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Nadal ready for in-form BerdychWorld number one Rafael Nadal expects a "very difficult" match against Tomas Berdych on Sunday as he targets a second Wimbledon title in his fourth straight final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2010 | 3:12 am Becker’s Brash Run in ’85 Made Powerful ImpressionTwenty-five years ago, at age 17, Boris Becker became the youngest men’s champion in Wimbledon history.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 2:40 am England rest Pietersen and SwannEngland opt to rest Kevin Pietersen and Graeme Swann for the three-match one-day international series with Bangladesh starting on Thursday.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2010 | 2:33 am Rose opens four-shot lead in USJustin Rose opens up a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the AT&T National in Pennsylvania.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:54 am Sports of The Times: For Once, Soccer Gods Smile on SpainWith all that talent, now so visible on the television screens around the world, Spain is a popular semifinalist.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:27 am Dix Wins 200 at Prefontaine; Gay Comes Up Short in ReturnWalter Dix won the 200 meters at the Prefontaine Classic, edging Tyson Gay, who had been out since May because of a hamstring injury.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:20 am Lesnar Retains UFC TitleBrock Lesnar knows how to pull off a comeback, writes Josh Gross. In his first fight since a health scare, the champ withstood a first-round beating to defeat Shane Carwin at UFC 116.Source: SI.com | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:14 am For AT&T National, Aronimink Is a GemThe revered golf course architect Donald Ross singled out Aronimink as his masterpiece.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am 30 Seconds With Tonya Antonucci: The World Cup, Present and FutureTonya Antonucci is the commissioner of Women’s Professional Soccer, which may need to adjust next season’s schedule to accommodate the Women’s World Cup.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am Rose Leads AT&T National by Four StrokesJustin Rose, wielding a new putter, shot a third-round 67 for a 10-under 200 through three rounds of the AT&T National.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am Mohammed Oudeh, Who Planned ’72 Olympic Attack, Is Dead at 73Mr. Oudeh, a leader of a Palestinian terrorist group, was the mastermind behind the attack at the 1972 Munich Olympics that killed 11 Israeli athletes.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am Great White Hope: Not Great, Little Hope Against JohnsonA century has passed since James J. Jeffries, the Great White Hope, fought Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:10 am Harvick wins wild race at Daytona (AP)AP - Kevin Harvick lined up next to his Richard Childress Racing teammate for a two-lap sprint to the finish at Daytona International Speedway.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:08 am No Motors Found, but Plenty of Mistrust as Tour de France Rolls OffSuspicions of motorized cheating were quieted after 14 bikes X-rayed by officials passed inspection.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:08 am In-Box: World Cup: Replaying the Major IssuesReaders sound off on World Cup officiating and other aspects of the tournament.
Source: NYT > Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 1:00 am Kevin Harvick wins wild race at Daytona Kevin Harvick was second on the final restart and wasted no time sliding past teammate Clint Bowyer to grab the lead. Harvick held off Kasey Kahne and Jeff Gordon over the two-lap sprint to the finish.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:47 am 2010 NBA free agents: Source says Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce agree on four-year deal Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics have reportedly found a way to stay together.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:41 am Youkilis ultimate gamerThe change is subtle for Kevin Youkilis — and he wants to keep it that way.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:39 am Position flexibility puts versatile Patterson in playThe news brought so many thoughts into Eric Patterson’s head. There he was, with the Oakland Athletics on June 26, getting traded across the country to the Red Sox .Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:38 am Cash’s value is in his experienceKevin Cash has an expensive piece of jewelry he’s very proud of. But he won’t be wearing it around the Red Sox.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:38 am 2010 NBA free agency: LeBron James finishes visits; Source says decision not expected by Monday LeBron James may not decide which team he's going to sign with until late next week, a source close to the situation told ESPN.com's Ric Bucher.Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:38 am Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd round (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:37 am Drew’s picking the right spotWhen he’s hitting like this, there’s probably no other swing in the game you’d rather watch.Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:36 am Sources: Dirk Nowitzki, Dallas Mavericks agree to four-year deal Sources close to the situation tell ESPN.com that Dirk Nowitzki and the Mavs have reached terms on a new four-year contract. Source: ESPN.com | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:21 am Another feather in Lester’s capThere will come a day when the Baltimore Orioles beat Jon Lester. Perhaps if the lefthander follows the career path of Red Sox teammate Tim Wakefield and pitches into his 40s, the Orioles will figure out...