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Reports: Cyclist Landis admits doping
(CNN) – After four years in denial, the man who was stripped of his 2006 Tour de France title, American cyclist Floyd Landis, is finally admitting to doping, according to new reports. CNN contributor Max Kellerman joined us on Thursday's American Morning for the report.
Reports: Reports: Cyclist Landis admits using performance-enhancing drugs
Schillings on having son with Asperger's
(CNN) – Love him or hate him, Curt Schilling made an impression on fans during his baseball career. Schilling, who's now retired, is sharing the story of his family's life since their son was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in 2007.
Schilling's wife, Shonda, has written a book about their experiences. It's titled, "The Best Kind of Different." Max Kellerman, our newly-minted CNN contributor, sat down with the Schillings for American Morning.
Former NFL star's personal troubles
(CNN) – Pro football Hall of Famer Lawrence Taylor has had a troubled past that in many ways overshadowed his success on the field. Now, he's charged with third degree rape for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old prostitute.
Max Kellerman from HBO Sports and Pablo Torre from Sports Illustrated joined us on Friday's American Morning to discuss the sports star's personal troubles.
Gut Check: Should athletes play politics?
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By Carol Costello, CNN
(CNN) – The world of politics is colliding with the world of sports over Arizona’s controversial new immigration law.
Last night, there were more protests at the Arizona Diamondbacks game and the Phoenix Suns took to the court wearing jerseys reading “Los Suns” to show team solidarity with Latinos.
Politicians, like New Mexico’s Governor Bill Richardson, are debating the law, not just on CNN, but on ESPN too.
Time for a Gut Check: Should basketball or baseball or any other pro sports team get involved in politics?
Steve Nash, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, says yes. “We have a lot of love. Latino fans. We have Latino players on both teams. And unfortunately that's the group that seems to be targeted by this bill. And it's a shame.”
The Arizona law is designed to identify, prosecute and deport illegal immigrants. It allows police officers to ask people "for papers" proving legal residency. Critics say it will lead to racial profiling.
Ohno urges kids to make healthy choices
(CNN) – From "Dancing with the Stars" to skating for Olympic gold, some say there isn't a challenge speed skater Apolo Ohno can't conquer.
He joined us on Tuesday's American Morning to discuss his new mission: to stop underage drinking and start getting kids more interested in healthy lifestyles.
Duncan wants ban for NCAA teams with low grad rates
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(CNN) – Should college basketball teams that don't graduate at least 40 percent of their players be banned from postseason play?
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan thinks so.
“Teams that fail to graduate 40 percent of their players should be ineligible for post-season competition. It's a low bar, frankly, and not many teams would be ineligible," said Duncan. "Over time, we should set a higher bar. But it's a minimum, a bright line, which every program should meet to vie for post-season honors.”
Duncan's proposal would keep a dozen teams from playing in this year's tournament, including top-seeded Kentucky.
On Thursday's American Morning, our Kate Bolduan will take a look at the issue.
What do you think? Sound off below.
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