Sundhage Rebuilds U S Women to Olympic Gold
U S Soccer hired Pia Sundhage in 2007 to steady a fractured team ahead of Beijing. She unified players with calm leadership, retained key keepers, and replaced the forward focus with a European style midfield possession. Her approach helped the team win gold in Beijing and set up a potential third World Cup title.
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Germany and England reach World Cup quarterfinals
Germany and England advanced to the quarterfinals as Group A and B winners. Germany, without star Birgit Prinz, beat France 4 2 with two first half headers and Celia Okoyino da Mbabi’s late volley. England defeated Japan 2 0 with Ellen White’s 21 yard lob sealing top spot. groups C and D to follow with Brazil Sweden and the United States already through. New Zealand and Nigeria also posted results.
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Clemens perjury trial witnesses raise drug as defense
Judge weighs new testimony from Clemens accuser trainer McNamee and potential Yankee teammates Pettitte Knoblauch Stanton while jury questionnaire details how much background can be probed. Prosecutors seek further corroboration of McNamee allegations though Walton hints limits to avoid prejudicing Clemens.
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Contador Falls in Fifth Tour Stage Amid Crashes
RadioShack rider Janez Brajkovic quit the Tour de France after a crash in stage five near Cap Frehel. Alberto Contador tangled in another spill, briefly removed his helmet, then rode on. Thor Hushovd kept the yellow jersey with a one second lead over Cadel Evans. Contador remained 1:42 behind in 41st.
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Freeman, Lowe power Braves past Rockies 5 3
Atlanta outslugged Colorado 5 3 as Freddie Freeman homered twice and Derek Lowe drove in three with a bases loaded double. Chacin walked a career high six, allowed four runs in five innings. Rockies without Gonzalez Tulowitzki due to injuries managed only singles despite outhitting 9-7.
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Pujols Activated Off DL Early By Cardinals
Albert Pujols is activated from the 15 day injured list a month ahead of schedule after a broken left wrist. He stays off the lineup Tuesday versus Cincinnati but Tony La Russa plans to use him off the bench and expects him in today. Dusty Baker notes optimism about an early return.
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