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Cameroon disappointed by opening loss at World Cup
June 16, 2010Cameroon is disappointed by its opening-round loss to Japan at the World Cup in South Africa. Japan looked to be an ideal opening opponent for Cameroon as the Japanese side was coming off four straight exhibition losses and had never won a World Cup...
Netherlands beats Denmark, Japan defeats Cameroon
June 15, 2010The Netherlands' national football team won its first game of the football World Cup, beating Denmark 2-0 in Johannesburg. Japan defeated Cameroon 1-0 in the second game of the day. Japan won its first 2010 World Cup match in Bloemfontein on a goal...
Defending champs Italy make 2010 World Cup debut
June 14, 2010In 2006, Italy won the World Cup in a penalty shootout against France. Now, the defending champs have opened their 2010 World Cup campaign against Paraguay in Group F. Nearly four years ago, Italy celebrated its fourth World Cup title with a penalty...
Speedskating: Canada edges US to win Men's Team pursuit gold
February 28, 2010By David Byrd The final day of speedskating at the Richmond Olympic Oval proved golden for host team Canada's men and for reigning Olympic champion Germany's women's team. The men beat the United States while Germany squeaked past Japan by just two...
2010 World Cup: Argentina 1-3 Brazil-Goals and Highlights (video)
September 05, 2009Brazil managed to reserve a place in 2010 World Cup by winning their qualifier 3-1 with Argentina on Saturday. The victory in the World Cup qualifier guarantees Brazil a place in next year's 32-team tournament. The five-time champions have played in every...
Boston Red Sox to announce signing of prized Japanese pitcher
December 14, 2006Washington (dpa) - The Boston Red Sox were planning to announce Thursday they have reached a deal with Japan's top pitcher, Daisuke Matsuzaka, to a six-year contract worth 52 million dollars. Matsuzaka, 26, was to undergo a medical examination before...