Netherlands lose Euro 2000 semi on penalties to Italy
The Netherlands, reduced to 10 men after 34 minutes, fall 3-1 on penalties to Italy after a 0-0 draw with extra time. Kluivert and De Boer miss in regulation. De Boer’s spot kick saved by Toldo in the shootout. Rijkaard resigns as coach. France meet Italy in final in Rotterdam.
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Rijkaard resigns after Euro 2000 exit to Italy
Netherlands coach Frank Rijkaard resigns minutes after a 0-0 semifinal draw with Italy led to a penalty shootout loss. Kluivert missed a post hit, Maldini scored for Italy, De Boer and Bosvelt saved, Stam over for the Dutch. Cruyff praised Rijkaard while Zambrotta was sent off.
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Sampras Ready to Play Through Mysterious Wimbledon Leg Issue
Pete Sampras plans to play Friday despite a shin tendon inflammation that his coach calls a mysterious leg injury. Paul Annacone says Sampras could have played Thursday and will compete in the third round against Justin Gimelstob, aiming for a seventh Wimbledon title and a 13th Grand Slam.
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Seed Results Men and Women Second Round Action
Results from the round two in seed events show Gustavo Kuerten and Thomas Johansson advancing in men’s singles while Lindsay Davenport and Vaidis Serna progress in women’s. Notable matches include Henman and Rafter wins and Seles vicario victory over Callens.
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Fleisher Opens Lead With 7 Under Par at Senior Open
Fleisher shoots a 64 at Saucon Valley tying the Senior Open single round record, one stroke ahead of Green and two ahead of Stockton Aoki and Irwin. Nicklaus and Brimer post 67 while Eichelberger sits 1 over. Irwin quips about an ugly 5 under round after a 95 minute rain delay. Fleisher seeks fourth title of the year and 11th since joining the Senior PGA Tour.
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