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'The Long Run' chronicles the rise of running
Mon Apr 20 4:41 am
NPR's A Martinez talks to running coach Martin Dugard about his new book, "The Long Run," which details the growth of major marathon races and the cultural shifts that made running popular.
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Pittsburgh to close schools as fans descend on city for NFL draft
Mon Apr 20 4:41 am
The NFL draft is set to bring hundreds of thousands of fans to Pittsburgh this week. The school district plans to pivot to remote learning in response to overcrowded transportation systems.
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Saturday Sports: NBA playoffs; NHL playoffs; LIV Golf
Sat Apr 18 7:42 am
NPR's Scott Simon and sportswriter Howard Bryant preview the NFL Draft and NHL playoffs.
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The 2026 NBA Playoffs start Saturday. Here's what to know
Fri Apr 17 5:13 pm
The NBA Playoffs begin Saturday, with the league's two best teams on the same side of the bracket. Meanwhile, for the league's worst teams, an all-time tanking season is finally over.
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2026 NBA playoffs tip off on Saturday
Fri Apr 17 4:41 am
The 2026 NBA playoffs begin on Saturday. NPR's A Martinez and sports journalist Martenzie Johnson preview the postseason filled with strong championship contenders.
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Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund may stop backing LIV Golf tour, reports say
Thu Apr 16 4:43 am
NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Wall Street Journal reporter Andrew Beaton about reports that Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is considering ending its financial backing of the LIV Golf tour.
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A last long training run before the Boston Marathon
Wed Apr 15 4:31 pm
One of the final steps in preparing for a marathon is a long run. First-timers and seasoned veterans gathered in Boston to test their readiness with a 20-mile group run.
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Dallas Wings select UConn's Azzi Fudd No. 1 in WNBA draft
Tue Apr 14 4:40 am
NPR's Michel Martin talks with Jackie Powell from NBC Sports about the top stories from the WNBA draft, including No. 1 draft pick Azzi Fudd's new team and salary.
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters for second year in a row
Mon Apr 13 4:29 pm
The Masters wrapped up on Sunday with last year's champion, Rory McIlroy {MACK-el-roy}, winning another green jacket in Augusta, Georgia, at the most prestigious golf tournament in the United States.
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Rory McIlroy wins Masters for second year in a row
Mon Apr 13 4:45 am
The Masters wrapped up on Sunday with last year's champion, Rory McIlroy, winning another green jacket in Augusta, Georgia, at the most prestigious golf tournament in the United States.
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