World Cup faces flare as referees issue cautions and expulsions
At the Paris World Cup France defeated Saudi Arabia 4 0 while Denmark drew with South Africa 1 1. Five red cards and eleven yellows highlighted refereeing amid security concerns as ticket theft and sales fraud clouded events. Authorities probe Prime Sport International and a France Telecom leak while police boost in Marseille and Paris city rules curb public drinking on match days.
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Selig to become baseball commissioner pending vote
Bud Selig, acting commissioner since 1992, plans to accept the role with an owners meeting to vote. A 75 percent majority among 30 owners is required, with notable opposition from Jerry Reinsdorf who will vote no. The timing depends on owners and upcoming All-Star events.
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Rout. McDonald On The Hill As O's Dominate
Regina Nolasco and Shannon Carter drive in runs to start a one sided game, Guzman singles to begin, and a string of hits, walks, and a triple push the Orioles to a 15 1 thrashing of Princeton. Bluefield adds a late run as teams prepare for tonight and tomorrow’s games.
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All-State picks feature standout prep stars and city clash
Dingess closes prep career with 22 wins three no hitters and a 20 strikeout game. Fala heads to University of Charleston after hitting .420 with five homers and 22 RBI while throwing out 22 of 25 baserunners. Mountaineers go 28-6 with Pethiel batting .397 30 RBIs and 53 strikeouts in 47 innings to help claim first state title. Gladwell belts gam e winning homer at Watt Powell Park and hits .438 with eight homers 30 RBIs as Liberty’s catcher. First team includes Rhea Cisar and Tomblin in utility spots.
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Cubs thump Phillies on Brant Brown’s three homers
AP report Chicago Cubs slugger Brant Brown launched three home runs driving in five as the Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 12-5. Henry Rodriguez added a two run shot and fans tossed hats after Brown’s milestone three run, the sixth three homer game of the season.
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Rangers top A's as Sele earns 10th win in wild outing
Aaron Sele became the AL's first 10-game winner with a 3-2 Rangers victory over Oakland. He allowed six hits in 6 2 3 innings, walked a career-high seven and hit a batter, but helped Texas snap a three-game skid as Candiotti wavered on the mound.
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Daly Donofrio leads LPGA Friendly’s Classic in wet conditions
LPGA rookie and Yale golf coach Daly Donofrio shot 67 to lead the opening round at Crestview Country Club despite rain soaked greens. Val Skinner shot 68 and a group at 69 includes Christy Erb Charlotta Sorenstam Marilyn Lovander Hey Fruhwirth Ji Hyun Suh as soggy fairways dampened play and Donofrio balanced coaching with touring duties amid a volatile first round.
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McGwire May Scale Back Batting Practice in Early Season
Mark McGwire, amid a pace to break Roger Maris 61 homer mark, says he may cut back on batting practice after fans and media surrounded his pregame sessions. Tony La Russa supports easing BP to focus on readiness. McGwire remains dominant with a 33rd homer and ongoing heroics at the Astrodome.
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