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The Spokesman-Review Newspaper
Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

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Interim coach Steve Sampson, 38, is expected to be named coach of the U.S. national soccer team. Alan Rothenberg, president of the U.S. Soccer Federation, and Sampson will discuss the full-time position after the Copa America Tournament in Uruguay… . Leroy Burrell, world-record holder in the 100 meters, will sit out the remainder of the outdoor track season to allow his foot to heal.

In London, Naseem Hamed remained on course for a world title fight, stopping former champion Juan Polo Perez in the second round of their scheduled 10-rounder in London.