U S Basketball Falls to Puerto Rico in Olympic Opener
The United States lost 92 73 to Puerto Rico in Athens as Tim Duncan and Allen Iverson struggled. Larry Brown said he was disappointed in the team’s effort and cohesion while Puerto Rico celebrated one of the sport’s great achievements for the territory. Arroyo taunted with the Puerto Rico jersey as the clock wound down.
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Greece
America
Tim Duncan
Allen Iverson
U.S
Puerto Rico
Larry Brown
Elias Ayuso
Carlos Arroyo
United States
Hellinikon
US women’s softball dominates while Australia falters in Olympic play
The United States crushed Australia 10-0 in five innings after beating Italy 7-0, as Lisa Fernandez overcame a rocky third inning. Fernandez led a superb defense and cited the USA versus the world as a marquee clash, while China and Japan faltered under the early pressure in softball’s Olympic debut.
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Greece
Italy
Australia
U.S
Lisa Fernandez
Fernandez
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UCLA
New York
USA
China
Japan
Phelps Ends Bid for Eight Golds After Relay Loss
Michael Phelps saw his pursuit of eight gold medals end with a bronze in Athens as the 400 meter free relay upset by a South African world record. Gary Hall Jr. voiced frustration after being left off the relay while the Netherlands earned silver and the U.S. slid to bronze.
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Greece
Michael Phelps
America
Gary Hall Jr
Phelps
Mark Spitz
Hall
Spitz
Ian Thorpe
Australia
Michael
U.S
Eddie Reese
Baltimore
David Arluck
Gary
Arluck
Netherlands
Iraq Beats Costa Rica 2 0 Amid Field Invasion
Iraq and Costa Rica played to a 2 0 result as Hawar Mulla Mohammed netted at 67 minutes. Fans surged onto the pitch briefly before security cleared the field. Mahdi Karim headed in soon after as celebrations continued. other matches noted Paraguay, Portugal, Italy, and tennis results.
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Athens
Greece
Iraq
Costa Rica
Hawar Mulla Mohammed
Mohammed
Mahdi Karim
Ghana
Paraguay
Portugal
Italy
Patterson Leads U S In Qualifying For Olympic Gymnastics
The U S gymnastics team opened Olympic qualifying with uneven rounds and strong moments from Carly Patterson. Patterson led the all around with 38.337, scoring 9.725 on beam. The team showed potential but room for improvement ahead of finals.
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U.S
Carly Patterson
Patterson
Ryder Cup prospects shaped by PGA finish and majors chase
The Ryder Cup outlook hinges on Hal Suttilm’s wildcard call after a 75 closing round as the U S team ends 8 under 280. Mickelson eyes a fourth major top three, Woods endures a 10 major drought, while Els Riley and Flesch fade and Mickelson contends for momentum into next season.
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Brookline
U.S
Hal Suttom
PGA
Ernie Els
Chris Riley
Riley
Steve Flesch
Jay Haas
Phil Mickelson
The Glen. Continued from B-1 The Glen
A driver spoke about race pace and leg cramps, denying rumors of cramps, and stressed not giving up on teammates. He emphasized staying in the car to secure the victory and praised his crew for their support.
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Tion
Pocahontas Amateur Golf: Brittain Leads Final Round Sprint
Pocahontas hosts a 120-player field where Buck Brittain shot a final round 70 to lead with strokes in front of Kenny Hiatt who finished fourth. Donnie Hawkins and John Minor tied for fifth as Larry Turner won the senior division with 225 and Jared Taylor took the junior title with 229. Carol Green, 2004 Colonial Athletic Association golfer of the year, finished 49th after a final round 78. First Century Bank and WVVA-TV sponsored the event.
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Buck Brittain
Kenny Hiatt
Donnie Hawkins
John Minor
Larry Turner
Jared Taylor
Carol Green
Colonial Athletic Associa
Tion
Pocahontas
Satterfield
First Century Bank
Wvva-Tv
P-Rays defeat Princeton as late drama unfolds at Hunnicutt Field
Brad Nelson lauds effort after Princeton Braves drop 4-3 lead in 9th. Paul Bacot earned the win for Danville, while Wade Davis took the loss. Craig Markel hit his first Princeton homer, and J.T. Hall scored the decisive runs. Attendance 489 as Danville improves to 31-22, Princeton to 20-34.
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Billy Evers
Juan Salas
Drew Bigda
Nelson
Craig Markel
Princeton
RBI
Robby Bouman
Markel
J.T. Hall
P-Rays
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Danville
Paul Bacot
Brady End
Saul
Bacot
Hunnicutt Field
Wade Davis
Brad Nelson
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