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SoccerJuly 14, 2014

Rangers outfielder Choo Shin-soo hopes to start from scratch

ARLINGTON, Texas (Yonhap) ― As he wrapped up a disappointing first half of the Major League Baseball season with the Texas Rangers on Sunday, South Korean outfielder Choo Shin-soo said he will try to start the latter half from scratch.Choo made an appearance as a pinch hitter and ended up going 0 for 2 against the Los Angeles Angels, as the Rangers fell 10-7.The Rangers, a trendy preseason pick to contend for the World Series, are entering the All-Star break with the worst record in the majors a

BaseballJuly 14, 2014

Rangers outfielder Choo Shin-soo hopes to start from scratch

Martin captures Women’s Brit Open

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) ― Mo Martin knew she hit her 3-wood exactly how she wanted on the 18th hole at Royal Birkdale.With the ball slightly below her feet, just under 240 yards away and a strong wind at her back, she let it rip and watched the ball track toward the flag. Martin thought it was short. Then she thought it might be too long. Moments later, she realized just how good it was.“I could hear it hit the pin from the fairway,” Martin said. “That was a pretty fun feeling.”The ball rolled i

GolfJuly 14, 2014

[World Cup] Argentine World Cup celebration marred by violence

BUENOS AIRES (AP) ― Riot police used tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse a group of rock-throwing vandals who disturbed a rally by Argentines celebrating their team’s gutsy performance in a 1-0 loss to Germany in the World Cup finals.Thousands of Argentines, saddened but proud, had gathered peacefully at the iconic Obelisk in downtown Buenos Aires to applaud their team’s best World Cup performance in 24 years.Police initially remained on the sidelines as fans poured into downtown Buenos Aire

SoccerJuly 14, 2014

[World Cup] Messi’s World Cup ends on a bitter note

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Lionel Messi’s final act in the 2014 World Cup was lifting a free kick high over the bar, wasting Argentina’s last chance to equalize in the final against Germany.It was far from a fitting finish for the four-time world player of the year.This was supposed to be Messi’s World Cup, just like the 1986 tournament belonged to another Argentine great, Diego Maradona.But after carrying his team through the group stage in Brazil with four goals, Messi seemed to run out of steam.In

SoccerJuly 14, 2014

[World Cup] From sub to legend

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Mario Goetze lived up to the billing of being Germany’s wunderkind by scoring the goal that ensured Germany became the first European team to win the World Cup title in South America.Goetze came off the bench in the 88th minute and netted the winner in the 113th minute of the final against Argentina with a perfectly taken volley.Andre Schuerrle, another substitute, broke away down the left flank, outstripped tiring Argentine defenders and sent a cross into the penalty area.

SoccerJuly 14, 2014

[World Cup] Germany’s World Cup party gets underway

BERLIN (AP) ― A quarter of a million German football fans reacted with unbridled joy, mixed with shock, on Sunday when Mario Goetze struck late in extra-time for Germany to win the World Cup with a 1-0 victory over Argentina.The supporters, packed into the “fan mile” in front of the German capital’s famous Brandenburg Gate, screamed as one when Goetze took the ball on his chest and let fly inside the far post from a narrow angle.Fans cheered, clapped and shouted, with groups of fans hugging and

SoccerJuly 14, 2014

[World Cup] Stars of politics, sports, music at World Cup final

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Vladimir Putin chatted with Angela Merkel, and David Beckham hugged Pele at the World Cup final on Sunday.Tom Brady looked on from the VIP seats when his wife Gisele Bundchen brought the trophy on the field before the game.Mick Jagger and LeBron James were also in the Maracana Stadium to see Germany beat Argentina 1-0 in extra time. Celebrities rubbed shoulders at the stadium, starting with Shakira singing and Carlos Santana playing guitar during the closing ceremony.At the

SoccerJuly 14, 2014

Ryu Hyun-jin earns 10th win of season with six shutout innings vs. Padres

Ryu Hyun-jin of the Los Angeles Dodgers earned his 10th victory of the season after tossing six shutout innings against the San Diego Padres at home on Sunday.In his final start before the All-Star break, Ryu left the game after six innings with the Dodgers leading 1-0. Ryu allowed only two hits and struck out a season-high 10 batters before handing things over to Brandon League to start the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium.Ryu entered the day with a 9-5 record and a 3.65 ERA. He lowered his ERA

BaseballJuly 14, 2014

Ryu Hyun-jin earns 10th win of season with six shutout innings vs. Padres

[World Cup] Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup title

Germany's players celebrate with the World Cup trophy after winning the 2014 FIFA World Cup final football match between Germany and Argentina 1-0 following extra-time at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Sunday. (AP-Yonhap)RIO DE JANEIRO -- Second-half substitute Mario Goetze broke a scoreless deadlock in extra time in the World Cup final with Argentina to crown Germany the victors of soccer’s biggest international tournament on Sunday night at Maracana Stadium.Andre Schurrle s

