Brazil defeats Colombia 2 1 as Neymar injures back in quarterfinals
Brazil wins 2 1 over Colombia in Fortaleza to reach the semifinals as defenders Thiago Silva and David Luiz score. Neymar suffers a fractured vertebra, ruled out for several weeks and the semifinal against Germany in Belo Horizonte.
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Colombia
Pupfish Rally Falls Short as Invaders Narrow Loss
White Sands Pupfish beat Roswell Invaders 9-7 at Joe Bauman Stadium. Preston Lyon went 4-for-4 with a second inning homer. White Sands led 9-1 entering the ninth, but Roswell scored six in the final half inning, ending the comeback bid.
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White Sands Pupfish
Roswell
RHS Girls Soccer Practice Reminder
Roswell High School girls soccer head coach Samantha Ward reminds players summer conditioning begins Tuesday July 8 at 5 30 to 6 30 p m weekly Monday through Thursday at the RHS field Players should bring tennis shoes cleats shin guards and water For questions contact coach Ward at 575 808 9371.
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Samantha Ward
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Ward
Germany advances to World Cup semifinals over France
Germany relied on experience to edge France 1 0 at Maracana with Mats Hummels scoring in the 13th minute. Germany tightened defense and limited France as Didier Deschamps conceded the absence of international edge. Germany awaits Brazil or Colombia winner in the semis.
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France
Mats Hummels
Maracana Stadium
Brazil
Colombia
Didier Deschamps
Les Bleus
Federer Set To Meet Djokovic In Wimbledon Final
Roger Federer advances to the Wimbledon final to face Novak Djokovic as he chases a record eighth title. Federer, once declining, survivies past 30, overcoming back issues and a dip in form to reach the final. Djokovic beat Grigor Dimitrov in a tight semi to join him.
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All England
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Rafael Nadal
Andy Murray
Djokovic
Grigor Dimitrov
Bulgaria
Las Vegas at Roswell Pecos League Game Preview
Las Vegas faces Roswell in a Pecos League contest at 7 p.m. Saturday July 5, with both teams seeking a win to boost standings. The matchup highlights ongoing strike absence of telecast details and venue notes.
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On This Day Highlights From Sports History
A compact roundup noting Larry Doby breaking race barriers in 1947 with a pinch hit in a 6-5 loss to the White Sox. Maureen Connolly’s Wimbledon title in 1952. Wilt Chamberlain trade in 1968. Rod Laver’s 1968 Wimbledon threepeat. Borg’s 1980 Wimbledon win. Henderson’s 1993 doubleheader feat. Hingis’s 1997 Wimbledon youth record.
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Larry Doby
Cleveland Indians
Chicago White Sox
Maureen Connolly
Louise Brough
Philadelphia 76Ers
Wilt Chamberlain
Los Angeles Lakers
Australia
Rod Laver
Tony Roche
Laver
Fred Perry
Bjorn Borg
Sweden
John McEnroe
Rickey Henderson
Oakland Athletics
Martina Hingis
Hingis
Jana Novotna
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Lee
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Bob Bailey
Hummels
Milos Raonic
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