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Sad Brazil

Soccer is called "the beautiful game," because "the game that rips your heart out, stomps on your gut, and leaves your country humiliated in the eyes of the sports world" just doesn't have the same ring to it.
by Bob Collins

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Idina Menzel to sing nat'l anthem at All-Star Game

Idina Menzel to sing nat'l anthem at All-Star Game

MLB All-Star week will also include a Saturday concert by Grammy-winning rockers Imagine Dragons at the TCF Bank Stadium.
by The Associated Press

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Judge approves NFL concussion settlement

Judge approves NFL concussion settlement

The ruling by U.S. District Judge Anita Brody in Philadelphia came about two weeks after the NFL agreed to remove a $675 million cap on damages. Brody had previously questioned whether that would be enough money to pay all claims.
by The Associated Press

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Howard Sinker on the Twins' All-Star picks

Howard Sinker on the Twins' All-Star picks

Two Minnesota Twins players were named to the All-Star roster.
by Phil Picardi

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Twins Perkins, Suzuki named All-Stars

Twins Perkins, Suzuki named All-Stars

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire is on the AL coaching staff for the July 15th game at Target Field.
by The Associated Press

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A cleaner Tour de France kicks off with a nod to WWI

A cleaner Tour de France kicks off with a nod to WWI

This year, the Tour will mark the 100th anniversary of World War I. Several stages will roll through the farmland of northern France, former battlefields where the land is still pockmarked by the trenches that once lined the Western Front.
by Eleanor Beardsley

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Czech Petra Kvitova wins Wimbledon title

Czech Petra Kvitova wins Wimbledon title

Czech Petra Kvitova beat Eugenia Bouchard in a lopsided victory to win a Grand Slam in the women's singles final at Wimbledon, besting her opponent 6-3 6-0.

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150 soccer teams from around the world compete at Hmong Freedom Celebration

150 soccer teams from around the world compete at Hmong Freedom Celebration

The event, now in its 34th year, is expected to draw as many as 60,000 people over its two-day run. The festival also features basketball, flag football and volleyball competitions along with music and dance performances and traditional Hmong food.
by Tim Post

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Tim Howard emerges as hero in US World Cup loss

Tim Howard emerges as hero in US World Cup loss

Howard's performance emerged as a brilliant star turn in a tense game that saw Belgium's lauded young stars make repeated runs at the U.S. net, streaking past American defenders. They sent the ball high and low - and for more than 90 minutes, Howard turned them all away.

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