US advances to World Cup semis after beating Germany
US Soccer beats Germany 2 0 to reach a World Cup semifinal for the first time since 1930. Bruce Arena’s counterattacking approach, led by John O’Brien and Claudio Reyna, edges past stronger European rivals as American players prove they can cobble together effective play.
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Italy cries foul after World Cup exit to South Korea
Italy, a three time champion, was eliminated by co host South Korea in the World Cup second round amid heated claims of refereeing bias. Francesco Totti was sent off in overtime for a second yellow card while penalties and disallowed goals fueled anger in Rome and Milan. FIFA defended referees but acknowledged possible errors.
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Bandits Split Doubleheader With Dodge City At Home
Garden City Bandits suffer a 7-3 loss in the first game then crush Dodge City 15-3 in four innings. Eric Smith's club showed power in the second game after a sluggish start.
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Bandits Top Rangers as Offense Breaks Through
In a high scoring game the Bandits outpaced the Rangers 11 hits to five as Garden City’s Alex Bascue went 3-for-3 with a double. Zach Leon took the loss, replaced by Nick Webb in the sixth while Brett Mesa earned the win for the Bandits with a later offensive contribution from Mesa and Jacob Gonzalez going 3-for-3.
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Garden City retools RBI tourney with new coaching
Finney County Baseball Association revives the Jim Clanton Memorial RBI event by upgrading the schedule and bringing in former Garden City High School coach Bill Wilson and ex-Buffalo boss Dave Martinez to coach the Garden City Blues and Bandits. The move aims to attract higher quality out-of-town teams and boost competition.
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Buck, iconic Cardinals broadcaster Jack Buck dies at 77
Legendary radio voice Jack Buck died after a long illness, leaving a St. Louis sports icon aged 77. Buck began Cardinals radio in 1954 with Harry Caray, later calling Super Bowls and World Series for CBS ABC and NBC. His son Joe Buck recalled a life fully lived, surrounded by family.
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Keller Seeks Way Back as World Cup Pace Surges
Kasey Keller voices mixed pride and frustration as Brad Friedel stars for the United States in the World Cup quarterfinals. Keller, a former starter in 1998, reflects on co No 1 status, team first ethic, and ongoing competition with Friedel, who has started all four matches in the tournament.
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Legends of golf return for charity in Kansas City event
Tom Watson hosts the 23rd annual Children’s Mercy Hospital Classic featuring Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus Gary Player and Lee Trevino in a one day charity round. The event has raised over 9 million dollars for the hospital with sponsors and sold out gallery tickets.
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