U S Faces Physical Brazil In World Cup Semifinal
Brazil uses finesse and rough play to challenge the United States in Hangzhou. Heather O'Reilly and Lori Chalupny acknowledge Brazil's tactics as Marta and Cristiane form a potent strike duo. The U S aims to control tempo after a 3-0 quarterfinal win over England, with Solo bracing for Brazil's long range shots and hard tackling.
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Stars edge Avs in overtime exhibition thriller
Dallas Stars defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-4 in overtime on Tuesday night as Sergei Zubov scored a power-play winner with 1:42 left. Mike Smith made 31 saves for Dallas while Niklas Hagman and Brendan Morrow rallied Colorado late to force OT. John Michael Liles praised the effort despite the loss.
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Chiefs edge Vikings in late throw game win
Chiefs coach Herm Edwards cited patience as Huard passed for 206 yards and a 16 yard TD to Dwayne Bowe in a 13-10 victory over Minnesota. Edwards defended keeping a young QB plan, noting the second half shift to more passing while addressing sideline frustration and open receivers.
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Great Bend tops Garden City in tight contest despite late push
Ramirez praised a shot that surprised him as Buttstop Great Bend held a säker edge with a 3-1 win over Garden City. The Panthers, boosted by Angel Gutierrez and Rodriguez, created seven shots in the second half but could not overturn the deficit. Garden City seeks revenge Thursday at Memorial Stadium after an early 4-0 loss this season.
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Beavers, Longhorns split at Holcomb triangular
Pratt swept Holcomb 25-16 25-13 and beat Scott City 21-25 26-24 25-23. Holcomb, hampered by injuries, fell to Scott City 25-27 25-13 25-14 as Hannah Walker and Shelby Bennett led Holcomb with eight kills each and Kassey Hurry added 15 assists. The triangular was held in a temporary gym while the high school gym undergoes repairs.
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Smith tied to toy gun incident stirs USD 457 policy debate
Garden City high school star wide receiver Smith faced questions after handling a toy airsoft gun found on campus. USD 457 policy coordinator Roy Cessna outlined punishment ranges from in school suspension to expulsion for bringing guns or replicas to school. Smith, who denies ownership, is a top Kansas prospect with offers from Kansas State Colorado State and Wyoming. He previously totaled 2000 offensive yards and 16 touchdowns as a junior and earned first team All Telegram honors.
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Broncos face tough run defense questions after Titans game
Denver players defend a scheme they say is not the problem as Jacksonville outrushed the Broncos for 186 yards. Domonique Foxworth and Champ Bailey stress attitude and tackling, while Denver sits 29th in run defense yet leads the league in pass defense with 88.3 yards allowed per game.
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