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:13 am Ex-Wallaby reverses car over baby son: reportsFormer Australia rugby hooker Brendan Cannon accidentally reversed a car over his baby son in the family driveway, leaving the toddler in critical condition, reports said on Sunday. The...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:11 am Brock Lesnar retains his UFC heavyweight titleIn his return from illness, the UFC heavyweight champ defeats Shane Carwin.Brock Lesnar knows how to pull off a comeback.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:05 am Brock Lesnar retains his UFC heavyweight titleIn his return from illness, the UFC heavyweight champ defeats Shane Carwin. Brock Lesnar knows how to pull off...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 4 Jul 2010 | 12:05 am Pierce’s deal gets doneCeltics fans no longer have to be concerned about or debate the future of Paul Pierce. He will remain in Boston for at least four more years after his agent, Jeff Schwartz, and team president Danny Ainge...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:59 pm Angels don't enjoy their quiet time in 4-2 loss to RoyalsAngels bats stay silent, continuing a trend that has persisted throughout a 12-game home stand, as Kansas City's Bruce Chen retires the first 18 batters. Erick Aybar breaks up the bid for a perfect game...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:55 pm Angels don't enjoy their quiet time in 4-2 loss to RoyalsAngels bats stay silent, continuing a trend that has persisted throughout a 12-game home stand, as Kansas City's Bruce Chen retires the first 18 batters. Erick Aybar breaks up the bid for a perfect game in the seventh, but that's pretty much it for Angels highlights.The pitchers worked in tandem, upping the ante out after out, inning after inning.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:55 pm Dodgers cruise past ArizonaTeam scores six unearned runs in second inning and another in third against Diamondbacks, who commit six errors overall. ...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:55 pm Dodgers cruise past ArizonaTeam scores six unearned runs in second inning and another in third against Diamondbacks, who commit six errors overall.Team scores six unearned runs in second inning and another in third against Diamondbacks, who commit six errors overall.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:55 pm Bradley is well-connectedAlicia Jones-Bradley hand picked the spot she wanted to celebrate her son’s biggest moment. She chose a restaurant in downtown Tacoma, Wash., the Varsity Grill, and invited a small group of family...Source: RSS feed - channel BNPaperSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:47 pm Harvick wins wreck-filled Daytona raceDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) -- Kevin Harvick continued his season of resurgence by leading a strong Richard Childress Racing contingent to a victory Saturday night at Daytona International Speedway.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:41 pm 2010 World Cup: Another tough World Cup for Lionel Messi Another World Cup ended in tears for FIFA player of the year Lionel Messi.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:34 pm UFC 116: Brock Lesnar chokes out winded Shane Carwin Brock Lesnar found himself in the one place he didn't want to be -- underneath Shane Carwin -- and he still managed to weather the storm and stop his opponent in Round 2.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:33 pm Six Arizona errors help Dodgers to 14-1 rout (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:10 pm Nowitzki's adviser: Dirk staying in Dallas (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:09 pm Track star Fraser isn't 'running from her past'Reigning Olympic and World 100 metre champion Shelly-Ann Fraser takes the job of being a role model very seriously. "It is not easy being a role model but I am good at it," said Fraser....Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:08 pm Six Arizona errors help Dodgers to 14-1 routA franchise-record six Arizona errors, three by shortstop Tony Abreu, cleared the way for an 14-1 rout by the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday night in an exceedingly ugly second game for Kirk...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:05 pm Loew has Germans thinking bigGermany is the class of the World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:04 pm Dodgers 14, Diamondbacks 1Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:55 pm Thome homers twice to reach 10th on all-time listTwins slugger Jim Thome homered in his first two at-bats Saturday to pass Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew for 10th place on baseball's all-time home run list with 574. Thome belted a 1-0...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:54 pm Harvick wins wild race at DaytonaKevin Harvick has won a wild Saturday night race at Daytona International Speedway. The Sprint Cup points leader was second on the final restart and wasted no time sliding past teammate...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:54 pm Lesnar chokes out Carwin in second roundLAS VEGAS (AP) -- Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:47 pm Source: Mavs reach four-year deal with NowitzkiDALLAS (AP) -- Dirk Nowitzki is still thinking about his offer from the Dallas Mavericks.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:40 pm Gavin scores to give Chivas USA 1-1 tie with UnionBlair Gavin scored in the 42nd minute to give Chivas USA a 1-1 tie with the Philadelphia Union on Saturday night. Chivas USA broke a six-game losing streak against Major League Soccer...