, it chose him.
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Draco Rosa: A Pop Survivor Returns From The Brink, With Friends
May 18, 2013 | NPR · In the 1980s, he was Robi Rosa, the lead singer of Menudo at the boy band’s peak of popularity. Rosa went on to write hits for bandmate Ricky Martin and develop a solo career. When Rosa was diagnosed with cancer several years ago, some of the biggest names in Latin music assembled to support him.
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