Late free kick lifts Yugoslavia in World Cup group play
Sinisa Mihajlovic scored from 25 yards in Saint Etienne to give Yugoslavia a 1-0 win over Iran in a match returning both teams to the World Cup after absences. Ali Daer nearly equalized as Iran pressed in the final minutes. Croatia overwhelmed Jamaica 2-1 in Lens as Prosinecki struck a late decisive goal.
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English fans clash with riot police in Marseille
Violence erupts as English World Cup supporters clash with riot police in Marseille's Old Port. About 80 fans arrested in street battles. one English fan seriously wounded from a neck slash. two dozen others injured. police deploy tear gas and shielded lines. Pro Tunisian youths attacked English groups and damaged storefronts.
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Argentina Hand Batistuta Snaps Japan In World Cup Opener
Gabriel Batistuta scored on a chip past Yoshikatsu Kawaguchi in the 28th minute after Hiroshi Nanami misplaced a clearance. Argentina dominated with 21 shots to Japan's 13 in a game fouled 60 times, Japan 35, in Japan's first World Cup match.
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Sampson Emphasizes Motivation Free For World Cup Opener
United States coach Steve Sampson says no pep talk is needed before the World Cup opener against Germany at Parc des Princes. He stresses his message will be simple and honest as USA faces a strong German side led by Jurgen Klinsmann and Oliver Bierhoff.
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Indians, Yankees clash as Cone dominates Wright return
Dave Cone pitched deep into the game striking out 10 as the Yankees beat the Indians 4 3. Kenny Lofton sparked Cleveland with a 3 for 3 day including his fifth homer. Wright fought through seven days rest allowing three runs over six innings, while Yankees closer Rivera survived a late Indians rally.
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Indians aim to split Yankees series after rainouts
Cleveland travels to New York for a four game set at Yankee Stadium as two postponements extend the visit. Dave Burba starts the opener against Tim Belcher, with Bartolo Colon to follow, while Dwight Gooden and Jose Rosado scheduled for subsequent games. The Indians seek road success and note Yankees as the class of the AL.
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