Beijing threatens to cancel Olympic product contracts over labor abuses
Beijing organizers warned Monday they will drop manufacturers breaching rules on child labor and minimum wage after a Play Fair 2008 report alleged four southern China factories used young workers and falsified records. IOC said it lacks direct control but backs ethical sourcing while BOCOG insists on strict compliance and will act against violators.
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Federer Fades as Nadal Captures French Open Title
Roger Federer fails to complete a career Grand Slam, losing to Rafael Nadal 6-3 4-6 6-3 6-4 in Paris. Nadal secures his third consecutive Roland Garros crown, while Federer also misses a fourth straight major title. Justine Henin wins her third straight French Open, beating Ana Ivanovic 6-1 6-2 to claim her third consecutive title and sixth Grand Slam.
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Rags to Riches wins Belmont Stakes in stunning stretch
Belmont Stakes ends in dramatic finish as Rags to Riches edging Carlin seals a historic win making her the first filly in over a century to capture the Triple Crown finale. Trainer Todd Pletcher and jockey John Velazquez finally break long droughts in major races.
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Irvine Bounces Shocks Wichita State to Reach College World Series
California-Irvine wins 3-2 over Wichita State in 9th inning as Bryan Peterson doubles home Matt Morris for the game winner. Irvine advances to the College World Series for the first time, after Wes Etheridge shuts down the Shockers over 8 1/3 innings.
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Royals Rally as Howard Homers Again in Loss T: Royals Rally as Howard Homers Again in Loss
Howard hit his 12th homer of the season after a five strikeout drought, delivering a two run shot off Brandon Duckworth in the fifth. Carlos Ruiz doubled in Philadelphia’s first run, Shane Victorino homered, and Jose Mesa yielded three runs in six innings as the Royals added two in the eighth. Notes highlight Grudzielanek’s five RBIs and a visit from Greensburg tornado survivors.
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United States advances to Gold Cup quarterfinals
The U S defeats Trinidad and Tobago 2 0 in Carson California to reach the quarterfinals. Brian Ching scored in the first half and Landon Donovan set the U S career points record with an assist to Eddie Johnson for a second half goal. Donovan also notched his 25th assist and 30 international goals, surpassing Eric Wynalda with 85 points.
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