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Rangers' Kinsler gets stitches after collision
Rangers' Kinsler gets stitches after collision
Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler needed three stitches and had blood on his jersey after a vicious collision at home plate in Tuesday's game against Oakland. Kinsler was cut near the left side of his jaw after his face slammed into the mask of catcher John Jaso while sliding feet-first to s

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Steve Stricker seeks finishing touch at US Open
Steve Stricker seeks finishing touch at US Open
Now Steve Stricker has to close the deal. A good supply of frozen yogurt might help get it done. Running out of time to win a major, the 46-year-old's steady game — and family-first schedule — has him in the frame of mind to finally clear that hurdle. He's only one stroke off the lead after sho

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FIFA rules opening Nigerian goal an own-goal
FIFA rules opening Nigerian goal an own-goal
FIFA says Nigeria's opening goal of the Confederations Cup will be ruled an own-goal by Tahiti captain Nicolas Vallar. Nigeria defender Uwa Echiejile was originally credited with the goal, which came in the fifth minute of Monday's match in Belo Horizonte. Echiejile's shot deflected off Vallar and

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Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon, citing back
Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon, citing back
After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament on Tuesday, citing a lower back injury. Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 19

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Woods matches his worst US Open round as a pro
Woods matches his worst US Open round as a pro
Tiger Woods made birdie at the first hole, only to watch his day go racing downhill from there. By the time it was over, Woods skidded to seven bogeys and a 6-over-par 76 Saturday, tumbling down the leaderboard and matching his worst round as a pro at the U.S. Open. That left him 10 strokes behind

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Smith holds off Larson to win Nationwide race
Smith holds off Larson to win Nationwide race
The rain drops splashed down on the pavement at Michigan International Speedway about an hour after Regan Smith's victory Saturday. Too late to interrupt the race — and that was fine with Smith and crew chief Greg Ives. "I've had a lot of different situations over the years, of weather and how it

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Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open
Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open
The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider. Award the "Phil Mickelson Medal" to the runner-up in the U.S. Open. There is precedent. The U.S. Open champion has received a gold medal ev

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Brazil seeks to take advantage of desperate Mexico
Brazil seeks to take advantage of desperate Mexico
Brazil wants to use Mexico's desperation to its advantage when the teams meet in the Confederations Cup on Wednesday. While Brazil opened with a convincing win over Japan, Mexico lost to Italy and needs a good result against the hosts to keep alive its hopes of advancing in the World Cup warm-up to

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Brumbies end British and Irish Lions winning run
Brumbies end British and Irish Lions winning run
The ACT Brumbies ended a 42-year drought for Australian provincial teams against the British and Irish Lions, holding on for a 14-12 upset victory in wet and slippery conditions after a hail storm in the national capital on Tuesday night. The injury-hit Lions, who dominated the first five games on

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Thailand faces FIFA ban over FA legal dispute
Thailand faces FIFA ban over FA legal dispute
FIFA has warned the Football Association of Thailand that the country faces a ban from international competition unless a legal dispute over FA elections, and the presidency of FIFA executive committee member Worawi Makudi, is resolved this week. Pattaya Football Club went to a local court to preve

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A's beat Rangers 6-2 to extend AL West lead
A's beat Rangers 6-2 to extend AL West lead
The Oakland Athletics opened a three-game lead atop the American League West division by beating nearest rival Texas 6-2 in a bloody encounter on Tuesday, with Brandon Moss and John Jaso hitting homers off star Rangers pitcher Yu Darvish. In other important results, Pittsburgh inflicted the first l

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US, Costa Rica win to close on WCup spots
US, Costa Rica win to close on WCup spots
The United States and Costa Rica both closed in on place at next year's World Cup by winning their home matches in Tuesday's CONCACAF qualifiers. The U.S. had a 1-0 win over Honduras, with Jozy Altidore scoring the sole goal in the 73rd minute, while Costa Rica recorded a 2-0 victory over Panama. W

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Costa Rica blanks Panama 2-0 in qualifier
Costa Rica blanks Panama 2-0 in qualifier
Goals by Bryan Ruiz and Celso Borges put Costa Rica in a stronger position to qualify for next year's World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Panama on Tuesday night. The Costa Ricans have 11 points from six matches with a 3-1-2 record. That trails only the United States (4-1-1), which beat Honduras earl

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Evans outpoints Henderson at UFC 161
Evans outpoints Henderson at UFC 161
Rashad Evans outpointed Dan Henderson in a split decision Saturday night in a heavyweight bout at UFC 161. The 42-year-old Henderson connected with the first solid punches late in the first round, attacking so eagerly he could hardly keep his feet against the 33-year-old Evans. "I said, 'What hit m

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Altidore leads US past Honduras 1-0 in qualifying
Altidore leads US past Honduras 1-0 in qualifying
Jozy Altidore scored the lone goal to lead the United States past Honduras 1-0 Tuesday and a step closer to qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The United States leads the six-team CONCACAF qualifying group with 13 points, ahead of Costa Rica with 11 and Mexico on eight with four games remaining. Ho

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Ahmed named in Australia A, remains in Ashes frame
Ahmed named in Australia A, remains in Ashes frame
Pakistan refugee Fawad Ahmed has been included in Australia A's tour of Zimbabwe and South Africa in July, but could still play in the Ashes series. Cricket Australia's chairman of selectors John Inverarity said Wednesday that legspinner Ahmed remained in contention for the Ashes should his Austral

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St. Louis CVC pays $2M to Rams for legal fees
St. Louis CVC pays $2M to Rams for legal fees
The St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission said Tuesday it has paid $2 million to the St. Louis Rams to cover the team's legal fees for the dispute over upgrades to the Edward Jones Dome that resulted in arbitration. CVC spokeswoman Donna Andrews said payment was made May 20. Rams spokesman A

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Demonstrators flood Brazilian streets in protest
Demonstrators flood Brazilian streets in protest
Some of the biggest demonstrations since the end of Brazil's 1964-85 dictatorship broke out across this continent-sized country, with more expected Tuesday, protests uniting multitudes frustrated by poor transportation, health services, education and security despite a heavy tax burden. Mostly peac

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Serena Williams comments on rape case in interview
Serena Williams comments on rape case in interview
Serena Williams says in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that, while not blaming the victim in the Steubenville rape case, "she shouldn't have put herself in that position." The comment is made in one paragraph of a lengthy story posted online Tuesday about Williams, a 16-time Grand Slam tit

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Zaccheroni prepares to face Italy at Confed Cup
Zaccheroni prepares to face Italy at Confed Cup
Alberto Zaccheroni's first foray into international football culminated in a resounding success, and his second big tournament hinges on a meeting with his home country. Zaccheroni, a 60-year-old tactical expert from Italy who has coached several top Serie A clubs, qualified Japan for the Confedera

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