Start World Series Games Earlier; Let Us Sleep
Commentator Frank Deford says the Fall Classic could boost its sagging ratings by scheduling games early enough for people in the Eastern and Central Time Zones to see the end.
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World Series Moves To Game 7 After Royals Grab 10-0 Win
The Kansas City Royals beat the San Francisco Giants 10-0 in Game 6 of the World Series, pushing the battle on to Wednesday for the final game. David Greene gets the news from NPR's Tom Goldman.
Royals Force Game 7, Rest Bullpen In Dominant 10-0 Win
Kansas City piled up seven runs in the second inning and forced San Francisco starter Jake Peavy out of the game. The big lead left both teams resting their go-to bullpen arms.
Giants Are Close To Winning The World Series — But It May Not Be That Easy
The San Francisco Giants need one more win over the Kansas City Royals to clinch their third World Series championship in the past five years. Sounds simple, but history says otherwise.
U.S. Women's National Soccer Team Cements Its Dominance
The U.S. team didn't give up a single goal in the 5-game CONCACAF tournament. They capped off their performance Sunday with a near-perfect 6-0 game against Costa Rica.
Fear Of Blowing Big Calls May Affect How Umpires Do Their Jobs
New research suggests umpires are hesitant to make calls that change the course of the game, especially in games with high stakes.
Giants Pound Royals 11-4 To Tie World Series
San Francisco roared past Kansas City Saturday to even the series and force the deciding games back to the Royals' hometown.
World Series Game 4: A Small Ball Paradise
In last night's Game 4, the San Francisco Giants pummeled the Kansas City Royals in an 11-4 victory. The win has tied the World series with two games apiece.
From The Stadium To Your Stereo: Behind Baseball's Biggest Sounds
You can thank audio engineer Joe Carpenter and his 80 microphones every time you hear the crack of a bat, smack of a glove or thud of a base in this World Series.
Royals Take Game 3; Cowboys Surge: The Week In Sports
As the World Series continues, NPR's Scott Simon gets the latest from Howard Bryant of ESPN.com. They'll also talk football, and why the Dallas Cowboys are the most valuable team in the NFL.