Author: Associated Press

Zico praises Messi goal to grace Maracana

McQueen updates classic tailoring at London show

‘Duck Dynasty’ relative running for Congress

Germany beats 10-man Portugal 4-0 in Group G at World Cup

James Franco to make stage directing debut

American trainer Ward eyes Royal Ascot success

Top seed Radwanska loses opener at Eastbourne

WADA appeals sanctions against Bruyneel, 2 others

DreamWorks mixing faves, newbies in YouTube debut

Michigan’s Glasgow pleads guilty to misdemeanor

Kings to celebrate title with Los Angeles parade

Spurs win title…US starts World Cup play…Kaymer wins the Open…Johnson takes Sprint Cup race

Haas to undergo surgery, out for rest of season

Hernandez due in court to seek dismissal of charge

Kaymer’s US Open success mostly ignored at home

British Open to return to Northern Ireland

Update on the latest in sports:

After 20 years, NBC signs off from final US Open

Update on the latest religion news

Manager: Michael Schumacher has left Grenoble hospital, no longer in coma

Schumacher leaves French hospital, out of coma

Spurs claim fifth title…Kaymer cruises to Open win…J.J. finally wins in Michigan

Mariners stop slide with 5-1 victory over Rangers

AP Source: Cavaliers, Blatt to meet Wednesday

‘Jump Street’ beats ‘Dragon’ in box-office battle

Long lines keep fans outside Brasilia WCup stadium

Casey Kasem, king of the Top 40 countdown, dead at 82

Seacrest: Kasem’s death a loss for radio listeners

Audi wins 13th title at Le Mans

Thomas the Tank Engine chugs its way to Edaville

Supreme Court has 17 cases to decide by June’s end

Here is the latest North Carolina sports news from The Associated Press

‘Field of Dreams’ hosts 25th anniversary in Iowa

Analyst’s cart driver, trooper have run-in at Open

Martin’s single pushes Rangers past Mariners 4-3

Haren helps Dodgers edge Diamondbacks 6-4

Irvine rides 3-run 8th to 3-1 CWS win over Texas

Yankees’ Teixeira scratched from lineup at Oakland

Fowler has it all _ except career-defining win

Dominguez leads Astros over Rays 7-3

Jane Lynch to cheer on Special Olympic athletes

‘After Midnight’ to close by the end of the month

Kelly Clarkson announces birth of daughter

Blue Jays activate RHP Santos from DL for bullpen

Troops parade in London for queen’s birthday

No end of an era for Spain; changes against Chile

Colombia leading Greece 1-0 at halftime

Federer going for 7th Halle title, final vs. Falla

Westra wins 7th stage of Dauphine

Pedrosa gets pole, Marquez crashes at Catalonia GP

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