War Emblem Ready for Belmont as Triple Crown Bid Intensifies
War Emblem, trained by Bob Baffert, shows fast works and strong will as Belmont Stakes nears. A cautious yet confident camp notes the colt’s growth since arrival at Churchill Downs, with riders recounting his temperament and stamina. Belmont Stakes Saturday features War Emblem chasing the first Triple Crown since 1978.
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Williams sisters rule clay as Venus and Serena reach Paris semis
Venus Williams overwhelmed Monica Seles 6-4 6-3 and Serena crushed Mary Pierce 6-1 6-1 to reach French Open semifinals. Capriati faces Serena after defeating Dokic, while Venus meets unseeded Clarisa Fernandez. Costa outlasted Canas in a long five setter as Corretja led Pavel when play halted at night.
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Winkelers stance on stadium funding and downtown economy
Les Winkeler argues tax and infrastructure concessions for the Cardinals may be fair given the team’s economic impact on downtown businesses. He warns against using education funds for a millionaire playground and notes the potential collapse of local tourism if the team relocates.
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Nets coach Scott faces former team in finals
NBA finals spotlight shifts to Byron Scott as he coaches the Nets against his old club. Shaquille ONeal, Kobe Bryant, and Phil Jackson praise the Nets setup and recount past ties to New Jersey. The piece delves into Jacksons Nets days and the Kobe draft saga that reshaped both franchises.
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South Korea, Japan clash mark Asia's World Cup day
South Korea beat Poland 2-0 in Busan to top Asia's World Cup showing while Japan earned its first point in Saitama with a 2-2 tie against Belgium. China fell 2-0 to Costa Rica. Germany routed Saudi Arabia 8-0.
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Former U S coach defends himself over 1998 World Cup loss
Former U S coach Steve Sampson says criticism of his 1998 World Cup handling was unfair while recalling the team’s fall from a second round finish to a last place in the 32 nations. He notes off field squabbles and media emotion amid the France campaign.
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