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A diamond superstar back at Albuquerque Academy, he now starts at third base for the World Series champion Houston Astros, and made his All-Star debut in D.C. By Arnie Leshin  For the Bregman family out of Albuquerque, Tuesday’s Midsummer Classic was special, especially after Alex’ home run in the top …

First time in finals for tiny Croatia, the second-smallest nation in the field of 32, and France, the second-youngest team in the field, went undefeated in five matches By Arnie Leshin  It was a lesson to be learned by those who follow the world’s most popular sport. It came when …

Panther, Phoenix and Griffin girls return their top harriers in quest of another impressive season By Arnie Leshin It is summertime, school is out, and there’s no official practices for the respective athletic programs until Aug. 13. But cross country runners do not need a football or any other gear, …

Belgium’s high-scoring offense was shut down by the stingy France defense in an exciting, well-played game   By Arnie Leshin  Viva la France. Now it waits to see who it will line up against in Sunday’s soccer World Cup championship played in Moscow, Russia. It will be either England or …

In any language, he is numero uno after 21 years of Numerous record goals, world championships with the National Team as well as other titles with Santos, and finishing up before a sold-out Giants Stadium in 1977 By Arnie Leshin  It was in October of 1977 and Giants Stadium in …

England had no problem disposing of Sweden, 2-0, but Croatia had a tussle with host Russia before prevailing, 4- 3, on penalty kicks By Arnie Leshin  Sweden looked beaten at halftime. The Swedes, who had no book on England, couldn’t respond to the game played by England. Very few times …

Saturday will feature England against Sweden and host Russia versus Croatia for the final two spots in the semis By Arnie Leshin  If France was already putting together a way to defeat Brazil, it can tear it up. And if World Cup fanatics were expecting to see the “big 3” …

School didn’t have to hunt for new head coaches by keeping it in the house with De La Cruz and Burgos By Arnie Leshin  It’s called keeping it in the house. While Eugene Doyle was head coach of the Capital High boy’s soccer team, he put together 11 years that included …

Also in the Elite Eight are host Russia, Uraguay, France, Brazil, Croatia, and Belgium, and the quarters will be contested in July 10th and 11th doubleheaders By Arnie Leshin  In a match that included 36 fouls, eight yellow cards, and a non-stop surrounding of referee Mark Geiger of the United States, …

Rumors have the elite one heading to the Los Angeles Lakers, but it’s his own words that will make the call By Arnie Leshin  The facts are clear, LeBron James has successfully turned the high stakes drama of free agency into his own reality show. He is the NBA’s best …