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THE HOUSE WINS
CLEVELAND - For someone who just endured a beer bath, T.J. House was all smiles.
76ers’ Hinkie confident about Embiid
PHILADELPHIA - As word spread through NBA inner circles that Kansas prospect Joel Embiid suffered a foot injury, the Philadelphia 76ers wondered if his misfortune was just the break the downtrodden franchise needed.
Kvitova beats Bouchard, wins second Wimbledon title
LONDON - Petra Kvitova plays so much better at the All England Club than anywhere else, and now she owns two championships to prove it.
Kittel avoids crash, wins Tour’s first stage
HARROGATE, England - Mark Cavendish went down in a late crash. Marcel Kittel's hands went up in victory. And British royals who turned out for the Tour de France debut in England witnessed new signs of a changing of the guard among two of the world's top sprinters.
Neymar says injury won’t hinder his dream
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil - Brazil star Neymar says his World Cup may be over because of a fractured vertebra but his World Cup dream of celebrating the title with his teammates at the Maracana Stadium next Sunday is still alive.
Argentina, Dutch advance to semifinals
RIO DE JANEIRO - The Argentines didn't need a late winner from Lionel Messi this time, settling in to protect a 1-0 margin against Belgium that earned them a first trip to the World Cup semifinals in 24 years.
Neymar injury casts a pall over Brazil cup win
RIO DE JANEIRO - The fireworks celebrating victory had barely subsided when the disastrous news came through for Brazil: Neymar is out. The star who lit up the World Cup with his skill and sunny temperament fractured a bone in his back. The only way for Brazil to win now will be without him.
Ventura shuts down Indians in 7-1 Royals' win
CLEVELAND - Yordano Ventura's dominating performance Friday night produced plenty of superaltives.
Mavericks, Nowitzki agree on 3-year deal
Dirk Nowitzki and the Dallas Mavericks have agreed on what could be the final contract for the big German.
TANAKA ON TOP
MINNEAPOLIS - Carlos Beltran gave the foundering Yankees a jolt with a three-run homer Thursday night, lifting Masahiro Tanaka to his major league-leading 12th win and helping New York end a season-worst five-game skid with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
World Cup quarterfinals start today
RIO DE JANEIRO - One thing for certain on Friday is that a South American team and a European team will secure their spots in the World Cup semifinals.
Source: Knicks to meet with Anthony in Los Angeles
NEW YORK - The New York Knicks plan to meet with Carmelo Anthony on Thursday night in Los Angeles, a person with knowledge of the plans said.
ROYALS BLANK TWINS
MINNEAPOLIS - The Kansas City Royals have played well away from home. They're consistently capable of winning with only a couple of runs.
Klinsmann proved right; US not ready
SAO PAULO - Turns out Jurgen Klinsmann was right: The United States isn't ready to win the World Cup.
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Sterling trial over sale of Clippers gets underway after delay
LOS ANGELES - A neurologist testified Monday that Donald Sterling likely has Alzheimer's disease as a trial over the $2 billion Los Angeles Clippers sale finally got underway.
Royals’ Shields fans 10, shuts down Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Back on the mound at Tropicana Field, Kansas City's James Shield looked and felt right at home.
Djokovic tops Federer at Wimbledon
LONDON - Novak Djokovic's large lead in the rollicking Wimbledon final was slipping away, due in no small part to Roger Federer's regal presence and resurgent play.
Royals drop road series with 4-1 loss to Indians
CLEVELAND - The Kansas City Royals' recent road dominance has grounded to a halt.
