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we knew it from the first moment," Sampaoli told reporters. "It's an incredible dream and even more so as hosts. Sampaoli said nerves had made the win more difficult than needed, even with Chile one man up for most of the match. "Confusion complicated us in a game that we should have secured much earlier," he added. "Of all our Copa games this was the most difficult because we didn't know how to define." Peru coach Ricardo Gareca praised the hosts, saying Chile were "a firm candidate (to win the Copa), it was from the beginning and continues to be." Leading Chile to the Copa America final was a dream come true for coach Jorge Sampaoli, who felt relief after the hosts overcame nerves to secure victory over 10-man Peru on Monday. Eduardo Vargas scored a double to fire Chile to a 2-1 win at Santiago's National Stadium over a gallant Peru, who had Carlos Zambrano dismissed early in the first half. Chile will play the wi...

The new Uefa rules are clearly intended to attract investors. Since the introduction of Financial Fair Play in 2011 clubs have basically been ordered to live within their means. Uefa says that European clubs' overall debt has been cut from 1.7 billion euros ($1.89 billion) in 2011 to 487 million euros in 2014. Uefa president Michel Platini insisted that the new fair play is "an expansion and a strengthening" of the rules. "The overall objectives of financial fair play remain the same. We are just evolving from a period of austerity to one where we can offer more opportunities for sustainable growth and development," he said. But Uefa general secretary Gianni Infantino acknowledged legal challenges made against the rules and doubts raised by some clubs about the restrictions. "This is what we were hearing: 'Why should we invest if it's forbidden. If I invest I am in breach (of fair play and) there are consequences,'" Infan...

Prime Minister David Cameron on Monday pledged a wide response to extremism, describing Britain as being united in grief over the beach massacre in Tunisia. Fifteen Britons are confirmed dead, but officials have warned that could rise as high as 30, making it the worst terror attack on U.K. citizens since the July 7, 2005, London transport attacks that killed 52 commuters. Cameron insisted the nation would not be cowed. To our shock and grief we must add another word: resolve. Unshakeable resolve. We will stand up for our way of life," Cameron wrote. "So ours must be a full-spectrum response - a response at home and abroad; in the immediate aftermath and far into the future." Some 600 British counterterrorism police — one of the force's largest such deployments in recent years — have been deployed as part of the investigation into Friday's attack at the Imperial Marhaba Hotel in the beach resort of Sousse. Officers have also been deployed at airports...

Members of left wing parties burn a European Union flag during a protest in the northern Greek port city of Thessaloniki, Sunday, June 28, 2015.Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras says the Bank of Greece has recommended that banks remain closed and restrictions be imposed on transactions, after the European Central Bank didn't increase the amount of emergency liquidity the lenders can access from the central bank. German Chancellor Angela Merkel says that if Greece wants to resume talks after its referendum, "we will of course not refuse such negotiations." Merkel says that Europe can only function if it's ready to compromise and "no one can get 100 percent." She says that the "generous offer" made by creditors "was our contribution to a compromise" and the will to reach one was not there on the Greek side. ADVERTISEMENT She says there will be a debate on Greece in the German Parliament on Wednesday. 4:05 p.m. Greece's Cult...

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As a nurse I often hear, “I know what needs to be done, I just don’t know how to do it,” or “I won’t be able to do it.” The “it” is behavior change – a major component of controlling diabetes. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lists seven behaviors – healthy eating, physical activity, monitoring blood sugar, taking medications as prescribed, good problem-solving skills, healthy coping skills and risk-reduction behaviors – which result in good blood sugar control, reduce complications and improve quality of life. If you’re asking, “How do I do it?” let’s get started! Do you have a game plan?  Is it the right plan for your unique needs? Does it include things you like? Write your plan down, and put it somewhere visible as a reminder. Set the right goals.  Before creating a plan, you have to decide what you want to accomplish. Make goals specific and something you can do. A goal of better blood sugar control should include specific steps to get you there – such as me...

Winners New York Knicks The 2015 NBA draft is in the books. I'll be back in the morning with full draft grades for all 30 teams. But in the meantime, here's my initial take on three teams that won the draft and three teams that lost.   Hours before the draft if looked like the Knicks were going to screw this up. The team seemed unsure of itself if Karl-Anthony Towns, Jahlil Okafor and D'Angelo Russell were off the board. While Kristaps Porzingis was the best talent left on the board, no one, including me, really thought they'd actually take him. Knicks fans may have booed, but the Knicks may have very well gotten the second best talent in the draft. He may not dominate in Year 1, but Porzingis' talent is off the charts. I also loved the trade that send Tim Hardaway Jr. to the Wizards for the draft rights to Jerian Grant. Grant is a big combo guard who can do everything. He's a good athlete, can get to the basket and is a solid shooter. He can defend ...