High Point Announces Name For New Baseball Team
When the first pitch is thrown at BB&T Point, the home team will be the High Point Rockers.
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U.S. Olympic Committee Hires Sarah Hirshland As Its New CEO
The hire comes nearly five months after the previous CEO, Scott Blackmun, resigned amid calls for him to quit over former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual assault of scores of minors.
England Fans React To Loss During World Cup Semifinal
On Wednesday, Croatia beat England in the semifinal of the FIFA World Cup. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly caught up with a few England fans at a bar in Central London during the match.
Croatia's Joy And England's Sorrow
Croatia defeated England in the World Cup semifinals, giving them their first-ever appearance in the finals.
Croatia Beats England In Semifinal Match, Will Face France For The World Cup
Croatia advanced to its first-ever final by defeating England 2-1 in extra time on Wednesday. England will play Belgium for third place.
Why 'Seven Nation Army' Is The One Jock Jam To Rule Them All
From the Queen of England to the hounds of hell, just about anyone can sing its hypnotic riff. Here's why The White Stripes' "Seven Nation Army" is the world's biggest jock jam.
Croatia Defeats England To Advance To World Cup Final
Croatia beat England during the World Cup semi-final. The team will now face France. NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Roger Bennett of the Men In Blazers podcast about Wednesday's match and the upcoming final.
What France's World Cup Run Means For The Country's Minority Population
France has advanced to the World Cup Finals. This diverse team, with many immigrants, represents the country in the context of tension over immigration in France and across Europe.
World Cup Semi-Final: England V. Croatia, Winner Will Play France
The winner of Wednesday's World Cup semi-final between England and Croatia will advance to Sunday's championship match against France.
Fans Wait To See Which Team Plays France In World Cup Championship
England plays Croatia to determine which team faces France in the final this weekend. France beat Belgium on Tuesday to earn its spot in the match. Noel King talks to Grant Wahl of Sports Illustrated.