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Isaac Okoro of the Cleveland Cavaliers guards James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers at an NBA game this week. Soon, you too will be able jump into a pro game — at least, virtually.

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A future NBA app feature lets fans virtually replace a player in a live game

A new streaming experience in the NBA app will let fans live out their Main Character dreams. League Commissioner Adam Silver announced the in-app additions this past week.

February 19, 2023
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  • Emma Bowman
Bananas designated hitter Dakota McFadden awaits his next pitch, carefully: under the rules of Banana Ball, a batter is automatically out if he steps outside the batter's box.

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  • Sports

Savannah Bananas embark on cross-country tour of no-holds-barred baseball, beginning in Florida

Expect more trick plays and surprise announcements, says team owner Jesse Cole.

February 17, 2023
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  • Benjamin Payne
Baseball announcer Tim McCarver poses in the press box before the start of Game 2 of the American League Division Series on Oct. 2, 2003, in New York. The All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster died Thursday at age 81.

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  • Obituaries

All-Star catcher and Hall of Fame broadcaster Tim McCarver dies at 81

McCarver had a long run as the one of the country's most recognized, incisive and talkative television commentators.

February 16, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Mikaela Shiffrin speeds down the course during an alpine ski World Championships giant slalom in Meribel, France, on Thursday.

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  • Sports

Mikaela Shiffrin wins gold in giant slalom at the world championships

The victory makes Shiffrin only the fourth female skier to win world titles in four different disciplines. Last month, she broke Lindsey Vonn's women's record of 82 World Cup wins.

February 16, 2023
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  • The Associated Press
Michael Jordan (pictured in January 2020) is celebrating his 60th birthday on Friday by making a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish America.

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  • Sports

Michael Jordan sets another record — a $10 million donation to Make-A-Wish

Make-A-Wish said the NBA legend's donation is the largest individual contribution it has ever received. It said Jordan's gift will create an endowment to fulfill future wishes.

February 16, 2023
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  • Roshan Fernandez
Quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs scrambles against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter in Super Bowl LVII at State Farm Stadium on February 12, 2023 in Glendale, Ariz.

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  • Sports

Kansas City is super again: Chiefs beat Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in 2023 Super Bowl

Chiefs quarterback and NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes led the Chiefs to their third Super Bowl victory (and second in four years). It's the first time the reigning MVP has won a Super Bowl since 1999.

February 15, 2023
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  • Russell Lewis
Squarespace's<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIf27sHt2QA"> "The Singularity"</a> ad featured many (many) Adam Drivers.

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  • Pop Culture

Super Bowl commercials, from Adam Driver(s) to M&M candies; the hits and the misses

Advertisers spent up to $7 million for every 30 seconds of airtime during Super Bowl LVII. Here's a sampling of what worked – and didn't – in the most expensive ad showcase on American television.

February 15, 2023
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  • Eric Deggans
Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrate after defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 38-35 in the Super Bowl.

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  • Sports

The Chiefs celebrate their Super Bowl win with a parade through Kansas City

KCUR in Kansas City has live updates from the parade route as the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs celebrate their win with a parade through their hometown.

February 15, 2023
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  • Gabe Rosenberg
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks the game-winning field goal as punter Tommy Townsend (5) holds during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz.

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  • News

How the Georgia native who helped win the Super Bowl became a kicker

Georgia native and Georgia Tech grad, Harrison Butker hit the game-winning field goal with eight seconds remaining to hand the Kansas City Chiefs the victory in Sunday's Super Bowl. GPB's Peter Biello talks with his high school coach about his early days as a kicker as Westminster school. 

February 13, 2023
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  • Peter Biello
Kansas City Chiefs place kicker Harrison Butker (7) kicks the game-winning field goal as punter Tommy Townsend (5) holds during the second half of the NFL Super Bowl 57 football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023, in Glendale, Ariz.

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  • Sports

Super Bowl magic: Mahomes, Chiefs beat Eagles 38-35

Playing on an injured ankle, Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown passes in the fourth quarter and scrambled 26 yards on the go-ahead drive before Harrison Butker kicked a 27-yard field goal with 8 seconds left to give the Chiefs a 38-35 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday night.

February 13, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Jalen Hurts (left) of the Philadelphia Eagles talks with Patrick Mahomes  of the Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVII Opening Night at Footprint Center on Monday in Phoenix.

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  • Sports

Everything to know going into this year's Super Bowl

Here's everything you need to know about Super Bowl LVII, with some help from our member stations KCUR in Kansas City and WHYY in Philadelphia.

February 12, 2023
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  • The NPR Network
Sean Payton is introduced as the new head coach of the Denver Broncos during a news conference this week.

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  • Opinion

Opinion: Who are the real winners in the NFL?

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on football coach Sean Payton's new contract with the Denver Broncos as well as NFL player safety ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl game.

February 11, 2023
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  • Scott Simon
An order of Buffalo chicken wings sits on a counter at a restaurant in San Francisco on Feb. 11, 2022. Party trays of frozen chicken wings are cheaper than last year, according to the USDA. The National Chicken Council expects Americans to gobble up 1.45 billion wings this weekend.

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  • Economy

Your Super Bowl platter may cost less this year – if you follow these menu twists

While supermarket inflation is still high, there are savings to be found on Super Bowl snacks. Prices for chicken wings and guacamole have fallen sharply since last year's big game.

February 10, 2023
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  • Scott Horsley
Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles

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  • Music

It's a Philly thing: A Super Bowl playlist

Press play and turn it up to 11! GO BIRDS!

February 10, 2023
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  • Bruce Warren
Cleveland Browns running back Willis McGahee is helped from the field after getting injured during an NFL game against the New England Patriots on Dec. 8, 2013. Ten retired NFL players, including McGahee, accused the league of lies, bad faith and flagrant violations of federal law in denying disability benefits in a potential class action lawsuit filed on Thursday in Baltimore.

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  • Sports

Former NFL players are suing the league over denied disability benefits

Ten former players are suing the National Football League, claiming its doctors were biased and purposely gave them unfavorable reports so the NFL could justify not paying for disability benefits.

February 10, 2023
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  • Ayana Archie
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