Mexican waves Blanco Saudi Arabia
A four-goal landslide by Mexican striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco boosted the home team to an easy 5-1 win over Saudi Arabia in the Confederations Cup soccer tournament on Sunday.

Williams make pasta of Italian resistance
United States overwhelmed Italy 4-1 in their Federation Cup tennis semi-final with a victorious debut performance by sisters Venus and Serena Williams.

Karpov will not defend title
Anatoly Karpov has decided not to defend his world chess title at the next championships, to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, from July 29 to August 28.

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