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DEAR ABBY >> I am a retired male. My girlfriend is still working. We have been exclusive for three years. We live 300 miles apart, but see each other every two or three weeks for at least three days and, until now, have had a very good relationship. The problem is, she's saying she wants to socialize with her ex-husband, who lives in her town.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Aim high and trust in your ability to bring about positive change. Let your uniqueness shine through in all that you do. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Your desire for change will lead you down a slippery slope. Don't jump into something before you know what's entailed and how much it will cost.

LOS ANGELES >> From George Mikan to Kobe Bryant, superstars have been the Lakers' lifeblood for decades.LeBron James is already the biggest star of his generation, and he followed a familiar path to Los Angeles' bright lights when he decided to sign with the Lakers as a free agent.It's no coincidence that this glamorous, 16-time champion franchise has consistently attracted already great players with outsized ambition.

SAMARA, Russia >> Flaunting his flair and his finishing touch wasn't enough. Neymar put his theatrics on show, too.What became clear in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Mexico on Monday is that the wild side of the striker's character is going nowhere at this year's World Cup. And neither is Brazil.

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia >> Jan Vertonghen started Belgium's comeback with a wild, looping header and Nacer Chadli capped it by finishing off a 10-second, end-to-end attack in the final moments.It added up to a 3-2 victory over Japan on Monday that gave the Belgians a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals for the second straight tournament.

LONDON >> Now that she's "Mrs. Williams," per the Wimbledon chair umpire, now that she's a mother, now that she is back on tour, Serena Williams is ready to rediscover her full complement of shots and full ability to dominate."Not only do I expect to win," she said Monday after picking up a victory in her first match at the All England Club in two years, "I expect to win emphatically.

CLEVELAND >> LeBron James jerseys in assorted colors hung inside the Cavaliers team shop, their retail price slashed by 40 percent.Eight years ago, some of them were still smoldering in the streets.The day after James announced he is leaving Cleveland as a free agent for the second time since 2010, anger gave way to acceptance.

When John Tavares' contract ran out with the New York Islanders, he took the opportunity to talk with other teams."I felt like I owed it to myself to see what else was out there," Tavares said.Tavares' exploration led him to rediscover his childhood affinity for the Maple Leafs, and his confidence in Toronto's future led him to sign a monster $77 million, seven-year contract.

POTOMAC, Md. >> The roars are as deafening as ever. They used to mean a lot more.Tiger Woods made his move at various points over the final three rounds on the TPC Potomac at Avenel Farm, each time making enough birdies to bring the Quicken Loans National to life with cheers and hope.Every golfer on the course knew where he was because they could hear.

Driving is a passion lost on many of today's younger generation, who have grown up in the era of Uber and the impending arrival of self-driving vehicles, and have little desire to get behind the wheel at all.But for those who remember the joy of getting behind the wheel for the first time and the freedom it offers, who know the thrill that a fast, sporty vehicle can provide, there are still many vehicles available to help us enjoy those experiences well into adulthood.