Holden scores as US tops Japan in Olympic opener
Stuart Holden broke a 16 game drought by scoring in the 47th minute to give the United States a 1-0 victory over Japan in Tianjin. Marvelle Wynne’s speed created the assist chance as the U S defense, led by Maurice Edu, stifled Japan’s threats. The win puts the U S ahead in Group B ahead of Holland and Nigeria.
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Hamm withdraws from Beijing Olympics due to ankle injury
Morgan Hamm leaves the U S men’s gymnastics team two days before competition after aggravating a chronic left ankle injury. He cites bone spurs and extreme pain that hindered floor work during training and confirms retirement from the sport as a result. His twin Paul Hamm also withdrew earlier, citing a right hand injury and a torn left rotator cuff.
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Olympic torch runs along Great Wall in Beijing lead up to opening
The Olympic flame completed a Great Wall relay at Badaling as torchbearers led fans in a ceremony. Li Zhonghua, famed test pilot, carried the flame amid drums, confetti, and a party atmosphere. Eighteen runners covered the segment with pigeons released overhead. The event moved the global tour toward Friday's opening ceremony and the Bird's Nest finale.
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Jayhawks unveil new football complex boosts KU program
KU showcased the Anderson Family Complex, a state of the art facility praised by players led by Dexton Fields and Kerry Meier. Coaches say the upgraded space enhances meetings, treatment, weight room access, and recruiting while reducing bus trips on game days.
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Quest for the cup history at Brookover with 12 singles matches
Buffalo Dunes leads Jim Clausen and Phil Adams as they host 12 singles matches starting at 9 a.m. Southwind is led by Grant Vollertsen as Brookover fields two squads with Adams, Clausen, Debusk, Despain, Kepley, Likes, Prieto, Seger, Schiffelbein, Steinbrink, Olsen and Schiffelbein for Buffalo Dunes and Vollertsen, Larsen, Beymer, Van Norden, Buxton, Brown, Frey and Bowne for Southwind.
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