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  • Study: Adults minimize steroid use as problem

    American adults rank steroid use among adolescents as less of a problem than alcohol, bullying, marijuana and sexually transmitted diseases, according to a study released Thursday that was co-commissioned by baseball's Hall of Fame.


  • Taylor auction tells story of life and loves

    From the colorful, couture frocks worn during her two weddings with actor Richard Burton, to the dazzling ruby and diamond Cartier jewelry set, a gift from her third husband, film producer Mike Todd, "The Collection of Elizabeth Taylor" on display at Christie's auction house in New York tells a passionate story, spanning seven husbands and nearly five decades.


  • "Desperate Housewives" stars (from left) Felicity Huffman, Eva Longoria, Teri Hatcher and Marcia Cross may be ending their run with the show after this season, but their characters will live on in a new Turkish version of the hit show called "Umutsuz Ev Kadinlari." (ABC via Associated Press)

    Tuning in to TV

    "Survivor: All-Stars" contestant Rupert Boneham may run for governor of Indiana, according to the Associated Press.


  • Despite unrest, Bahrain readies for WCup qualifier

    Bahrain soccer players are hopeful that success at the 2014 World Cup qualifier can heal the divided nation after months of bloody political unrest.


  • Maryland's own Fred Funk tees off on the first hole to open his first round of the U.S. Open at Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md., Thursday, June 16, 2011. (Rod Lamkey, Jr./The Washington Times)

    U.S. Open notes: Fred Funk had fun despite shooting 75

    Fred Funk took a walk around Congressional Country Club last week after qualifying for the U.S. Open and had one thought: "Uh oh - it's going to play long."


  • DREW ANGERER/THE WASHINGTON TIMES
PGA Tour veteran Fred Funk puts body english on his tee shot on the 10th hole on the North Course during a 36-hole U.S. Open qualifier at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. Funk made the cut with a 6-under 135.

    Fred Funk has high expectations heading into U.S. Open

    It's hard to sum up just how emotional Fred Funk's day at Woodmont Country Club was back on June 6. With his 15-year-old son, Taylor, caddying for him and his wife, Sharon, by his side, Funk qualified for the U.S. Open.


  • DREW ANGERER/THE WASHINGTON TIMES
PGA Tour veteran Fred Funk puts body english on his tee shot on the 10th hole on the North Course during a 36-hole U.S. Open qualifier at Woodmont Country Club in Rockville. Funk made the cut with a 6-under 135.

    Funk finds his groove in time for U.S. Open

    Fred Funk was close to quitting golf. Maybe not forever, but he "just needed to get away from it." His inability to finish a round or play like himself was getting to him.


  • Fan claims foul words and acts by Braves coach

    Atlanta pitching coach Roger McDowell apologized Wednesday in response to a fan's complaint that McDowell spewed homophobic comments, made crude sexual gestures and threatened to knock out his teeth with a bat before the Braves played the San Francisco Giants over the weekend.


  • Fan claims foul words and acts by Braves coach

    Atlanta pitching coach Roger McDowell issued an apology on Wednesday in response to a fan's complaint that McDowell spewed homophobic comments, made crude sexual gestures and threatened to knock out his teeth with a bat before the Braves played the San Francisco Giants over the weekend.


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