Baytown native Ford traded to Toronto
Milwaukee Bucks sent point guard T J Ford to the Toronto Raptors for forward Charlie Villanueva and cash. Ford, from Baytown Texas, averaged 12.2 points and 6.6 assists in 72 games, returning from a neck injury. Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo said Ford’s quickness fits, while Bucks GM Larry Harris noted Villanueva’s acquisition addresses a need.
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Zidane carries France toward World Cup final
Zidane dazzled through Brazil's midfield as France advanced to the semifinals with a 2-0 win. Henry praised the dreamlike victory and France set up a clash with Portugal in Munich, continuing a rare all-European final four.
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Portugal Eliminates England In World Cup Shootout
In Gelsenkirchen Portugal defeated England 3-1 on penalties after 120 scoreless minutes. Ricardo saved three kicks, Cristiano Ronaldo scored the final kick, sending Portugal to the semifinals for the first time since 1966.
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Skunk Kicking and New Sports spoof in early 2000s style
A playful, rambly column riffs on invented sports Barlow qoeball and Shortarounds from Cordarounds.com. It cites Maria Sharapova as a supposed player, jokes about Ultimate Frisbee, and recalls a fictional 19th century Welsh sporting breeches tied to Skunk Kicking while no serious leagues exist.
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Ankrom strides from Sterling after successful coaching tenure
Ankrom served as Sterling Lady Rangers head coach for the last three seasons and previously assisted. The team won eight games last season. She will join Lamar with Steve McDonald, who oversaw Sterling's swimming program, and will continue to support the girls as she stays connected through club soccer.
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Anahuac hires Scott Swilley as offensive coordinator
Davis announced Scott Swilley will become offensive coordinator after last year on defense. Swilley, 38, a Stephen F. Austin graduate with stints at Bridge City Center and Taft, and wife Suzanne have three daughters. Anahuac aims for 31-32 varsity players and a top three district finish.
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Mets Rough Up Big Unit to Snap Skid
New York Mets righty Steve Trachsel won his fifth straight start as the Mets roughed up Randy Johnson and snapped a four game losing streak with a 3 0 victory. Paul Lo Duca drove in three with two RBIs, David Wright delivered a two run double, and Eli Marrero homered off Johnson in the sixth. Ramon Castro added a two run single as part of a five run fourth inning.
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White Sox rally wins 8 6 over Cubs in Chicago
A.J. Pierzynski delivered a three run homer off closer Ryan Dempster as Chicago White Sox rallied for an 8 to 6 victory. The Cubs led 6 to 5 in the ninth before the late surge.
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Glaus Hinske homer lift Blue Jays to fifth straight win
Troy Glaus and Eric Hinske hit solo homers in the sixth as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 2, extending their season high winning streak. Glaus led off the frame with his 22nd homer.
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Indians Rally With Hafner Pinch Hit Grand Slam
Ailing Travis Hafner hit a pinch hit grand slam to tie a Cleveland single season record as the Indians defeated the Reds 12 to 7 in Cincinnati. Hafner, scratched from the lineup with a sore elbow, notched his fourth slam of the season, delivering in the fifth inning off pitcher Joe Mays as Cleveland snapped a skid with a big offensive outburst.
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Agassi’s Wimbledon farewell ends in third round defeat
Andre Agassi exits Wimbledon in his final appearance after a 7-6 6-2 6-4 loss to Rafael Nadal on Centre Court as Venus Williams and Andy Roddick also fall. Williams loses to Jelena Jankovic in a late match, marking a sobering, historic day for the tournament.
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