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U.S. beat France 3-1 to book World Cup final spot Reuters - Wed, Jul 13, 2011MOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (Reuters) - The United States struck twice late in the second half to beat France 3-1 on Wednesday and book a spot in the women's World Cup … More »U.S. beat France 3-1 to book World Cup final spot

From left, France's Gaetane Thiney, United States' Abby Wambach and France's Sandrine Soubeyrand go for the ball during the semifinal match between France and the United States at the Women’s Soccer World Cup in Moenchengladbach, Germany, Wednesday, July 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Wambach lifts US to final with 3-1 win over France AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011The United States is in the World Cup final for the first time since it last won the title in 1999, and once again, it was Abby Wambach coming up big in a 3-1 victory … More »Wambach lifts US to final with 3-1 win over France

National League's Prince Fielder of the Milwaukee Brewers holds his MVP award following the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Phoenix. The National League won 5-1. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

How to improve baseball's All-Star game? End it. AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011Absent from the endless discussions about how to improve baseball's All-Star game was the one that would solve all the problems immediately. More »How to improve baseball's All-Star game? End it.

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy reacts after putting on the 11th green during the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Thursday, July 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

A rugged start, solid finish for McIlroy AP - 13 hrs agoFor the first time in 11 months, Rory McIlroy walked off the 18th green in the early stages of a major championship and did not see his name atop the leaderboard. More »A rugged start, solid finish for McIlroy

England's Tom Lewis plays a shot on the the 11th fairway during the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Thursday, July 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Amateur Tom Lewis shoots record 65, ties for lead AP - 13 hrs agoThomas Bjorn and Tom Lewis have nothing in common except for the unlikely position they shared Thursday atop the leaderboard at the British Open. More »Amateur Tom Lewis shoots record 65, ties for lead

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens, right, and his attorney Rusty Hardin, arrive at federal court in Washington, Wednesday, July 13, 2011, for his perjury trial. The newly seated jury of 10 women and two men is scheduled to get to work Wednesday with opening arguments. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Needles have Clemens DNA, steroids; fakery claimed AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011Prosecutors said Wednesday that needles and cotton balls Roger Clemens' former trainer says he used to inject the star pitcher tested positive for Clemens' DNA and anabolic … More »Needles have Clemens DNA, steroids; fakery claimed

Denmark's Thomas Bjorn reacts to a question about his father's recent death during a press conference after finishing his first round during the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Thursday, July 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Tim Hales)

Bjorn roars in return to site of 2003 meltdown AP - 17 hrs agoEnough about 2003. Thomas Bjorn is trying to create some new memories at Royal St. George's. More »Bjorn roars in return to site of 2003 meltdown

NFL Players' Association head DeMaurice Smith gestures as he arrives at a Manhattan law firm Thursday, July 14, 2011 in New York. With time running short to keep the NFL's preseason completely intact, owners and player representatives are back in force, trying again to work out a new labor deal. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Big contingents of players, owners for NFL talks AP - 12 hrs agoWith time running short to keep the NFL's preseason intact, owners and players got into another long round of labor talks Thursday, trying to break the impasse that has … More »Big contingents of players, owners for NFL talks

US District Judge Reggie Walton declares mistrial in Roger Clemens perjury case. AP - 19 hrs agoUS District Judge Reggie Walton declares mistrial in Roger Clemens perjury case. More »US District Judge Reggie Walton declares mistrial in Roger Clemens perjury case.

Dallas Mavericks Dirk Nowitzki accepts the award for Best Male Athlete at the ESPY Awards on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)

Nowitzki, Mavs take big honors at ESPY Awards AP - Thu, Jul 14, 2011Dirk Nowitzki and his teammates were feeling so good, they broke out in another rendition of "We are the Champions." More »Nowitzki, Mavs take big honors at ESPY Awards

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) participates in the NFL team's practice in Pittsburgh, in this Jan. 21, 2011 file photo. Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in a magazine article in the August issue of Men's Journal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Steelers' Harrison to magazine: Goodell a 'devil' AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in a magazine article. More »Steelers' Harrison to magazine: Goodell a 'devil'

Morgan of the U.S. celebrates with teammate Cheney a goal during the Women's World Cup semi-final soccer match against France in Monchengladbach

U.S. to face Japan in women's World Cup final Reuters - 22 hrs agoMOENCHENGLADBACH, Germany (Reuters) - The United States struck twice late in the second half to beat France 3-1 on Wednesday and will face Japan in the women's World … More »U.S. to face Japan in women's World Cup final

Former Major League baseball pitcher Roger Clemens leaves federal court in Washington, Thursday, July 14, 2011, after the judge declared a mistrial in his perjury trial after prosecutors showed jurors evidence that the judge had ruled out of bounds. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Clemens mistrial is deja vu all over again AP - 3 hrs agoSeems you can't put a baseball star on trial without a mistrial. More »Clemens mistrial is deja vu all over again

