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Saturday, July 4, 2009

VOLLEYBALL: Headline News for July 4, 2009

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USA VOLLEYBALL HEADLINE NEWS

July 4, 2009

B.J. Hoeptner Evans
Manager, Media Relations and Publications
Phone: (719) 228-6800
E-Mail: bj.evans@usav.org

Kessy, Ross Win FIVB World Championship

The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross are the new women’s world champions after defeating Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the final at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway.

Top –seeded Kessy (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) beat the third-ranked Brazilians 2-0 (30-28, 23-21) in a 58-minute gold-medal match. Kessy and Ross will share a $60,000 prize for first place.

Second-seeded Phil Dalhausser (Ormond Beach, Fla.) and Todd Rogers (Santa Barbara, Calif.), the defending world champions (2007), gold medal winners at the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games and 2008 Stavanger world tour gold medal winners, advanced to Sunday’s men’s semifinals with a 2-0 (25-23, 21-14) win in 46 minutes over 15th-seeded Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira Collado of Spain.

Read complete release at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/13990.

Resurgent Chinese Defeat U.S. Men in World League

The U.S. Men’s National Volleyball Team could not hold off a resurgent Chinese team that defeated Team USA 3-2 (25-19, 27-29, 18-25, 26-24, 15-12) on Saturday in an FIVB World League match in Nanjing, China.

With the loss, the U.S. Men fall to 5-2, but maintain their lead in Pool A. China improves to 2-5. The two teams will play again on Sunday at 4:15 a.m. PT.

Team USA held match point at 24-23 in the fourth set, but allowed China to come back. China out-hit the United States 68-61 at out-blocked it 16-15. Each team had one ace.

Read complete release at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/13985.

U.S. Girls' Youth Team Loses to Belgium

The U.S. Girls’ Youth National Team lost for the second time in as many days, as they fell to Belgium 3-1 (20-25, 25-13, 32-30, 25-19) on July 3 at the 2009 FIVB Girls’ Youth World Championship in Nakhonratchasima, Thailand.

Team USA was led by sisters Carly and Sam Wopat who combine for 38 of the team’s 87 points. Captain Carly Wopat (Goleta, Calif.) finished with 27 points, including 22 kills, four blocks and one ace. Sam Wopat (Goleta, Calif.) added 11 points including seven kills, one block and three aces. Hannah Allison (Siloam Springs, Ark.) contributed ten points, with six kills and four blocks.

Read complete release at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/13984.

Riptides, 18's Orange Claim 18 Division Crowns at Boys' JOs

There were plenty of fireworks on Saturday at the 30th USA Junior Olympic Boys' Volleyball Championships, hosted by USA Volleyball at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, as three champions were crowned.

Approximately 385 boys' volleyball teams are competing in the event, which runs July 1-8.

In the 18 Open Division, Riptides OC 18 Asics out of Southern California defeated Balboa Bay 18 Quiksilver, also out of Southern California, 2-0 (27-25, 25-22).

Read complete release at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/14002.

VOLLEYBALL: U.S. Women Fall to Puerto Rico in Pan Am Cup Bronze Medal Match

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MATCH 38: Puerto Rico Victorious Over Host U.S.

Bill Kauffman
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MIAMI, Fla. (July 4, 2009) - Puerto Rico notched a 25-22, 20-25, 25-21, 25-20 victory over United States in the bronze-medal match of the Eighth Women's Pan American Cup being played at the University of Miami's BankUnited Center.

Puerto Rico finished the tournament in third place, while USA settled for fourth place. Earlier in the tournament, the Americans defeated Puerto Rico in four sets on the final day of pool play to win Pool A with a 5-0 record.

Aurea Cruz led all scorers with 27 points for Puerto Rico, include 23 kills and four blocks. Sarai Alvarez added 20 points with 19 kills and an ace. Yarimar Rosa and Sheila Ocasio chipped in eight points in the victory.

Danielle Scott-Arruda led the U.S. with 14 points via 10 kills and four blocks. Nancy Metcalf contributed 13 points on 10 kills and three blocks. Kristin Richards added 11 points on 10 kills and one ace.

Puerto Rico outscored the U.S. 61-46 in kills to offset a 13-10 block disadvantage and 14 service errors.

