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Orange BlossomThe Dutch have found a new way to succeed: by enjoying the game

Deborah Compagnoni of Italy skis toward victory in the women's slalom de soir at the world Alpine championships in Sestriere, Italy. She later got a daylight gold in the giant slalom.

Head badges, the colorful, ornately designed emblems bicycle companies place on steering columns, have become collectibles. Antique badges fetch as much as $500.

Despite the optimism surrounding Major League Soccer and the astounding news that Oxford University has extended an invitation for troubled superstar Diego Maradona to lecture, the soccer world has earned one penalty...

BASEBALL—At the 58th All-Star Game, in Oakland, the NATIONAL LEAGUE beat the American League 2-0 in 13 innings for its 22nd victory in the last 25 years. Montreal's Tim Raines won the MVP award by going 3 for 3 and...