Prosecutors say needles had Clemens DNA, steroids AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011Prosecutors say needles and cotton balls that Roger Clemens' former trainer says he used to inject the pitcher in the middle of his career tested positive for Clemens' … More »Prosecutors say needles had Clemens DNA, steroids

FILE - In this July 9, 2011, file photo, New York Yankees' Derek Jeter watches his home run for his 3,000 career hit against Tampa Bay Rays pitcher David Price, left, during the third inning of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York. Rays catcher John Jaso and umpire Jim Wolf look on. Price agreed with Steiner Sports to autograph collectibles, including baseballs and pictures. Some of the souvenirs will bear the inscription, "I Gave Up DJ's 3K," and be signed by both Price and Jeter. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

Jeter surprised All-Star no-show caused commotion AP - 11 hrs agoDerek Jeter says he's surprised his no-show at the All-Star game caused such a commotion. More »Jeter surprised All-Star no-show caused commotion

Stage winner Samuel Sanchez of Spain climbs towards Luz Ardiden during the 12th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 211 kilometers (131.1 miles) starting in Cugnaux and finishing in Luz Ardiden, Pyrenees region, France, Thursday July 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

Sanchez wins 12th Tour stage in Pyrenees AP - 16 hrs agoSpain's Samuel Sanchez thrilled fans of his Basque-based team with the stage win Thursday and France's Thomas Voeckler surprised himself by keeping the yellow jersey … More »Sanchez wins 12th Tour stage in Pyrenees

Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees: 'it is time' for NFL, players 'to get this deal done' AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees: 'it is time' for NFL, players 'to get this deal done.' More »Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Drew Brees: 'it is time' for NFL, players 'to get this deal done'

FILE - Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison (92) warms up before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Pittsburgh, in this Dec. 23, 2010 file photo. Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in a magazine article in the August issue of Men's Journal. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

Harrison apologizes for some of magazine remarks AP - 8 hrs agoPittsburgh linebacker James Harrison apologized Thursday for using an anti-gay slur to refer to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in an interview with "Men's Journal," and … More »Harrison apologizes for some of magazine remarks

Northern Ireland's Rory McIlroy watches his shot off the 2nd tee during the first day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Thursday, July 14, 2011. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

McIlroy off to sluggish start at British Open AP - Thu, Jul 14, 2011Rory McIlroy wants to keep it going. More »McIlroy off to sluggish start at British Open

American League's David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out during the fifth inning of the MLB All-Star baseball game Tuesday, July 12, 2011, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Ortiz, Gregg get 4 games and fines for brawl AP - 12 hrs agoRed Sox slugger David Ortiz and Baltimore pitcher Kevin Gregg were suspended four games and fined on Thursday for their parts in a July 8 bench-clearing brawl. More »Ortiz, Gregg get 4 games and fines for brawl

Lucas Glover of the U.S. hits a shot from the 7th tee during the second day of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Friday, July 15, 2011. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Amateur leads a major for first time since '76 AP - 1 hr 29 mins agoTom Lewis is realistic about his chances. More »Amateur leads a major for first time since '76

England's Luke Donald plays a shot on the 17th fairway during a practice round for the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

A windy test awaits at Sandwich for British Open AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011Steve Stricker can appreciate better than most how the British Open is unlike any other major. More »A windy test awaits at Sandwich for British Open

Amateur Lewis caps dream day by sharing Open lead Reuters - 14 hrs agoSANDWICH, England (Reuters) - As if partnering Tom Watson, the man he was named after, was not a romantic enough way to make his British Open debut, 20-year-old amateur … More »Amateur Lewis caps dream day by sharing Open lead

Zach Johnson of the U.S. looks on after his shot on the 4th hole during a practice round ahead of the British Open Golf Championship at Royal St George's golf course in Sandwich, England, Wednesday, July 13, 2011. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Strong wind may cause havoc at British Open AP - Wed, Jul 13, 2011With strong wind set to cause havoc at the British Open, organizers said Wednesday that some tees may have to be brought forward at Royal St. George's to make the course … More »Strong wind may cause havoc at British Open

In this undated photo made available by Sotheby's Auction House on Thursday, July 14, 2011, a page from Sheffield Football Club's rule book, on display in London. The world's oldest football rule book has been sold at auction in London for 881,250 pounds ($1.42 million). The handwritten pamphlet from 1857 has been sold at Sotheby's auction house as part of an archive of Sheffield FC, the world's oldest football club. Sheffield FC sold the 154-year-old document to raise money for the club, which plays seven tiers below the Premier League. (AP Photo/Sotheby's) EDITORIAL USE ONLY NO SALES

Oldest soccer rule book sells for $1.4 million AP - 17 hrs agoThe world's oldest soccer rule book has been sold for $1.42 million. More »

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