World Cup Fever Energizes Cleveland Rockers
The Rockers routed the Charlotte Sting 82 56 after watching the U S women win the World Cup final. Suzie McConnell Serio said the team rode the energy from the shootout to a dominant win as Alisa Burras posted a career high. Eva Nemcova contributed 12 points and 12 blocks in the season.
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Mercury ends six game skid with star Askamp career high
Phoenix Mercury snapped a six game losing streak with a 60 to 66 win over the Utah Starzz in Salt Lake City. Askamp scored a career high 23 points while Davis-Wrightsill added 18 as Phoenix rallied from early deficits.
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Cavaliers rookie camp opens with veterans and draft picks
Cleveland Cavaliers open their rookie free agent minicamp at Gund Arena with veterans Brevin Knight Derek Anderson and Andrew DeClercq participating. Zydrunas Ilgauskas watches rehabbing from injury as first round pick Andre Miller and Trajan Langdon join 11 free agents and two second rounders in a 20 man camp. Miller and Langdon have contracts that start at 1.7 million and 1.4 million respectively, while Bramlett could earn 300 thousand if retained. Knight remains starter and vows to adapt to Randy Wittman’s uptempo system, with summer league games beginning in Atlanta and Los Angeles after draft week.
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U S women celebrate World Cup win with New York tour
The U S women's team paraded through midtown Manhattan after defeating China, singing We are the Champions and drawing crowds. Brandi Chastain discussed the win as the squad promoted women's soccer, with bonus payouts announced and media attention mounting.
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Scurry Admits Window Dangle for Penalty Save Wins World Cup
Briana Scurry says she stepped forward before Liu Ying’s penalty in the World Cup final against China. The move, common among keepers, is technically against the rules but rarely called and helped the United States secure the title at the Rosa Bowl.
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U S men win sixth World University title in final
The United States men defeated Yugoslavia 79 65 to capture the World University crown in Palma de Mallorca Kenyon Martin led the U S with 21 points followed by Pete Micheal and Micheal Redd Scoonie Penn top Yugoslavia with a 31 point performance and coach Oliver Purnell praised his team's defensive shutdown after a tense semifinal and strong tournament run
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