"This victory represents a good finish to the tournament," an elated Puerto Rican Head Coach Carlos Cardona said in the post-match press conference. "We played with a lot confidence as it was hard to go through the U.S. defense."

"Congratulations to Puerto Rico as they certainly deserved to win the match," U.S. Head Coach Hugh McCutcheon said. "We came out flat and never got into any rhythm. Puerto Rico was able to return the big points when they needed them."

"Puerto Rico made the important plays at the right time," said Scott-Arruda, the U.S. captain. "We need to play more consistently throughout the match to improve."

McCutcheon was able to utilize a tournament roster dotted with youth as well as veterans. At the press conference, McCutcheon related one of the goals of the tournament was to involve the Olympians as a matter of familiarization with the staff before they get some deserved rest between the professional league seasons.

"For many of our Olympians, this was a chance for our coaching staff to see them and have them be a part of our system early in the process," McCutcheon said.

Full story will be posted at http://usavolleyball.org/news/article/13994 when available.

BEACH VOLLEYBALL MEDIA ALERT: Kessy, Ross Win World Championship

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July 4, 2009

B.J. Hoeptner Evans
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross are the new women’s world champions of beach volleyball after defeating Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the final at the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway.

Top –seeded Kessy (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) beat the third-ranked Brazilians 2-0 (30-28, 23-21) in a 58-minute gold-medal match with Ross ending the match with a masterful block. Ross was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament.

“Just to win that match at any time is so amazing, and we won it in the World Championship match,” Kessy said. “This was our goal from the beginning of the season was to win World Champs. We didn’t make to the Olympics last year by a slim margin and this was our goal this year.”

Kessy and Ross made it to the final by defeating fifth-ranked Shelda Bede and Ana Paula Connelly, 2-1 (28-26, 15-21, 15-9) in 73 minutes in Saturday’s semifinal.

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Saturday, 04 July, 2009, 15:00 GMT 10:00 -05:00:US/Central

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BBC NEWS
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TOP STORIES

* Calm urged after N Korea missiles *
Russia, China and the US call for calm after North Korea test-fires a series of missiles off its east coast, defying UN sanctions.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8134462.stm

* Burma junta leader snubs UN chief *
Burma's military ruler refuses to let visiting UN chief Ban Ki-moon meet jailed opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8134061.stm

* Serena powers to Wimbledon title *
Serena Williams ends her sister's recent dominance at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over Venus that gives her a third Wimbledon title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8132349.stm

* Fans scramble for Jackson tickets *
More than half a million Michael Jackson fans have already applied for 17,500 free tickets to the singer's public memorial service next week.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8133760.stm

* UK investigates Iran charge claim *
The British Foreign Office says it is trying to verify reports that one of its embassy employees held in Iran has been charged.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8134134.stm

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AFRICA

* African Union in rift with court *
The African Union halts co-operation with the International Criminal Court over its war-crimes charges against Sudan's leader.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8133925.stm

* Kenya sets new tribunal deadline *
Kenya and the ICC agree a new deadline to set up a special tribunal to try the ringleaders of post-election violence.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8134088.stm

* Rai star jailed for abortion bid *
Algerian Rai music star Cheb Mami is jailed for five years in France for trying to force his former partner to have an abortion.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/africa/8130873.stm

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AMERICAS

* Honduran court defiant on Zelaya *
Honduras' high court rejects a demand by the Organization of American States to reinstate ousted President Manuel Zelaya.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8133981.stm

* US soldiers killed in Afghanistan *
The US military says two of its soldiers have been killed in a sustained attack on a military base in eastern Afghanistan.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8134241.stm

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ASIA-PACIFIC

* Japan rethinks silent hybrid cars *
Japan considers adding noise-making devices to quiet hybrid cars to improve safety for blind pedestrians.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/asia-pacific/8132548.stm

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EUROPE

* Russia 'agrees US troop transit' *
An Obama administration official says Russia has agreed to let US troops bound for Afghanistan fly through its airspace.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/south_asia/8134064.stm

* Chechen police die in Ingushetia *
Nine Chechen police are killed in Russia's volatile republic of Ingushetia in one of the deadliest attacks in recent months.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/europe/8134193.stm

