Dec 25th, 2008 · NPR's Tom Goldman relives the highlights: A remarkable Super Bowl upset. The epic Wimbledon final between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Tiger Woods winning the U.S. Open with a bad knee. Record-smashing performances at the Olympics. And, the Celtics and Lakers back in the NBA finals.
Aug 25th, 2008 · The U.S. Open tennis tournament begins today in New York City with the womens' singles champions of the past two years out with injuries, presenting an opportunity for the Williams sisters. Meanwhile, on the men's side, Rafael Nadal has the chance to prove that he's the best player of the year — if he goes further than Roger Federer. Steve Inskeep talks with commentator John Feinstein.
Jun 22nd, 2008 · The first round of Wimbledon gets underway in England on Monday. Top-ranked men's player Roger Federer is going for a record sixth-straight victory. The women's field is wide open. John Wertheim from Sports Illustrated speaks with host Guy Raz.
Jun 9th, 2008 · It was a busy weekend for sports. In tennis, Rafael Nadal won his fourth straight French Open title by beating Roger Federer. In horse racing Big Brown was a big disappointment. And broadcasting legend Jim McKay died. Host Renee Montagne talks sports with commentator John Feinstein.
Jan 28th, 2008 · Last week he knocked tennis superstar Roger Federer out of the Australian Open. Sunday, Novak Djokovic went on to win his first Grand Slam title. On the women's side, Maria Sharapova grabbed the crown.
Nov 21st, 2007 · How does Barack Obama resemble Roger Federer? What about Mitt Romney and Derek Jeter? With just a few months until the first votes are cast in the 2008 presidential race, commentator Frank Deford compares the candidates to well-known sports figures.
Jul 9th, 2007 · Wimbledon tennis tournament ended with another coronation of Roger Federer, who won the men's title for the fifth year in a row. Venus Williams climbed from a 23rd seed to win her fourth title in eight years. Christine Brennan, a columnist at USA Today, talks with Renee Montagne.
Jul 7th, 2007 · Venus Williams won her fourth Wimbledon title Saturday, dispensing with French 18th seed Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-1. In the men's semifinals Saturday, Switzerland's Roger Federer crushed France's Richard Gasquet in straight sets. Federer plays Spain's Rafael Nadal in the men's final Sunday. Ron Rapoport speaks with Scott Simon.