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.
Keywords: Super Bowl · history · 2008 · NBA · Celtic · Tom Goldman · Roger Federer · Tiger Woods · Wimbledon · Lakers · olympic · Rafael Nadal
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.
Keywords: Steve Inskeep · players · New York City · injuries · Williams · Tenn · Roger Federer · tournament · John Feinstein · Rafael Nadal
Jul 7th, 2008 · After winning the Wimbledon men's final five years in a row, Roger Federer was beaten Sunday by Spain's Rafael Nadal in the longest and possibly greatest men's final in the tournament's history.
Keywords: federal · Spain · history · beaten · tournament · Wimbledon · Rafael Nadal · Nadal
Jul 6th, 2008 · On Sunday, Roger Federer lost to Rafael Nadal in a marathon five-set match. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated talks to host Andrea Seabrook about Sunday's record-breaking championship match.
Keywords: federal · Andrea Seabrook · championship · illustrator · marathon · Wimbledon · Rafael Nadal · Nadal · Jon Wertheim of emSports
Jul 5th, 2008 · Venus Williams beats her younger sister Serena at Wimbledon on Saturday. On Sunday, Roger Federer faces Rafael Nadal on the men's singles side. Jon Wertheim of Sports Illustrated talks about the tournament.
Keywords: federal · siblings · illustrator · tournament · rivalry · Wimbledon · Venus Williams · serena · Rafael Nadal · Jon Wertheim of emSports
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.
Keywords: Renee Montagne · legend · Tenn · Triumph · French Open · Roger Federer · John Feinstein · Disappointment · Rafael Nadal · Big Brown · Jim McKay
Jul 8th, 2007 · Roger Federer won his fifth consecutive Wimbledon title Sunday, and he did it by beating nemesis Rafael Nadal in a five-set epic.
Keywords: federal · Wimbledon · nemesis · Rafael Nadal
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.
Keywords: Scott Simon · France · federal · victory · Spain · commander · French · venues · Williams · Ron Rapoport · Switzerland · Roger Federer