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U.S. soccer fans around the nation and in Brazil celebrate a dramatic victory over their familiar World Cup opponent, Ghana, on June 16, 2014. After the U.S. exited their last two World Cups at the hands of Ghana, the United States Men’s National Team finally beat Ghana at the 2014 … Continue reading
People who were at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships react to watching the longest match in professional tennis history. John Isner of the United States defeated Nicolas Mahut of France in the Men’s Singles tournament first round after 11 hours, five minutes of play within over three days.
Fans react to watching the Isner–Mahut tennis match at the 2010 Wimbledon Championships, the longest match in professional tennis history: “You’ve got to come to Wimbledon and watch the live event because you just never know what’s going to happen.” John Isner of the United States defeated Nicolas Mahut of … Continue reading
Irish broadcaster George Hook remembers being very moved during the 1995 Rugby World Cup game when South Africa defeated New Zealand and the newly elected first black South African president, Nelson Mandela, came out into the stadium in a South African Springboks team jersey to hand the trophy to the … Continue reading
South African rugby captain Francois Pienaar during the 1995 Rugby World Cup describes Nelson Mandela’s aura and many virtues: “He’s such a humble person.” Pienaar says Mandela, also known as “Madiba,” would often phone him during the ’95 Rugby World Cup game in order to check-in with the team and … Continue reading
When he was nine years old, Pelé remembers his dad crying because Brazil had lost the 1950 World Cup to Uruguay and he told his father not to worry because he would win the World Cup for Brazil one day. Pelé, who is considered to be one of the best … Continue reading
In this 1998 interview, Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel explains why English goalkeeper Gordon Banks’s save, which prevented Pelé from making a much-anticipated goal in the 1970 World Cup was the best he’d ever seen. Banks skillfully made contact with the ball via the tips of his fingers getting it over … Continue reading
Swiss professional tennis player Roger Federer describes meeting Pelé, a retired Brazilian footballer considered to be one of the best players of all time. In their meeting, Pelé presents him with an autographed image of himself playing in the 1958 World Cup final match against Sweden.
Former Major Leagues baseball player Manny Sanguillén discusses what Dock Ellis was like as a roommate in 1967. Sanguillén would have to cover for Ellis when he would miss curfew and stay at the ballpark all night instead of being in the hotel bedroom.
Dinesh Patel & Rinku Singh, the two baseball players “Million Dollar Arm” is based on, explain what it feels like to have a film made about their lives and explain their hopes for the future.
