Intellpuke: This commentary was written by Jeffrey Sachs, professor of economics and director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University. He is also special adviser to the U.N. secretary-general on the millennium development goals.

Intellpuke: This commentary was written and compiled by Spiegel journalist David Crossland under the German news magazine's "The World From Berlin" column, which features editorial comments from various German news organizations.

Commentary: NFL training camp stories that could go wrong

SEATTLE – At first glance, Álvaro Fernández appears to be everything the Seattle Sounders want him to be. He’s young. He’s energetic. He plays an attacking style. He just came off a successful campaign in the World Cup.

AMSTERDAM – As the US national team squad for the August 10 friendly with Brazil is set to be named early next week, it seems a good time to look at who might be called in for the contest.

Everyone said summer in Iowa is supposed to be a slow time for sports.

The all-important questions on the Aug. 3 election ballot for Grosse Ile Township Schools offer voters a choice about the level of funding they wish to provide for the education of our students.

Jim Joyce became the unhappiest kind of instant celebrity last month when the umpire blew a call to ruin a perfect game by Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga.