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Women's World Cup: U.S. defeats France, 3-1, to advance to final

Women's World Cup: U.S. defeats France, 3-1, to advance to final

Goals by Lauren Cheney, Abby Wambach and Alex Morgan help Americans advance to Sunday's final in Frankfurt, where they will play either Sweden or Japan.

 

Dodgers have been anything but satisfactory

There's no way this team should have been given a passing grade at the All-Star break.

Headlong pursuit of baseballs can have tragic consequences

Fans were risking life and limb to chase souvenirs during Monday's home run derby, only four days after a fan fell to his death at a game.

 

Players union, Stow family appointed to creditors' committee in Dodgers' bankruptcy case

Who will win the British Open?

U.S. vs. France in Women's World Cup

U.S. vs. France in Women's World Cup

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James Harrison uses anti-gay slur to describe Roger Goodell

James Harrison uses anti-gay slur to describe Roger Goodell

"I hate him and will never respect him," the Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker tells Men's Journal.

Don't expect World Cup semifinalists to get harsh media treatment, even in defeat

Don't expect World Cup semifinalists to get harsh media treatment

Players from the U.S., France, Japan and Sweden surely will get a better shake than those from Germany and England who lost in the quarterfinals.

Dodgers' stars shine in National League's 5-1 victory

Dodgers' stars shine in National League's 5-1 victory

Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Andre Ethier come through for the NL. The Angels' Jordan Walden has one eventful inning. Milwaukee's Prince Fielder is MVP for three-run homer.

Rory McIlroy keeps his spikes on the ground

Bill Dwyre: Rory McIlroy keeps his spikes on the ground

The U.S. Open champion arrives at the British Open to great fanfare, but he remains remarkably poised for a 22-year-old who has taken the golf world by storm.

Bud Selig on Dodgers' bankruptcy: 'We will work our way through all these things'

Bud Selig on Dodgers' bankruptcy: 'We will work our way through all these things'

The baseball commissioner can't talk specifically because of pending litigation, but he does allude to the team's future without Frank McCourt as the owner.

Drew Doughty apparently waiting for Kings to make the next move

Drew Doughty apparently waiting for Kings to make the next move

Don Meehan, one of the free-agent defenseman's representatives, says he hasn't spoken to the Kings about Doughty since June 23. The team is believed to be offering nine years at more than $6.5 million per year.

Year-round play is becoming hazardous duty for some WNBA players

Year-round play is becoming hazardous duty for some WNBA players

Players supplement their relatively modest WNBA incomes by playing abroad during the league's off-season, typically for bigger paychecks. But the price may be an increased risk of injuries, such as those suffered by Sparks' Candace Parker and Seattle's Lauren Jackson, the 2010 WNBA MVP.

National League defeats American League, 5-1, in MLB All-Star Game

National League defeats American League, 5-1, in MLB All-Star Game

Milwaukee's Prince Fielder is named most valuable player as the National League posts consecutive wins in the midsummer classic for the first time since 1996.

Heath Bell doesn't let opportunity slide by at All-Star game

Heath Bell doesn't let opportunity slide by at All-Star game

San Diego Padres closer makes a grand entrance after being summoned to pitch in the eighth inning for the National League.

Assistant coach Chuck Person says Lakers will be held more accountable on defense

Assistant coach Chuck Person says Lakers will be held more accountable on defense

Blogger Mark Medina talks to the Lakers assistant coach as part of a series of Q&As; with members of Mike Brown's coaching staff.

Fox, Bud Selig happy with All-Star game format

Fox, Bud Selig happy with All-Star game format

Tying the result to home-field edge in the World Series isn't a problem for Madison Avenue.

Dodgers acquire Juan Rivera, designate Marcus Thames for assignment

Dodgers acquire Juan Rivera, designate Marcus Thames for assignment

Rivera, an outfielder who was designated for assignment by Toronto this month, comes in exchange for a player to be named or cash. Thames batted .197 in 36 games.

Sparks beat San Antonio, 84-74, in Joe Bryant's debut as coach

Sparks beat San Antonio, 84-74, in Joe Bryant's debut as coach

The win is their first on the road this season. Bryant makes his presence felt, drawing a technical foul with 2:51 left in the second quarter for arguing a call.

Kings' draft pick Derek Forbort enjoys summer development camp

Kings' draft pick Derek Forbort enjoys summer development camp

The team's first-round selection in 2010, who is still attending the University of North Dakota, pays his way to the event to satisfy NCAA rules but says it was all worth it.

Minnesota Timberwolves fire coach Kurt Rambis

Minnesota Timberwolves fire coach Kurt Rambis

The former Lakers player and assistant coach is out after posting a record of 32-132 over two years with the struggling franchise.

British Open hasn't been Phil Mickelson's cup of tea

British Open hasn't been Phil Mickelson's cup of tea

One of the game's most inventive players hasn't been able to challenge often on British links courses.

Closer Francisco Rodriguez traded to the Brewers from the Mets

Closer Francisco Rodriguez traded to the Brewers from the Mets

New York sends the former Angel and cash to Milwaukee for two players to be named. The move boosts Brewers' bullpen for a second-half push for the playoffs.

Who are the three greatest first basemen in Dodgers history?

Who are the three greatest first basemen in Dodgers history?

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Andrei Greipel wins Stage 10 of Tour de France

Andrei Greipel wins Stage 10 of Tour de France

He beats former teammate Mark Cavendish at the finish line to earn his first stage victory. Thomas Voeckler remains in the overall lead.

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