Tokyo wins 2020 Olympics in IOC vote final
Tokyo defeated Istanbul 60 36 in the final round to secure the 2020 Games as Madrid was eliminated earlier. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and bid leader Tsunekazu Takeda touted Tokyo as a safe partner amid Fukushima concerns, with assurances of safety and guaranteed delivery.
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Edwards Wins Sprint Cup Race at Richmond
Carl Edwards took the win at Richmond International Raceway as Brad Keselowski and Ryan Newman missed the Chase. A late caution shuffled the field, aiding Martin Truex Jr. in grabbing the final wild card spot while Newman finished third. Logano earned the last Chase berth, edging Jeff Gordon, and Kurt Busch’s second place helped Furniture Row Racing secure a spot.
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Djokovic and Nadal reach U S Open final heights
Djokovic survives Wawrinka in a five set epic 2 6 7 6 3 6 4 6 4 to reach a fourth straight U S Open final where he will meet Nadal. Nadal ousts Gasquet 6 4 7 6 2 to set title clash.
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Langer Leads Montreal Championship With Bogey-Free 67
Bernhard Langer shot a five under 67 to open a three stroke lead in the Champions Tour Montreal Championship at La Vallee du Richelieu Rouville Course. The two-time Masters winner stands at six under, with Kenny Perry 3 under tied with Willie Wood Chien Soon Lu Bill Glasson and Anders Forsbrand. Perry posted 71 while Wood Lu 68 and Glasson Forsbrand 69.
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U S Leads Walker Cup 8 4 After Six Singles Wins
At National Golf Links of America Southhampton NY NCAA champion Max Homa defeated Max Orrin 5 and 3 to help the United States take an 8-4 lead over Britain and Ireland in the Walker Cup. Homa, a California senior, won the par 4 14th and sealed the match with a birdie on 15.
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Sporting KC blank Columbus to move top of East
Claudio Bieler converted a first half penalty for his first goal in nearly two months as Sporting Kansas City defeated Columbus Crew 3-0. Soony Saad and C.J. Sapong added goals, while Jimmy Nielsen earned his 10th shutout. Sporting KC (13-9-6) now lead the Eastern Conference, three points ahead of New York and Montreal. Columbus (9-14-5) remained under interim manager Brian Bliss. Bieler opened the scoring in the seventh minute after Will Trapp fouled Benny Feilhaber, with Bieler also assisting Saad's 41st minute goal. Sapong added a 55th minute header.
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Chastain wins pole at Iowa Speedway in truck race
Ross Chastain grabbed the pole for the NASCAR Truck Series race at Iowa Speedway edging Erik Jones. He clocked 137.147 mph in the No. 19 Ford owned by Brad Keselowski on the 0.875 mile track for his first pole in 36 races with Jones second at 137.052 mph and James Buescher following.
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Kansas University Soccer at Arizona State Today
The sports calendar notes Kansas University's soccer team plays Arizona State today at 3 30 p m local time.
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Ivan Lendl Wins First U S Open Title
In 1985 Ivan Lendl defeats John McEnroe 1 6 6 3 6 4 to claim his inaugural U S Open crown. The match showcases a dramatic comeback as Lendl overhauls McEnroe after a rocky start.
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