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Nation Jan 15

Transgender athletes look hopefully to White House transition

By Pat Eaton-Robb, Associated Press

World Jun 29

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Japan helps 5 South Sudanese runners keep their Olympic dreams alive

The young African nation of South Sudan is facing two growing challenges: the coronavirus pandemic and ethnic violence. The dual threats mean little time or investment is left for athletes looking to compete in the Olympics -- so Japan, the…

By Ali Rogin

Nation Oct 09

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Paralyzed by polio, this triathlete still crosses the finish line

When Minda Dentler was a baby she contracted polio, which paralyzed her legs. Adopted by an American family, she grew up watching other kids run and jump. It wasn't until business school that she finally felt the wind through her…

Nation Oct 02

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How wheelchair tennis provides a successful model for adaptive sports

Recreational and competitive sports played by people with disabilities are growing in popularity, and the skill levels of the athletes are rising. One of the more established adaptive sports is wheelchair tennis. William Brangham went to the U.S. Open in…

By William Brangham, Anne Azzi Davenport

Politics May 09

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Racial divides on display as Red Sox players of color boycott White House visit

Longstanding U.S. tradition sees champions in many sports visit the White House as a celebratory honor. But in this bitterly polarized era, meeting the president is no longer a routine practice. Many star athletes have opted out of the experience…

Oct 12

White Americans largely disapprove of national anthem protests, poll finds

By Jesse J. Holland, Associated Press

White Americans by large numbers disapprove of athletes protesting during the playing of "The Star-Spangled Banner," according to a new poll. Black Americans approve of the protests by even wider margins.

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Sep 02

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Fame offers Kaepernick and fellow athletes a platform for dissent

By PBS NewsHour

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick made headlines this week when he refused to stand for the national anthem, in protest against injustice he perceives in the U.S. What is the significance of Kaepernick’s actions, and how do they fit…

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Jan 28

Medical study suggests little evidence that former athletes suffer neurological disease

By Zachary Treu

A study published this month in "Current Sports Medicine Reports" attempts to turn the current narrative about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) on its head.

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Dec 30

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How Russia plans to protect Olympic crowds in wake of bombings

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Oct 30

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Would changing the ‘culture of resistance’ in sports reduce youth concussions?

Will changing the 'culture of resistance' in sports reduce youth concussions?…

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