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MIDDLE EAST

* Mousavi 'must face treason trial' *
A conservative Iranian daily says the main protest leader should be tried for treason for inciting unrest after June's elections.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8134248.stm

* Gaza girl killed in border clash *
A 17-year-old Palestinian girl has been killed in Gaza by Israeli fire in a clash with Palestinian militants near the border.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/middle_east/8132274.stm

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SOUTH ASIA

* Sri Lanka v Pakistan live score *
Sri Lanka face Pakistan in Galle in the first match of a three-Test series.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/shared/fds/hi/statistics/cricket/scorecards/2009/7/83877/html/scorecard.stm

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UK NEWS

* Tower block blaze victims named *
Five of the six people who died following a fire at a tower block in south-east London are named by police.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/london/8134467.stm

* Live - Venus v Serena *
Serena Williams beats sister Venus in straight sets to win her third Wimbledon title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8133985.stm

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UK POLITICS

* Tory anger over homophobia claim *
The Tories react angrily to Labour claims many of their MPs are 'homophobic", as Harriet Harman wades into the row.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8132582.stm

* Peer accuses MP of expenses smear *
A Tory peer referred to the police over his expenses claims says it is part of a campaign of "attacks and innuendo" by a Lib Dem MP.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8133654.stm

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UK EDUCATION

* Fears over student place shortage *
Ministers must fund more university places in England, or risk forcing tens of thousands of teenagers onto the dole, an MP warns.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8133859.stm

* Check on school places cheating *
Schools Secretary Ed Balls has asked for an assessment of the problem of parents cheating to get school places.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8133190.stm

* Baby P council 'limited progress' *
The council in the Baby P case has made only limited progress in improving children's social care, Ofsted inspectors say.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/education/8132425.stm

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ENGLAND

* Man's body found near shot girl *
A teenage girl is found seriously injured with gunshot wounds and the body of a man is found in a nearby field in Lincolnshire.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/8134412.stm

* Pictures show gunman raiding shop *
Pictures emerge of a gunman brandishing a gun at a jewellery shop worker on the Isle of Wight.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/hampshire/8134252.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Man remanded after city car chase *
A Belfast man has been remanded in custody following a 90mph car chase through the west of the city.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8134374.stm

* Digger used in cash machine theft *
Thieves who used a digger to remove a cash machine from a County Fermanagh supermarket escape with money.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/foyle_and_west/8134325.stm

* Robinson to hold Drumcree talks *
DUP leader Peter Robinson is to hold talks with both sides in the dispute over the Drumcree Orange parade.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/8134436.stm

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SCOTLAND

* North 'cheapest for seaside home' *
The cheapest place to buy a home by the sea is in the north of Scotland, according to the latest property figures.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/8134053.stm

* Girl charged over pupil drug sale *
A 16-year-old girl is facing charges in connection with supplying drugs to pupils at Stranraer Academy, Dumfries and Galloway Police have said.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/south_of_scotland/8134377.stm

* Murray fans positive despite loss *
Tributes are paid to Andy Murray's performance despite him failing to reach his first ever Wimbledon final.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/8133980.stm

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WALES

* Eight hurt in multiple M4 pile-up *
At least eight people are taken to hospital as 10 vehicles collide on the M4 near Bridgend, closing the motorway for a time.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8134418.stm

* Search ends for ferry passenger *
Coastguards end a search off the north Wales coast for a man feared missing in the Irish Sea from a Liverpool-Dublin ferry.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8134314.stm

* Bankruptcy in over-65s 'triples' *
The number of pensioners filing for bankruptcy has increased threefold over the past five years, research shows.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8134105.stm

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BUSINESS

* Rogue trades cost oil broker $10m *
A rogue trader at a London-based oil brokerage causes his employer to lose $10m (£6m) after making unauthorised trades.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8131816.stm

* Venezuela assumes control of bank *
Venezuela's government formally takes control of the country's third largest bank - the Spanish-owned Banco de Venezuela.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8134164.stm

* More backing for Rio cash-raising *
A Rio Tinto rights issue sees strong take-up from existing holders of its Australian-listed shares - after similar UK success.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/business/8131972.stm

