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A pedestrian passes a patriotic mural in Fremont, Neb., on Monday, June 19, 2010. (AP Photo/Clay Lomneth)
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FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2009, file photo, Florida quarterback Tim Tebow (15), defensive end Carl Johnson (57) and offensive lineman Maurkice Pouncey (56) look on late in the fourth quarter of Florida's 32-13 loss to Alabama in the NCAA college football Southeastern Conference championship game in Atlanta. Florida and the NCAA are investigating an allegation that Pouncey, who was selected 18th overall in this year's NFL draft, received $100,000 from a representative of a sports agent before last season ended, ESPN.com reported Monday, July 19. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
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John Isner, playing a doubles match with James Blake, returns a shot against their opponents Robby Ginepri and Ryan Sweeting during the Atlanta Tennis Championships on Monday, July 19, 2010, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal Constitution, Curtis Compton)
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FILE - In this July 26, 2005, fil pehoto, Central Arkansas head football coach Clint Conque attends a North Little Rock, Ark., news conference. Conque says he had an "inappropriate relationship" and has apologized to his family. Conque released a statement on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, saying he "made some poor personal decisions." Athletic director Brad Teague says he supports the coach's efforts to rebuild his relationship with his family.(AP Photo/Danny Johnston, File)
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Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts ponders a question about manager Lou Piniella, who announced that he will retire from coaching at the end of this season, during a baseball news conference at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Jim Prisching)
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Cuban dissident Ricardo Gonzalez (center) speaks out Thursday in Madrid. Other dissidents have to decide if they will stay in Cuba and try to win U.S. asylum or leave for exile in Spain. (Associated Press)
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Spaniards outside this job center in Madrid are down on their luck even as their national soccer team is on top of the world. Spain hopes to cash in on its World Cup triumph in South Africa by "la furia roja," a burst of good news. (Associated Press)
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FILE _ In this July 1, 2010, file photo, Serena Williams, of the United States, makes a backhand return shot to Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships at Wimbledon, England. The WTA Tour says Williams is questionable for the U.S. Open because of her recent foot injury. Williams cut her right foot on broken glass at a restaurant shortly after winning Wimbledon. The tour said last week she needed surgery and would miss three tournaments leading up to the Open. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant, File)
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick (38) reacts to giving up a home run, his third of the inning, to St. Louis Cardinals' Skip Schumaker in the fifth inning of a baseball game, Monday, July 19, 2010 in St. Louis.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)
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In this Thursday, July 15, 2010, photo, Minnesota Wild NHL hockey player Colton Gillies, left, gets some tips on cutting parsley from fellow player Justin Falk during a cooking class as a break during Wild hockey development camp in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Andy King)
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FILE - In this March 28, 2010, file photo, New Jersey Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk, of Russia, is shown during an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, in Philadelphia. Kovalchuk is staying with the New Jersey Devils. The team said on Monday, July 19, 2010, that the biggest prize of the NHL free agent market agreed to a new contract, ending weeks of speculation where the high-scoring forward would play next season. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
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FILE - In this June 4, 2010 file photo, France's Franck Ribery reacts before a pre-Wcup friendly match against China in Saint Pierre, La Reunion island. France players Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been detained Tuesday July 20, 2010 for questioning by police officials as part of an investigation into an alleged prostitution ring. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)
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Kirsten Nematandani, president for South African Football Association, right, shakes hand with newly appointed coach for South Africa's national soocer team Pitso Mosimane, in Johannesburg, South Africa, Thursday July 15, 2010. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe)
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FILE - In this Friday June 11 2010 file photo, South Africa's Siphiwe Tshabalala celebrates after scoring the opening goal of the World Cup Soccer Tournament at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. South Africa's soccer association says the shoes Siphiwe Tshabalala used to score the first goal at the World Cup will become a "historic monument" to South African soccer. SAFA chief executive Leslie Sedibe told a parliamentary committee on Tuesday, July 20, 2010, that the shoes will go on display at SAFA headquarters in Johannesburg. (AP Photo/Marcio Sanchez, File)
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Tiger Woods of the United States chips onto the 17th green during the third round of the British Open Golf Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Saturday, July 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Jon Super)
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Tiger Woods of the United States reacts on the 9th green during his final round of the British Open Golf Championship on the Old Course at St. Andrews, Scotland, Sunday, July 18, 2010. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
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First lady Michelle Obama tries to deflect a ball thrown to her, while participating in a clinic with area youths and members of the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays baseball teams, Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Obama was taking part in an event with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association that will team with the White House in the Let's Move campaign, which promotes exercise and healthy eating for America's youth. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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First lady Michelle Obama high-fives a player during a sport clinic with area youths and members of the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays baseball teams, Tuesday, July 20, 2010, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore. Obama was taking part in an event with Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association that will team with the White House in the Let's Move campaign, which promotes exercise and healthy eating for America's youth. (AP Photo/Rob Carr)
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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)
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Former Oakland Raiders quarterback JaMarcus Russell, left, leaves his arraignment on a drug charge with attorney Donald Briskman Tuesday, July 20, 2010, in downtown Mobile, Ala. Russell pleaded not guilty. (AP Photo/Press-Register, Mike Kittrell)
