World Cup ratings show weaker US women telecast
Contra Costa columnist notes US women’s World Cup opening draw 1.7 rating on ABC and ESPN networks, vs 1.9 for last year’s men’s World Cup opener. Comparisons to 1994 and 1998 ratings cited. ESPN2 and ESPN figures include US matches and non US games. Also mentions X Games expansion plans and production scale.
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Woods tied for Western Open lead on 66 Friday
Tiger Woods posted a 6-under 66 to reach 10-under 134, tying Stuart Appleby who bogeyed the last two holes. Mike Brisky sits one back at 9-under 135 after a 69, with Vijay Singh and others at 7-under in the $2.5 million event at Cog Hill.
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Boldon wins 100m at Athletissima edging Greene
Ato Boldon of Trinidad & Tobago won the men 100 meters at Athletissima in Lausanne with 9.86 seconds tying the season’s second-best time and his personal best. Maurice Greene, the world record holder and training partner, finished second as Greene had set the world mark in Athens last month. Marion Jones claimed the women 100 in 10.80 seconds, the year’s fastest. Michael Johnson posted the 400 in 43.92, marking the year’s best.
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Spain Stuns France to Reach Euro Final
Alberto Herreros put up 29 as Spain beat host France 73-60 to reach the European Championship final against Paris-Italy. Yugoslavia, a four-time recent champion, was blocked from the title by sanctions in 1993. In U Minnesota news, Seton Hall coach Tommy Amaker reportedly opts not to interview for the Gophers job.
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Limousine Driver Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge
Richard Gaida, driver of the limousine involved in the two year old crash that injured two Detroit Red Wings staff, was arrested Friday for drunken driving. His license had just been reinstated after a three year revocation that was in effect at the time of the accident.
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Charismatic improves after surgery on leg fractures
New York reported Charismatic shows continued improvement after surgery for leg fractures from the Belmont Stakes. Dr Celeste Kunz described the severity as a nine on a scale of one to ten, praising her quick actions that saved the life of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner. Also noted was the U S women's soccer quarterfinal victory over Germany watched by about 1.7 million homes, a strong cable rating for the World Cup but modest by TV standards.
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Tennis and Baseball Schedule Highlights Across Major Leagues
A dense docket lists Noon games for Atlanta and the Mets with Cubs in Philadelphia and Kansas City facing Cleveland, plus New York and Chicago matches. Wimbledon finals at 8am on the women’s side and a slate of golf, cycling, and soccer events including U S v Brazil, plus NASCAR and boxing entries and a packed Monday with Cubs Pirates and Cardinals rivals.
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History flash of boxing titles and racing records
In 1905 Marvin Hart won the vacant world heavyweight title with a 12th round knockout of Jack Root in Reno in a key elimination bout refereed by James Jeffries who had retired earlier that year. In 1931 Max Schmeling retained the title by KOing Young Stribling in Cleveland. Open Mind's win marked a rare Triple Crown for fillies after a disqualification at Belmont. In 1995 Noureddine Morcell of Algeria set a world 2000 meter record in 4:47.88.
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KC Wizards and Royals Ticket Lines Noted
Sports note lists contact numbers for KC Wizards and Royals ticket lines including 832-7147 1-800-578-8748 1-816-472-4625 plus 1-800-6 ROYALS Clinton State Park 842-8562.
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