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ENTERTAINMENT

* Blur comeback at Parklife venue *
Britpop heroes Blur reveal the inspiration for their hit Parklife at the first of their Hyde Park reunion gigs.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8132098.stm

* Take That receive coveted award *
Pop survivors Take That win the coveted Silver Clef award, recognising their 18-year chart career.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/entertainment/8132563.stm

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SCIENCE & ENVIRONMENT

* Moon probe returns first images *
The US space agency's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter spacecraft sends back its first images since reaching the Moon.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8131658.stm

* No safe haven for rarest antelope *
Hopes are dashed that some of the few remaining hirola antelope have managed to colonise new, safer territory.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/earth/hi/earth_news/newsid_8132000/8132835.stm

* New dinosaurs found in Australia *
Three new dinosaur species are found in Queensland, Australia, and named after the Outback song Waltzing Matilda.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/science/nature/8131915.stm

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TECHNOLOGY

* Mixed results for green IT goals *
A majority of tech workers in the public sector do not know about the emission reduction targets they face, says a survey.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8131566.stm

* Billions stolen in online robbery *
Details emerge of why billions in virtual cash disappeared from a virtual bank in Eve Online.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/technology/8132547.stm

* Facebook criticised over privacy *
The social networking site Facebook comes under fire for planned changes to its privacy settings.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/newsbeat/hi/technology/newsid_8133000/8133313.stm

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HEALTH

* Self-help 'makes you feel worse' *
Bridget Jones is not alone in turning to self-help mantras to boost her spirits, but a study warns they may have the opposite effect.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8132857.stm

* WHO warns swine flu 'unstoppable' *
The UN's top health official tells a swine flu forum in Mexico that the spread of the virus worldwide is now unstoppable.

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/americas/8130196.stm

* Solo life ups gene dementia risk *
People who have a gene flaw and live alone in middle-age are at highest risk of developing dementia, a study suggests.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/2/hi/health/8130255.stm

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ON THIS DAY

* 1976: Israelis rescue Entebbe hostages *
In a dramatic raid Israeli commandos fly to Uganda to save 100 hostages held by pro-Palestinian hijackers at Entebbe airport.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/4/newsid_2786000/2786967.stm

* 1954: Housewives celebrate end of rationing *
Fourteen years of food rationing in Britain is over as restrictions on the sale and purchase of meat, and bacon in particular, are lifted.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/4/newsid_3818000/3818563.stm

* 1995: Major wins Conservative leadership *
The Prime Minister, John Major, wins his battle to remain leader of the Conservative party.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/onthisday/hi/dates/stories/july/4/newsid_2493000/2493037.stm

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BBC SPORT
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TOP STORIES

* Live - Venus v Serena *
Serena Williams beats sister Venus in straight sets to win her third Wimbledon title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8133985.stm

* Live text - Tour de France *
The first stage of the Tour de France is a time trial in Monaco - with Lance Armstrong making his return to the race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8131273.stm

* South Africa 9-28 Lions *
The British and Irish Lions roar back with a commanding consolation victory at Ellis Park to end the 2009 series 2-1 down in South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8133265.stm

* Murray sets sights on US Open win *
A determined Andy Murray shrugs off his Wimbledon semi-final disappointment and sets his sights on winning the US Open.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8133955.stm

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FOOTBALL

* Ronaldo vows to justify price tag *
Cristiano Ronaldo insists the world record £80m fee that Real Madrid paid Manchester United for the winger's services is a "fair price".
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8134301.stm

* Chopra completes Cardiff switch *
Michael Chopra has completed his club record £4m move to Championship side Cardiff City from Sunderland.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/8134271.stm

* Dalglish makes Liverpool return *
Kenny Dalglish returns to Liverpool to take up a senior role at the club's academy and act as a club ambassador.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/liverpool/8012611.stm

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AFRICAN FOOTBALL

* Mourinho arrives in Nigeria *
Inter Milan coach Jose Mourinho is in Nigeria for a three-day trip during which he will help local coaches.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8134029.stm

* S Africa target transport concerns *
South Africa say they will work to resolve transport problems ahead of next year's World Cup Finals.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8132998.stm

