Sports Red Sox Sweep Cardinals October 28, 2004 It was probably the most vexing curse in all of sports -- until last night. The Boston Red Sox won the World Series for the first time since 1918, sweeping the St. Louis Cardinals in four games. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman. Red Sox Roll to World Series Victory Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4130519/4130520" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Red Sox Lead Series 3-0 October 27, 2004 The Boston Red Sox are just a game away from ending their fabled curse. Tuesday night, the Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-to-1 in Game Three of the World Series. They're one victory away from breaking the most talked-about championship drought in sports. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman. Red Sox Take 3-0 Lead in World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4128407/4128408" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Red Sox Take 3-0 Lead in World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4128407/4128408" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Sports Red Sox Lead World Series 2-0 October 25, 2004 The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-2 in Game 2 of the World Series, taking a 2-0 overall lead. Boston pitcher Curt Schilling helped lead his team to victory, despite a painful ankle injury that left him limping and threatened to end his season. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman. Schilling Gives Sox 2-0 Lead in World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4124833/4124834" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Schilling Gives Sox 2-0 Lead in World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4124833/4124834" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Sports Boston Wins Series Opener 11-9 October 24, 2004 The Boston Red Sox overcame a late St. Louis Cardinals rally to win the opening game of the 100th World Series, 11-9. The American League champion Red Sox needed a two-run homer from Mark Bellhorn to clinch the win at home. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Boston Takes World Series Opener, 11-9 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4124273/4124274" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Cardinals Meet Sox in Fenway as Series Begins October 23, 2004 The Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals face off Saturday in the first game of the World Series. It's a home game for the Sox at storied Fenway Park. Hear NPR's Jennifer Ludden and NPR's Tom Goldman. Cardinals Meet Sox in Fenway as Series Begins Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4124139/4124140" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Red Sox Crush Yankees in Historic Comeback Red Sox Head to World Series October 21, 2004 The Boston Red Sox defeat the New York Yankees 10-3, winning the American League Championship Series with a stirring comeback and advancing to their first World Series since 1986. The Sox are the first team ever to win a best-of-seven series after losing the first three games. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman. Sox Slam Yanks, Head to World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4120029/4120030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Sox Slam Yanks, Head to World Series Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4120029/4120030" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
Sports Hockey Lockout Takes a Toll, for Those Who Care October 17, 2004 Last month, National Hockey League owners locked out the players in a labor dispute, resulting in a delay of the season that was to have started last week. In America, sports fans barely noticed, preoccupied with baseball playoffs and football. But in Canada, fans of the game are deep in mourning. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Hockey Lockout Takes a Toll, for Those Who Care Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4113001/4113002" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Red Sox, Yankees to Face Off Again October 10, 2004 The Boston Red Sox go to New York on Tuesday for another shot at their rivals, the Yankees. But there are other exciting match-ups going on across the country. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman and NPR's Jennifer Ludden. Red Sox, Yankees to Face Off Again Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4079551/4079552" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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National Jack La Lanne, Fit for Life September 24, 2004 Jack La Lanne, who was America's fitness conscience starting in the 1950s, is turning 90, and still working out daily. NPR's Tom Goldman visits the weightlifting former TV star at his California home. Jack La Lanne, Fit for Life Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3933924/3934409" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Sports Pro Hockey Locks Out Players September 16, 2004 The National Hockey League locks out its players after a collective bargaining agreement expired Wednesday. The work stoppage -- the result of a long-simmering labor dispute -- could put the entire 2004-2005 hockey season in jeopardy. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman. Pro Hockey Locks Out Players Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3920653/3920654" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Wrapping Up the Olympics August 30, 2004 NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR's Tom Goldman, who was in Athens for last night's closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games. Wrapping Up the Olympics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3878429/3878430" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Jones Fails to Medal in Athens August 28, 2004 Marion Jones, who won five medals at the Sydney Olympics, loses her last chance at a medal in Athens. Jones finished fifth in the long jump Friday. Then a failed handoff in the women's 4x100 meter relay led to the disqualification of the U.S. team. Hear NPR's Tom Goldman.
Gold Medal Hopes Over for U.S. Basketball Team August 27, 2004 The U.S. men's basketball team lost to Argentina Friday -- and thus will not win the gold medal. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Gold Medal Hopes Over for U.S. Basketball Team Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3875764/3875765" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics August 27, 2004 The winner-take-all approach to competition at the Olympics dates back to the ancient Greeks, but was softened by the Victorian revival of the Games. In many ways, modern athletes' gold-or-nothing attitudes and occasional boasting reflect the original Olympic spirit. NPR's Tom Goldman reports. Winner-Take-All Attitude Not New to Olympics Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3874401/3874402" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold in Overtime August 26, 2004 The U.S. women's soccer team wins a fiercely competitive gold-medal game against Brazil in the Summer Olympics. Abby Wambach headed in a crossing corner kick from the left side to end the match in overtime. Hear NPR's Robert Siegel and NPR's Tom Goldman. U.S. Women Win Soccer Gold in Overtime Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/3873038/3873039" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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