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SOCCER: U.S. makes Gold Cup quarters

Chris Wondolowski scored two more goals to raise his total to five in two matches as the United States beat Cuba 4-1 to make the Gold Cup quarterfinals yesterday in Sandy, Utah.

GOLF: Phil within two at Scottish Open

Henrik Stenson held off Phil Mickelson at the Scottish Open by shooting a 6-under 66 to take a two-stroke lead into today’s final round.

In Silvis, Ill, Daniel Summerhays shot a 9-under 62 for a two-stroke lead following third-round play at the John Deere Classic.

In Omaha, Neb., Michael Allen has a two-shot lead the U.S. Senior Open. … In Waterloo, Ont., South Korea’s Hee Young Park shot a career-best 61 to move into the lead at the Manulife Financial Classic.

ETC.: Howard happy in Houston

Dwight Howard was introduced as a member of the Rockets. “It means a lot to me just to have a fresh start and have an opportunity to write my own story,” he said. … The Hawks matched the four-year, $32 million offer sheet Jeff Teague, the restricted free agent point guard, signed with the Bucks earlier this week.

Erlana Larkins scored a season-high 15 points and the Indiana Fever (5-8) used a big third quarter to rout the Liberty 74-53 last night at the Prudential Center. Plenette Pierson scored 12 points to lead the Liberty (6-8).

It was smooth sailing for Captaintreacherous as he easily captured the $635,750 Meadowlands Pace by 3 1/4 lengths over Odds On Equuleus in 1:48 1/5 at the Meadowlands Racetrack. — Debbie Little

In Lyon, France Italian cyclist Matteo Trentin won the hilly 14th stage of the Tour de France, while Chris Froome maintained his overall lead.

UFC president Dan White announced a middleweight rematch between champion Chris Weidman and former titleholder Anderson Silva is set for Dec. 28 at UFC 168 in Las Vegas.