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  • FILE - In this March 5, 2010, file photo, Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, of Germany, acknowledges cheers from fans following an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Dallas. The Mavericks announced Monday, July 19, 2010, that Nowitzki has signed a new contract with team. The agreement was reached earlier in the month. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)

    Nowitzki to skip world championships for Germany

    Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki will not play for Germany at next month's world championship in Turkey.


  • SAfrica celebrates Oosthuizen's win at Old Course

    A week after the World Cup, South African leaders are basking in Louis Oosthuizen's overwhelming victory at the British Open.


  • South Africa celebrates Oosthuizen victory

    A week after the World Cup, South African leaders are basking in Louis Oosthuizen's overwhelming victory at the British Open.


  • Mallett says foot injury should be fine

    It's the most talked-about left foot in the SEC _ and Ryan Mallett is amused by all the fuss.


  • Beckham hopes to play in 2012 London Olympics

    David Beckham wants to play for Britain at the London 2012 Olympics, but doesn't expect to play for a European club again.


  • Anne, a child with Down syndrome, draws during a meeting in Paris on April 11, 2001, of the Collective Against Handiphobia, a French advocacy and support group for parents of children born with birth defects.
AP PHOTO ERIC FEFERBERG

    CRENSHAW: ABLE Act is a step worth taking

    Equality. Americans have strived to open the door to its strength across generations of our nation's history. No population may understand the dedication and footwork needed to realize a level playing field for its players more than the disabled.


  • Hamm breaks hand in nationals

    HOUSTON (AP) — Olympic gold medalist Paul Hamm has a broken bone in his right hand, an injury that will take at least four weeks' recovery and will keep him out of next month's Olympic trials.


  • Hamm embarks on Beijing quest

    HOUSTON (AP) — Whenever Paul Hamm mentions Beijing or the Olympics, he's quick to throw in an "if."


  • Why Puerto Rico matters

    On June 1, all eyes will be on the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico as the island plays a key role in determining the Democratic presidential nominee. With 63 delegates, Puerto Rico will have an impact in this year's presidential election for the first time ever. But even as this wave of attention grows, most Americans are unfamiliar with Puerto Rico and its politics. With the spotlight on us, Puerto Ricans are excited to introduce our unique role in the United States to the rest of the country.


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