Jeffrey Pierre

Remembering the man who changed modern basketball

Jeffrey Pierre, Justine Kenin, Juana Summers

As a manager, Don Nelson changed the game of basketball. He died Sunday at the age of 86. We remember his legacy with longtime basketball reporter Mack MacMullan.

Headers at the World Cup

Zephyr Weinreich, Jeffrey Pierre, Justine Kenin, Gabriel J. Sánchez

We look at a new soccer study that says "header" goals are becoming less frequent -- but more accurate -- in FIFA World Cup tournaments.

Roger Bennett previews 'organization vs. chaos' World Cup final

Jeffrey Pierre, Scott Detrow, William Troop

The stage is set for this Sunday's men's World Cup final. NPR's Scott Detrow previews the match-up between Spain and Argentina with Roger Bennett, founder and CEO of the Men in Blazers network.

'Hello darkness my old friend,' sing U.S. Soccer fans

Jeffrey Pierre, Scott Detrow, Justine Kenin

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Roger Bennett, the founder and CEO of the Men in Blazers Media Network, about how the World Cup will look and feel now that all three host nations are out.

FIFA red card reversal sparks controversy at the World Cup

Jeffrey Pierre, Scott Detrow, William Troop

FIFA lifted a one-match ban against a top U.S. player at the World Cup after President Trump asked for a review. NPR's Scott Detrow talks about the controversy with Franklin Foer of The Atlantic.

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Why this moment matters so much to New York Knicks fans

Ailsa Chang, Jeffrey Pierre, Tinbete Ermyas

NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with Trent Simonian, creator of the Sidetalk social media account, about Knicks fandom as they approach Game 5 of the NBA Finals, which, if they win, would make them champs.

Former U.S. coach Gregg Berhalter previews the 2026 World Cup

Jeffrey Pierre, Mary Louise Kelly, William Troop

On the eve of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Gregg Berhalter, who coached the US team at the last men's World Cup in Qatar.