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Brazil's Neymar, second left, walks with his teammates following their 4-1 victory over Cameroon in the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) Brazil's Neymar, second left, walks with his teammates following their 4-1 victory over Cameroon in the group A World Cup soccer match between Cameroon and Brazil at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia, Brazil, Monday, June 23, 2014. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko)

By Associated Press June 24, 2014 1 min read

Your Top Plays for Today: AP’s Sports Guide

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BRAZIL AND MEXICO INTO KNOCKOUT ROUND AT WORLD CUP

Brazil and Mexico both win to set up round-of-16 clashes with Chile, Netherlands respectively at World Cup.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_268750/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=VFu9umP7

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ANDY MURRAY CRUISES THROUGH START OF WIMBLEDON TITLE DEFENSE

Andy Murray wins in straight sets in opening round of his Wimbledon title defense while Novak Djokovic puts in an ominously strong performance.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/stosur-stephens-lose-1st-round-wimbledon

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US WOMEN’S GOALKEEPER HOPE SOLO ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CHARGE

US women’s team goalkeeper Hope Solo charged over domestic violence at sister’s house.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/soccer-star-hope-solo-due-court

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ORIOLES’ DAVIS BENCHED, RESPONDS WITH GAME-WINNING HOMER

Benched due to a form slump, Chris Davis is brought in as a pinch-hitter and clubs a dramatic three-run homer to lift Baltimore Orioles to win over Chicago White Sox.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/davis-pinch-hr-carries-orioles-over-white-sox-6-4

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DUNCAN TO RETURN FOR SPURS

Tim Duncan resists temptation to retire on a title-winning high, and at age 38 signs up for another season with San Antonio.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/ap-source-duncan-back-spurs-2014-15