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Who are the figure skaters representing Team USA? Key names and backstories to know
Mon Jan 12 6:09 am
Sixteen U.S. figure skaters are competing in all four Olympic disciplines: men's, women's, pairs and ice dance. The team includes a mix of seasoned vets, world champions and rising stars.
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U.S. figure skating team selected for Winter Olympics after week of competition
Mon Jan 12 4:43 am
The week of competition at the U.S. Figure Skating National Championships wrapped up Sunday, and the skaters that will represent Team USA in the Milan-Cortina Olympics in February have been named.
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Supreme Court weighs bans on trans athletes in women's and girls' sports teams
Sun Jan 11 5:00 pm
The Supreme Court hears two cases this week on state bans for trans athletes playing on women's and girls' sports teams. Kate Sosin, who covers LGBTQ issues for the non-profit newsroom The 19th, has been following these cases closely.
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America's top figure skaters dazzled St. Louis. I left with a new love for the sport.
Sun Jan 11 2:56 pm
The U.S. Figure Skating National Championships brought the who's who of the sport to St. Louis. St. Louis Public Radio Visuals Editor Brian Munoz left a new fan of the Olympic sport.
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Historic upset in English soccer's FA Cup as Macclesfield beat holders Crystal Palace
Sun Jan 11 12:26 pm
The result marks the first time in 117 years that a side from outside the major national leagues has eliminated the reigning FA Cup holders.
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Saturday Sports: NFL playoffs; College Football Playoff National Championship
Sat Jan 10 7:43 am
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant discuss the College Football Playoff and more.
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The NFL playoffs begin — with no heavyweight favorite expected to win
Fri Jan 09 5:03 pm
The NFL playoffs get underway this weekend. For the first time in a long time, there is no heavyweight favorite expected to win it all. The wide open field is sure to provide plenty of excitement.
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U.S. Figure Skating Championships will determine who's going to the Olympics
Fri Jan 09 3:23 pm
This week's championship in St. Louis has already seen record-setting performances in the women's event and multiple competitors looking to punch their third Olympic ticket.
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We're going to the Olympics! What do you want to know?
Fri Jan 09 5:05 am
Here's how to send your questions and curiosities to the NPR team covering the Winter Olympics in Milan.
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NFL playoffs: 14 teams set their sights on the Super Bowl as playoffs begin
Fri Jan 09 4:39 am
The NFL playoffs start Saturday as 14 teams look to make Super Bowl LX {60} next month in Santa Clara, California. NPR's A Martinez talks to Martenzie Johnson of ESPN and Andscape about what to watch.
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