US team exits with heads high after World Cup run
Dana Point Calif AP Tony Meola eyes a KC Chiefs tryout and a pirate movie role while Alexi Lalas heads to New York for Late Show appearances as the US World Cup team ends its 1994 campaign with a 1-0 loss to Brazil. Players reflect on the chance to grow soccer in America and look to a future of continued national presence.
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Tony Meola
Alexi Lalas
New York
David Letterman
Eric Stewart
America
Mike Lorber
Brazil
U.S
Meola
Kansas City Chiefs
Geena Davis
Michael Douglas
Lalas
Italy’s late rally stuns Nigeria in World Cup joyride
Italy, a man short for 44 minutes, faced elimination before Roberto Baggio sparked a 2-1 extra time victory over Nigeria in Foxboro. Baggio equalized late in regulation and converted a deciding penalty in overtime to lift Italy into a quarterfinal against Spain.
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Mass
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Norway
Gianluca Pagliuca
Gianfranco Zola
Emmanuel Amunike
Arrigo Sacchi
Roberto Mussi
Peter Rufai
Muliu Adepoju
Antonio Benarrivo
Augustine Eguavoen
Rufai
Marvin Hagler
Boston
NBA
Hakeem Olajuwon
Bulgaria advances past Mexico in World Cup shootout
In Giants Stadium Bulgaria defeated Mexico 3-1 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw, advancing to a quarterfinal against Germany. Mexico goalkeeper Jorge Campos apologized and Alberto Garcia Aspe wept, while Dimitar Penev led Bulgaria to their first quarterfinal since 1994.
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Germany
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Garcia Aspe
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Hristo Stoichkov
Ivailo Iordanov
Emil Kremenliev
Channel Tunnel becomes mixed bag for Tour de France riders
The Tour de France route through the Channel Tunnel drew mixed reviews from cyclists led by Chris Boardman and Bernard Hinault, with LeMond calling it boring yet a historic milestone. The Dover to Brighton stage along with a Portsmouth circuit drew large crowds while teams contended with air pressure changes and tunnel logistics. The race runs through July 24 finishing in Paris after 21 stages totaling 2479 miles.
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Panthers face early hurdles as new stadium rises
Charlotte Panthers confront construction delays and front-office decisions as the NFL expansion club prepares for 13 months of lead time to training camp. Mark Richardson says 12 potential coaches are watched from college to NFL, with Gibbs and Johnson deemed unlikely fits. Veterans hit free agency in February, draft order set by coin toss with Jacksonville, and salary cap bounds shaping signings.
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