World Cup gap between good and great narrows in Germany
The Women’s World Cup shows a changing balance with Japan and France reaching the final four, while the U S. aims for a third title. Germany and Brazil exit earlier, and the tournament features closer margins, fewer routs, and more upsets as nations invest in women's football. Megan Rapinoe praises parity and top form as the U S faces Japan in the final.
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NFL labor talks near deal on first round rookie salaries
In New York negotiators from NFL owners and the players association moved toward a compromise on rookie contracts. They agreed to four-year deals with a club option for a fifth, a middle ground between owners’ five-year aim and players’ four-year preference, while other issues like free agency and workouts remained unresolved.
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Georgia Tech hit with four year NCAA probation
The NCAA imposed four years of probation on Georgia Tech, fined 100000 dollars, and vacated the final three 2009 football games including the ACC title win over Clemson and the Orange Bowl loss to Iowa for using an ineligible player. The penalties also affected the men's basketball program with reduced recruiting days and official visits for two seasons.
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Ottawa keeps winning as AA baseball goes deep
The Ottawa American Legion squad improved to 25-5 with an 8-6 win over Wellsville and a 16-8 five inning finish against Burlington in Baldwin City. Spencer Hawkins drove in three in the Wellsville game while Dalton Laird and Brandon Ebeck produced multi hits for Ottawa. Connor Goedert earned the win with five innings pitched as Ottawa advances to a winners bracket game against Iola.
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Evan Moore
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Maxwell
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