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News Articles: Sports

People crowd the steep banks of the Green River near Saluda, N.C., to watch participants in the Green Race, an event that organizers claim is the largest extreme kayak race in the world.

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  • National

Extreme kayaking on North Carolina's Green Narrows draws thousands of spectators

The only way to watch the Green Race kayak race in person is to hike down a two-mile steep ravine - a trek so strenuous that it parallels the vertical waterfalls the kayakers embark in.

November 07, 2022
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By:
  • Rolando Arrieta
GPB  NPR

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  • Sports

What Kyrie Irving's suspension says about the NBA

NPR's Adrian Florido speaks with sports commentator Kevin Blackistone about the suspension of NBA player Kyrie Irving by the Brooklyn Nets.

November 06, 2022
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By:
  • Adrian Florido
Evans Chebet, of Kenya, crosses the finish line first in the men's division of the New York City Marathon on Sunday.

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  • Sports

Two runners making their NYC marathon debuts end up racing to the top

Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi won the men's and women's races respectively. It was Lokedi's first-ever marathon.

November 06, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
The Houston Astros celebrate their 4-1 World Series win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Houston.

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  • Sports

The Houston Astros have won the World Series, beating the Philadelphia Phillies

Yordan Alvarez hit a moon shot that sent Space City into a frenzy, and the Houston Astros to their second World Series title.

November 06, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
Cover art for <em>Dirt Femme</em> by the artist <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tove_Lo">Tove Lo</a>.

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  • Pop Culture

What's making us happy: A guide to your weekend listening and viewing

Each week, the guests and hosts on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour share what's bringing them joy. This week: Bono's memoir, the Philly Orchestra playing Dancing On My Own, and Tove Lo's Dirt Femme.

November 05, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Thompson,
  • Chris Klimek,
  • and 2 more
Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving is facing a number of actions after he tweeted a link to an antisemitic film.

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  • Sports

Nike suspends its relationship with Kyrie Irving over his antisemitic post

The company's action came a day after the Nets suspended Irving without pay for at least five games for "publicizing the film containing deeply disturbing antisemitic hate."

November 05, 2022
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By:
  • Don Clyde
Dwyane Wade (from left), Zaya Wade and Gabrielle Union at the Better Brothers Los Angeles 6th annual Truth Awards on March 07, 2020.

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  • Arts & Life

The legal name of Dwyane Wade's daughter is at the center of a court battle

Dwyane Wade is trying to legally change his transgender daughter's name and gender. But his ex-wife, Siohvaughn Funches, is asking the court to stop him.

November 05, 2022
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By:
  • Giulia Heyward
Brooklyn Nets' Kyrie Irving speaks before the team's NBA basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Oct. 19, 2022, in New York. The Nets are suspending Irving for at least five games without pay, saying they were dismayed by his failure to "unequivocally say he has no antisemitic beliefs."

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  • Sports

The Brooklyn Nets suspend Kyrie Irving for at least 5 games for an antisemitic post

Basketball star Kyrie Irving posted a clip on Twitter from a film that contained false and antisemitic comments. The post has since been deleted and Irving now faces a suspension of at least 5 games.

November 04, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Cristian Javier of the Houston Astros delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning in game four of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park on Nov. 2, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  • Sports

The Houston Astros pitchers make history and record a World Series no-hitter

Cristian Javier and the Houston Astros bullpen combined on just the second no-hitter in World Series history Wednesday night to even the matchup at two games each.

November 03, 2022
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By:
  • Tom Goldman and
  • Kevin Drew
Washington Commanders owner Dan Snyder poses for photos during an event to unveil the NFL football team's new name on Feb. 2 in Landover, Md.

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  • Sports

Washington Commanders owners are exploring a potential sale of the NFL team

The team, worth an estimated $5.6 billion, could soon be for sale, after owners Dan and Tanya Snyder said they have hired Bank of America Securities to "consider potential transactions."

November 02, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
The illustration by Marlena Myles is featured as the Google doodle to celebrate Indigenous North American stickball.

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  • Arts & Life

See Google's logo transform into a stickball game for Native American Heritage Month

On the first day of Native American heritage month, Google is honoring the North American Indigenous game of stickball with a doodle by Saint Paul-based artist Marlena Myles.

November 02, 2022
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By:
  • Halisia Hubbard
People gather in November 2021 around the official countdown clock showing remaining time until the kick-off of the World Cup 2022 in Doha, Qatar.

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  • Sports

Qatar gives fans all-expenses-paid trips to sing at the World Cup ceremony

Up to 1,600 fans of qualifying teams will be put up for at least two weeks to join the opening ceremony and promote positive social media content about the soccer tournament and the host nation.

November 01, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
Katie Ledecky wins the 1500 meter freestyle in world record time at the World Cup short course swimming day two finals at the Pan Am Sports Centre in Toronto on Oct. 29.

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  • Sports

Katie Ledecky breaks the world record for the 1,500-meter race by nearly 10 seconds

Katie Ledecky clocked in about 10 seconds faster than the world record for the 1,500 meter "short course" freestyle race on Day 2 of the Swimming World Cup in Toronto.

October 31, 2022
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By:
  • Ayana Archie
Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez celebrates a double play to end the top of the sixth inning in Game 2 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday. The Astros won the game, 5-2, and tied the series.

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  • Sports

The Astros tie the World Series against the Phillies, taking a 5-2 win in Game 2

Just like in Game 1, the Astros rushed to a 5-0 lead. Unlike ace Justin Verlander in the opener, Framber Valdez and Houston held on to beat the Philadelphia Phillies.

October 30, 2022
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By:
  • The Associated Press
The Portland Thorns pose with the trophy after the team won the National Women's Soccer League championship match against the Kansas City Current on Saturday in Washington, D.C. Portland won 2-0.

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  • Sports

The Thorns overcome off-field challenges to win National Women's Soccer League title

Sophia Smith, the season's Most Valuable Player, scored early, and the Thorns won took their third NWSL title with a 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Current.

October 30, 2022
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  • The Associated Press
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