U S Edges Argentina in Exhibition Tug of War in Barcelona
The United States edged Argentina 86 to 80 in an exhibition as LeBron James and Kevin Durant led a lineup wearing 1992 Dream Team style uniforms. Durant scored 27, Kobe Bryant 18, and Chris Paul hit key late threes to secure the win over Argentina's Manu Ginobili and teammates in Barcelona.
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U S Women Edge Turkey in Istanbul Exhibition
Seimone Augustus and Diana Taurasi led the United States to an 80 61 win over Turkey in an exhibition from Istanbul. The game served as the final tuneup before the Olympics with the U S team set to train two more days before heading to London.
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Olympic news items touch London Games and Munich anniversary
Reported items include Swedish swimmer Carolina Kluft skipping London due to a hamstring injury and Shane Rose withdrawing from Olympic equestrian action with Taurus sidelined. Israelis mark Munich massacre anniversary with a quiet tribute in London and Claudia Bokel elected chair of the OC athletes commission. The IOC moves toward a united baseball and softball federation, while the London Stadium is shortlisted for a Stirling Prize. Pope Benedict XVI praises Olympic peace efforts as the Olympic flame rides the London Eye.
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Els Ends British Open Drought With Victory at Royal Lytham
After more than two years without a win, Ernie Els captures the British Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes as Adam Scott collapses late. Scott bogeyed the 15th and three-putted the 16th to lose a four shot lead, while Woods faltered with a triple bogey and Snedeker missed his chance. Els, who started the final round six behind, secures his second British Open and fourth major amid wild winds and a tense final stretch.
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Els wins second Open in dramatic final-hole finish
Ernie Els lifted his second British Open title with a 68 to finish 7 under 273, edging Adam Scott who faltered with a final round 75. Tiger Woods tied for third after a rough closing stretch. Scott missed a par putt on 18 to force a playoff. Els joins Nicklaus Woods Hagen Jones Trevino as multiple Open and U.S. Open champions.
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Scott’s Open collapse shocks Royal Lytham crowd
Adam Scott shot a dramatic late collapse at the British Open, bogeying the last four holes to hand the lead to Ernie Els who claimed the title. Graeme McDowell and Geoff Ogilvy offered support as Scott faced a stunned crowd and questions from reporters.
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