Agassi Advances to Wimbledon Third Round in Backhealed Form
Andre Agassi topped Andreas Seppi 6-4 7-6 6-4 to reach Wimbledon’s third round. He said his back felt better and he hopes to face Rafael Nadal, the French Open champion, in the next match. Nadal edged Robert Kendrick in five sets amid a dramatic, ace-filled performance.
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Italy
Rafael Nadal
Jimmy Connors
Nadal
Robert Kendrick
Kendrick
Ivan Lendl
Williams
Lisa Raymond
Raymond
Marat Safin
Fernando Gonzalez
Poll to quit international refereeing after World Cup blunder
The 2006 World Cup fallout includes Graham Poll quitting international refereeing after showing a Croatian player three yellow cards and delaying a send off in the 2-2 draw with Australia. The match’s late decision could have sparked a replay if outcomes differed. Poll missed quarterfinals to final appointments, while organizers raise revenue forecasts to exceed 563 million dollars. Beckenbauer called the tournament potential vast, comparing it to a final, with both teams viewing it as such despite the error.
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Australia
Britain
Sky Sports Television
Catia
Germany Faces Argentina in Quarterfinal Duel in Berlin
In a marquee World Cup quarterfinal at Berlin's Olympic Stadium, Germany hosts Argentina in a clash between two champions. Juergen Klinsmann's side, buoyed by captain Ballack, seeks momentum and a potential title bid, while Argentina relies on Tevez and Riquelme to counter.
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Germany
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Olympic Stadium
Franz Beckenbauer
Klinsmann
Michael Ballack
Ballack
Mexico
Maxi Rodriguez
Carlos Tevez
West Germany
Jose Pekerman
NASCAR to tweak title format for 2007 season
NASCAR chairman Brian France hints at adjustments to the Chase format used to decide the Nextel Cup. He notes three years of observation and potential changes such as more guaranteed spots or altered scoring, aiming to create bigger moments and a larger stage for drivers. Jeff Burton and Casey Mears are shown in Daytona Beach practice images.
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Nascar
France
Tony Stewart
Dale Earnhardt Jr
Jeff Gordon
Stewart
Ryan Newman
Jeremy Mayfield
Jeff Burton
Casey Mears
Daytona Beach
Fla
F1 Fans Get Personal at Indy Grand Prix Prep Day
At Indianapolis, drivers meet fans and media on Thursday ahead of the U S Grand Prix. Christian Klien urges a strong show with overtaking and fewer errors after last year’s disappointing race that hurt American F1 interest.
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America
Red Bull Racing
Christian Klien
Indy
Haw transfers out at Ohio State after depth-chart concerns
Running back Erik Haw, a third-year sophomore, has been granted a release from Ohio State as he moves to pursue playing time elsewhere. He appeared in four games last season, rushing 61 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. His departure comes amid other transfer moves including Mike Roberts to Indiana State and Sian Cotton leaving the program.
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Erik Haw
Ohio State
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Chris Wells
Alan Jones
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OSU
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Mike Roberts
Indiana State
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