SAO PAULO – Robert Muselimovic and his two buddies encountered brightly dressed Brazilians and offered friendly greetings of “Viva Brazil!” The Croatian contingent of fans might be far outnumbered at Itaquerao Stadium for the World Cup opener Thursday against five-time champion Brazil, yet Muselimovic and others are counting on their …
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PARIS – French officials say Swiss army helicopters made a surprise cross-border incursion into France — for the sake of thirsty Swiss cows. The aerial operation to scoop up water caught authorities responsible for Rousses Lake in the Jura mountains by surprise. The helicopters also startled swimmers and fishermen enjoying …
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SANAA, Yemen – Yemeni security officials and witnesses say al-Qaida fighters have publicly shot to death six Shiite rebels, known as Houthis, in a town north of Aden. The witnesses, speaking on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution, said al-Qaida made the captured Houthi fighters, who were in their …
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As the world’s attention remains divided on the Israel-Hamas war and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a delegation from the Ronald Reagan Foundation visited Taiwan last week seeking to shore up U.S. support for the island that continues to be threatened by Beijing. “Taiwanese skepticism about America’s staying power and its …
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Men’s Singles — Novak Djokovic (1), Serbia Women’s Singles — Petra Kvitova (6), Czech Republic Men’s Doubles — Vasek Pospisil, Canada, and Jack Sock, United States Women’s Doubles — Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci (2), Italy Mixed Doubles — Nenad Zimonjic, Serbia, and Sam Stosur (15), Australia Gentlemen Invitation Doubles …
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ANDERSON, Ind. – Colts coach Chuck Pagano says running back Vick Ballard will miss the entire season due to a torn Achilles tendon. Pagano says the running back will have surgery soon. The injury leaves Ahmad Bradshaw and Trent Richardson competing for the starting job. Ballard was hurt on a …
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Tampa, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jason Garrison’s early third-period goal lifted the Tampa Bay Lightning over the Washington Capitals, 4-3, on Saturday. Nikita Kucherov, Ondrej Palat and Ryan Callahan also lit the lamp for the Lightning, who have won three in a row. Callahan returned to the lineup after missing five …
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GLENDALE, Ariz. – The Arizona Coyotes assigned forward Justin Hodgman to Portland of the American Hockey League on Sunday. The 26-year-old Hodgman led the Coyotes in scoring in the preseason with four goals and five points in five games. He had 11 goals and 15 assists last season in 49 …
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Cardinals first. M.Carpenter walked on a full count. Wong struck out. Holliday walked on a full count, M.Carpenter to second. Ma.Adams flied out to left fielder D.Young. Jh.Peralta doubled to left, M.Carpenter scored, Holliday to third. Holliday was out advancing, left fielder D.Young to second baseman Schoop to catcher C.Joseph, …
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Austin, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – Nico Rosberg claimed his ninth pole of the season and the 13th of his Formula One career by topping Mercedes teammate and championship rival Lewis Hamilton in Saturday’s qualifying for the United States Grand Prix. Rosberg, who trails Hamilton by 17 points in the F1 world …
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