DURBAN, South Africa – Though World Cup matches were playing in my home city, I never expected to...
Category - Sports
ESPN forges a soccer fan in America
WEST HARTFORD, Connecticut, U.S.A. – Thank you, ESPN. You took someone (me) who would have watched...
Americans root for the home team, a little
TUCSON, Arizona, USA – In the United States, patriotism is a huge ideal that is very important to...
A new beginning for South Africa
DURBAN, South Africa — Waking up in South Africa will never be the same again. For most...
Durban ready to land World Cup matches
DURBAN, South Africa – Travelers heading for the World Cup matches in Durban will fly into the...
South Africa scores with World Cup
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — I was 14 when it was announced that South Africa had won the bid to...
Gold medal coach advises hard work, tough skin
MANOTICK, Ontario, Canada – After the Canadian women’s hockey team beat their American rivals to...
Canadian hockey star gets goals
TORONTO, Canada – Hayley Wickenheiser understands the importance of goals – and not just the kind...