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THE KING AND HIS COURT
Published July 6th, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – Roger Federer was playing for history. Andy Roddick was playing the match of his life.
Cool ride for Armstrong in heat
Published July 6th, 2009 - 12:05AM
BRIGNOLES, France – Lance Armstrong just wanted to stay out of trouble on a scorching day one rider thought was better suited for baking bread.
Serena seizes her third Wimbledon singles title
Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon women’s final on Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.
Armstrong begins Tour comeback in 10th place
Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM
MONACO – Lance Armstrong put in a solid performance in his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday, finishing the first stage ahead of 170 riders many years younger and in a respectable 10th place, behind winner Fabian Cancellara.
Alinghi will enter giant (120 feet with bowsprit) catamaran
Published July 5th, 2009 - 12:05AM
The worst-kept secret in the America’s Cup is official: Alinghi of Switzerland will sail a giant catamaran when it defends the oldest trophy in international sports early next year against U.S. rival BMW Oracle Racing.
Roddick left in Federer’s way
Published July 4th, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.
Sister act: Another Williams siblings final for Wimbledon
Published July 3rd, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – Richard Williams doesn’t watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. Says he simply can’t bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage.
Roddick grinds way into Wimbledon semis
Published July 2nd, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – This one meant so much to Andy Roddick.
Sibling rilvary on track for renewal in Wimbledon finals
Published July 1st, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England — With near identical firepower and focus, sisters Venus and Serena Williams moved one step closer to a rematch of last year’s Wimbledon final Tuesday, crushing their respective opponents to advance to the tournament’s semifinal round.
Local hero, undercover triumph at Wimbledon
Published June 30th, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – They played into the night on Centre Court, later than anyone ever had in Wimbledon’s long history, and they played under a roof, the first match contested entirely under the new lid.
Crawford, Felix golden in U.S. Championships
Published June 29th, 2009 - 12:05AM
EUGENE, Ore. – It takes something pretty special these days to surprise Shawn Crawford, a veteran with a load of hardware back home and even more memories in his head.
Back in the groove, Ryan Moore earns another big payday
Published June 29th, 2009 - 12:05AM
Yes, Puyallup’s Ryan Moore has heard the collective groans from his supporters every time he has missed the cut this season on the PGA Tour.
Order on the court so far at All England Club
Published June 29th, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – As Week 1 gives way to Week 2 at Wimbledon toay, the primary story lines have not shifted since the beginning of the tournament.
Just strolls in Eugene
Published June 28th, 2009 - 12:05AM
EUGENE, Ore. – If only they were all this easy.
It’s serve and survive for Roddick
Published June 28th, 2009 - 12:05AM
WIMBLEDON, England – A 135 mph serve makes tiebreakers a little easier, and Andy Roddick won some important points with that one stroke Saturday at Wimbledon.



 
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