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NPR is taking part in the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa

8:06am July 23, 2023

The Tour de France concludes just as another storied cycling event begins: the Des Moines Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa. This is RAGBRAI's 50th year.

Betina Petit-Frere of Haiti controls the ball against Alessia Russo of England during the teams' opening game at the Women's World Cup in Brisbane, Australia on July 22, 2023. Haiti is one of eight newcomers at the tournament this year.

The Women's World Cup expanded to 32 teams this year. Has the quality suffered?

7:01am July 23, 2023

by Russell Lewis

A record 32 countries are participating in this year's Women's World Cup - up from 24. When FIFA announced the increase in 2019, people were worried the quality of the soccer tournament would suffer.

Takeaways from the USA vs Vietnam World Cup game

5:03pm July 22, 2023

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Sam Mewis about the U.S. Women's National Team's first win at the 2023 World Cup. Mewis was a member of the U.S. team that won the World Cup in 2019.

Brazil's Marta has scored more World Cup goals than anyone. Now she hopes to win

5:03pm July 22, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

She's known as one of the greatest women's soccer players in the world. Now Brazilian superstar Marta is playing in her sixth World Cup, hoping to finally win the trophy.

Damian Lillard points to his wrist after scoring a three-pot basket in the closing seconds of the game against Los Angeles Lakers.

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'Wait Wait' for July 22, 2023: Live in Portland with Damian Lillard!

8:30am July 22, 2023

We're back in beautiful Portland with NBA superstar Damian Lillard. He's known for his buzzer-beaters, but can he answer our questions about Buzzard Eaters: the fine art of eating roadklll.

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Saturday Sports: USWNT in the World Cup; Messi in Miami; new owner for the Commanders

8:20am July 22, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with ESPN's Michele Steele about the U.S. women's soccer team's performance in the World Cup, Lionel Messi's debut in Miami, and the new owners of the Washington Commanders.

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In a first, male artistic swimmers will be able to compete in major global events

8:00am July 22, 2023

by Scott Simon

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with artistic swimmer Bill May about competing in the World Aquatics Championships and the Olympics, both of which are now allowing male artistic swimmers to participate.

USA's forward Sophia Smith (#11) celebrates scoring her second goal during the 2023 Women's World Cup match between the United States and Vietnam at Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand on July 22, 2023.

The U.S. defeats Vietnam 3-0 to open its 2023 Women's World Cup

11:41pm July 21, 2023

by Russell Lewis

The two-time defending champion U.S. opened group play in the Women's World Cup with a sluggish performance over Vietnam. The U.S. brings a mix of newcomers and veterans to this year's tournament.

Marta and the Brazilian women's soccer team walk around the field greeting fans after a friendly match against Chile ahead of the World Cup, in Brasília, Brazil, on July 2.

Brazil's Marta scored more World Cup goals than any woman or man. Now she hopes to win

3:05pm July 21, 2023

by Carrie Kahn

She is repeatedly named world player of the year. But a World Cup title has eluded the Brazilian superstar, and at 37, this may be her last shot at it.

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Soccer star Megan Rapinoe says patriotism means demanding better of ourselves

2:37pm July 21, 2023

by Terry Gross

Rapinoe has been an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ rights, pay equity and the BLM movement. She recently announced that she will retire after the 2023 Women's World Cup. Originally broadcast in 2020.

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