UNC's Hansbrough letting his game silence skepticsCHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Tyler Hansbrough brushes off the idea that he brings little to the NBA other than relentless determination. He says his predraft workouts proved otherwise.
BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — Talk about a full reversal of fortunes. On the verge of elimination from the Confederations Cup a few days ago, the United States finds itself in the final of the World Cup test event thanks to a stunning 2-0 victory over top-ranked Spain. Goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, and superb goalkeeping by Tim Howard on Wednesday lifted the Americans into their first FIFA tournament final since starting play in 1916.Gutierrez's homer wins it for Seattle, 4-3SEATTLE — Franklin Gutierrez led off the eighth inning with a home run off reliever Edward Mujica, and the Seattle Mariners won their 19th one-run game of the season, 4-3 over the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night.
Rangers defeat Diamondbacks 2-1PHOENIX — Vicente Padilla pitched seven sharp innings, Taylor Teagarden and David Murphy drove in a run each and the Texas Rangers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 2-1 on Wednesday night to snap a five-game losing streak.
US beats Spain 2-0 to advance to 1st FIFA finalBLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa — The world will surely take notice of this. The U.S. soccer team is in the final of the Confederations Cup, beating mighty Spain 2-0. Even more stunning, the Americans were on the verge of elimination and ready to head home last weekend before a reversal of fortune. On Wednesday, goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey led to an upset of the planet's top-ranked team.
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