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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Cristiano Ronaldo was among Portugals starting 11 against Ireland in the teams final friendly Tuesday before heading to Brazil for the World Cup. Ronaldo apparently is recovered enough from tendinitis in his left knee and a thigh injury. Ronaldo last played in the Champions League final for Real Madrid on May 24 against Atletico Madrid, scoring the final goal on a penalty kick in the 120th minute of a 4-1 victory. Portugal played two matches without its lead striker, drawing 0-0 with Greece and defeating Mexico, 1-0. The Portuguese open the World Cup on June 16 against Germany, and also will face the United States and Ghana in Group G. .com) - The Memphis Grizzlies signed guard Seth Curry on Tuesday. . Forward Iker Muniain scored the winner in the 70th minute after Bilbaos incessant pressure recovered the ball and sparked a counterattack inside Barcelonas half. Neymar was once again tagged to pick up Messis goal-scoring duties, but when he wasnt frustrated by slippery footing Bilbaos defence got the better of him. . At this point, even he isnt sure when it is going to stop. The right-hander dropped his fourth straight decision in Los Angeles 6-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night, leaving his status very much in doubt as the Dodgers prepare for the stretch drive. . Pistorius denied the allegation that he said to the close friend of the girlfriend he killed: "How can you sleep at night?" The accusation by Kim Myers provided a bizarre twist during the trial of the world-famous double-amputee Olympian, who is facing 25 years to life in prison if convicted of premeditated murder for shooting dead Steenkamp, a 29-year-old model, at his home last year. .com) - Nino Williams posted 18 points and seven rebounds, as Kansas State edged No.PHOENIX -- The Arizona Diamondbacks have acquired right-hander Lucas Harrell from the Houston Astros for a player to be named. Diamondbacks manager Kirk Gibson said Monday that Harrell will join Triple-A Reno for now. The 28-year-old Harrell went 0-3 with a 9.49 ERA in three starts with Houston this season..dddddddddddd He was 6-17 with a 5.86 ERA last season. Arizona could use some pitching help. The Diamondbacks lost ace Patrick Corbin to Tommy John surgery before the season started and are off to the worst start in franchise history, though the starters have been solid the past four games. ' ' '
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