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:34 pm Nowitzki re-signs with MavericksDALLAS (Reuters) - Dirk Nowitzki has re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, the player's adviser told local media on Saturday.Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:25 pm Nowitzki re-signs with Mavericks (Reuters)Reuters - Dirk Nowitzki has re-signed with the Dallas Mavericks, the player's adviser told local media on Saturday.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:25 pm Brock Lesnar rallies to beat Shane Carwin, keeps heavyweight title at UFC 116Greg Beacham, The Associated Press LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Brock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:24 pm Lesnar rallies to beat Carwin in 2nd roundBrock Lesnar rallied from a horrific first-round beating to stop Shane Carwin with a choke in the second round, defending his heavyweight title at UFC 116 on Saturday night. Lesnar won...Source: RSS feed - channel BNewsSports | 3 Jul 2010 | 10:22 pm John Cook leads Montreal Championship (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 9:57 pm 2010 NBA free agency: Toronto Raptors losing interest in Chris Bosh deal, source says Wherever Chris Bosh heads next, he'll likely have to do so on his own -- and at a slightly discounted rate.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 9:34 pm Beckham chat gets Nadal ready for final push (AFP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 9:33 pm Serena claims fourth Wimbledon titleMake that 13 Grand Slams titles for Serena Williams. The top-ranked defending champion crushed Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2 Saturday to capture her fourth Wimbledon championship.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 9:10 pm Dams and dikes likely to prove tricky on stage one (Reuters)Reuters - The third-stage cobbles were the talk of Rotterdam in the build-up to the Tour de France but some competitors have warned Sunday's 223.5-km first leg to Brussels may be even trickier.Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 9:02 pm Angels outfielder Juan Rivera's vision problem said to be stress-relatedRivera hasn't received the results of an eye exam to find the cause of his blurred vision, but he says he is feeling better.Juan Rivera needs to chill out, doctor's orders.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:55 pm Dodgers put Manny Ramirez on disabled listOutfielder wanted to delay decision, but club wanted a full roster now. Xavier Paul is called up from triple A. Ramon Troncoso is sent down.Outfielder Manny Ramirez wanted to wait until Monday to decide whether to go on the 15-day disabled list, but the Dodgers figured doing so wouldn't be worth playing a man short until then and made the move official.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:52 pm All-Star game needs to align with Stephen StrasburgOthers argue about fairness and earning the right, but the 21-year-old pitching phenom from the Washington Nationals has the 'wow' factor to help the game and baseball. He is the new Tiger Woods.Others argue about fairness and earning the right, but the 21-year-old pitching phenom from the Washington Nationals has the 'wow' factor to help the game and baseball. He is the new Tiger Woods.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:16 pm Germany runs over Argentina for WC semi spot Thomas Mueller scored on an early header and Miroslav Klose added two goals as Germany routed Argentina 4-0 for a semifinal spot in the World Cup, sending star striker Lionel Messi and coach Diego Maradona home.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:12 pm Villa's late goal drives Spain to 1st WC semis David Villa scored in the 83rd minute Saturday to give Spain a 1-0 win over Paraguay and its first-ever spot in the World Cup semifinals.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:11 pm Germany routs ArgentinaCAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) -- Don't mess with Germany, on or off the field.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:10 pm An unexpected men's final at Wimbledon: Rafael Nadal vs. Tomas BerdychRoger Federer is not in the championship match for the first time in eight years, having been upset in the quarterfinals by 12th-seeded Berdych of the Czech Republic. That leaves Nadal, a Spaniard ranked No. 1, as a solid favorite to win his second Wimbledon title.Well this will be odd.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 8:00 pm Serena Williams wins 4th Wimbledon, 13th major (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 7:28 pm Minnesota Twins' Jim Thome clinches 10th place with 574 career home runs Minnesota Twins slugger Jim Thome has homered in his first two at-bats against Tampa Bay to surpass Harmon Killebrew for 10th place on the career list with 574 home runs.Source: ESPN.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 7:07 pm Germany overwhelms Argentina, 4-0, to reach World Cup semifinalsIronclad defense helps Germany crush the hopes of Argentina and its coach, Diego Maradona, and move to within two victories of its first World Cup title since 1990.Ironclad defense helps Germany crush the hopes of Argentina and its coach, Diego Maradona, and move to within two victories of its first World Cup title since 1990.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 7:03 pm Angels probably will be part of an unusual situationTeam is playing host to the All-Star game but almost certainly will not have a starter on the American League squad.As Bud Selig bestowed the All-Star game upon Anaheim two years ago, he tipped his cap to Arte Moreno. The Angels had been so wonderfully invigorated by their new owner that Selig called the club "a model for all our other franchises."
