Pierce lands with Wizards in two year deal
The Washington Wizards agreed to a two year contract with Paul Pierce in the mid level exception worth about 5.3 million next season and a player option in year two. Pierce, 37 in October, is a ten time All Star known for clutch shots and leadership.
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Toronto Raptors
Miami Heat
Jason Kidd
Milwaukee
Germany Ends Messi Dream with 113th Minute Goetze Strike
Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. Mario Goetze controlled a cross and volleyed home in the 113th minute to seal Germany’s fourth title and first as a unified nation. Messi failed to find the decisive goal as Germany dominated late.
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Bayern Munich
Andres Iniesta
Spain
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Loew
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Barcelona
Angela Merkel
Keselowski sweeps NH for first Sprint Cup win
Brad Keselowski dominated at New Hampshire Motor Speedway sealing a green white checkered victory. He completed a flawless weekend after Saturday’s Nationwide win, leading most laps and sweeping the weekend track history in the No. 2 Ford for his third win of the season.
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New Hampshire
Rose clinches Scottish Open with 65 in Aberdeen
Justin Rose won the Scottish Open by two shots after a final round 6-under 65 in Aberdeen Scotland. He sealed back-to-back victories across the Atlantic and boosted form ahead of the British Open next week.
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Scotland
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Martin Eagles to Claim Women's British Open Title
Mo Martin delivered the decisive moment at Royal Birkdale by holing a 3 wood for eagle on the par five closing hole. Her six foot putt sealed the win as Inbee Park and ShanShan Feng finished over par.
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Harman Wins John Deere Classic In Silvis
Brian Harman claimed his first PGA Tour title at the John Deere Classic in Silvis after carding three consecutive birdies on the final five holes to pull away from veteran Zach Johnson.
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Montgomerie Wins U S Senior Open in Playoff Bout
Colin Montgomerie defeated Gene Sayers in a three hole playoff to capture the U S Senior Open title at Oak Tree National in Edmond Oklahoma on Sunday.
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Gallo lifts U S to Futures win in All-Star game
Texas Rangers prospect Joey Gallo hit a two run homer in the sixth to give the U S team the lead for good in a 3 2 victory over the World squad at the All Star Futures Game in Minneapolis.
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NL adds pitchers to roster for All-Star Game
The National League added Tim Hudson Alfredo Simon Huston Street and Tyler Clippard to its bullpen for Tuesday's All-Star game at Target Field. They replace Madison Bumgarner Johnny Cueto Tyson Ross and Julio Teheran who started Sunday for the NL.
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Royals Face All-Star Game in Minneapolis Tuesday
Sports calendar notes an All-Star Game set for Tuesday in Minneapolis at 7 p.m. Royals prepare lineup and fans anticipate showcase of top talent in a midseason exhibition.
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All Star Game At Target Field Promises Mixed MLB Odds
Odds for the 85th MLB All Star Game at Target Field Minneapolis show American League even and National League as underdogs. TribFinal content by Tribune Content Agency referencing World Journal and KUSports sources.
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Kansas sports staff email list for KU teams
Sports editors and staff emails for KU basketball and football coverage listed. Tom Keegan Andrew Hartsock Gary Bedore Matt Tait Benton Smith Bobby Nightengale and others at ljworld.com and kusports.com.
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Sports milestones and headlines from baseball to golf
The compiled items cover Eddie Mathews and Hank Aaron linking milestone home runs off Giants pitchers, Ramon Martinez no hitter for Dodgers against Marlins, Tom Lewis weathering a 5 under par 65 as an amateur at the British Open, and Jordan Spieth winning the John Deere Classic as the youngest winner on the PGA Tour in 82 years.
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