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- Argentina and England win tight second matches at World Cup
ROSARIO, Argentina (Reuters) - England upset Olympic silver medallists China 1-0 with a first-minute goal for their second victory at the women's hockey World Cup on Tuesday. - England, Argentina win second matches
England and Argentina picked up their second straight victories in the women's field hockey World Cup on Tuesday. England defeated China 1-0 in its Pool B match, while host Argentina edged South Korea 1-0 and South Africa defeated Spain 2-1 for its first victory in the group. Hannah Macleod scored the winner for England early in the match, converting a penalty corner. - Argentina beats Angola at basketball worlds
Luis Scola scored 32 points to help put Argentina on the verge of a place in the second round of the basketball world championship with a 91-70 victory over Angola. Scola scored 17 of Argentina's 23 points in the first quarter to put the South Americans ahead by three. The Houston Rockets power forward finished the first half with 21 points as Argentina took a 45-32 lead into halftime. - Argentina midfielder Sosa joins Napoli
Argentina midfielder Jose Ernesto Sosa has joined Italian club Napoli after terminating his contract with Bayern Munich a year early. The German champions said Monday that Sosa has left. He has signed a four-year deal with Napoli. Sosa joined Bayern from Argentine club Estudiantes in 2007 but struggled to establish himself in Munich, scoring two goals in 35 Bundesliga matches. - Argentina Star Lionel Messi Vows To Do Everything To Make Sergio Batista Continue
Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi yesterday vowed to do everything possible to ensure interim coach Sergio Batista remains at the head of the Albiceleste, as his team prepare to play world champions Spain a week today. - Argentina stays unbeaten at hoops worlds; Iran wins its first
Luis Scola scored 32 points to help put Argentina on the verge of a place in the second round of the basketball world championship with a 91-70 ...