Sports Recap: Week of July 13

Pacman in trouble, U.S. women advance, and Kobe overseas?

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Steelers Linebacker Blasts NFL Commissioner - Outspoken and often-fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison lashed out against NFL commissioner Roger Goodell in a recent interview with Men’s Journal. "I hate him and will never respect him." Harrison, who received $100,000 in fines for illegal hits just last season, also called Goodell a devil, a crook, stupid, a dictator and a puppet.\r\r(Photo: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

U.S. Women Advance to World Cup Finals - On Wednesday, the U.S. women's soccer team advanced to the World Cup final with their 3-1 victory over France. Over the weekend, the team won a thriller against Brazil in a shootout. They'll face Japan in the final on Sunday.\r(Photo: AP Photo/Yves Logghe)

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U.S. Women Advance to World Cup Finals - On Wednesday, the U.S. women's soccer team advanced to the World Cup final with their 3-1 victory over France. Over the weekend, the team won a thriller against Brazil in a shootout. They'll face Japan in the final on Sunday.\r(Photo: AP Photo/Yves Logghe)

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Michael Irving Opens Up in Gay Magazine - Former Dallas Cowboys star receiver Michael Irving graces the cover of this month's OUT magazine, a gay publication, and reveals a new tolerance for gay people and those who live alternative lifestyles. He credits his late cross-dressing brother, Vaughn, whom he was once ashamed of, for his transformation.\r(Photo: OUT Magazine, July 2011)

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KFC Offers Job to D-Wade - Fried chicken chain KFC is offering locked out NBA star Dwyane Wade a job. After the league lockout was announced recently, Wade took to Twitter to jokingly ask if anyone was hiring. KFC, where Wade worked when he was younger, announced they'll make a $250,000 donation to its own scholarship fund in his name if he decides to work as an honorary captain at a drive-thru window.(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

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"Pacman" Jones in Trouble Again - Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested early Sunday morning at a bar on misdemeanor disorderly conduct while intoxicated charges, after reportedly using profanity and resisting arrest. This is the latest in a string of mishaps for Jones, the worst of which took place in 2007 when he and his friends were accused of starting a melee in a Las Vegas club that paralyzed another patron. In connection to this incident, Jones denies he was drinking and says he’s innocent, according to an ESPN report.(Photo: AP Photo/Hamilton County Sheriff's Office via The Enquirer)

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Could the NFL Strike Be Over Soon? - According to several reports, the NFL owners and players could strike a deal in the upcoming days, and a new collective bargaining agreement could be ratified on July 21 during league meetings in Atlanta. As a result, a new season would be pushed back slightly. Players have been locked out since March.\r\rTheodore Olson, lawyer for the National Football League Players Association. (Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

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Derek Jeter Hits 3,000 - New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter recorded his 3,000th career hit Saturday. He's just the 28th player in the history of the league to reach that feat.\r(Photo: Nick Laham/Getty Images)

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Kobe's Dad Is New Sparks Head Coach - On Sunday, Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, former NBA player and father of Lakers star Kobe Bryant, was promoted to the Los Angeles Sparks' head coaching position. This is the second time Bryant has been at the helm of the WNBA team; in 2006, he led the team to the Western Conference finals where they fell short. After being replaced in 2007, he coached overseas before returning to the Sparks this season as an assistant coach.\r\r(Photo: Harry How/Getty Images)

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Hines Ward Charged With DUI - Steelers receiver and Dancing With the Stars champ Hines Ward was arrested early Saturday in Atlanta and charged with driving under the influence. He was released on $1,300 bond.\r(Photo: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)

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NBA Players Going Overseas? - With the NBA lockout showing no signs of ending soon, some players are looking overseas for basketball opportunities this fall. One such player is the New Jersey Nets' all-star point guard Deron Williams, who has worked out a deal to play for Turkey's Besiktas team for a season should the lockout continue. According to reports, he'll make $5 million for one season. The team is also looking to land another NBA all-star— Kobe Bryant. He is reportedly listening to offers.\r(Photo: Warren Little/Getty Images)

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T.O. Pays Up - It looks like free agent wide receiver Terrell Owens has caught up on his child support payments. One of his children's mothers, Melanie Paige Smith, had recently accused him of not fully paying his $5,000 per month court-ordered support and filed a complaint in a Georgia court asking for Owens to be held in contempt of court. But recently, Smith's lawyer formally asked for that request to be dismissed.\r(Photos: Adrian Sidney/ PictureGroup/BarTabz.com)

Yao Ming - To be clear, Yao Ming wasn't a 7-foot-6 novelty of a center. At one point in his NBA career with the Houston Rockets, Ming was a perrenial all-star. However, after his first three years, Ming was never able to put together a full season again due to a series of recurring ankle and foot injuries that eventually forced him to retire in 2011 at the age of 30. Still, his career averages of 19 points, nine rebounds and nearly two blocks per game are pretty solid.(Photo: Mark J. Terrill, File/AP Photo)

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Reports: Yao Ming to Retire - After nine years in the NBA, Houston Rockets' 7-foot-6-inch former No. 1 draft pick Yao Ming is set to retire, according to reports. Over the past recent years, the 31-year-old has been plagued by injuries that have kept him off the court for the majority of the last two seasons.\r(Photo: AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)