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Game 4 Of The NBA Finals A Moment Of Truth For Lebron James

Tom Goldman — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:28:00 +0000

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Conventional wisdom holds that LeBron James of the Miami Heat is the best basketball player on the planet. But despite all that talent, he's had some struggles on the court, most notably now in the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Spurs Outshoot Heat, Take 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals

Tom Goldman — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 08:41:00 +0000

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One thing is certain in this year's NBA finals: Both the Miami Heat and the San Antonio Spurs sure know how to recover after a loss. After losing a close Game 1, the Heat throttled San Antonio by 19 points in Game 2. Then last night San Antonio returned the favor and then some. The Spurs' 36-point blowout was highlighted by a record-setting three-point shooting barrage and more good defense on a struggling LeBron James.

From San Antonio, NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: Before the barrage, tension at San Antonio's AT&T Center.

NBA Purists Swoon Over Spurs' Style Of Play

Tom Goldman — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 09:52:00 +0000

The NBA Finals begin Thursday night in Miami. Though they haven't won a championship since 2007, the San Antonio Spurs have remained in the hunt because of their style of team play. The Spurs will face the Miami Heat.

Olympian Bestowed 9-Year-Old Gold Medal

Tom Goldman — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:26:00 +0000

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Nearly nine years after the Athens Summer Olympic Games, American shot putter Adam Nelson has been declared a winner at those games. NPR's Tom Goldman has the story of an Olympic dream come true at last.

TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: It was always a realistic dream. Adam Nelson won oodles of medals in his stellar career, including Olympic silver in 2000 and 2004. It wasn't a stretch to think gold was possible.

Sports: Playoff Picks, Tragedy In Sailing

Tom Goldman — Sat, 11 May 2013 09:30:00 +0000

Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman about the week's sports news, including the NBA basketball playoffs and the death this week of Olympic gold medal sailor Andrew "Bart" Simpson while training for the America's Cup.

Australian Adam Scott Wins Golf's Masters

Tom Goldman — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:42:00 +0000

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Australia is celebrating its first Masters champion. Hard to believe, but the great Australian golfer Greg Norman never did this. Adam Scott did, yesterday. He's 32 and outlasted both the field and the weather to win a playoff against the 2009 Masters winner Angel Cabrera.

NPR's Tom Goldman reports.

TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: You know those classic, gorgeous scenes, late on a final round Sunday at Augusta? Sun low in the sky, shadows reaching across the 18th green?

A Controversial Drop Puts Woods Behind On Final Day Of Masters

Tom Goldman — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 10:47:00 +0000

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It is the final round of The Masters today. American Brandt Snedeker and Argentine Angel Cabrera share the lead at 7 under par. Pre-tournament favorite Tiger Woods is four shots behind, which isn't bad considering what he went through yesterday. From Augusta, Georgia, NPR's Tom Goldman reports on how golf's greatest major almost lost its greatest player.

UNIDENTIFIED MAN: Fore, please. Tiger Woods now driving.

(SOUNDBITE OF CHEERING)

TOM GOLDMAN, BYLINE: So he was going to play after all.

Down To The Putt: Golf Analytics Gain Traction

Tom Goldman — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 21:02:00 +0000

Numbers crunching has become a big deal in sports. Analytics have been slower to take hold in the tradition-bound game of golf, but it is happening. NPR's Tom Goldman reports on the phenomenon from the tournament most steeped in tradition, the Masters.

UConn Wins 8th National Champsionship Over Louisville

Tom Goldman — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:38:00 +0000

The University of Connecticut has won the women's NCAA basketball championship, beating Louisville 93-60. Louisville was trying to become just the second school to win both the men's and women's titles. But the Cards couldn't duplicate the Louisville men's championship from Monday night.

Giant-Killing Louisville Women Look To Keep Charmed Run Alive

Tom Goldman — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:44:00 +0000

Tonight, there's a chance for a rare double in NCAA Division I college basketball.

As we reported earlier, if the University of Louisville scores a victory in the women's championship game, it will be only the second school to capture both the men's and women's titles in the same year.

Connecticut did it in 2004. Coincidentally, it's the Connecticut women who'll try to deny Louisville's bid for a twofer.