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Russia adds to list of famous World Cup upsets

With a spirited home crowd cheering on, Russia made a memorable contribution to the World Cup’s history of upsets.The Russians beat Spain on penalty...

The Latest: Kremlin compares victory revels to war’s end

MOSCOW (AP) — The Latest on the World Cup (all times local):2:20 p.m.The Kremlin is comparing celebrations of Russia’s World Cup win over Spain...

The Latest: Play is under way at Wimbledon on Day 1

LONDON (AP) — The Latest from Wimbledon: (all times local):11:39 a.m.Play is under way on Day 1 at Wimbledon.Last year’s runner-up Marin Cilic was...

Kyle Busch wins NASCAR Cup Series race in wild finish

JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson raced all over the track during an electric final lap. As Busch began to celebrate...

AL East, AL West races in rarified air so far

Since divisional play began in 1969, only three times has a division had two teams with at least 100 wins.That could happen again this...

Column: Tiger roars don’t mean what they once did

POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — The roars are as deafening as ever. They used to mean a lot more.Tiger Woods made his move at various...

Molinari in a record runaway at final Quicken Loans National

POTOMAC, Md. (AP) — Francesco Molinari was torn between Paris and Washington until the last minute.There was no doubting the decision Sunday afternoon, not...

Putt for dough: Toms rolls in 2 big ones for US Senior Open

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) — Sooner or later, somebody was bound to make a long putt at the Broadmoor.Maybe two, even.David Toms did just...

Park beats Ryu, Hataoka in playoff to win KPMG Women’s PGA

KILDEER, Ill. (AP) — Sung Hyun Park raised her arms and placed her hands on her head before hugging her caddie and wiping away...

Homeward bound: Star center John Tavares chooses Maple Leafs

John Tavares needed to post only one picture on his Twitter account to explain the grip the Maple Leafs have had on him since...