U S Wins World Cup in Shootout Thriller
Pasadena crowd of 90,185 watches the United States defeat China in a dramatic World Cup final. Brandi Chastain converts the decisive penalty after Briana Scurry and Kristine Lilly make key plays, capping a 0-0 120 minutes and a tense shootout.
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Xie Huilin
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Qiu Haiyan
Jay Fawcett
Zhang Ouying
Mia Hamm
Sun Wen
Sun
Chastain seals World Cup win with penalty clincher parade
Brandi Chastain scores the decisive penalty as the United States wins the 2002 World Cup on penalties after a 0-0 final against China. The team tours Disneyland amid record TV viewership, while coach Tony DiCicco and star Michelle Akers miss the parade due to heat and commitments.
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Weekend sweep gives O's hope
The Baltimore Orioles beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 to close the first half at 34-5 after a two-game win streak. Scott Erickson pitched eight strong innings, Mike Timlin secured a perfect ninth, and Brady Anderson, Will Clark, and Albert Belle produced key hits as Baltimore improved before the All Star break.
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Ogen
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Charles Johnson
Jerry Hairston
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Hbi
Baines Joins AL All Star Roster In Place Of Canseco
Baltimore slugger Harold Baines replaces Jose Canseco on the American League All Star squad due to Canseco back injury. At 40, Baines will earn a sixth All Star bid while Canseco leads the league with 31 homers and 69 RBIs. Canseco was elected the starting DH but will miss the Fenway game, with Baines stepping in.
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Frederick Holds on to Edge Myrtle Beach in Carolina League
Frederick defeats Myrtle Beach 5-3 at Coastal Federal Stadium to extend its unbeaten streak at home. Jay Spurgeon earned the win, striking out seven over six innings as Frederick builds a 5-1 early lead. Myrtle Beach mounted a ninth inning rally but fell short with a game-ending pop up.
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Burton Wins Jiffy Lube 300 After Stewart Runs Dry
Jeff Burton, starting 38th, roared to victory as Tony Stewart and John Andretti ran out of fuel in the waning laps at New Hampshire International Speedway. Burton earned his ninth career win and moved into a tie for the season lead at four victories. Kenny Wallace finished second and Dale Jarrett extended his points lead after Bobby Labonte spun and dropped to fourth.
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