Ronaldo hat trick sparks dramatic 3-3 draw with Spain
Ronaldo scored three goals including an 88th minute free kick to salvage a 3-3 draw against Spain at Fisht Stadium. Spain led twice via Costa and Nacho before Ronaldo’s late strike sealed the comeback. Hierro coached Spain after Lopetegui’s dismissal, while Fernando Santos praised Ronaldo as the world’s best.
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Johnson leads U S Open after windy, wet third round
Dustin Johnson shot 3-under 67 to reach 4-under 136 and hold a four-stroke edge at Shinnecock Hills entering the weekend. Ian Poulter, Charley Hoffman and Scott Piercy chased as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy and Jordan Spieth stumbled. several others remained in contention in blustery conditions.
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Kuhl earns rare win as Pirates edge Reds 3 2
Chad Kuhl pitched six solid innings to win for the first time in over a month, lifting the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 3 2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds. Starling Marte and Colin Moran drove in runs with sacrifice flies, while Felix Vazquez nailed down the save as Jung Ho Kang returned from the restricted list and was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis.
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Shinnecock Hills Buoys Top Names As Open Cut Widens
Shinnecock Hills knocks out major stars including Woods McIlroy Spieth Day and Rahm while four top ten players miss the cut at 8 over 148. Spieth rallies from 78 but ends 9 over. Woods ends 10 over after a 78 72 day. Amateurs fare better with OSU’s Will Grimmer leading nonpros at 145.
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Johnson Seeks Easier Ways After Tough US Open Night
Johnson reflects on a 2010 US Open collapse at Pebble Beach with a triple bogey and a 82. He credits patience at Shinnecock Hills where he avoided bigger mistakes by playing smart from thick grass and choosing safe layups over risky plays. He says his goal is to give himself a decent look at par and minimize doubles.
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