Another England WCup flop means uncertain future for Capello and his stars

Capello can’t stop another England WCup flop

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa – Legitimate goal or not, England flopped at the World Cup, and it’s not just the future of coach Fabio Capello that’s in doubt.
The 4-1 score in Sunday’s loss to Germany in the second round provided a stark reality that the so-called golden generation of Premier …. Original article  : Another England WCup flop means uncertain future for Capello and his stars.

3 free kick specialists give Japan extra weaponry in World Cup last 16 match vs Paraguay

3 free kick specialists give Japan World Cup edge

KNYSNA, South Africa – Paraguay will have to be extra wary of giving away free kicks against Japan in their World Cup round of 16 match on Tuesday – the Japanese boast no fewer than three set-piece specialists.
Star forward Keisuke Honda and midfielder Yusuhito Endo both scored … Read this article on Gaea Times at : 3 free kick specialists give Japan extra weaponry in World Cup last 16 match vs Paraguay.

Suarez, Oezil the early candidates to follow Maradona, Schillaci as World Cup stars

Suarez, Oezil early candidates as star of 2010

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – Diego Maradona, Salvatore Schillaci, Zinedine Zidane. At almost every World Cup, there’s one man whose burst of outstanding play captivates the globe.
At this year’s competition in South Africa, the early candidates are Gonzalo Higuain of Argentina, Luis Suarez of Uruguay, Mesut Oezil of … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Suarez, Oezil the early candidates to follow Maradona, Schillaci as World Cup stars.

Germany gets lucky break, outclasses England; Argentina beats Mexico at World Cup

Germany gets lucky break, beats England
JOHANNESBURG – A goal that probably shouldn’t have counted and one that definitely should have but was ignored played key roles in Argentina and Germany advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Not that the two soccer powers wouldn’t have moved on, anyway. But what happened Sunday sure didn’t hurt them.
Germany got … Read more >>>.

Mom, dad and sis will be for American Querrey when he faces Briton Murray at Wimbledon

Querrey can’t count on crowd against Murray
WIMBLEDON, England – American Sam Querrey will try not to take his Wimbledon match against Andy Murray personally.
Querrey faces Murray in the fourth round Monday and realizes Centre Court spectators will be firmly in the Scotsman’s corner.
“You hear them cheering for the other guy, and you assume … Original source on Gaea Times at : Mom, dad and sis will be for American Querrey when he faces Briton Murray at Wimbledon.

Yankees 8, Dodgers 6, 10 innings,

Yankees 8, Dodgers 6, 10 innings,

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Yankees rally to beat Dodgers 8-6 in 10 innings on 2-run homer by Robinson Cano

Yankees rally to beat Dodgers 8-6 in 10 innings

LOS ANGELES – Just when the Los Angeles Dodgers thought their lead was safe in the hands of one of the game’s best closers, the mighty Yankees snatched away a win.
Robinson Cano hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after the Yankees rallied with four runs …. Read the original article  : Yankees rally to beat Dodgers 8-6 in 10 innings on 2-run homer by Robinson Cano.

Goodell speaks to NFL rookies about taking responsibility, honoring the game

Goodell addresses rookies at NFL symposium

CARLSBAD, Calif. – NFL commissioner Roger Goodell kicked off the annual rookie symposium Sunday evening by talking to the league’s newest players about a range of topics, including taking responsibility and honoring the game.
Goodell spent about an hour Sunday evening talking to 252 draft picks, who are at the La …. Source article  : Goodell speaks to NFL rookies about taking responsibility, honoring the game.

Hamilton’s HR extends hit streak to 21; Rangers win another series, 10-1 over Astros

Hamilton’s hit streak at 21, Rangers beat Astros

ARLINGTON, Texas – Josh Hamilton extended his hitting streak to 21 games with the second-longest home run ever at Rangers Ballpark along with a couple of defensive highlights and the Texas Rangers beat the Houston Astros 10-1 on Sunday night to win another series.
Hamilton’s two-run homer in the …. Read the original article  : Hamilton’s HR extends hit streak to 21; Rangers win another series, 10-1 over Astros.

