Kahne upset by wall hit in Michigan practice
Pole sitter Kasey Kahne slowed after slapping the wall at Michigan International Speedway during the 3M Performance 400 practice. He saved his favored No. 9 Dodge and blamed himself for the mistake while noting impact on final preparations for Sunday's race.
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Fiery Johnson vents at Stackhouse edict
Avery Johnson vented after Jerry Stackhouse received a Game 5 suspension for a hard foul on Shaquille O Neal. Johnson complained of inconsistency, urged league-wide uniformity, and suggested officials favored Miami. Stackhouse and O Neal commented, while Shaq joked about the ruling and Ok.
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Scenarios for U S A to advance in World Cup group
Italy leads Group E with four points and the United States sits last after Saturday games. All four teams meet Thursday for the final first round matches with only two advancing. The U S must beat Ghana and rely on complex outcomes including Italy's result, goal margins, and drawings by lot in some plans.
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Ghana blasts Czechs as Portugal advances in World Cup group
Ghana stunned the Czech Republic 2 0 with goals from Asamoah Gyan and Sulley Muntari to keep Group E open. Portugal beat Iran 2 0 to move into knockout contention while the United States needed a win over Ghana and hoped for Italy to defeat the Czech Republic.
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U S Ties Italy After Red Cards In World Cup Draw
Italy led 1 0 with a 22nd minute goal by Gilardino before Zaccardo equalized in the 27th. Red cards to De Rossi and Pope, plus heroic Keller saves, kept the Americans from defeat as Reyna urged a win over Ghana to stay alive in Group E.
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