Creamer captures first major with four shot US Open win
Paula Creamer secured her maiden major title at Oakmont, finishing 3 under with a 281 total as Na Yeon Choi tied Suzann Pettersen for second at 285. She battled a heavy left thumb through 52 holes over two days and relied on steady irons and clutch putts to seal victory.
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All-Star roster shuffle hits injuries and rules
In Anaheim the All-Star rosters shift as injuries thin the pool with Justin Verlander Andrew Bailey and Jered Weaver added to the AL team while Jason Heyward is out. Joe Mauer joins despite a banged up shoulder as NL replacement woes and a Sunday starter rule complicate selections.
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Spain Wins World Cup After Extra Time Victory
Spain defeated the Netherlands 1 0 in extra time at Soccer City to claim its first World Cup title. Iniesta scored the decisive goal as Casillas lifted the trophy, joining West Germany and France in holding both world and European crowns. The victory ended a history of near-misses and capped a tight tournament decided by narrow margins.
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White Sox move into first with 15-5 win over Royals
The Chicago White Sox surged into first in the AL Central after a 15-5 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Carlos Quentin produced a grand slam and a solo homer, with Andruw Jones delivering his 400th career homer during a seven-run third inning. Alex Rios and Dayan Viciedo also homered as Chicago won its eighth straight, moving a half game ahead of Detroit.
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Spirit wins Dodge City Super Crown in 18U tourney
Spirit baseball after a mid tournament slump, coached by John Ford, swept four games to take the Dodge City Super Crown 18 and under title. Leslie Ford pitched all 20 innings with one earned run, 21 strikeouts, and five hits, while Leslie Ford added five hits and three RBIs as the defense locked down Great Bend Quicksilver in both the semifinals and finals.
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