Rioting Kills 2 in Mexico City After World Cup Win
After Mexico tied Italy 1-1 to reach the second round, celebrations turned violent in Mexico City. A 23-year-old man died after a brutal assault by youths, another man was severely injured, and a third died from a fall during a hijacked bus incident. Witnesses described chaos as crowds smashed windows and threw bottles, despite pleas for civil celebration from coach Miguel Mejia Baron.
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U S Faces Brazil After Costa Rica Loss in World Cup Prep
Brazil next for the United States as Costa Rica fell 1-0 in a first round match. U S coach urged players not to seek autographs before the battle. Players respect Brazil as opponents, not fans, while acknowledging Brazil’s stylish play and widespread admiration.
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Sports Camps at OHS and area k-12 programs
Multiple volleyball and basketball camps offered by Ottawa High School and nearby districts. OHS hosts girls volleyball July 18 22 9 11 am 15 dollars and a 6 8 program July 18 21 1 4 pm preregistration options. Brookover and Williamsburg camps run Aug 8 11 and early August at Pomona Middle School Stark Marysville with 30 40 dollar ranges. OU basketball camps run July 11 21 for various age groups with prices from 30 to 60 dollars and a KU player visit. locations include Wilson Field House and campus staff names listed. Call numbers provided for registration and information.
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Lisa Brookover
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Marysville
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Andy Carrier
Patti Masten
OU Lady Braves
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Randy Clark
Salenko nets five as Russia crush Cameroon 6 1
Oleg Salenko scored a world Cup record five goals to lift Russia past Cameroon 6-1 after Italy lingered in limbo. The win kept Russia alive in the tournament while Cameroon was eliminated.
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Gaetti Voted Team MVP Amid Royals Hit Surge
Four-time Gold Glove third baseman Gaetti, once deemed washed up by the Angels after a 1992 .226 season, thrives with Kansas City posting .275 with 10 homers and 47 RBIs. He fueled an 11-4 loss to Minnesota with a two-run shot and scored in a 2-1 win, crediting Hal for helping his hitting through candid talks with teammates like Roy Smalley.
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Sampras dominates Chang to reach Wimbledon semis
Pete Sampras, top seed, crushed Michael Chang in straight sets 6-4 6-1 6-3 on Centre Court to advance to the Wimbledon semifinals. Becker also won in straight sets over Christian Bergstrom, but drew controversy over alleged gamesmanship as Sampras extended his flawless run in the tournament.
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Michael Chang
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Boris Becker
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Sweden
Black Saturday shakes Ottawa baseball search for spark
Ottawa faced a rough stretch labeled Black Saturday as Waymire rotated pitchers and Ratliff and Barnhart carried the four man rotation. With those arms sidelined the club rallied under pressure on younger arms while defense and offense faltered despite a season of strong hitting. The losses prompted hope for a rebound.
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Ratliff
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