Nerves Rise as U S Molds World Cup Roster in Connecticut
US coach Bob Bradley gauges nerves as cutdown day nears for the World Cup roster with a Czech Republic warmup at Rentschler Field. Bedoya and Beasley highlight a pool of doorwards battling for one or two spots, while 23-man final decisions loom postgame.
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Henin Returns With First French Open Win Since 2007
Justine Henin defeats Tsvetana Pironkova 6-4 6-3 in her French Open return at Roland Garros. The former champion, seeded 22nd, extended her streak at Roland Garros to 22 consecutive matches and 87 sets, while showing flashes of her elite shotmaking amid some serving inconsistencies.
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Silence Is Golden North Dealer Becomes Bridge Lesson
In a Becker's Bridge column a tense South-North play reveals how East's bidding aided a solid 4 contract. South, counting on East's two bid suits, cashes A Q spades then a heart, discards clubs to ruff diamonds. East's three-diamond bid proves tactically dubious, while South leverages the bid to win all ten tricks. Tomorrow details blueprint defense.
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