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A variety of big top attractions await kids of all ages at Sterlingfest, ranging from animals and circus acts to thrill rides. Sterlingfest will be held July 26, 27 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the newly-renovated Dodge Park and surrounding Sterling Heights city campus. Dodge Park consists of 51 acres and was re-opened to the public on June 28, which also marked the city's 50th anniversary celebration.

DEAR ABBY >> A lifelong friend of mine has died unexpectedly. Because he was my age, this brought up issues of my own mortality. We'd had our ups and downs over 25 years, but he moved cross-country to the same city as I'm in and was there for many happy and sad life events, including the deaths of my remaining immediate family and his parents.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Look for the best, most cost-efficient way to move forward, and then take the first step. Intelligence, willpower and determination will help you gain the respect you deserve. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Make personal changes that will add to your comfort zone. Discover what's available and what will serve you well when you're trying to adjust to circumstances you have no control over.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. >> Jim Adduci delivered a two-run double in the ninth and scored the go-ahead run on James McCann's double as the Detroit Tigers rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Monday night.After Adduci's double off Brandon Maurer tied it, Jason Hamel replaced Maurer and gave up a first-pitch RBI double to McCann, his third hit, to put the Tigers ahead.

UTICA >> Braxton Morris went 2-for-4 with two hits and scored two runs as the Birmingham Bloomfield Beavers (15-13) defeated the Utica Unicorns (13-16), 6-2, on Sunday afternoon at Jimmy John's Field.Right-handed pitcher Mark Seyler earned the win for the Beavers, throwing 6.0 innings of work and striking out five.

CHICAGO >> Scott Frost talks to Tom Osborne almost every week. He welcomes his college coach into his office at Nebraska, or they go turkey hunting or fishing.Hard at work at rebuilding his storied alma mater, Frost is keeping his friends as close as possible.The 43-year-old Frost is home again after a successful run with Central Florida, returning to Lincoln in December after coaching the Knights to a 13-0 record last season.

NICHOLASVILLE, Ky. >> Troy Merritt briefly wondered about trying another line of work as time passed following his initial PGA Tour victory more than three years ago.He can now look forward to two more years as a professional and participation in next month's PGA Championship after clutch putting earned him his second trophy.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. >> Ryan Lochte posted a photo for the world to see, and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency noticed.It got him suspended - again.The longtime U.S. swimming star has been banned from competition until July 2019, which means the 12-time Olympic medalist cannot compete as planned in the national championships that start this week in California.

CARCASSONNE, France >> The youngest rider at the Tour de France is showing all the signs of becoming cycling's next big star.Colombia's Egan Bernal proved his worth - and more - by working as a trailblazer for Sky teammates Geraint Thomas and Chris Froome up the zigzagging ascent of Alpe d'Huez.

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland >> There is nothing flashy about Francesco Molinari except for the players he keeps beating.He was a forgotten figure when he teed off in the final round of the British Open, mainly because he was playing with Tiger Woods, and because of the star power around him. Jordan Spieth was tied for the lead.