Sinatra family loses Smithsonian effort

In the words of their famous dad, Frank Sinatra’s family had high hopes of persuading the Smithsonian Museum to add a wing to broaden the scope of the legacy of American music, a treasure trove that would include tons of Ol’ Blue Eyes memorabilia.

Valley pub crawls with British, American fans for big game

When Evan Wells showed up at 7 a.m. Saturday at Crown & Anchor British Pub to watch the World Cup, he didn’t take any chances. Figuring he would be surrounded by English fans hungry to watch a Union Jack beat down on the United States, Wells wore a Manchester United shirt.

UFC 115: Franklin KOs Liddell

Rich Franklin landed a right hand to the jaw of Chuck Liddell to knock out the former champion in the first round of the main event of UFC 115 in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Saturday night.

Goalie’s gaffe helps give U.S. 1-1 tie against England

The United States and England played to a 1-1 draw today in their World Cup opener, with American Clint Dempsey scoring on a blunder by goalkeeper Robert Green and U.S. goalie Tim Howard withstanding a second-half barrage by Wayne Rooney and his celebrated teammates.

Dempsey goal gives US 1-1 tie against England

England goalkeeper Robert Green fumbled Clint Dempsey’s shot into his own goal to leave the World Cup game with the United States tied at 1-1 at halftime.

Drama sets tone in ‘Holly’s World’

It might be a spinoff of “The Girls Next Door” but expect one big difference in Holly Madison’s Las Vegas-based reality show “Holly’s World.”

IN BRIEF

basketball

Long road to recovery nears end for Street

After enduring one setback after another this year, closer Huston Street finally appears healthy and ready to make his season debut for the Colorado Rockies.

Supreme Court hears arguments in O.J. Simpson appeal

In what could be O.J. Simpson’s last chance at freedom, his lawyer asked the Nevada Supreme Court on Friday to overturn the fallen football star’s convictions on armed robbery and kidnapping charges and grant a new trial.

CORRECTION

The date for the National Community Band concert listed in Friday’s Neon section was incorrect. The free concert will be at 3:30 p.m. July 11 at Artemus Ham Hall, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway.

Liquor laws

Harry Reid a tool of public sector

To the editor: Harry Reid received 75 percent of the vote in the Democratic primary when he was the only real candidate on the ticket. That means 25 percent of the registered Democrats who cast a ballot refused to select him even though he was the only real choice. What people are realizing is that the path to destruction of the American way of life is the road Harry Reid, Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi want to travel.

Brokers need to suggest true market value for home

Q: We have had our house on the market for four months listed with a name-brand broker, but we have had under 20 viewings, a dozen of which were at one open house. Our house is beautifully staged and accurately priced. How can we get our broker to bring more potential buyers through the door? — A.

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