Van Persie Doubtful For World Cup Semi Final
Netherlands captain Robin van Persie faces a stomach problem ahead of the World Cup semi final with Argentina. He trained separately with Daryl Janmaat as Louis van Gaal weighs fitness ahead of the match in Sao Paulo. Van Persie scored three goals in the group stage but has since hit a dip in form.
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Netherlands Face Argentina in World Cup Semifinal Clash
The 2014 semifinal pits The Netherlands and Argentina in Sao Paulo. Rob van Gaal plans flexible tactics and may risk Nigel de Jong returning from groin injury while Lionel Messi looms as the key threat for Argentina. Netherlands aim to repeat past finals heartbreak and reach the Rio final.
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LeBron James Holds Meetings in Las Vegas During Free Agency Wait
LeBron James worked out in Las Vegas and held a three hour meeting session with his brain trust as he weighs next season. He declined to reveal his destination and cautioned fans with brief remarks before leaving the hotel. James may meet with Pat Riley and has drawn interest from several teams including the Cavaliers. Wade joined him for a workout as both players navigate uncertain futures amid a summer of free agency buzz. The 2010 Miami arrival reference underscores the ongoing speculation.
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Aiken hosts 12U and regional bid drive for Southeast tourney
The 12U Aiken program finished second in the state and will send a team to the Southeast Regional along with squads from North Augusta Mount Pleasant Goose Creek West Ashley and James Island. The winner advances to regional sites in Florida North Carolina or Tennessee and the event boosts local tourism and economy. Holley notes the value of travel for players and a tourism tent to showcase Aiken. The Dixie Youth World Series next year may preclude hosting a regional this year but Aiken will gain an automatic berth. Eric Russell covers sports in the Aiken Standard.
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NeSmith Advances as Cody Proveaux Narrowly Misses Cut in Qualifier
Aiken area golfers contended in a qualifier as NeSmith advanced while Cody Proveaux fell two under with 140, finishing just short of the cut. Brazeal Carpenter and Ploeger tied for 39th at four over, Skiff tied for 47th, and Milliner, Handy also played. NeSmith next heads to Hilton Head for the Players Amateur then Chattanooga for the Southern Amateur before Buffalo for the Porter Cup and Chicago for the Western Amateur. The U S Amateur winner earns a Masters spot in 2015.
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Pacers coach targets rising talent from AAU circuit
Alexander credits area youth tournaments including the Peach State Summer Showcase for landing recruits Belfield and Early from the AAU ranks. He aims to finish a class of about 10 within a week, adding a mix of high school players and transfer names as USCA rebuilds.
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Brazil’s World Cup collapse ends in five goal rout
Brazil suffer a 7 1 defeat to Germany in the World Cup quarterfinals. Neymar and Thiago Silva were sidelined and Brazil’s attack faltered after Douglas Costa’s group stage goals. Coach Scolari accepts responsibility for the capitulation at home.
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