From: Orlando Sentinel on Mon, Jul 18 2011 10:08 AM

Japan has won the Women’s World Cup, stunning the U.S. 3-1 in a penalty shootout Sunday night after coming from behind twice in a 2-2 tie. Americans who watched on television expressed shock and disappointment when the game was over. (July 17)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Sat, Jul 16 2011 6:56 PM

Orlando University rising junior Norberto Torres has qualified for the U.S. Olympic boxing trials in Mobile, Ala., later this month. He will compete in the 108-pound division for a shot at the 2012 Olympics in London.

From: Orlando Sentinel on Sat, Jul 16 2011 3:37 PM

The final 30 dance for one of 20 spots to represent the Orlando Magic as part of the 2011-12 season. For the main event, the 30 audition finalists performed their routines one final time before a live audience.

From: Orlando Sentinel on Sat, Jul 16 2011 12:18 PM

Latest five-day weather forecast for Central Florida

From: Orlando Sentinel on Sat, Jul 16 2011 9:01 AM

Progress made during talks on Thursday between NFL players and owners is raising hopes that a tentative agreement could come within 24 hours, according to two people familiar with the negotiations. AP Sports Writer Rachel Cohen is in New York. (July 15)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Sat, Jul 16 2011 9:01 AM

Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke and American Lucas Glover are tied for the lead after 36 holes of the British Open. The AP's Jim Militello reports from Sandwich, England. (July 15)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Fri, Jul 15 2011 7:56 PM

Standard & Poor’s has warned that there is a 50 percent chance it will downgrade the U.S. government's credit rating within three months because of the political impasse over the nation's debt ceiling. (July 15)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Fri, Jul 15 2011 7:56 PM

It’s been almost 20 years since Tiffani Thiessen played the popular Kelly Kapowski on 'Saved by the Bell.' Justin Bieber recently wore a Thiessen t-shirt to a Canada award show. Thiessen currently stars on the TV show 'White Collar.' (July 15)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Fri, Jul 15 2011 4:38 PM

Beyonce’s father denies stealing from her; 'Harry Potter' works new charms with $43M overseas; Lady Gaga's YouTube account is suspended. (July 15)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:51 PM

Area eighth graders making a splash at the AAU Super Showcase

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:51 PM

An emotional Thomas Bjorn spoke to the media following his opening round five-under-65 at the British Open Thursday. Bjorn’s father died two months ago, and he broke down when asked how his death had effected him. (July 14)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:50 PM

Charges against 15-year-old Edwin McFarlane have been downgraded from sexual battery to two counts of lewd and lascivious.

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:50 PM

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke warned U.S. lawmakers that they would deliver a "self-inflicted" wound to the nation’s economy by holding up efforts to raise the government's borrowing limit. (July 13)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:49 PM

Lynne Cheney, wife of former Vice President Dick Cheney, said the mere mention of Ford’s name "brings good and hopeful things to mind." (July 14)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 8:49 PM

Lisa Kudrow’s web series called 'Web Therapy' is jumping to TV. Her character is a self-absorbed therapist who isn't interested in listening to people's issues. It premieres July 19 at 11pm ET/PT on Showtime. (July 14)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 2:20 PM

With time running short to keep the NFL’s preseason completely intact, the AP's Howard Fendrich reports owners and player reps were back at a Manhattan law firm Thursday, trying again to work out a new labor deal. (July 14)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 7:42 AM

Country singer Chris Young is out with his third studio album "Neon." He talks about embracing the pressure created by his last record that spawned three No. 1 hits. (July 13)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Thu, Jul 14 2011 1:09 AM

Val Demings, Orlando’s popular former police chief, wants to take freshman U.S. Rep. Dan Webster's seat away.

From: Orlando Sentinel on Wed, Jul 13 2011 6:55 PM

The United States is in the World Cup final for the first time since it last won the title in 1999, and once again Abby Wambach came up big for these Americans, scoring in a 3-1 victory over France on Wednesday. (July 13)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Wed, Jul 13 2011 6:55 PM

U.S. Open winner Rory McIlroy hopes to make it back-to-back major championships at the British Open, which starts Thursday at Royal St. George’s. The AP's Jim Militello reports from Sandwich, England. (July 13)