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Saturday Sports: The Masters; NCAA men's hockey tournament; NBA playoffs

NPR's Scott Simon and reporter Michele Steele discuss the Masters and the NCAA men's hockey tournament, and preview the NBA playoffs.
- Scott Simon
From cheap eats to a prohibition on running, a look at the traditions of the Masters

The Masters, the famed golf tournament in Augusta, Georgia, is known for its beauty and traditions, from inexpensive food, a ban on cell phones and the winner's green jacket.
- Steve Futterman
How a cheese sandwich at the Masters is still $1.50 in an era of price hikes

The priciest concessions at the Masters, beer and wine, cost just $6 each. The Georgia golf tournament prides itself on a simple and affordable menu, even as ticket prices continue to climb.
- Rachel Treisman
Jim Whittaker, Seattle native and first American to summit Everest, dies at 97

Celebrated mountaineer Jim Whittaker has passed away at the age of 97 in Port Townsend. He was the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest in 1963 and inspired generations of climbers. He was also an 82-year member of Seattle-based club, The Mountaineers. Kim Malcolm spoke with Tom Vogl, the current CEO of The Mountaineers, about Whittaker's life and legacy.
- Kim Malcolm
Michigan wins school's second NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

Michigan clawed its way to victory Monday, defeating UConn and securing the school's second NCAA men's basketball title. NPR's A Martinez talks to Martenzie Johnson of ESPN and Andscape about the win.
- A Martínez
Michigan muscles its way to program's 2nd NCAA basketball title, beating UConn

High-scoring Michigan had to get down and dirty to dig out the national title Monday, making only two 3-pointers all night but still muscling its way to a 69-63 victory over stingy, stubborn UConn.
- The Associated Press
Michigan and Connecticut battle tonight for NCAA men's basketball supremacy

Michigan and Connecticut take to the court tonight in the title game of the NCAA men's Division 1 basketball tournament.
- Greg Echlin
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women's basketball title

UCLA secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
- The Associated Press
What to watch for in Monday's NCAA championship game

TNT Sports College Basketball journalist Adam Lefkoe talks about what's at stake in the NCAA Men's National Championship game on Monday night.
- Jason Fuller
South Carolina and UCLA fight to become the new women's college basketball champion

Sunday afternoon's women's college basketball title game is set. South Carolina will take on UCLA in a battle pitting the SEC against the Big Ten.
- Steve Futterman

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