U.S. Has a Meeting, Then Delivers a Beating
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The United States awakens with a fury after halftime Saturday, scoring three goals in the first 15 minutes to blast England, 3-0, and earn a fifth consecutive trip to the Women's World Cup semifinals.
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In the Gold Cup tournament which has already seen some interesting upsets, the United States will have to do more to sustain an effective attack against El Salvador.
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For Europe, it was a glorious start to the 35th Ryder Cup. For the United States, it was a nightmare.
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The Americans got off to a near-perfect start yesterday in the Presidents Cup, getting superb play from veterans and rookies alike in winning five and a half points out of the six alternate-shot matches at Royal Montreal. Despite a leader board covered with American red numbers, perhaps the most poignant moment of a gray afternoon was Jack Nicklaus, the United States captain, instructing Phil Mickelson and Woody Austin to concede a three-and-a-half-foot par putt on the 18th hole that assured Mike Weir of Canada and his International team its only point of the opening session.It was typical of Nicklaus, who famously conceded a putt about the same distance to Tony Jacklin in the 1969 Ryder Cup that allowed those matches to end in a tie. That gesture became a symbol of sportsmanship in match play between countries and continents. Then again, this was only the first day, and it was clear the Americans were in charge.
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ATHENS -- The place was ready for a party. Prohibitive underdog Greece had its fans waving the blue-and-white flag and chanting &quot;Hellas&quot; at every opportunity when they weren't booing the United States.
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Mike Krzyzewski wanted to be absolutely clear: This was just practice. To Carmelo Anthony, it was a little more than that. When the United States and Puerto Rico met Tuesday night for a scrimmage, it was the first time the teams were together since the Puerto Ricans routed the Americans 92-73 during preliminary round play at the 2004 Olympics.
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The rules seem to be the problem. The South Koreans are upset that the rules are too strict. The Americans are upset that the rules are being broken.
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B y the time Sen. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) took his turn early yesterday afternoon, Gen. David H. Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker had been seated at the witness table for well over three hours. Most members of the Foreign Relations Committee had already left for lunch. Even the war protesters...
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ATHENS -- For a team that hasn't lost an important international game in a decade, the United States women are fast becoming what we all thought the US men would be -- undisputed worldbeaters.
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Ireland coach Eddie OâSullivan described his sideâs hard-earned 55-6 win over the United States at Lansdowne Road as âa tough day at the officeâ.
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A growing list of irritants, including Kosovo and Russian energy policy, may sour the meeting.
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BLOOMFIELD HILLS (Michigan) - After humiliation, came the excuses. The Presidents&#39; Cup has suddenly become the US players&#39; punching bag after America&#39;s worst defeat in the Ryder Cup&#39;s 77-year history.
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The kid salvaged an otherwise tough night for the United States at Nagai Stadium.
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President Bush heightened the administration&#39;s pressure on Iran on Saturday by using his first summit meeting since he won re-election to accuse Iran of speeding
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The manner in which the Americans have maintained their 10-game unbeaten streak has left the coaches and players inspired and concerned at the same time.
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SAITAMA, Japan  - Despite suffering a demoralizing   defeat by a brilliant Greece at the world basketball   championship, the United States are looking long-term.
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ATHENS, Greece - Frustrated by fouls, turnovers and a feisty opponent, the United States desperately looked for help.    Then along came Sheryl Swoopes to set things right...