Brazil meets United States in Gold Cup final clash
Brazil earned a rematch with the United States after upsetting China in overtime to reach the Gold Cup final in Foxboro Massachusetts at 9 pm ESPN2. The U S team had felt they were the better side in their earlier scoreless group stage draw with Brazil, making this title bout a chance to settle a score and showcase Olympic hopes.
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Armstrong Plays It Safe During Tour de France Sprint
Defending champion Lance Armstrong conserved energy for a crucial team time trial as sprinters dominated the second day. Belgium’s Tom Steels won the stage with minimal impact on overall standings. Armstrong finished 38th and Millar extended his lead over Armstrong to four seconds.
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Fan Arrested After Throwing Ball at John Rocker
Gregory Sweeney a 25 year old Brooklyn man was charged with reckless endangerment after throwing a baseball at John Rocker during the Mets 10 to 2 defeat by the Braves. Police say Rocker tossed into the stands prompting heavy security and about 700 officers at Shea. Sweeney previously inflamed locals with derogatory city remarks and apologized on Thursday.
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Sosa Seeks Cubs Contract Extension Amid Slump
Sammy Sosa voices frustration over trade rumors and his team’s failure to offer a contract extension. He says a lack of a deal would signal he won’t be kept, as he endures a batting slump while earning about $11 million per season through 2001.
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Brown women cap huge comeback at Henley Regatta
U S crews won five of 17 finals Sunday closing day at Henley Royal Regatta. Brown women trailed the German national under 23 squad in the Ladies Plate final before mounting a dramatic rally to take the win.
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Browns and Giants players aid victims at island winery collapse
Cleveland Browns lineman Steve Zahursky and Giants wide receiver Joe Jurevicius helped pull people from a collapsed terrace at an island winery on Saturday in Lake Erie. Officials report one dead and at least 75 injured.
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Wimbledon strides as top players advance in big week
Wimbledon in England saw the biggest names progress past the first week with Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi leading the men alongside qualifiers Prino sil and Voltchkov. Martina Hingis and Lindsay Davenport moved forward on the women's side as several U.S. women reach the round of 16. Sampras battles tendinitis but vows to continue, while Philippoussis outlasted Schalken in a marathon set.
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Magut Serna
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Serena Williams
Lisa Raymond
Kristina Brandi
Lilia Osterloh
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Mets Fall Short as Braves Split Four-Game Set in New York
Atlanta tops the Mets 10-2 to move two games up in the NL East as Tom Glavine shuts New York for seven innings and Javy Lopez belts two homers. The series included John Rocker’s relief appearance, a Mets 10-run eighth, and Mike Piazza homering in three games.
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SkyChiefs sweep Pawtucket in twin bill on the road
Syracuse SkyChiefs win 4-1 and 6-1 at Pawtucket behind strong pitching. Leo Estrella improves to 2-1 after a two hit opener. Peter Munro and Rafael Medina combine for a two hitter in game two on a rehab stint. Stenson homers, Chamblee adds a double, and Eckstein reaches twice.
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Yankees get back on track with Clemens return
Joe Torre praised Clemens as he returned to the mound and led the Yankees past the Tampa Bay Devil Rays 5-2 to cap a road trip on a positive note. Hernandez pitched well after elbow strain, Brosius homered, Justice and Williams produced key hits as New York boosted momentum.
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