World Cup column argues for keeping the event out of America
David Caraviello criticizes American soccer culture and the World Cup spectacle. He cites lukewarm US attendance, compares fan passion abroad to polite cheers at home, and argues the World Cup should be kept out of the United States for its own good.
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Comeback Too Late For Avery
Atlanta Braves rally for two ninth inning runs to beat the New York Mets 4 3 after Steve Avery left with a 3 2 deficit. Fred McGriff delivers a two out RBI single for the walk off win as Pecota, Blauser and Kelly contribute in the late surge.
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Post 26 Sweeps St George in Legion Baseball
Post 26 fired a 10 run fifth inning in the nightcap to beat St George 10-1. Ryan Conatser belted a three run homer and a solo shot for five RBIs as Post 26 improved to 11-0 in the 20 game regular season. Ken Lee added two hits including a double and a triple driving in two. The opener ended 8-1 as Herron and Mitchell sparked a five run burst in the fifth and sixth to seize a 7-1 lead.
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Graf’s Wimbledon Upset Reshapes Title Gatekeepers
Steffi Graf’s first round loss to Lori McNeil shakes the Wimbledon field. Arantxa Sanchez Vicario rises as the new favorite, with Jana Novotna and McNeil also prominent contenders as bookmakers adjust futures after midweek play.
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Equality Evident In Finals
In a rivalry marked by physical equality two centers Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon pace the Knicks and Rockets. Each team features size and strength at forward with Mason Smith Horry Herrera and Oakley Thorpe guarding the paint. The series has been tight with six games decided by under ten points and Game 7 looms as both sides rely on mental resilience to finish.
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Hakeem Olajuwon
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US Goals Look To Be A Miracle For Colombia Test
In Pasadena at the Rose Bowl United States players face Colombia in a World Cup opener. Tab Ramos says one point would be great while three would be unbelievable, as the U S seeks to beat Colombia for the first time in a decade. Colombia, under pressure to win, dismisses U S underestimation and aims to assert dominance.
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