San Francisco Giants

Giants take the World Series

June 3, 2014Sports

The last time the Giants won the World Series, they weren’t the San Francisco Giants, because they were still playing on the Polo Grounds in Harlem. Now, a new city can celebrate their victory. Sports writer Jeff Beresford-Howe reports from California.

Pitchers draw spotlight from the mound of the World Series

May 28, 2014Sports

Small California town churns out baseball prospects, with help from across the border

August 15, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

Venezuelans Make All the Difference in the World Series

August 15, 2013Sports

Mexico May be the Secret to California Town’s Baseball Success

August 15, 2013Sports

Texas Rangers Win Game Four Against Cardinals, Tie Series

August 15, 2013Sports

the St. Louis Cardinals (lead the Texas Rangers three games to one in this year’s World Series/ OR / and the Texas Rangers are locked up at two games a piece in this year’s World Series) with Game 5 set to be played tonight in Texas. While the Cardinals are trying to cap off one […]

Remembering sportscaster Ernie Harwell

August 14, 2013Arts, Culture & Media

We look back at the long career of William Earnest “Ernie” Harwell. Harwell was a sportscaster best known for his long run with the Detroit Tigers, announcing the baseball games on radio and television. He died Tuesday at age 92.

Takeouts: online docs, Kobe, listeners on loans

August 14, 2013Sports

Finance Takeout: New York Times business and finance reporter Louise Story tells us about a new program from the United Health Group that lets patients “visit” doctors online for about $45 a pop. Sports Takeout: Ibrahim Abdul-Matin previews the Monday Night Football matchup between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins. The Giants need […]