Bouchard, 2011 champ Kvitova reach Wimbledon final
Written by DENNIS PASSA, AP Sports Writer
LONDON (AP) — Eugenie Bouchard defeated French Open runner-up Simona Halep 7-6 (5), 6-2 Thursday to advance to the Wimbledon final against 2011 champion Petra Kvitova.
FIFA official 'amazed' by Brazil WCup drunkenness
Written by THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — FIFA's number two official has said he's "amazed" by the levels of drunkenness in Brazil's World Cup stadiums, reviving a debate over whether alcohol sales should have been allowed at matches in the first place.
Murray knocked out in quarters by Dimitrov
Written by STEPHEN WILSON, AP Sports Writer
LONDON (AP) — Andy Murray's reign as Wimbledon champion ended Wednesday with a straight-set loss in the quarterfinals to Bulgaria's Grigor Dimitrov, who is making his breakthrough after years of being touted as the game's next top player.
Brazil investigates ticket scalping operation
Written by STAN LEHMAN, Associated Press
SAO PAULO (AP) — Soccer's world governing body said Wednesday it is helping Brazil's investigation of a ticket scalping ring believed to be reselling World Cup tickets.
Pistorius is not a narcissist, psychologist says
Written by CHRISTOPHER TORCHIA, Associated Press
PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Oscar Pistorius does not display the narcissism associated with men in abusive relationships and linked to "rage-type" murders, according to a psychologist's report read Wednesday at the athlete's murder trial.
Lawyer: Don't let Aaron Hernandez get paid
Written by DENISE LAVOIE, AP Legal Affairs Writer
BOSTON (AP) — A lawyer for the families of two men allegedly gunned down by former Patriots star Aaron Hernandez will ask a judge to bar the football team from paying Hernandez a $3.25 million contract signing bonus.
Howard's best not enough to save US World Cup run
Written by RONALD BLUM, AP Sports Writer
SALVADOR, Brazil (AP) — Tim Howard kept the ball out of the net with slides, with dives and with leaps.
He couldn't do it forever.
Indians turn triple play in 10-3 win over Dodgers
Written by JOE RESNICK, Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One pitch, two replays, three outs.