Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:57:39 GMT
Wimbledon: All-Williams Final Is All Venus
Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:31:17 GMT
For Valverde, a Blue Sky, a Yellow Shirt
Alejandro Valverde won the 121-mile stage across Brittany, accelerating past a fading Kim Kirchen in the final 100 yards to take the first yellow jersey of the 95th Tour de France.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 22:59:25 GMT
Shortstop Who’s Been There Sees Reyes in His Own Image
In José Reyes, Jimmy Rollins sees a younger, faster version of himself — a switch-hitting dynamo, right down to their shared initials, spot in the lineup and division.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:52:29 GMT
Yankees Notebook: For Damon, Disabled List Is a Likely Destination
It seems likely that Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon will go on the 15-day disabled list, especially with the four-day All-Star break covering part of that stretch.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:23:32 GMT
Cramp Sidelines Gay at Trials
The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay as an awkward step sent him tumbling to the track. He sustained a severe cramp in his left hamstring.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:47:03 GMT
In a Splash, Euphoria Turns to Sadness
In American swimming, there is no more wrenching finish than third in the Olympic trials, where only the top two make the team.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:32:18 GMT
For a Wife and a Husband, a Win and a Loss
Kara Goucher won the first major race of her career Friday night in the 5,000 meters, but she watched her husband, Adam Goucher, fail to make the Olympic team in the 10,000.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:58:34 GMT
Hamilton’s Road to Success Is Now Paved With Criticism
Barely halfway through his second year in Formula One, Lewis Hamilton faces what may be the most critical test of his career Sundayat the British Grand Prix.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:55:20 GMT
Army General Preparing Marching Orders for N.B.A. Officials
It probably was not a pure coincidence when Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson, a career military man, was hired last week as the league’s senior vice president for referee operations.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:28:33 GMT
30 Seconds: With Rulon Gardner
Gardner’s victory over the Russian Aleksandr Karelin to win the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Sydney Olympics in Australia in 2000 became known as the Miracle on the Mat.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:52:18 GMT
Branca Says Mets Could Use New Tenor
Ralph Branca’s son-in-law is the former Mets manager Bobby Valentine. And the Mets might be looking for a manager if they do not rehire Jerry Manuel after the season.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:43:27 GMT
Baseball Under Javits Center Big Top
The Sharpie Brigade is set to storm the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Friday for the All-Star FanFest, an event that features former baseball stars who sign autographs.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 18:28:25 GMT
Soccer Notebook: Torres, Hero of Spain’s Euro Win, Praises Club Coach
Fernando Torres said that Liverpool Coach Rafael Benítez was the inspiration behind his goal-scoring splurge, which helped Spain win Euro 2008.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:04:55 GMT
Nadal and Federer Renew Their Friendly Rivalry
Once again, it will be Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal for the Wimbledon title. It will be left-hander against right-hander; finesse against force; cardigan against clam diggers.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 23:03:17 GMT
Retiring Thrower Lifts Javelin to a Work of Art
At age 46, Roald Bradstock did not qualify for Sunday’s final in the javelin at the United States Olympic track and field trials. His aim now is to combine art and sport for fun.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 03:30:56 GMT
A Sport on the Move, a Rider Who Never Stops
Trevor Brazile endures long drives, short flights and saddle sores for a few seconds of joy and the chance to claim big prize money throughout the country.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:53:59 GMT
Duhon Is Added, Signaling End for Marbury
Chris Duhon’s agreement to a two-year deal with the Knicks makes the departure of Stephon Marbury a near certainty.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:26:25 GMT
Jagr’s New York Exit Becomes N.H.L. Farewell
Jaromir Jagr signed a three-year deal with the Russian league team Avangard Omsk.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:26:46 GMT
Golf Roundup: Leaders Ahead by 3 at AT&T
Jeff Overton continued his one-week turnaround Friday with a five-under 65, giving him a share of the lead with Tom Pernice Jr.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:58:56 GMT
Free-Spirited Jennings Is a Serious Contender in the 1,500
On Friday night, Gabe Jennings produced the fastest time in the in the 1,500 meters semifinals at 3 minutes 40.07 seconds.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:26:40 GMT
The Red Sox Do Things the Yankees Need to Do
The Red Sox used the creative approaches and aggressive plays the Yankee’s desperately needed to win on Friday.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:15:39 GMT
Yankees Notebook: Yankees Call the Shots on a Homer Promotion
The notion that David Ortiz would be given the chance to imitate Babe Ruth at Yankee Stadium, prompted the Yankees to modify the format of a home rum promotion.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:18:18 GMT
Mets Notebook: Talk With Hernandez Does Little for Reyes
José Reyes and Keith Hernandez engaged in an intense conversation on Sunday about comments Hernandez had made about the Mets player that day.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 07:25:30 GMT
At Trials, One Goucher Is In, and One Is Out
Kara Goucher surged ahead in the final half-lap to win the first major race of her career in the 5,000 meters. Her husband, Adam, was not as lucky.
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Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:20:03 GMT
Attempt at Difficult Double Is Denied by Record Times
World-record efforts from Michael Phelps and Aaron Peirsol kept Ryan Lochte from a double victory.
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