South Carolina's nickname is the easier of the two: It is the Palmetto State because of a fan-leafed palm tree that grows there.

VOA: special.2011.01.16

Football fan Nkosinathi Wellington came out to see South Africa's national team inaugurate the 70,000-seat stadium in a friendly match with Zimbabwe.

VOA: standard.2010.06.02

One fan at the U.S.-China game, American Margaret Byrd, told VOA Sports she enjoyed the contest and that no matter what the score, the players need to go all out.

VOA: standard.2010.02.15

The Institute for Peace study argues that by keeping a tight rein on their people while supporting U.S.security interests in their regions, nations such as Yemen,Egypt, Jordan and Pakistan fan anti-American sentiments.

VOA: standard.2010.05.19