Rangers 10, Astros 1

Rangers 10, Astros 1

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Marco Pappa’s 1st-half goal lifts Fire to 1-0 win over Revolution

Pappa lifts Fire to 1-0 win over Revolution

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Marco Pappa’s first-half goal extended the Chicago Fire’s MLS unbeaten streak to five matches with a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Sunday night.
Pappa uncorked a 30-yard drive for his team-best sixth goal of the season in the 30th minute. The ball glanced …. Source article  : Marco Pappa’s 1st-half goal lifts Fire to 1-0 win over Revolution.

Balanced scoring helps Fever hold off Sky 70-64

Fever hold off Sky 70-64
ROSEMONT, Ill. – Ebony Hoffman scored 13 points and Katie Douglas and Jessica Moore added 10 apiece and the Indiana Fever held off a late Chicago Sky rally for a 70-64 victory on Sunday.

The Fever, who never trailed in the second half, hit 6 of 8 free throws in the final …. Read the original article  : Balanced scoring helps Fever hold off Sky 70-64.

Red Sox C Victor Martinez has broken left thumb, latest injury for banged-up Boston

Red Sox C Victor Martinez has broken left thumb

SAN FRANCISCO – Red Sox catcher Victor Martinez has a broken left thumb, the latest injury for banged-up Boston.
Martinez left Sunday’s 5-1 win at San Francisco and was replaced by Jason Varitek in the bottom of the fourth. Martinez took two foul tips off his thumb, which … Original source on Gaea Times at : Red Sox C Victor Martinez has broken left thumb, latest injury for banged-up Boston.

Fred scores in 79th as Union open new stadium with 3-1 win over Sounders

Union open new park with 3-1 win over Sounders

CHESTER, Pa. – The Philadelphia Union opened their new stadium in style.
Fred scored the go-ahead goal in the 79th minute to help the Philadelphia Union open their new stadium with a 3-1 win over the Seattle Sounders on Sunday.
Sebastien Le Toux, who assisted on the Brazilian’s goal, …. Read the original article  : here.

Beat-up Boston Red Sox get 5-hitter from Lester, homers from Ortiz and Beltre to beat Giants

Lester’s gem leads reeling Red Sox past Giants 5-1

SAN FRANCISCO – Jon Lester pitched a five-hitter, David Ortiz splashed a home run into McCovey Cove and the Boston Red Sox beat Tim Lincecum and the San Francisco Giants 5-1 Sunday.
Lester put the Red Sox ahead for good with a sacrifice fly in the second inning. … Read the original article on Gaea Times at : Beat-up Boston Red Sox get 5-hitter from Lester, homers from Ortiz and Beltre to beat Giants.

Abrosimova, Jackson help Storm rally past Shock 83-72

Storm rally past Shock 83-72
TULSA, Okla. – Svetlana Abrosimova scored 19 of her season-high 21 points in the second half and the Western Conference-leading Seattle Storm overcame a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat the Tulsa Shock 83-72 on Sunday.

Down by five points entering the fourth quarter, Abrosimova and Seattle found their touch from 3-point range, … Read more >>.

Red Sox 5, Giants 1

Red Sox 5, Giants 1

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Suzuki hits go-ahead home run in 8th inning after dropped pop, A’s beat Pirates 3-2 for sweep

Suzuki homers in 8th on second chance, A’s sweep

OAKLAND, Calif. – Given a second chance, Kurt Suzuki gave the Oakland Athletics the lead.
Suzuki homered with two outs in the eighth inning after a dropped foul popup and the Athletics beat Pittsburgh 3-2 Sunday, the Pirates’ 17th straight road loss.
With the score 2-all, Pirates reliever Evan …. Read the original article  : here.

Athletics 3, Pirates 2

Athletics 3, Pirates 2

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Wood hits 1st career grand slam, Napoli adds 3-run shot as Angels rout Rockies 10-3

Wood hits grand slam, Angels rout Rockies 10-3

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Brandon Wood hit his first career grand slam and Mike Napoli added a three-run homer Sunday as the Los Angeles Angels routed the Colorado Rockies 10-3.
Wood’s slam capped a five-run eighth that broke open the game. Reliever Manny Corpas gave up an RBI double to … Original source on Gaea Times at : Wood hits 1st career grand slam, Napoli adds 3-run shot as Angels rout Rockies 10-3.