World Cup Opens as United States Face Early Tests
Barry Wilner reports the Women's World Cup kicks off in Washington with the defending champions United States set to play Sweden. Over 30,000 tickets sold for the opener and group play spans Philadelphia Columbus and Carson with Norway France Argentina and Brazil among opponents as the event aims to boost interest and possibly revive the WUSA. Abby Wambach and captain Julie Foudy speak on focus and nerves as players prepare for a demanding global stage.
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De Ferran Seeks IRL Title in Toyota Indy 400 Clash
Gil de Ferran, eyeing retirement after two IRL races, fights a tight championship battle heading into the Toyota Indy 400 at California Speedway. Helio Castroneves leads by 12 points, with Scott Dixon 14 back and Tony Kanaan 17 behind. Horii Horinish Jr. also within a shout as de Ferran vows to up his form after Chicago.
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Stewart laments tire changes at Dover after MBNA 400 loss
Tony Stewart recalls Dover bold run in the MBNA America 400 where a late penalty dropped him to fourth behind Ryan Newman. He notes Goodyear’s harder tire compounds and changes since 2000, and says tire management has become tougher as rivals like Newman and Kurt Busch surge. Qualifying was canceled due to Isabel, giving Kenseth the pole.
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White Sox Tie Royals On Late Rally Then Fall Short
Chicago and Kansas City traded leads as Joe Crede and Sandy Alomar sparked a seventh inning rally to knot the game at five. Ordonez hit his 28th homer, Valentin doubled and Alomar drove in a run, but KC reclaimed the edge with DiFelice’s RBI double and Harvey’s earlier double.
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U S Women World Cup Capsules Preview Starters
AP capsules outline the U S women’s World Cup roster with notes on Briana Scurry Kylla Bivens Christie Pearce Cat Reddick Tiffany Roberts Brandi Chastain Shannon Boxx Shannon MacMillan Mia Hamm Aly Wagner Julie Foudy Cindy Parlow Kristine Lilly Joy Fawcett Kate Sobrero Tiffany Milbrett Danielle Slatan Siri Millinix Angela Hucles Abby Wambach highlighting careers, positions and World Cup experience for 20 players.
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