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World Cup Final: France Vs. Croatia

8:18am July 15, 2018

It's time for the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia. Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to David Henry Sterry, co-author of The Glorious World Cup: A Fanatic's Guide, about what to expect.

Referee Howard Webb of England, right, shows the red card to Netherlands' John Heitinga, left, during the World Cup final soccer match between the Netherlands and Spain at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, July 11, 2010.

Ex-World Cup Final Referee Talks About This Critical Role Ahead Of Croatia Vs. France

10:37pm July 14, 2018

On the eve of the World Cup Final, NPR's Michel Martin chats with former FIFA Referee Howard Webb about what it takes to referee one of the biggest sporting events in the world.

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Angelique Kerber fell to the ground in disbelief after match point, celebrating her Wimbledon victory over seven-time tournament champion Serena Williams.

Germany's Angelique Kerber Wins Wimbledon, Beating Serena Williams In The Final

3:15pm July 14, 2018

by Maggie Penman

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

8:28am July 14, 2018

Serena Williams is at Wimbledon today. NPR's Renee Montagne speaks with ESPN's Howard Bryant about that and the World Cup.

Aaron Yoder is training for the world championships for backward running, or retrorunning, in Bologne, Italy.

This Coach Wants To Be The Next World Champion In Backward Running

8:28am July 14, 2018

by Greg Echlin

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.

In a June 22 World Cup Match in St. Petersburg, Russia, Costa Rica's Giancarlo Gonzalez fouls Brazil's Neymar (in blue at left), but the penalty was rescinded after Video Assistant Referee review. Brazil went on to win 2-0.

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Has Video Refereeing Ruined The World Cup?

8:59pm July 13, 2018

by Jasmine Garsd

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.

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Serena Williams serves against Evgeniya Rodina of Russia during their Ladies' Singles fourth round match on day seven of Wimbledon on July 9, 2018 in London.

What Will Serena Williams Serve Us At Wimbledon This Weekend?

6:02pm July 13, 2018

by Tom Goldman

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.

Kevin Anderson celebrates winning a point against John Isner during their long semifinal match Friday at Wimbledon.

Game, Set, Marathon: Anderson Wins Record-Shattering Wimbledon Semifinal

5:12pm July 13, 2018

by Colin Dwyer

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.

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Greensboro Native John Isner Defeated In Historic Wimbledon Performance

3:19pm July 13, 2018

by David Ford and Sean Bueter

Six hours, thirty-six minutes.

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High Point Announces Name For New Baseball Team

3:13pm July 13, 2018

by Eddie Garcia

When the first pitch is thrown at BB&T Point, the home team will be the High Point Rockers.