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Japan coach Okada on eve of Cameroon match

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada oversees a practice session of his World Cup squad in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 12, 2010, ahead of their first match of the tournament against Cameroon.

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Japan coach Okada on eve of Cameroon match

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Japan coach Takeshi Okada oversees a practice session of his World Cup squad in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 12, 2010, ahead of their first match of the tournament against Cameroon.

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'Knuckle Princess' starts 2nd game

CHICO, United States - Eri Yoshida, a knuckleball pitcher from Japan with the U.S. independent league club Chico Outlaws, speaks to reporters in Chico, California, on June 12, 2010. She contributed to the team's victory over the Yuma Scorpions 8-4 as the starter, giving up two runs and four hits in four innings.

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L.A. Angels beats L.A. Dodgers 4-2

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels pinch-hitter Hideki Matsui is given an intentional walk in the ninth inning of a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, 2010. The Angels won 4-2.

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Argentina coach Maradona

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona celebrates after his squad beat Nigeria in a World Cup Group B match at Ellis Park stadium in Johannesburg on June 12, 2010.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States players acknowledge the crowd after finishing their Group C match against England in a 1-1 draw in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-for-5 against San Diego Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his double in the ninth inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park in San Diego on June 12, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 7-1 loss to the Padres.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States midfielder Landon Donovan (L) shoots during the second half of a Group C match against England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England midfielder John Terry (6) looks displeased after a 1-1 draw against the United States in a World Cup Group C match at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 5th win against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 12, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and one run in seven innings and earned his fifth win of the season as the Mets won 3-1.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 5th win against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi relaxes in the dugout after pitching seven innings against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 12, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and one run and earned his fifth win of this season as the Mets won 3-1.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 5th win against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi reacts after pitching seven innings against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 12, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and one run and earned his fifth win of this season as the Mets won 3-1.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-for-5 against San Diego Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki watches his single to left in the second inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park in San Diego on June 12, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 7-1 loss to the Padres.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Supporters of the United States celebrate after their team finished with a 1-1 draw against England in a Group C match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States players pose for photos before a Group C match against England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - This sequence shows England goalkeeper Robert Green's failure to save a shot by United States midfielder Clint Dempsey in the 40th minute of a Group C match between England and the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England coach Fabio Capello gives instructions to his players during the first half of a Group C match against the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Supporters of England cheer for their team before a Group C match against the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Supporters of the United States and England pose for photos before a Group C match between the United States and England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States goalkeeper Tim Howard kicks the ball during the second half of a Group C match against England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States forward Jozy Altidore (L) challenges England defender John Terry during the first half of their Group C match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England defender Glen Johnson (2) shoots during the first half of a Group C match against the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. On the left is U.S. goalkeeper Tim Howard. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States midfielder Clint Dempsey scores the equalizer in the 40th minute of a Group C match against England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Seattle Mariners' Ichiro 3-for-5 against San Diego Padres

SAN DIEGO, United States - Seattle Mariners leadoff batter Ichiro Suzuki hits a single to left in the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park in San Diego on June 12, 2010. Ichiro went 3-for-5 with an RBI in a 7-1 loss to the Padres.

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Matsuzaka placed on 15-day disabled list

BOSTON, United States - Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka walks to the bull pen to prepare for a game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Fenway Park in Boston on June 12, 2010. Later, Matsuzaka was placed on the 15-day disabled list just before the game's first pitch with a strained forearm.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 5th win against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 12, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and one run in seven innings and earned his fifth win of the season as the Mets won 3-1.

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N.Y. Mets' Takahashi earns 5th win against Baltimore Orioles

BALTIMORE, United States - New York Mets starter Hisanori Takahashi pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on June 12, 2010. Takahashi allowed six hits and one run in seven innings and earned his fifth win of the season as the Mets won 3-1.

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Japan hoping S. Korea's success rubs off on day of reckoning

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Japanese players practice during a training session at a sports facility at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 12, 2010 in preparation for a World Cup Group E match against Cameroon here on June 14.

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L.A. Angels' Matsui turns 36

LOS ANGELES, United States - Los Angeles Angels' Hideki Matsui blows out candles on a birthday cake presented by reporters to mark his 36th birthday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on June 12, 2010.

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Japan hoping S. Korea's success rubs off on day of reckoning

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura (C) and his teammates practice during a training session at a sports facility at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 12, 2010 in preparation for a World Cup Group E match against Cameroon here on June 14.

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Japan hoping S. Korea's success rubs off on day of reckoning

BLOEMFONTEIN, South Africa - Japan national soccer team coach Takeshi Okada (R) gives instructions to midfielder Keisuke Honda during a training session at a sports facility at the Central University of Technology in Bloemfontein, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Japan will play a World Cup Group E match against Cameroon here on June 14.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Supporters of the United States cheer for their team before a Group C match against England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - Supporters of the United States pose for photos before a Group C match between the United States and England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England goalkeeper Robert Green fails to save a shot by United States midfielder Clint Dempsey during the first half of a Group C match between England and the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England striker Wayne Rooney shoots during the second half of a Group C match against the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England midfielder Steven Gerrard (R in back) is congratulated by his teammates after scoring the opener in the fourth minute of a Group C match against the United States in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England striker Wayne Rooney (C) battles for the ball with United States midfielder Ricardo Clark (L) and defender Jay DeMerit during the first half of their Group C match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England midfielder Steven Gerrard (c) scores the opener in the fourth minute of a Group C match against the United States in the World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States midfielder Clint Dempsey (8) celebrates after scoring the equalizer in the 40th minute of a Group C match against England in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - United States players react after finishing their Group C match against England in a 1-1 draw in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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England, U.S. end in 1-1 tie in World Cup Group C match

RUSTENBURG, South Africa - England midfielder Steven Gerrard (L) vies for the ball with United States midfielder Landon Donovan during the first half of their Group C match in the 2010 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament at Royal Bafokeng Stadium in Rustenburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona celebrates after his team beat Nigeria 1-0 in a Group B match of the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina forward Diego Milito keeps the ball from a Nigerian opponent during the second half of their Group B match in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (2nd from R in front) and his players celebrate after beating Nigeria 1-0 in a Group B match in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (R) shoots past Nigeria defender Danny Shittu during the second half of their Group B match in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina coach Diego Maradona (L) and midfilder Lionel Messi celebrate after their 1-0 victory over Nigeria in a World Cup Group B match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain (9) is challenged by a Nigeria player during the second half of their Group B match in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi reacts after failing to score during the second half of his side's Group B match against Nigeria in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi falls as he battles for the ball with Nigeria forward Peter Odemwingie (R) during the second half of their Group B match in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.

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Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0 in World Cup Group B match

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - Nigeria players pose for photos before their Group B match against Argentina in the World Cup soccer tournament at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, on June 12, 2010. Argentina beat Nigeria 1-0.