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Olympics Update

Monday, Aug 23, 2004 at 1:06 p.m.
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For a look back on the first week of the Olympics, Kojo is joined by roving correspondent Candy Thomson, who's in Athens to cover the Games for the Baltimore Sun.

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Olympic Preview

Wednesday, Aug 11, 2004 at 1:44 p.m.
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Ready or not, the Olympics are here! Insights on the arenas, the athletes, the atmosphere and more, as Kojo is joined by roving correspondent Candy Thomson, sent to cover the Games for the Baltimore Sun.

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"The Ticket Out"

Thursday, Aug 5, 2004 at 12:42 p.m.
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The 1979 Crenshaw High Cougars were arguably the most talented high school baseball team in history. But the story for many of its players, including star Darryl Strawberry, is more of promise denied than of dreams fulfilled. A look at...

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Sporting Views

Monday, Jul 12, 2004 at 1:06 p.m.
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Go beyond statistics. Two of DC's top sports analysts join Kojo to discuss the issues facing athletes and sports fans today.

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Baltimore and DC Baseball

Monday, Jun 21, 2004 at 12:42 p.m.
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As Orioles owner Peter Angelos tries to keep baseball out of the DC market, we examine how everyday residents and Baltimore businesses feel about the prospects of a Major League Baseball franchise in the Washington region.

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Sporting Views

Wednesday, Jun 2, 2004 at 12:06 p.m.
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Karl Malone, Martina Navartilova, even Andre Agassi- all three athletes beg the question, when is it time to hang it up? And with basketball star Tracy McGrady pulling out of the Olympics, will America's best even make it to Greece this...

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Kayaking and Canoeing

Thursday, May 20, 2004 at 1:40 p.m.
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A local kayaker talks about his passion for paddling, and why he's spent a lifetime traveling down the streams and rivers of 44 states and 23 foreign countries.

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Sports Technology

Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at 12:06 p.m.
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New contact lenses allow players to clearly focus on tennis balls. Hi-tech gloves refresh your body and re-energize your muscles by cooling the blood. Technology is already giving an edge to athletes, but are we ready for the...

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Sporting Views

Thursday, Apr 29, 2004 at 12:06 p.m.
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The Supreme Court weighs in on the NFL draft. Jockeys sue Kentucky Derby officials. And the Georgetown Hoyas get a new coach with a familiar name. Get beyond the statistics on " Sportin' Views"--the thinking person's sports show.

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Sporting Views

Wednesday, Mar 24, 2004 at 12:06 p.m.
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March Madness is in full swing, and some say it's time for "student-athletes" to take academics as seriously as they take basketball. And is the talk of steriods behind the slimmer frames of major league ballplayers this spring...

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Bird-watching: An Obsession?

Thursday, Feb 12, 2004 at 1:32 p.m.
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Bird-watching is often portrayed as a peaceful, low-cost, easy, and relaxed pursuit. But as many dedicated bird-watchers can tell you, there is almost nothing more intense, grueling, and expensive sports competitions than "The Big...

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Baseball Integration (Rebroadcast)

Monday, Jan 19, 2004 at 12:06 p.m.
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Remembering when the call to "Play ball!" in Washington was answered by the Homestead Grays.

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Sporting Views

Thursday, Jan 15, 2004 at 12:06 p.m.
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The NFL playoffs. Pete Rose's push to get into Cooperstown. And Joe Gibbs' return to Redskins Park. Sports commentators Jess Atkinson and George Solomon join Kojo for a wrapup of the month's biggest sports stories.

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Mid-Atlantic Ski Report

Thursday, Dec 11, 2003 at 1:32 p.m.
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Time to get out your skis, boots, and boards. Last week's snowstorm means ski season is officially underway in the Mid-Atlantic. Get expert advice on sweet travel deals and where to find the best conditions.

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Sporting Views

Thursday, Dec 4, 2003 at 12:06 p.m.
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Why is NASCAR booming while the NHL flounders? Should we blame the owners or coaches for the dismal performance of Washington's pro teams? For a sporting look beyond the statistics, two of DC's top sports analysts join Kojo.

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