Curtis talks about Monroe relations

Tony Curtis chose his words carefully when it came to clearing up one of Hollywood’s biggest mysteries: Was Marilyn Monroe pregnant with his love child during the making of “Some Like It Hot”?

CORRECTION

The headline on John L. Smith’s Sunday column should have read, “IRS forces nightclubs to keep closer eye on cash customers.”

In Brief

Rafael Nadal won his first tournament in nearly a year Sunday, defeating Fernando Verdasco 6-0, 6-1 in an all-Spanish final at the Monte Carlo Masters in Monaco.

Edwards tightens grip on Pro Stock division

Mike Edwards’ domination of the NHRA Pro Stock category continued Sunday when he won for the fourth time in six events this year. It was his first victory at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Courtney Love focuses on sobriety

Courtney Love is bored in her suite at the Chateau Marmont on Sunset Boulevard, waiting to perform nearby. “We have nothing to do.” But she picks up the phone, and we go down memory lane to spice things up.

Brazil grabs cup by the horns

Brazil dominated the Professional Bull Riders World Cup and clinched the championship Sunday at the Thomas & Mack Center.

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■ Chicago Cubs at New York Mets,

In Brief

No injuries reported

At ACMs, genre pitches big tent

They stood next to each other as opposites: the smooth singing “GQ” cowboy with the lady-killer looks of a Matthew McConaughey stunt double and the towering tough guy with a baritone deeper than a mine shaft.