* Kader Keita on the move to Turkey *
Ivory Coast international Abdel Kader Keita moves from Lyon to Galatasaray on a three-year contract.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8130287.stm

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CRICKET

* Sri Lanka hit back in Galle Test *
Sri Lanka were reduced to 292 all out by Pakistan on the first day of their first Test but hit back by reducing the visitors to 15-2 by the close of play.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8134465.stm

* India pip Windies to lead series *
India take a 2-1 lead with one game remaining in their one-day series against West Indies courtesy of a thrilling six wicket victory in St Lucia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/8131093.stm

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RUGBY UNION

* Live text - South Africa v Lions *
The British and Irish Lions grab a consolation victory in the third and final Test against South Africa in Johannesburg.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/8134312.stm

* Prop Jones set for six months out *
Adam Jones is set to be sidelined for six months after tearing shoulder ligaments in the British & Irish Lions second Test defeat against South Africa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_union/my_club/ospreys/8134415.stm

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RUGBY LEAGUE

* Long set for eight-week lay-off *
Sean Long is expected to be out for around eight weeks
after breaking his draw
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/st_helens/8134327.stm

* Aussie prop O'Meley to join Hull *
Former Australian Test prop Mark O'Meley has agreed to join Hull FC on a three-year deal.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/super_league/hull/8134213.stm

* Salford 20-10 St Helens *
Salford shock table-topping St Helens at The Willows on a night when Sean Long suffers a suspected broken jaw.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/rugby_league/8130546.stm

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TENNIS

* Live - Venus v Serena *
Serena Williams beats sister Venus in straight sets to win her third Wimbledon title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8133985.stm

* Federer ready for historic final *
Roger Federer will try to win a sixth Wimbledon and record 15th Grand Slam title when he takes on Andy Roddick.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/tennis/8133424.stm

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GOLF

* AT&T National leaderboard *
Leading scores from this week's US PGA Tour event at Congressional.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/live_scores/6680943.stm

* France Open leaderboard *
Leading scores from this week's European Tour event from Paris.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/golf/7339218.stm

* Kim heads pack as Woods hits form *
Tiger Woods fires his lowest round in nearly two years to lie two shots behind leader Anthony Kim after the first round of the PGA National.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/golf/8131881.stm

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MOTORSPORT

* Matt Roberts' Laguna practice report *
Nicky Hayden's 4 July weekend celebrations get off to a stumbling start in California
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8134265.stm

* Injured Kallio will miss US race *
Mika Kallio will miss the next round of the MotoGP world championship at Laguna Seca after suffering a nasty hand injury in the Dutch Grand Prix at Assen.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8128309.stm

* Rossi earns 100th career victory *
Valentino Rossi takes a clear lead in the MotoGP world championship standings after his 100th career win at the Dutch MotoGP at Assen.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/motorbikes/8122354.stm

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FORMULA 1

* Bulgaria keen to host grand prix *
Bulgarian motorsport officials will meet Bernie Ecclestone next week as they bid to land a grand prix from 2011.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8131474.stm

* Full results *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/results/default.stm

* View full standings tables *

Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/standings/default.stm

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BOXING

* Boxing great Arguello found dead *
Boxing legend Alexis Arguello of Nicaragua is found dead in an apparent suicide.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8129701.stm

* Arthur to fight for British crown *
Welsh boxer Jamie Arthur is set to challenge for the British featherweight title after a points win in an eliminator against Akaash Bhatia.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8127107.stm

* Booth tipped for world title shot *
Jason Booth could be in line for a world title fight after retaining his British super-bantamweight title in a bruising encounter on Tuesday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/boxing/8128719.stm

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ATHLETICS

* Ohuruogu finishes sixth in Oslo *
Olympic 400m champion Christine Ohuruogu finishes sixth behind winner Sanya Richards at the Bislett Games in Oslo.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8127566.stm

* Injury forces Rooney out of trial *
Olympic 400m finalist Martyn Rooney is out of next weekend's UK Championships and World Championships trials in Birmingham after injuring a hamstring.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8133738.stm

* Injured Fountain to miss Worlds *
Olympic hepathlon silver medallist Hyleas Fountain will not compete at the World Athletics Championships in Berlin after pulling out of the US trials.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/athletics/8123457.stm

