U S Open prep at Pebble Beach turns tougher and dramatic
Fog lifts over Pebble Beach as fairways tighten and rough thickens for the U S Open. Dustin Johnson and Tiger Woods sample altered greens and strategy while Ernie Els says the course is ready though weather could alter scores. Rory McIlroy and Henrik Stenson react to rough and bunkers as fans watch practice chatter.
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Big 12 Survives As Texas Stays In Conference
Texas declines Pac-10 invite and remains in the Big 12 along with Oklahoma Oklahoma State and Texas A&M. Dan Beebe and conference leaders anticipate higher TV and media revenue under a 10 team Big 12 with new rights deals.
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World Cup vuvuzelas drown football atmosphere
AP columnist John Leicester laments the constant drone of vuvuzelas at World Cup 2010 in Johannesburg. He argues the horns overwhelm chants and action, spoiling the tournament's auditory drama and asks South Africa to curb them and allow more traditional crowd songs.
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FIFA defends vuvuzelas as World Cup sound
FIFA and Sepp Blatter reject bans on vuvuzelas saying Africa has a unique rhythm. Broadcasters report mixed viewer reactions with some adjusting sound mixes while others complain about the horn din.
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Netherlands unbeaten in win over Denmark. Italy and Paraguay draw
The Netherlands beat Denmark 2-0 to stay undefeated in group play as Dirk Kuyt sealed the win with an own goal. Italy drew 1-1 with Paraguay after a second-half Daniele De Rossi strike, while Gianluigi Buffon left at halftime with a back injury. Japan upset Cameroon 1-0 with Keisuke Honda's 39th minute goal, marking Japan's first World Cup win abroad.
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Honda
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Nicolas Nkoulou
Stephane Mbia
Hamidou Souleymanou
Russia
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Brazil Opens World Cup Campaign Against North Korea
Brazil, ranked No. 1 by FIFA, makes its debut in Group G at 2:30 p.m. in Johannesburg facing 105th-ranked North Korea. Coach Dunga has shifted Brazil to a defense-minded approach that helped win the 1994 title.
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