Thebe Moabelo says its fun to share the spirit of the World Cup with complete strangers at the fan parks.

VOA: standard.2010.06.19

On the night of South Africa's match with Zimbabwe Jan.27,football fan Nkosinathi Wellington was enthusiastic about the facilities.

VOA: standard.2010.02.10

We've had fan clubs spring up around our pandas here because people are so fascinated with them, they want to learn about them, they want to save them,".

VOA: standard.2010.02.02

President Barack Obama, a White Sox fan, who chatted with the pitcher in the clubhouse of the All Star game last week before throwing out the first pitch, is left handed like Buehrle.

VOA: standard.2009.07.24

Even with a lineup that included fan favorites like Sam Bush, Steve Martin,Taj Mahal and The Avett Brothers, it's the chance to see the legendary Doc Watson in action that has always been Merlefest's biggest attraction.

VOA: standard.2010.06.07