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 6:53 pm Cavs, Bulls make pitches to LeBronCLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers used their home-court advantage to convince LeBron James to give them a few more years to win an NBA title.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 6:42 pm World Cup: Villa gives Spain 1-0 win over Paraguay (AP)
Source: Yahoo! News: Sports News | 3 Jul 2010 | 6:23 pm After winning second straight Wimbledon title, Serena Williams' chief competition is historyDefending champ Williams overpowers Russia's Vera Zvonareva, 6-3, 6-2, to capture her fourth Wimbledon title and her 13th major to pass Billie Jean King in career Grand Slam titles. At 28, Williams is within range of Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, who each won 18.Serena Williams squints when she tries to picture the future, maybe 10 years from now when she is absolutely finished with tennis.
Source: L.A. Times - Sports | 3 Jul 2010 | 6:03 pm Georgina Turner: World Cup quarterfinal storylinesAdiós, Argentina. See you 2014, Brazil. So much for South America's dominance at the World Cup. Uruguay is still alive, but the semis will have a European flavor, says Georgina Turner.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 5:40 pm Carragher to focus on LiverpoolDefender Jamie Carragher describes his return to international football as a "one-off" and says he plans to focus his energies on his club side Liverpool.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 4:52 pm Spain must improve, admits coachCoach Vicente Del Bosque admits Spain struggled to find their usual rhythm after sneaking past Paraguay into a first ever World Cup semi-final.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 3:47 pm Divine intervention won't save MaradonaThere's no divine intervention for Maradona and Argentina at this World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2010 | 3:36 pm Ian Thomsen: Why LeBron is delaying his decision; more free-agency questionsWhy is LeBron James taking so long to decide on his team? What's with the Dwyane Wade-Chris Bosh tag team? And whither Amar'e Stoudemire? Ian Thomsen shares his thoughts.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 3:31 pm Villa sends Spain into Cup semifinalsDavid Villa strikes again to send Spain into World Cup semifinals.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:31 pm Zvonareva falls in doubles final vs. King-ShvedovaWimbledon singles runner-up Vera Zvonareva also lost in the women's doubles final Saturday.
 Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:28 pm Sensational Serena brings family dominance to new levelMismatch -- an all-time great vs. a first-time Slam finalist. Serena Williams makes quick work of Vera Zvonareva in the Wimbledon final, further cementing the family legacy at the All England Club, Art Spander says.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:12 pm In wake of club shooting, Eagles may dump VickPHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A person familiar with the team's thinking says the Philadelphia Eagles are strongly considering releasing Michael Vick.Source: SI.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 2:08 pm Navratilova 'beats' breast cancerNine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova says she is as 'good as new' following recent treatment for breast cancer.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 1:24 pm Melzer, Petzschner win men's doubles at WimbledonThe unseeded pair of Jurgen Melzer of Austria and Philipp Petzschner of Germany won the Wimbledon men's doubles title Saturday for their first Grand Slam championship.
Source: Tennis News : CBSSports.com | 3 Jul 2010 | 12:58 pm Suarez escapes extended Cup banUruguay's Luis Suarez is given a one-match ban for his handball against Ghana but escapes further punishment leaving him free for a potential World Cup final date.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 12:01 pm Sad Maradona considering futureDiego Maradona admits he may quit as Argentina coach after his side are brutally dumped out of the World Cup by Germany.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 12:00 pm Villa sends Spain into Cup semifinalsDavid Villa strikes again to send Spain into World Cup semifinals.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:58 am Cancellara claims yellow jerseyBritons David Millar and Geraint Thomas finish third and fifth as Swiss Fabian Cancellara wins the Tour de France prologue and Bradley Wiggins has a disappointing ride.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:58 am Australia finish series with winAustralia win the final one-day international at Lord's by 42 runs but England take the series 3-2.Source: BBC Sport | Sport Homepage | World Edition | 3 Jul 2010 | 11:24 am Germans rout Argentina in Cape TownGermany's firepower overwhelms Argentina in World Cup quarterfinals.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2010 | 9:56 am LIVE: Argentina vs GermanyGermany's offensive weapons too much for Agentina at World Cup.Source: FOXSports.com News for FOX SOCCER | 3 Jul 2010 | 7:54 am
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