Higuain Sends Argentina Past Belgium Into Semis
Gonzalo Higuain's eighth minute goal gave Argentina a 1-0 World Cup win over Belgium in Brasilia. Argentina defended solidly and controlled the match, with Belgium failing to create clear chances as Eden Hazard and co struggled to spark an equalizer.
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Lucas Biglia
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Netherlands
Costa Rica
Salvador
Estadio Nacional
Netherlands advance to World Cup semis after Krul penalties
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal summoned Tim Krul in extra time and Krul saved two penalties as Costa Rica missed three in a 4-3 shootout victory. Jasper Cillessen started but was replaced after 120 minutes in Salvador, Brazil.
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Newcastle
Afflalo Returns to Nuggets With Sharper All Around Game
Arron Afflalo, back with Denver after a 2012 Orlando trade, has developed into a versatile scorer and playmaker. Kroenke joked about following his progress as Afflalo aims to fit Brian Shaw’s system and rejoin Ty Lawson in the backcourt this season.
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George Karl
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Kvitova captures second Wimbledon title in dominant final
Petra Kvitova the sixth seed crushed Eugenie Bouchard 6 3 6 0 in 55 minutes to seal her second Wimbledon crown on grass. Her 113 mph serves and precise groundstrokes secured a 28 8 edge as she repeated her 2011 triumph on center court.
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On this day in sports history 1887 to 1998
Highlights include Lottie Dod 15 winning Wimbledon 1887 defeating Blanch Bingley 6 2 6 4 and Althea Gibson 1957 first black to win All England title 6 3 6 2. Babe Ruth stars 1933 All Star Game 4 2 Comiskey Park. Ruffian 1975 shot to humanely end after leg injury. Leroy Burrell 1994 world 100m record 9.85. Se Ri Pak 1998 youngest U S Women's Open champion after 20th hole birdie.
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Althea Gibson
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Darlene Hard
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Foolish Pleasure
Jacinto Vasquez
Leroy Burrell
Lausanne
Switzerland
Burrell
Carl Lewis
Se Ri Pak
Jenny Chuasiriporn
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