Brazil opens World Cup with 1-0 win over Croatia
Brazil defeated Croatia 1-0 in Berlin as Kaka scored in the 44th minute to lift the defending champions to an opening win in Group F. Ronaldo exited late with a subdued display, while Dida made key saves to secure the victory. France and South Korea also posted scoreless and 2-1 results respectively in their opening group matches.
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Raymond Domenech
Stuttgart
Thierry Henry
Zinedine Zidane
Tranquillo Barnetta
Philippe Senderos
Alexander Frei
Senegal
Denmark
Ahn Jung-hwan
Frankfurt
Otto Pfister
Woods Seeks U S Open Glory On Father’s Day Winged Foot
Tiger Woods returns to the U S Open at Winged Foot after a nine week layoff and the death of his father Earl Woods. The piece notes memories of Father’s Day golf with Earl, Woods’ resolve to compete, and comments from Phil Mickelson and Michael Campbell about his chances and mindset.
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Redick charged with DWI in Durham arrest
Duke basketball star J J Redick faced a drunken driving charge after an early Tuesday arrest near the Duke campus. Police said he had a blood alcohol level of 0.11 and was released on a 1000 dollar bond. He canceled an Orlando Magic workout and is due in court on July 17.
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Astros Fall Again As Pitcher Drops Fourth Straight Decision
A pitcher stretched his winless streak to four decisions after a troubling outing on the mound. Six days earlier he allowed only four hits and one run over seven innings against Houston at Minute Maid Park, signaling a potential rebound versus the Astros.
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Konerko's three run homer lifts White Sox past Rangers
Chicago defeats Texas 5-2 as Paul Konerko hits a go ahead three run homer in the sixth. Jon Garland earns win with 5 1-3 innings of two run ball, Bobby Jenks locks down 19th save. Rangers Ka meron Lee suffers five runs on five hits in five plus innings. White Sox improve to 6-2 in past eight.
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Rod Barajas
Jim Thome
Jermaine Dye
Tadahito Iguchi
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WNBA All-Decade Team Honored At All-Star Game
The All-Decade team includes Swoopes Cooper and Thompson of the Houston Comets, Leslie of the Los Angeles Sparks, Jackson and Bird of Seattle, Catchings of Indiana and others. Dawn Staley, Pam Taurasi and other stars also noted. ceremony set for July 12 at Madison Square Garden.
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Ruthie Bolton
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Ticha Penicheiro
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Ryans Adjusts to Houston Ahead of Texans Start
Ryans, coming from Alabama, earns praise from Holland for his NFL transition with Houston. He believes his 4-3 defense will fit, as he adapts to a new city after spending his life in Alabama. He notes the move is as much personal as professional and is embracing a fresh start.
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