Brazil Beats Croatia 3-1 in World Cup Opener at Itaquerao
Neymar scores twice as Brazil, amid controversy over a late penalty, defeats Croatia 3-1 in Sao Paulo as Oscar adds a late goal. Croatia protests the penalty while Brazil preserves a home debut win in front of over 62,000 fans.
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Brazil World Cup opener Carnival lights up Itaquerao
Jennifer Lopez Pitbull and Claudia Leitte headlined Brazil’s World Cup opening ceremony at Itaquerao stadium in Sao Paulo. The performance featured Olodum drums and a large peeled-melon stage as thousands danced before a Croatia match launch. Attendance amid protests, costs and construction delays prompted mixed chants. A worker died during temporary seating installation days earlier.
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Kane on defensive in Vancouver assault suit
Evander Kane faces a civil claim from Vancouver resident Lev Makievsky alleging an August 10, 2013 assault. Kane says he acted in defense after being charged at in the street, with three punches exchanged before he pushed the man away and left, no charges filed.
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Riders' Smith to stand trial for assault
Regina football star Taj Smith of the Saskatchewan Roughriders must face aggravated assault charges after a beating outside the Pure Ultra Lounge in August. Defensive back Dwight Anderson also faced charges but was not bound for trial. A two day preliminary hearing found sufficient evidence for Smith but not for Anderson. No trial date has been set.
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