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Venus vs. Serena in all-Williams Wimbledon final
The most dominant siblings in professional tennis are back in the Wimbledon final, reviving a rivalry that has been absent from the All England Club since Serena Williams beat older sister Venus in 2003.
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Willard sets US record in 3,000-meter steeplechase
Anna Willard has set an American record in the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials.
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Pretty Tough Girls gunning for ESPY Awards
July 3, 2008 - In the midst of all that's happening this month, the annual ESPY Awards will take place in LA to honor the coolest & best star athletes and memorable moments from the past year.
Major nods this year for Best Female Athlete include Danica Patrick (also a presenter), golfer Lorena Ochoa, baller Candace Parker and skier Lindsey Vonn. Among the nominations for best moment are Danica Patrick’s win of the Indy Japan 300; and the Central Washington University’s sportsmanship when members of the team carried Western Oregon University’s Sara Tucolsky around the bases after she collapsed in a playoff game.seattlepi.nwsource.com | Top Ex Ed
Sonics to pay up to $75M to leave Seattle
The Seattle SuperSonics and the city of Seattle have reached a settlement in their tempestuous KeyArena lease dispute, just hours before a U.S. District Court judge was to rule in the case.
2 More Records Fall During Olympic Trials
Michael Phelps just missed setting another world record at the U.S. Olympic trials.
Even though it wasn't Ryan Lochte vs. Michael Phelps Part III, it was still a nail biter, with Phelps coming just short of his record time. He still made the best time in the 200m freestyle trial at 1.44.10 -- his world record is 1.43.86. He also qualified for the finals in the 200m butterfly.
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Serena Williams eyes Wimbledon final against Venus
Don't tell Serena Williams that sister Venus is the one to beat at Wimbledon. "I would never sit here and say she's the favorite when I'm still in the draw," she said, bristling at the suggestion.
Zheng reaches Wimbledon semifinals
Zheng Jie became the first Chinese player to reach the semifinals of a Grand Slam tournament Tuesday by beating Nicole Vaidisova 6-2, 5-7, 6-1 at Wimbledon.
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Lippi back as Italy coach, with aim of restoring pride from World Cup win
A refreshed Marcello Lippi was presented as Italy's coach again Tuesday, less than two years after guiding the Azzurri to the World Cup title.
Lippi's most immediate task is to restore Italy's pride after the squad was eliminated by eventual champion Spain in the European Championship quarter-finals.
Landis loses bid to reclaim tour title
Floyd Landis has lost his final chance to retain his 2006 Tour de France title.
Monday's decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport is the last step of a multimillion-dollar process that poked holes in the anti-doping establishment but ultimately left the American cyclist as just another convicted cheater.
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China says decision to ban swimmer a sign of resolve against doping
China's decision to ban one of its top swimmers for life after he failed a drug test is proof Beijing is serious about sending a clean team to the Olympics, a top anti-doping official said Monday.
U.S. basketball team is more about marketing than Games
This year’s team is pretty darned good. Other than Jason Kidd, there isn’t a player on the roster who’s not either in the prime of his career or just now entering it. I know the 1992 team goes down as the greatest ever assembled (as it probably should) but wouldn’t this team give that team a run for it’s money? The knee-jerk reaction is to say, "No way. Look at all the Hall of Famers on that team.”
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New blood in women's tennis manifesting at the All England Club
Venus and Serena Williams have won six of the eight championships contested here at the All England Club this millennium. On Monday, they sailed through to the quarterfinals -- and still, neither has dropped a set.
There has been a Williams sister in seven of those eight finals, and it's looking increasingly likely that there will be another come Sunday. Possibly two.
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Spain beats Germany 1-0 to win European Championship title
Fernando Torres finally lived up to his billing as one of the world's great strikers by scoring Sunday to give Spain a 1-0 win over Germany in the European Championship final.
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Jockey Rose suspended six months for abusing horse
Jockey Jeremy Rose, perhaps best known as the regular rider of dual classic winner Afleet Alex, will face a long suspension after an alleged horse-abuse incident in the stretch of a race at Delaware Park on Monday.
Bizarre: Dodgers beat Angels without a hit
No hits, one run—and a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
After watching his team beat the Angels 1-0 without getting a hit Saturday night, manager Joe Torre couldn't recall a stranger game in his managerial career.
"That's about as bizarre as you can get," Torre said.
Webb helps Diamondbacks break three-game skid
Florida Marlins' Hanley Ramirez, right, of the Dominican Republic, slides in safely as he steals second base as Arizona Diamondbacks short stop Augie Oieda is unable to hang onto the ball during the third ...
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Hooker wins 100-meter qualifier in 10.76 seconds
With one brilliant burst, Marshevet Hooker put her name alongside those of Florence Griffith-Joyner, Marion Jones and Evelyn Ashford.
Hooker ran a wind-aided 10.76 seconds to win her 100-meter quarterfinal Friday at the U.S. Olympic track and field trials, tying her with former world record-holder Ashford as the fifth-fastest woman in all conditions.
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Fountain breaks US record in heptathlon hurdles
Hyleas Fountain has broken Jackie Joyner-Kersee's decade-old U.S. record in the heptathlon 100-meter hurdles, clocking 12.65 seconds Friday in the first event at the country's Olympic track and field trials.
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Wimbledon - View from the courts: Day five
All the reaction from Wimbledon after another dramatic day's play at the All England Club.
Zheng Jie, the world number 133, on beating top seed Ana Ivanovic: "It's a real surprise and I have to thank Wimbledon for giving me a wildcard. It was tough. Ana has a good serve and a forehand so I tried to play to her backhand. I tried to enjoy it and told myself to keep going."
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Lopez twins both go in first round of NBA draft
Stanford men's basketball fans would have preferred to continue watching Brook Lopez in a Cardinal uniform. They'll have to be satisfied with watching him play in the NBA.
Lopez, a third-team All-American this past season, began his professional career on Thursday night when he was selected in the first round by the New Jersey Nets with the 10th overall pick.
Robin Lopez, who also declared himself for the NBA draft, went to the Phoenix Suns with the 15th overall pick of the first round.