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February 06, 2016
Super Bowl’s ‘Radio Row’ Attracts Big Crowds

Sports talk radio stations from around nation broadcast 24-7 from San Francisco, interviewing players, celebrities for big game between Denver, Carolina
February 05, 2016
What Does the Super Bowl Mean to You?

American football fans from around the country arrived in San Francisco ahead of Sunday's Super Bowl 50. VOA asked a number of them just what the big game means to them.
January 18, 2016
Eagles, Mott the Hoople Musicians Die at 67

Bandmate Don Henley says guitarist Glenn Frey was like a brother to him; separately, drummer Dale Griffin died Sunday in his sleep
January 11, 2016
Argentina's Messi, USA's Lloyd FIFA Players of the Year

Messi wins record fifth FIFA Ballon d'Or award, US Soccer Team co-captain Carli Lloyd wins FIFA's Women's World Player of the year for 2015
December 14, 2015
Serena Williams Named Sportsperson of the Year by 'Sports Illustrated'

Tennis icon honored for entire career of excellence, "SI" managing editor says; magazine changes annual award's name to gender-neutral title
December 09, 2015
Lakers' Kobe Bryant Goes Full Throttle in Farewell NBA Season

Fans sing praises of one of NBA's all-time best players, but agree that 'it is time for him to end'
December 09, 2015
Lakers' Kobe Bryant Goes Full Throttle in Farewell NBA Season

National Basketball Association superstar Kobe Bryant recently announced that this would be his final season with the Los Angeles Lakers, a team he has led to five championships. It is giving fans across the league an opportunity to say goodbye when he and the Lakers come to their city. The two-time Olympic gold medalist and 17-time NBA All-Star made his final appearance here in Washington this month, and VOA’s Parke Brewer was there.
October 04, 2015
Texas Wins Division Title on Baseball's Final Day

The Texas Rangers clinch the West Division and ends the playoff hopes of the Los Angeles Angels by beating the Angels 9-2
August 27, 2015
Bolt Sprints to Double Gold in Beijing

Jamaican's victories take place on track where in 2008 he first made headlines by winning Olympic gold medals in record fashion at Bird's Nest Stadium
May 28, 2015
US Agencies Ferret Out Alleged Corruption at FIFA

This week's corruption indictment against nine FIFA officials and five corporate executives came as little shock to many observers. It was the U.S. Justice Department, FBI and IRS that uncovered the alleged racketeering, wire fraud and money laundering conspiracies. VOA's Parke Brewer reports.
April 20, 2015
Ethiopian Lelisa Desisa Wins Boston Marathon

Desisa's other victory at Boston was two years ago when two bombs rocked finish area about two hours after he won
April 12, 2015
Jordan Spieth Ties Tiger Woods Record in Masters Win

Only 21 years old, Spieth set number of records in winning his first major championship, finishing with record tying 18-under-par 270
January 01, 2015
Capitals Give Washington Hockey Fans Day to Remember

Caps defeat Chicago 3-2 in National Hockey League's annual outdoor Winter Classic
December 30, 2014
Nation's Capital Prepares to Host NHL's Outdoor Winter Classic Hockey Game

National Hockey League, which normally holds its games in 20,000-seat indoor arenas, has enjoyed substantial marketing success since it began experimenting with outdoor hockey in 2008. VOA's Parke Brewer has more on the Jan. 1 match-up between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks.
December 30, 2014
Nation's Capital Prepares for NHL's Outdoor Winter Classic

Washington Capitals to face-off against the Chicago Blackhawks in this year's New Year’s Day outdoor hockey game, known as the Winter Classic
October 20, 2014
Baseball's World Series Matches Kansas City, San Francisco

Both teams entered the playoffs as Wild Card teams
July 29, 2014
Football Star's Stepfather Kidnapped, Released

Lawyer for family of Argentina's Carlos Tevez said player's stepfather appeared to be unharmed
February 23, 2014
Host Russia Tops Olympics Medals Table in Sochi

The Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, closed Sunday with a burst of pageantry celebrating the host country's moment on the global athletic stage
February 21, 2014
US Skier Mikaela Shiffrin Makes Olympic History

At age 18, she becomes youngest alpine skier of either gender to win an Olympic slalom gold medal
February 21, 2014
Women's Olympic Hockey Players Reflect on Classic Gold Medal Match

Canada's women's ice hockey team has won its fourth straight Olympic gold medal, beating the United States in an overtime thriller

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