Germany's Angelique Kerber Wins Wimbledon, Beating Serena Williams In The Final
Serena Williams was on course for a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title when she was stunned by Angelique Kerber at Wimbledon on Saturday.
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Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, World Cup
Serena Williams is at Wimbledon today. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about that and the World Cup.
This Coach Wants To Be The Next World Champion In Backward Running
Track coach Aaron Yoder says he finds running backward more comfortable. "When you're running backward, you don't have as much pressure on your knee because you're landing behind yourself," he says.
Has Video Refereeing Ruined The World Cup?
This is the first time the World Cup has used video replay to make official calls. Some say it has made for a cleaner game, but soccer purists claim it's ruined the event.
What Will Serena Williams Serve Us At Wimbledon This Weekend?
After a year in which she has dealt with some health scares, Williams reclaimed her fitness and her game. She is favored against Angelique Kerber to win her eighth Wimbledon singles title.
Game, Set, Marathon: Anderson Wins Record-Shattering Wimbledon Semifinal
Kevin Anderson needed more than six and a half hours to beat his American opponent, John Isner. It was easily the longest match that late in a major tournament in men's tennis history.
Greensboro Native John Isner Defeated In Historic Wimbledon Performance
Six hours, thirty-six minutes.
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.
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.