SoccerJuly 14, 2014

[World Cup] Germany defeats Argentina 1-0 to win World Cup title

James makes Cavs better, now East more wide open

NEW YORK (AP) ― A word of caution to anyone anointing the Cleveland Cavaliers as the NBA favorites.Yes, the Cavaliers are going to be good, no doubt. It’s impossible not to be with the game’s best player. But even LeBron James knows Cleveland has a lot of work to do.“We’re not ready right now. No way,” he wrote in his first-person essay in Sports Illustrated.Quite a different tone than when he arrived in Miami four years ago.Quite a different situation, too.While the player dominos continue to f

More SportsJuly 13, 2014

James makes Cavs better, now East more wide open

Park takes 1-shot lead at Royal Birkdale

SOUTHPORT, England (AP) ― One year later, Park In-bee is still chasing history at the Women’s British Open.Instead of trying to win an unprecedented fourth straight major, Park has a chance to become only the seventh woman to win four of the LPGA’s majors. Instead of photographers capturing her every move at St. Andrews, the 26-year-old South Korean has gone about her work without fanfare at Royal Birkdale.That changed Saturday with a remarkable start, and a late ruling that put Park in the lead

GolfJuly 13, 2014

Cards rout Brewers as skid reaches 7

MILWAUKEE (AP) ― Adam Wainwright pitched seven strong innings and the St. Louis Cardinals sent Milwaukee to its seventh straight loss, 10-2 on Saturday as the Brewers mourned the death of shortstop Jean Segura’s young son.Segura left the team and traveled home to the Dominican Republic, a day after his 9-month-old son died. The Brewers observed a moment of silence for Janniel Segura, and the clubhouse was closed before the game.The 24-year-old shortstop was put on the bereavement list when he le

BaseballJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Scolari says confederation to decide his coaching future

BRASILIA (AP) ― Luiz Felipe Scolari declined to make a decision on his future Saturday, saying it will be up to the Brazilian football confederation to decide whether he will continue as Brazil’s coach after the World Cup.Following Brazil’s 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in the third-place match, Scolari said he will let the confederation analyze his performance and decide whether he should remain as coach despite failing to succeed at the home tournament.The coach, who was loudly booed by the crow

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Scolari says confederation to decide his coaching future

[World Cup] Dejected Brazilians watch another World Cup loss

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Brazilians already downhearted at missing out on reaching the World Cup final watched in dismay Saturday as their national team lost to the Netherlands 3-0 in the third-place match.Across the nation, fans hoping for some measure of redemption were crushed as Brazil failed to score and said their only solace was that the country managed to put on a good World Cup show for the world.Brazilian soldier Julio Cesar Carioca compared his connection with Brazil’s team to life itsel

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Dejected Brazilians watch another World Cup loss

[World Cup] Netherlands secures 3rd place

Robin van Persie (second from left) of the Netherlands scores against Brazil at the World Cup on Saturday. (EPA-Yonhap)BRASILIA (AP) ― When it was all over, it was the Netherlands receiving a standing ovation from the Brazilian crowd. Brazil walked off the field to boos, after another demoralizing loss to end its home World Cup.The Netherlands’ remarkable campaign ended on a high note after Robin van Persie and Daley Blind scored early goals to help give the team a 3-0 win over Brazil in the thi

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Netherlands secures 3rd place

[World Cup] Messi, Neymar on 10-man best player award list

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) ― Lionel Messi and Neymar are among the 10 players nominated for the award given to the World Cup’s best player.Seven of the candidates announced by FIFA play for finalists Argentina and Germany. Messi is nominated along with Argentina teammates Angel Di Maria and Javier Mascherano. Germany provides four candidates: Mats Hummels, Toni Kroos, Philipp Lahm and Thomas Mueller.Neymar is the only candidate from Brazil among the players selected by FIFA’s technical study group of c

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Argentina must play the perfect match, coach says

RIO DE JANEIRO -- On the eve of the World Cup final, Argentina head coach Alejandro Sabella said his team would have to be focused, fast and cautious to play “the perfect match” against favorites Germany."We must have great concentration. We have to … occupy spaces very quickly. We (can’t) risk the ball in areas where we cannot take any chances,” especially against a physical and tactical rival with such a strong mindset, he said on Saturday at Maracana Stadium ahead of the team’s final practice

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Argentina must play the perfect match, coach says

[World Cup] Germany’s Low: No fear whatsoever

RIO DE JANEIRO -- Germany is not simply coming to the World Cup final off the biggest semifinal victory in World Cup history. Coach Joachim Low said Sunday’s final against Argentina was not even the biggest challenge that he has faced in his career. German football has been working up to this day for a decade, and Low is not afraid.“I have no fear whatsoever because I know it is going to be a match between two teams who have had fascinating duels in the past,” he said on Saturday at Maracana Sta

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] Germany’s Low: No fear whatsoever

[World Cup] More misery for Brazil as Dutch take third place

Brazil's traumatic World Cup ended with more pain on Saturday as they lost 3-0 to a superior Netherlands side in the third-place play-off at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia.Still struggling to digest their record-breaking 7-1 loss to Germany in the semi-finals, Brazil had a similarly disastrous start against the Dutch, with Robin van Persie opening the scoring from the penalty spot inside three minutes.With injured star Neymar watching on from the bench, Daley Blind then capitali

SoccerJuly 13, 2014

[World Cup] More misery for Brazil as Dutch take third place