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STERLING HEIGHTS -- Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks have created a sturdy model with their annual summer Wheels of Soul Tour, whose many musical merits were demonstrated yet again on Saturday, July 21, at the Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill.The show was once again all about excellence, with the Tedeschi Trucks Band, Drive-By Truckers and the Marcus King Band joining forces and for a night that cut showcased diverse but kindred approaches -- from the former's ambitious improvisational bent to the latter's bluesy roadhouse burn -- all with distinct Southern flavors.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Social events will stir your imagination and motivate you to try something new. Test the waters and proceed with confidence. A commitment or romantic gesture will improve your personal life. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Don't feel you must give in to someone trying to push an added expense or responsibility on you.

DEAR ABBY >> "Charlotte" and I have been friends for 16 years, ever since we met in college. She lives several states away, so we see each other only once a year when she and her family come to town for a long weekend. Beyond this annual get-together, we never chat on the phone, and communication is pretty much limited to social media.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Personal improvements are favored. Open your doors to family and friends, and offer suggestions to those going through tough times. Your wisdom and support will be rewarded. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Keep a level head and an open mind. Listen to others, but don't fall prey to someone trying to coax you into spending money or getting involved in something risky.

DETROIT >> Mike Fiers might be pitching his way into a pennant chase.The Detroit right-hander worked impressively into the seventh inning Saturday night, and Jose Iglesias homered and drove in four runs to lift the Tigers to a 5-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.Fiers has been sharp lately, and after lowering his ERA to 3.

MENDE, France >> With Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome sitting 1-2 in the overall standings, Team Sky has complete control over the Tour de France.The two British riders took advantage of their powers in the hilly 14th stage in the Massif Central, allowing a large group of breakaway riders to build a lead of nearly 20 minutes then fending off the few attacks thrown their way on the short but steep finishing climb.

LOUDON, N.H. >> NASCAR has been reluctant to make more than modest tweaks to its schedule. That hasn't stopped its drivers this summer from wondering about possibilities in hopes of luring more fans:• a Cup race on Eldora dirt.• more races at short tracks.• no more multiple races at the same track.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland >> For 20 minutes on a warm Saturday afternoon at the British Open, Tiger Woods' name was back atop a leaderboard at a major championship and Carnoustie was buzzing.Not much in golf compares with Woods on a charge. So when he rolled in a 40-foot birdie putt on No. 9, stiffed an approach inside two feet for birdie at No.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland >> Jordan Spieth has a share of the lead in the British Open and a big edge in experience. Still only 24, he already has won three majors and his name is the last one etched on the base of the silver claret jug.One name in the mix makes it all feel so new."I've always wanted to battle it out in a major with Tiger.

UTICA >> Brandon Rawe went 3-for-5 and brought in three runs as the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (14-13) defeated the Eastside Diamond Hoppers (13-14), 8-2, on Friday night at Jimmy John's Field.Cameron Mackenzie picked up the win, pitching 7.0 innings and striking out six, improving his record to 2-2.