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Both sides "hard at work" to end NFL lockout July 18, 2011 Lawyers for the NFLPA and owners met Monday in New York to work on ending the four-month lockout. NFLPA spokesman George Atallah spoke to reporters in Washington. (July 18)

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AP Analysis: Darren Clarke’s British Open win July 17, 2011 AP Golf Writer Doug Ferguson discusses 42-year old Darren Clarke’s victory Sunday in the British Open. Clarke held off Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to win. (July 17)

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Newman edges Stewart for New Hampshire win July 17, 2011 Ryan Newman held off his boss and teammate Tony Stewart to win his first Sprint Cup race of the season Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. (July 17)

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Clarke leads British Open after three rounds July 16, 2011 Northern Ireland’s Darren Clarke took a one shot lead after the third round of the British Open Saturday. Several Americans are in position to challenge for the title. (July 16)

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World Cup star now runs horse farm July 15, 2011 Michelle Akers doesn’t think much about soccer anymore ... except when the World Cup is on.