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[World Cup] Rooney tells teammates to remember WC pain
[World Cup] Rooney tells teammates to remember WC pain

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― As England endures its worst World Cup for more than 50 years, Wayne Rooney wants his teammates to remember the pain of this campaign. …

[World Cup] France deals with new pressure

RIBEIRAO PRETO, Brazil (AP) ― Having captured people’s attention at the World Cup with some scintillating attacking football, France’s players are now in …

[World Cup] Spain looks to avoid having worst ever WC defense

CURITIBA, Brazil (AP) ― Spain will take on Australia in its final Group B match Monday in the knowledge that defeat will officially make its defense of the …

[World Cup] Clashes keep city on alert

BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil (AP) ― Brazilian police detained on Saturday two suspected members of Argentina’s infamous hooligan gangs ― known in Spanish as …

[World Cup] Algerian coach calls Korea ‘better,’ still thirsts for victory
[World Cup] Algerian coach calls Korea ‘better,’ still thirsts for victory

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — Algerian coach Vahid Halilhodzic realizes the weaknesses in his young team, and he is not shy about praising his opponents. But …

[World Cup] Hong: Algeria will attack
[World Cup] Hong: Algeria will attack

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil — South Korea’s coach Hong Myung-bo doesn’t expect to play the same Algerian team on Sunday that was defeated by Belgium 2-1 …

World Cup of big surprises smiles on Americas
World Cup of big surprises smiles on Americas

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — The World Cup of surprises is turning into a sweet samba party for teams from the Americas. Having already stunned one former world …

[World Cup] England has no case for the defense at World Cup
[World Cup] England has no case for the defense at World Cup

No excuses. No one to blame but themselves. Feeble defending has sent England home from the World Cup. England’s forward Wayne Rooney lies on the ground …

[World Cup] France romp, Costa Rica stun Italy
[World Cup] France romp, Costa Rica stun Italy

France thrashed Switzerland 5-2 to surge closer to the World Cup last 16 as Costa Rica booked their place in the knockout rounds with a 1-0 upset of Italy, …

Lewis takes lead at Women’s Open
Lewis takes lead at Women’s Open

PINEHURST, North Carolina (AP) ― Stacy Lewis had at least one thing in common with U.S. Open champion Martin Kaymer. She made it around Pinehurst No. 2 …

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