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ByRonaldBlum TheAssociatedPress NATAL, BRAZIL After90brutal minutes of end-to-end action, the Americans emerged with a thrilling 2-1 win over Ghana. "It was a grind, but it was a wonderful win at the end of the day," coach Jurgen Klinsmann said. U.S. fans were screaming for revenge Monday after the Black Stars eliminated the Americans from the last two Cups. They got it. At a price. Clint Dempsey scored a shocking goal a half-minute in, but the U.S. couldn't make it stand up. Andre Ayew tied the score in the 82nd minute after a brilliant back-heel pass from Asamoah Gyan, who had elim- inated the U.S. four years ago. And then, just four minutes later, 21-year-old John Brooks rose to head in Graham Zusi's corner kick from 8 yards — the first substitute to ever score for the United States in 30 World Cup games over 84 years. The defender, an unexpected addi- tion to the American roster, was so overcome he fell to the field and was unable to move even af- ter teammates climbed off the dog pile. He had made his na- tional team debut only last Au- gust, and Brooks hadn't scored in four appearances. U.S. players ran onto the field to celebrate at the final whistle, jumping as supporters chanted "U-S-A! U-S-A!" Now they're in good position in Group G, where Germany opened with a 4-0 rout of Cristiano Ronaldo and Portu- gal. After the game, Vice Presi- dent Joe Biden visited the victo- rious Americans in their locker room. "We got the three points that we badly wanted," Klinsmann said. He had predicted this would be like a final. Jozy Altidore was hoping it wasn't his finale. The forward was carried off on a stretcher after his left ham- string gave out in the 21st min- ute when he tried to control a long ball. He awaits tests that 2014 FIFA WORLD CUP USemergesbloodied, victoriousvs.Ghana 21-year-old substitute John Brooks scores winning header in 86th minute RICARDOMAZALAN-THEASSOCIATEDPRESS United States' Clint Dempsey celebrates a er scoring his team's opening goal against Ghana in Group G play at World Cup at the Arena das Dunas in Natal, Brazil, on Monday. PETR DAVID JOSEK – THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Ghana's Mohammed Rabiu, le , and United States' Kyle Beckerman struggle with each other to head the ball. By Brian Mahoney The Associated Press SANANTONIO Tim Duncan con- ducted his postgame interview flanked by his two children. Someday soon he may decide that they, and not Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili, will be his full-time running mates. Duncan's eventual retirement — whether it's next week, next summer, or after the next cham- pionship — probably won't end of what's been a 15-year run at or near the top for the San An- tonio Spurs. San Antonio appears to be po- sitioned to keep rolling along. The Spurs looked better than ever in demolishing the Miami Heat in five games for their fifth championship, finishing it off with a 104-87 victory Sunday that set off a horn-honking cel- ebration that lasted deep into the night. With good players in place and perhaps unmatched lead- ership at the top that will find more, the Spurs don't figure to go away, even when their big man in the middle finally does. "I think I said it many times. There was not one season since I'm in the NBA that I really didn't truly believe that we could have won it," Ginobili said. "Ev- ery year we were up there. Some- NBA Spurs are positioned to stay successful Good players, great leadership should keep team in the hunt even a er Duncan retires San Antonio forward Kawhi Leonard recovers a loose ball against Miami guard Dwyane Wade during Game 4of the NBA Finals. Leonard could take on a bigger role with the Spurs in the future. UNITEDSTATES2,GHANA1 Up next: U.S. vs. Portugal at Arena Amazona in Manaus, Brazil When: Sunday, 3 p.m. TV: ESPN, Univision THESCORE By Bernie Wilson The Associated Press SAN DIEGO Tony Gwynn could handle a bat like few other major leaguers, whether it was driving the ball through the "5.5 hole" be- tween third base and shortstop or hitting a home run off the facade in Yankee Stadium in the World Series. He was a craftsman at the plate, whose sweet left-handed swing made him one of baseball's greatest hitters. Gwynn loved San Diego. San Diego loved "Mr. Padre" right back. Gwynn, a Hall of Famer and one of the greatest athletes in San Diego's history, died Monday of oral cancer, a disease he attrib- uted to years of chewing tobacco. He was 54. "Our city is a little darker to- day without him but immea- surably better because of him," Mayor Kevin Faulconer said in a statement. In a rarity in pro sports, Gwynn played his whole career with the Padres, choosing to stay in the city where he was a two-sport star in college, rather than leaving for big- ger paychecks elsewhere. His ter- rific hand-eye coordination made MLB Hall of Famer Gwynn dead at 54 Attributed his oral cancer to chewing tobacco LENNY IGNELZI - THE ASSOCIATED PRESS In this Oct. 7, 2001 photo, San Diego 's Tony Gwynn acknowledges the fans prior to his final game. By The Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO The San Fran- cisco Giants and free agent Cuban outfielder Daniel Carbonell have agreed to a $1.4 million, four-year contract, giving the team an expe- rienced center fielder who can play all three outfield positions. The club made the announce- ment Monday, when the team trav- eled from the Bay Area to Chicago for an interleague series with the White Sox. Carbonell resides in Merida, Mexico, and will report to Arizona once he has obtained a U.S. work visa, the team said. He receives a $1 million signing bonus and salaries of $100,000 an- nually in the minor leagues. If he is promoted to the majors, his sal- aries would be $500,000 this year, $525,000 next season, $600,000 in 2016 and $650,000 for 2017. The deal includes escalators that would bring his 2016 salary to $1 million with 500 or more plate appearances in 2015, and also $1 million for 2017 if he gets 500 or more plate appearances for '16. The 23-year-old played for Ca- maguey in the Cuban Serie Na- cional for four years, batting .287 (163 for 568) with nine homers, 70 RBIs, 119 runs, 28 doubles and four triples in 190 games. He hit .298 with five homers and 28 RBIs in 62 games his last season, 2012-2013. MLB Giants sign Cuban OF Carbonell The Cubs' pinch-hitter Travis Wood came up with a two- out double in the 13th to li Chicago to a road victory. For the rest of the highlights from around the league, see inside. MLB ROUNDUP CubsslidebyMarlinsin 13th inning of extras FULL STORY ON PAGE B2 Mercy High School will host its annual volleyball camps for sixth- through ninth-graders July 28-31. The cost is $40 and includes a shirt. For more information email ckeller@ mercy-high.org. YOUTH VOLLEYBALL Mercy Lady Warriors hosting camp The Red Bluff Bulls u-17 American Legion baseball team continues play at Chico's Father's Day Summer Slam at 8:20p.m. when they play the Reno Rebels at Doryland Field. AMERICAN LEGION Bulls to face Reno at Chico tournament The Supreme Court ruled unani- mously on Monday that an anti- abortion group can challenge an Ohio law that bars people from making false statements about political candidates during a campaign. SUPREME COURT Court OKs challenge to ban on campaign lies FULL STORY ON PAGE B8 SPURS PAGE 2 GWYNN PAGE 2 U.S. PAGE 2 SPORTS » redbluffdailynews.com Tuesday, June 17, 2014 MORE AT FACEBOOK.COM/RBDAILYNEWS AND TWITTER.COM/REDBLUFFNEWS B1