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GERMANY TO FACE FRANCE IN WORLD CUP QUARTERS AS AFRICANS BOW OUT
Germany and France record hard-fought wins over Algeria and Nigeria respectively to set up a World Cup quarterfinal between the European neighbors and end African involvement in Brazil
http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/S/SOC_WCUP_ROUNDUP?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT
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DJOKOVIC AND MURRAY CLOSE ON WIMBLEDON SEMI SHOWDOWN
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray both win in straight sets to move a step closer to a showdown in the Wimbledon semifinals.
http://www.startribune.com/sports/265316951.html#UC5Q7xxb4Xkyj4Bw.97
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KAKA JOINS NEW MLS TEAM ORLANDO CITY
Former World Player of the Year Kaka joins new MLS franchise Orlando City.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/soccer/2014/06/30/kaka-leaves-ac-milan-to-sign-with-orlando-in-mls/11759777/
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CLIPPERS SALE HINGES ON INTERPRETATION OF STERLING TRUST
The $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers will hinge on the technicalities of family trust law and whether Donald Sterling’s estranged wife had the right to unilaterally negotiate a deal with former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer.
https://sports.yahoo.com/news/judge-determine-scope-trial-clippers-121158526–nba.html
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VINCENT FACES LIFE BAN AFTER ADMITTING FIXING
Former New Zealand player Lou Vincent faces a life ban from cricket after admitting to litany of match fixing deals.
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11285609