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Wimbledon Preemptively Bans World Cup’s Notorious Vuvuzelas From All England Club

It probably went without saying, but Wimbledon organizers felt the need to make this clear: vuvuzelas will not be permitted on the All England Club grounds over the tournament’s fortnight. In a statement, Wimbledon said the noisemakers, which have earned much publicity throughout the World Cup, could be “very distracting to the players and spectators.” Obviously. And thus begins the preemptive banning of vuvuzelas, lest they succeed in their international takeover. When reached for comment, vuvuzelas had the following reply to Wimbledon’s ban: 🙁 bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz less than a minute ago via web Vuvuzela the_vuvuzela Sad emoticon, indeed.

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American Voices: ‘Annie’ Ends Print Run

On Sunday, after 86 years in print, comics page mainstay Annie —a strip about a little redheaded orphan and her dog Sandy—ran in newspapers for the last time.

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A Closer Look: Phillies Second Baseman Chase Utley

Lynne Sladky – AP 19 days ago: Philadelphia Phillies’ Chase Utley, left, is congratulated by teammate Raul Ibanez (29) after scoring on a single by Ryan Howard in the fifth inning during a baseball game against the Florida Marlins in Miami, Friday, May 28, 2010. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) View full size photo

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Twins C Mauer gets day off vs. Rockies (AP)

The Minnesota Twins are giving Joe Mauer the day off against the Colorado Rockies after the star catcher had a tough few days behind the plate. Manager Ron Gardenhire says Thursday that Mauer “took about 18 foul tips” over the previous two game. One went off his face mask that stung him pretty good, Gardenhire says.

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ESPN’s George Bodenheimer Summons The Gods, And Other Tales Of Whoring [Dispatches From The World Cup]

NEAR RUSTENBURG / DURBAN, South Africa — Our friends at ESPN treat the World Cup like a luxury safari. A few days ago, I got to see how their leaders rough it. The occasion was a braai, a South African barbecue. But not your typical braai. Think wine and white tablecloth. More

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Report: Tiger Woods Did Not Father Porn Star’s Son

Finally, some good news for Tiger Woods : turns out he’s not the father of porn star Devon James ‘ nine-year-old son. The New York Daily News reported James’ allegations Wednesday along with comments from James’ mother, Sandra Brinling, who didn’t think much of her daughter. “…Brinling, said [Tuesday] that her daughter is a ‘pathological liar’ and that she knows exactly who [her son’s] real dad is.'[My daughter is] only out to lie, steal and cheat,’ said Brinling, who has custody of the child. “All she is looking for is to get money from [Woods].” And Thursday TMZ learned that a DNA test disproved James’ claims.

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Wimbledon 2010 Seeds: Roger Federer, Serena Williams Claim Top Spots At All England Club

Thomas Starke – Bongarts/Getty Images 5 days ago: HALLE, GERMANY – JUNE 11: Roger Federer of Suisse in action during his quarter final match against Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany during the Gerry Weber Open at the Gerry Weber stadium on June 11, 2010 in Halle, Germany. (Photo by Thomas Starke/Bongarts/Getty Images) View full size photo

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Nation Agrees Latest Heineken Commercial Is Coolest Thing Ever

CHICAGO—Americans from coast-to-coast agree Heineken’s latest ad, which features a variety of demographically diverse 21- to 35-year-old men and women drinking Heinekens at a bar, is the best thing that has been broadcast, ever.

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US Open Golf 2010 Live Streaming TV Schedule and Predictions.

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