America’s Cup: Quick Facts

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Facts

Also Known As	Hundred Guinea Cup
Notable Honorees	Ted Turner • Russell Coutts • Charles Francis Adams III • Ben Lexcen

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Oracle Team USA and Emirates Team New Zealand racing sailboats pass Alcatraz Island in San Francisco Bay, with Oracle Team USA in the lead.

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Assorted sports balls including a basketball, football, soccer ball, tennis ball, baseball and others.

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