Archive for June 9th, 2012

Race Fans Lament Absence of I’ll Have Another

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With the chance of a Triple Crown gone with the sudden retirement of I’ll Have Another, race fans expressed disappointment Saturday, but still flocked…

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Ukraine feeling the pressure in opener vs Sweden

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KIEV, Ukraine (AP) — The Olympic Stadium will turn into a raucous sea of blue and yellow on Monday when Ukraine takes on Sweden at the European Championship.
While both teams sport the same colors, there’s no doubt who’ll be feeli…

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Union Rags nips Paynter to win Belmont Stakes

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NEW YORK (AP) — Union Rags nipped Paynter in a photo finish to win the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, beating a field without U.S. Triple Crown hopeful I’ll Have Another who was retired with an injury.
The finish was another thriller…

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A look at the 4 eurozone countries with bailouts

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Europe agreed Saturday to allow Spain to tap a rescue fund of up to €100 billion ($125 billion) to bail out its troubled banks, which are struggling under the weight of soured real estate loans after a Spanish housing bubble burst. Spanish Economy Mi…

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WCQ Africa: Katongo sinks Ghana, Nigeria held

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African champions Zambia again got the better of Ghana with a 1-0 triumph
in their World Cup qualifier in Ndola.

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Lehman takes 1-stroke lead in Regions Tradition

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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama (AP) — Defending champion Tom Lehman shot a 4-under 68 to take a two-stroke lead after the third round of the Regions Tradition, a Champions Tour major.
Lehman had a 10-under 206 total at Shoal Creek on Saturda…

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Flooding Triggers Rescues in Wales

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About 150 people were rescued after flash floods hit villages and mobile home parks on the west coast of Wales in Great Britain early on Saturday.

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Germany 1-0 Portugal: Gomez heads winner

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Germany 1-0 Portugal: Gomez heads winner

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Ronaldo fails to shine in loss at Euro 2012

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LVIV, Ukraine (AP) — After the final whistle, Cristiano Ronaldo strode abruptly off the field, pulling off his captain’s armband and brushing aside his coach.
While other Portuguese players stayed on to salute their fans after a 1…

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Plouffe, Mauer power Twins over Cubs, 11-3

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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Trevor Plouffe had a double, a homer and four RBIs and Scott Diamond pitched six scoreless innings to lead the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago Cubs 11-3 in interleague play on Saturday.
Diamond (5-1) allowed se…

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