Dream Team leaves Athens with third straight softball gold
The United States dominated the Athens Olympics in softball, beating Australia 5-1 to cap a near flawless run. Lisa Fernandez pitched four innings of relief, Crystl Bustos hit two homers, and Candrea praised a team that delivered a lasting legacy as the best in U.S. history.
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Anna Kozlova
Alison Bartosik
United States secure softball medal in tough world games
The United States, led by players including Kelly Kretschman, dominated en route to gold, saying the win felt immense though every game tested them. Russia and other nations posted varied results in the water polo events amid a competitive field.
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Pappas withdraws from decathlon after foot injury
World champion Tom Pappas pulled out of the decathlon after injuring his left foot during a pole vault attempt at Athens. An acute strain was diagnosed at the Olympic Stadium, sidelining him as Isao Yoneda of Japan won bronze and Nemov placed fifth.
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