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Hope Solo says “planned goal celebrations” by U.S. women’s team were “unnecessary”

The U.S. women’s national soccer team is the heavy favorite to repeat as champions in this year’s World Cup in France, but it’s off to a controversial start. The team faces backlash from soccer fans around the world for celebrating each goal in a 13-0 opening win over Thailand this week. Former team member Hope Solo says she understands the criticism. Solo, who was the team’s goalkeeper for three World Cups, joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss why it’s OK to celebrate goals but there is a “time and place” for “choreographed celebrations.” Source

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First sentence handed down in college admissions scandal

Former Stanford sailing coach John Vandemoer avoided prison even though prosecutors pushed for a 13 month term. He got more than $600,000 from Rick Singer, the alleged mastermind of the admissions scandal, but used it for boats and gear for the sailing program. Don Dahler reports. Source

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