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SNOOKER

* Telford retains UK Championship *
The UK Championship returns to Telford International Centre for the third year running.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8113462.stm

* Allen cruises to first pro title *
Mark Allen hammers Ding Junhui 6-0 in the final of the Wuzhou International Jiangsu Classic to secure his first professional title.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8087785.stm

* Higgins targets more world titles *
New world champion John Higgins sets his sights on adding to his collection of world titles after winning his third Crucible crown with victory over Shaun Murphy.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/snooker/8033014.stm

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HORSE RACING

* Record fine and ban for Henderson *
Leading trainer Nicky Henderson is fined a record £40,000 and will be unable to race horses for three months after being found guilty of doping.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8126558.stm

* Worcester meeting off due to heat *
Wednesday's meeting at Worcester is abandoned after one race due to a shortage of on-course water for horses.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8129237.stm

* O'Brien bags seventh Irish Derby *
Fame And Glory romps home in the Irish Derby to give trainer Aidan O'Brien a record seventh win in the race.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/horse_racing/8122550.stm

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CYCLING

* Boonen handed late Tour reprieve *
Belgian rider Tom Boonen is allowed to enter this year's Tour de France by a French arbitration court.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8132626.stm

* Armstrong given dope test warning *
Lance Armstrong is warned he will be "particularly monitored" in doping tests at this year's Tour de France, which starts on Saturday.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/cycling/8132867.stm

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OTHER SPORT...

* England lose series to Pakistan *
England can only draw 1-1 with Pakistan as they are beaten 2-0 in their three-match series.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/hockey/8127768.stm

* British pairs exit at pool stages *
Great Britain's two pairs are out of the women's beach volleyball World Championships without winning a match.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/volleyball/8120481.stm

* Last-gasp Lewis through in Vegas *
Adrian Lewis edges an epic match against Vincent van der Voort to join Andy Hamilton and Phil Taylor in the second round of the Las Vegas Desert Classic.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/other_sports/darts/8127894.stm

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FUN AND GAMES

* Robbo Robson blog *
"It's not a great time for the ladeez to be earning the same as the fellas is it?"
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/robborobson/2009/07/turned_off_by_the_girl_power.html

* Review of the week *
Newcastle's 'deckchair' kit, plus 'Liverpool sign Bent'
Full story:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/chrischarles/2009/06/review_of_the_week_30.html

* Ten to tackle *
Test your knowledge of the last seven days in sport
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/funny_old_game/8120591.stm

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NORTHERN IRELAND

* Blues claim over Stewart rejected *
Linfield's 90,000 euro compensation claim against Derry City after Thomas Stewart's move to the Brandywell is dismissed by Fifa.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8132129.stm

* Randers 4-0 Linfield *
Irish League side Linfield crash 4-0 away to Randers of Denmark in the first qualifying round of the Europa League.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/europe/8131754.stm

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SCOTLAND

* Boruc admits to personal problems *
Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc says his personal life affected his performances for his club and Poland last season.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/c/celtic/8134363.stm

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WALES

* Maynard in Ashes first Test call *
Glamorgan's Tom Maynard is to act as England's 12th man for the first Ashes Test against Australia in Cardiff.
Full story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/em/-/sport2/hi/cricket/england/8134360.stm

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BEACH VOLLEYBALL MEDIA ALERT: Kessy, Ross Advance to Gold Medal Match at World Championship

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Kessy, Ross Advance to Gold Medal Match at World Championships; Watch it Live

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The USA Volleyball beach team of Jen Kessy and April Ross has advanced to today’s gold medal match of the SWATCH FIVB World Championships in Stavanger, Norway.

Kessy (San Juan Capistrano, Calif.) and Ross (Costa Mesa, Calif.) defeated fifth-ranked Shelda Bede and Ana Paula Connelly, 2-1 (28-26, 15-21, 15-9) in 73 minutes on Saturday.

The U.S. team will play third-seeded Brazilians Juliana Felisberta Silva and Larissa Franca in the final, which starts at 11 a.m. MT (10 a.m. PT, 1 p.m. ET). The match will be shown live online at www.universalsports.com.

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