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Paraguay again eliminates Brazil in Copa America quarters (Yahoo Sports)

Paraguay beat Brazil 4-3 in a penalty shootout after a 1-1 draw Saturday night to advance to the semifinals of the Copa America, handing the five-time world champions yet another disappointment a year after the humiliating World Cup elimination at home. Midfielder Everton Ribeiro and striker Douglas Costa each missed penalties for Brazil, and Derlis Gonzalez converted the winning spot-kick for Paraguay, setting up a match against Argentina on Tuesday.

Cardinals beat Cubs 8-1 to become first team to 50 wins (Yahoo Sports)

The St. Louis Cardinals are the first major league team to 50 wins, and they are focused on continuing their success. Michael Wacha pitched six solid innings, Xavier Scruggs had three hits and the Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-1 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win. Jason Heyward reached four times as St. Louis improved to a major league-best 28-7 at home with its eighth consecutive win at