Zidane penalty sends France to World Cup final
Zinedine Zidane converted a 33rd minute penalty to lift France 1 0 over Portugal in Munich securing a final against Italy. Zidane's 30th international goal tied France records as fans surged on the Champs Elysees in Paris amid postmatch acclaim.
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Catchings Top Vote Getter in WNBA All-Star Starters
Indiana Fever forward Tamika Catchings led the Eastern Conference in voting for the July 12 WNBA All-Star game at Madison Square Garden. Catchings, in her fifth season, anchors an Eastern starting lineup with Nykesha Sales Margo Dydek Lindsay Whalen and Becky Hammon. Sue Bird headlines the West with Lauren Jackson Sheryl Swoopes Dawn Staley Yolanda Griffith. Reserves will be announced Saturday.
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Rockies Maintain Pace as Holliday Leads Offense
No humidor needed as Colorado’s lineup rakes. Matt Holliday homers for his 16th of the season and helps spark a three-run second inning with consecutive hits from Garrett Atkins, Brad Hawpe, and Yorvit Torrealba. Jamey Wright struggles, losing to 5-8.
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Bonds trainer jailed for contempt in grand jury case
Barry Bonds personal trainer Greg Anderson was jailed for contempt after refusing to testify to the federal grand jury probing BALCO related steroid use in baseball. Anderson, who pled guilty last year, faces potential release once the grand jury term expires, with judge William Alsup noting the term's approach.
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Weather watches hover over golf championship crowds
Meteorologist Van De Wiele will monitor weather during the championship to protect spectators and players as thunderstorms, heat, and a stiff wind loom. He notes ground elevation, open fields, water, and isolated trees heighten lightning risk, with temperatures mid 80s then rising this weekend.
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Royals sweep highlight two of three with Twins
Kansas City wins 5-4 as Buck and Sanders each drive in two runs and Grudzielanek collects three hits. Affeldt earns the decision on one pitched win as Burgos secures the save. Duckworth and Radke each contribute six or five innings in a tight game marked by timely Royals hitting and Gathright’s first steal since a June trade.
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