U S Women Open Olympic Soccer Against Greece in Crete
The United States faces Greece in the 2004 Olympic soccer opener on Crete two days before the opening ceremony. Captain Julie Foudy led a sunlit midfield huddle as Briana Scurry voiced readiness and excitement for a team aiming to reclaim supremacy after 2000 and 2003 disappointments. Greece, hosting, recruited eight American players with Greek ancestry.
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U S Women Face Greece in Olympic Soccer Opener
U S women’s soccer stars Eleni Benson Walker Loseno and Tanya Kalivis sat with reporters this week at the Athens athletes’ hotel. They discussed Greek attitudes, the Americans’ chances, and the unusual seven day three game Olympic group format before today’s 9 30 a m kickoff on MSNBC.
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Brown and Gruden reunite with Buccaneers
Tim Brown, 38, signs with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers reuniting with coach Jon Gruden from their Oakland days. He strengthens a receiver group hit by injuries and Keenan McCardell's holdout.
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Hawkeye Downs dirt racers recalled by legends in Wall of Fame piece
Former drivers Tom Hearst Fred Horn and Danny Kladis are highlighted in reminiscences about Cedar Rapids Hawkeye Downs Speedway and Ce-Mar Acres in Marion. Danny Kladis and Johnny Rutherford are noted for Indy 500 runs and midget racing in Iowa. Rose, a Glendale author, reflects on Iowa dirt tracks and the Wall of Fame induction.
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U S Olympic Basketball Beats Turkey Despite Bomb Attack
The U S team won 80 68 in Istanbul after a tense day marked by hotel bombings near their hotel. Tim Duncan led with 25 points and 11 rebounds as Allen Iverson and Richard Jefferson added double figures. The squad finished pre Olympic play 5 1.
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