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What if they held a bake sale for women's pro sports?

By Kai Ryssdal

October 04, 2017

Jen Welter worked in the NFL as a coach for the Arizona Cardinals. — Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Without big sponsors, women's football survives on school-style fundraising, the NFL's first female coach says.

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Adidas executive charged in NCAA bribe scheme

By Associated Press

September 26, 2017

The 2015 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament in Jacksonville, Florida. — Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

Federal prosecutors have announced charges of fraud and corruption in college basketball, including against four coaches.

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Sports teams try to accommodate special needs fans

By Laura Ziegler

July 24, 2017

The Bennett family had a difficult time locating the quiet zones and special concession stands the team has created this year for those on the autism spectrum. — Laura Ziegler/for Marketplace

The Kansas City Royals have created quiet zones for fans on the autism spectrum.

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FIFA corruption report has scandals but no disqualification

By Olga Oksman

June 28, 2017

A FIFA suitcase. — Christof Koepsel/Getty

FIFA released a 2014 report looking at ethics violations in the World Cup host nation selection process for 2018 and 2022.

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As esports gain legitimacy, corporate America looks to cash in

By Jana Kasperkevic

June 21, 2017

For its first esport tournament, NBC has chosen Rocket League — a video game where cars instead of people play soccer. — Courtesy of Psyonix

Would you spend hours watching someone play video games? NBC and Intel are betting that you would.

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The team is hot, but Yankee ticket sales are not

By Ryan Kailath

June 15, 2017

Tickets at the new Yankee Stadium are more than $50. Above, Aaron Judge walks off the field after he grounded out to end the game against the Chicago White Sox in April. — Elsa/Getty Images

Fewer people are saying 'take me out to the ballpark.' At least, the ballpark in the Bronx.

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Can a brain 'zapping' device improve San Francisco Giants' performance?

By Lesley McClurg

June 13, 2017

Tyler Beede, one of the Giant’s top minor league pitchers, wears headphones that deliver electricity to his brain during practice. The team is testing the technology to see if it improves athletic performance. — Photo courtesy of Halo Neuroscience

Some players were able to shave a fraction of a second off running times. But one scientist says the technology is inconsistent.

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Counting television viewers outside their homes

By Adriene Hill

May 16, 2017

Fans gather to watch a soccer game at a New York City pub. — Mario Tama/Getty Images

For live-event outlets like ESPN and news channels, this data is critical.

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