World Cup:
Germany stunned host Brazil with five goals in the first 30 minutes and went on to a shocking 7-1 win to earn a spot in the title game. The result set World Cup records for most goals by one team and largest margin of victory in the semifinals. It was Brazil's worst loss in World Cup play and their first home loss in a competitive match since 1975.
Miroslav Klose had one of the first half goals to set a World Cup record with his 16th career score. Toni Kroos and Andre Schuerrle each scored twice for Germany.
The Germans will take on the winner of today's semifinal between the Netherlands and Argentina for the World Cup championship Sunday.
MLB:
In baseball, in the American League, Cleveland bested the Yankees 5-3, the White Sox defeated Boston 8-3, Toronto blanked the Angels 4-0, Tampa Bay edged Kansas City 4-3, Houston won against Texas 8-3, and Minnesota shut out Seattle 2-0.
In the National League, the Mets beat Atlanta 8-3, Philadelphia trumped Milwaukee 9-7, St. Louis beat Pittsburgh 5-4, Colorado edged San Diego 2-1, and it was Miami over Arizona 2-1. Cincinnati bested the Cubs twice in a double header, 4-2 in the first, and 6-5 in the second.
In interleague play, Detroit blew out the Dodgers 14-5, and Oakland topped San Francisco 6-1.
WNBA:
In the WNBA, Atlanta beat Connecticut 83-71, Indiana edged Tulsa 78-76, and Minnesota won against Los Angeles 83-72.
NBA:
Donald Sterling was testy during his 90-minute appearance in the witness stand as he challenges his wife's $2 billion sale of the Los Angeles Clippers. Sterling denounced doctors who declared him to have Alzheimer's disease as "hired guns," pleading a faulty memory about some of his most controversial remarks. He's due back on the stand today.
Bowling:
New York City's oldest bowling alley has closed after 76 years. Bowlmor Lanes in Greenwich Village closed Monday after the owner lost his lease. A condo is planned in its place.
Notables who bowled there included Lily Tomlin, Sarah Jessica Parker and former President Richard M. Nixon.
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