How “Penelope Ashe” pulled off the biggest literary caper of the century.
It was one of the most memorable nights in recent baseball history on Wednesday as the New York Yankees faced off against the Tampa Bay Rays and the Boston Red Sox played the Baltimore Orioles.
The U.S. team will need a clear win against Algeria if they want to secure their place in the second round. George Vecsey, sports columnist for our partner The New York Times is in South Africa to watch the game.
The U.S. managed a shocking 1-1 tie against England when English goalie Robert Green let an easy shot from Clint Dempsey bounce off his hands and into the goal. We talk to George Vecsey, sports columnist for The New York Times.
Behind the brilliant goal keeping of Frank Borghi, the U.S. was able to pull off one of the greatest upsets in World Cup history, defeating England 1-0 in 1950. Tomorrow, team USA will try and pull off a similar upset.
Guest: George Vecsey, New York Times sports columnist, in Beijing, China