Author: Associated Press

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli says he is resigning after World Cup elimination

Company successfully tests space tourism balloon

Nevada man sentenced in reality TV-show shooting

Serena Williams eases into Wimbledon 2nd round

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Italy, Uruguay locked 0-0 at halftime in decider

FIFA hails ‘milestone’ ESPN rating for US-Portugal

Former Mariner’s wife sentenced for fraud

Sharapova easy winner in 1st round at Wimbledon

Actor Oldman comes to Gibson and Baldwin’s defense

It’s hot, but runners still run in the jungle

Dolphins center Pouncey undergoes hip surgery

AP source: LeBron will become free agent

Standout results in Brazil fuel CONCACAF ambitions

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Czech film festival to honor Mel Gibson, Friedkin

Asafa Powell to run in France before CAS hearing

Aaron Hernandez due in court in 2012 murder case

Special events will mark first Presley recording

Suspended 3 Doors Down member’s DUI trial delayed

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Jeff Koons’ whimsy takes over NYC museum

Clippers’ sale could go without a hitch…Jays crush Yanks…Nats top Brewers

Daytime Emmys red-carpet banter turns dark

1942 Oscar auctioned in Rhode Island

‘American Idol’ bringing back same judging panel

Singer Merry Clayton injured in car accident

Terry McMillan switches publishers

Reds 2B Phillips out with heel injury

Mexico beats Croatia 3-1, advances in World Cup

Box office: ‘Think Like a Man Too’ tops sequels

Smithsonian gets $5.4M for Renwick Gallery project

Monaco prince is excited, anxious father-to-be

Olympic champ Gabby Douglas nearing return

Virginia lawmakers form ‘Redskins Pride Caucus’

US wants Insane Clown Posse lawsuit dismissed

Chris Christie goes to bat at Yankee Stadium

French composer to head Venice film festival jury

Djokovic easily advances with 1st round win

Flyers acquire RJ Umberger for Scott Hartnell

Germany defense looks vulnerable ahead of US game

Vidal out of Chile team for Netherlands match

Date-Krumm loses in 1st round at Wimbledon

AC Milan says club might sell Mario Balotelli

Conan O’Brien pays back taxes, avoids home auction

Stosur loses in 1st round at Wimbledon

US fit to be tied…’Melo on the move?..Padres sack Byrnes…Edwards ends Hendrick streak

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