The US Open kicked off this week and Friday marks the 25th anniversary of one of the tournament's best matches: when Jimmy Connors, fresh off wrist surgery, beat top-10 opponent Aaron Krickstein in a 5th set tiebreak. Tennis historian Joel Drucker tells the tale of a match that's still revered today.
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It's official: Russian athletes have been banned from the 2016 Paralympic Games over allegations of steroid use. But some Paralympians are experimenting with another kind of performance enhancement. It's called "boosting," and it's dangerous. Quadriplegic rock climber Brad Zdanivsky tells Brent about the dangerous tactic and why he still boosts in spite of the risks.
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