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 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 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 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 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)

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

The 140th edition of The British Open gets under way Thursday at Royal St. George’s, as unpredictable as any links on the Open rotation. AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson is covering the action from Sandwich, England. (July 13)

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

The government began its case against Roger Clemens Wednesday by saying needles and cotton swabs his former trainer used to inject him tested positive for steroids and Clemens' DNA. The AP’s Sagar Meghani reports from Washington. (July 13)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Wed, Jul 13 2011 3:50 PM

A jury dominated by women is ready to begin hearing the evidence of whether baseball’s Roger Clemens lied about using performance-enhancing drugs. (July 13)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:24 AM

Christian Lopez is the lucky fan who caught the home run ball Derek Jeter hit for his 3,000th base hit. The 23-year-old Lopez is a cell phone salesman for Verizon. (July 12)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Wed, Jul 13 2011 9:24 AM

Milwaukee’s Prince Fielder hit a three-run home run as the National League topped the American League 5-1 in the All-Star game Tuesday night. The win gives the NL home field advantage in the World Series. (July 13)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Tue, Jul 12 2011 8:07 PM

With a record-setting performance in the major billed as golf’s toughest test, Rory McIlroy has emerged as the favorite to join an elite group of players to capture the U.S. Open and British Open in the same year. (July 12)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Tue, Jul 12 2011 4:54 PM

After leaving him dangling for more than three months, the Minnesota Timberwolves fired coach Kurt Rambis on Tuesday.

From: Orlando Sentinel on Tue, Jul 12 2011 7:29 AM

Hundreds of friends and family joined a funeral procession Monday for 39-year-old firefighter Shannon Stone, who was fatally injured trying to catch a souvenir baseball at a Texas Rangers game. (July 11)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Tue, Jul 12 2011 7:29 AM

Robinson Cano of the Yankees outslugged Boston’s Adrian Gonzalez to win the All-Star Home Run Derby Monday night. Cano defeated Gonzalez 12-11 in the finals, after they each hit 20 home runs through two rounds. (July 12)

From: Orlando Sentinel on Tue, Jul 12 2011 7:28 AM

The National League tries for its second straight win in Major League Baseball’s All-Star game Tuesday night in Phoenix. (July 12)