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Source: nytimes.com  8/9 2:43
Early Insights From 2-0 Start for United States Basketball Team
Despite a second-quarter field-goal drought, the United States pulled away and won its second game of pool play easily, 99-77, over Slovenia behind 22 points by Kevin Durant.
Referees Talk Openly, but Not About That One Call
At a symposium for FIFA referees, no one was willing to talk about any of the controversial rulings at this year’s World Cup.
For U.S. Soccer, Only Thing Clear Is Frustration
The Americans had to settle for a 2-2 draw Friday and the realization that FIFA will probably never provide an explanation for exactly what happened.
U.S. Team’s Best Revenge Is to Play Well
As reporters — and some teammates — railed against the referee who called a foul and waved off the goal of Maurice Edu, the U.S. player took a different approach.
U.S. Ties Slovenia After Apparent Winning Goal Is Disallowed
The United States charged back from a 2-0 halftime deficit and had a goal in the 85th minute nullified by a controversial call.
U.S. Shares Blame for Feeling Cheated at World Cup
If the Americans had played furiously from the start, instead of only in the second half, they would not have needed the third goal.
Tiny Slovenia Presents Big Challenge for U.S.
The United States needs a good performance Friday to put itself in position to advance.
Swerving Like a Jabulani Through City Cultures
The unifying factor on the third day of the World Cup emerged: desperate goalkeepers.
Day After for United States.: O.K., It’s Time to Win
The Americans’ tie with England has them upbeat but not overthinking its significance; the team will be expected to beat Slovenia in its next match.
Mancuso Falls Short in the Giant Slalom
After finishing eighth in the giant slalom, Julia Mancuso twice broke down and cried while discussing the Wednesday death of her longtime friend, C.R. Johnson.
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