Little League And College Football: The Week In Sports
NPR's Tom Goldman previews the Little League World Series final games, and looks forward to the college football season.
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Female Pitcher Mo'Ne Davis Is A Hit At Little League World Series
Mo'ne Davis has dazzled at this year's World Series. The 13-year-old pitching sensation is already throwing in the 70s, as in miles per hour. Some believe she could be an elite pitcher.
Isner over Klahn at WS Open
The highest ranked American tennis player in the world returned to center court at the Winston-Salem Open last night. The expectations were high for the two-time champion.
Once An Object Of Reverence, Brazilian Soccer's A Punchline
Once, Brazilians were welcomed in other countries with talk of Brazil's soccer dominance; now, everyone merely speaks of their historic World Cup defeat against Germany.
Rubin's Pro Debut Draws Crowd; Loses At Winston-Salem Open
After three days of qualifying rounds, the main draw at the Winston-Salem Open got under way this weekend. Dozens of the world's top professional tennis players are competing for ATP tour points, and a total purse of $625,000.
But on Sunday, it was a first round match featuring a youngster ranked No. 585 in the ATP rankings that drew the largest crowd.
A Little League Star, A New Commissioner: The Week In Sports
There's a new Major League Baseball commissioner, and a new star Little League pitcher. NPR's Scott Simon talks to sports correspondent Tom Goldman about the latest from the world of sports.
Baseball Owners Call Up Commissioner Bud Selig's Relief
Major League Baseball owners have selected Rob Manfred to succeed Bud Selig as the league's commissioner. Manfred is the sport's 10th commissioner, selected after six rounds of voting by the 30 MLB owners. Sportswriter Stefan Fatsis joins Robert Siegel to speak about the news.
At 49, Jamie Moyer's Pitching Career Goes Into Extra Innings
In a new memoir called Just Tell Me I Can't, Moyer explains how he became a better pitcher in his 40s than his 20s. Originally broadcast Oct. 2, 2013.
Questions Linger Over Fatal Race Involving NASCAR's Stewart
The racing world is still in shock after a car driven by NASCAR's Tony Stewart struck and killed a 20-year-old driver during a dirt track race Saturday. David Greene talks to Nate Ryan of USA Today.
Charting The Course Of Today's Golfing Titans
Rory McIlroy's victory at the PGA Championship Sunday felt to many observers like a passing of the baton. Tom Watson, a former superstar in his own right, speaks about the state of golf today.