Spain Sunk by Chile in World Cup Exit
Spain was eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-0 defeat to Chile in Rio de Janeiro. Aging stars and a slow blend of youth left Vicente del Bosque's side outpaced, outplayed, and outmatched as they bowed out of title contention.
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Netherlands win 3-2 to reach knockout stage
In Porto Alegre the Netherlands survive a seesaw World Cup clash with Australia 3-2. Louis van Gaal predicted victory after a missed Australian chance, then Memphis Depay fired in the decisive goal securing progression.
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Patrick Kluivert
Danny Blind
Memphis Depay
Mary Ryan
Douglas Diablos Triumph Over Roswell In Pecos League
Douglas Diablos defeated Roswell 6-1 at Joe Bauman Stadium after scoring three runs in the sixth. Ray Roman started the rally with a single and scored on a throwing error, with Marquiel Brito also scoring. Mike Bradstreet earned the win and Ryan Pitt closed in relief for the save as Joe Miller hit his first Pecos League homer for Roswell.
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Joe Bauman Stadium
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Mike Bradstreet
Ryan Pitt
Ernie Zaragoza
Joe Miller
Dimitri Papantonopoulos
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USPTO revokes Redskins trademark in disparaging name ruling
The Patent and Trademark Office’s board ruled the Washington Redskins name disparages Native Americans and should lose trademark protection by a 2-1 vote. The ruling could pressure a franchise under scrutiny from figures in politics religion and sports to rename, though appeals keep the name protected for now while courts decide. Oneida leader Ray Halbritter and NCAI head Jackie Pata back the challenge as the team vows appeal.
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Roswell at Bisbee in Pecos League Thursday Night
Roswell meets Bisbee in a Pecos League game set for 8 p m on Thursday. Both teams chase a win to improve standings and momentum in a crowded schedule.
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On This Day Sports Highlights From 1914 to 2005
1914 Harry Vardon wins his sixth British Open at Prestwick with a 306, three strokes ahead of J H Taylor. 1936 Max Schmeling knocks out Joe Louis in the 12th round, fueling Nazi US propaganda tensions. 1955 Jack Fleck defeats Ben Hogan in a playoff to win the U S Open. 1986 Len Bias dies of a cocaine induced heart attack after being drafted by the Boston Celtics. 1992 Evander Holyfield defeats Larry Holmes to retain the heavyweight title. 1999 Dallas Stars win the Stanley Cup in a double overtime formula as Brett Hull scores the title clincher. 2005 Michelin tires deemed unsafe at Indianapolis leading to a track withdrawal of 14 teams and race among Bridgestone runners.
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Larry Holmes
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Brett Hull
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Michael Schumacher
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