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Venus beats Serena for 5th Wimbledon singles title (AP)

AP - Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration. No hopping in place and skipping to the net after match point, the way she's done so often on that Centre Court lawn. No giddy laughter and whoops of joy, as she's let out in the past.

Busch nips Edwards to win under caution at Daytona (AP)

AP - Kyle Busch fell a lap down at Talladega and came back to win. So when a steering problem dropped him to the back of the field at Daytona, he didn't panic. He simply settled in for the long drive back to the front. And back to Victory Lane.

Tyson Gay tumbles at Olympic trials, out of 200 (AP)

AP - Tyson Gay accelerated through the first curve. Then, he started flying.

Look out, Spitz, Phelps is coming after you again (AP)
AP - Michael Phelps will get another shot at Mark Spitz's Olympic record in Beijing.
Rivera escapes jam in 9th, Yanks hold off Red Sox (AP)

AP - Mariano Rivera flashed his classic form just in time. The New York Yankees closer pitched himself in and out of trouble Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning and preserving a 2-1 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

Police: Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel dies (AP)
AP - Former Chargers safety Terrence Kiel was killed after he was thrown from a Chevy sedan he was driving, police said Saturday.
Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks (AP)

AP - Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News.

Clement's 2 homers give Seattle 3-2 win (AP)

AP - Rookie Jeff Clement homered in his final two at-bats, the second a two-run shot off Detroit reliever Fernando Rodney in the eighth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners to a 3-2 win over the Tigers on Saturday night.

Real, Man Utd bosses 'to meet over Ronaldo saga' (AFP)

AFP - Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon and Manchester United chief executive David Gill will hold talks in Switzerland next week over Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo, the Spanish sports daily AS reported Saturday.

Jagr signs with Avangard Omsk in Russian League (AP)

AP - Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, leaving the NHL after nearly two decades and returning to the club he joined during the 2004-05 lockout.

Game over: struggling UK basketball museum closes (AP)
AP - The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum has shut its doors due to falling attendance and financial problems.
Federer and Nadal poised for Wimbledon epic (AFP)

AFP - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, tennis's glittering top of the bill double act, clash in a third successive Wimbledon final on Sunday to determine who is the world's best player.

Angela Park moves within 1 of leader in Arkansas (AP)
AP - Angela Park's final putt was as impressive as her round — an uphill birdie attempt from about 25 feet that capped a 10-under 62. Kristy McPherson wasn't about to be outdone.

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Venus beats Serena in Wimbledon final (AP)

Thrilled as she was to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship, Venus Williams dialed down her celebration. No hopping in place and skipping to the net after match point, the way she's done so often on that Centre Court lawn. No giddy laughter and whoops of joy, as she's let out in the past. This title was different from her previous successes at the grass-court Grand Slam.

Kyle Busch wins wild finish at Daytona (AP)

Kyle Busch fell a lap down at Talladega and came back to win. So when a steering problem dropped him to the back of the field at Daytona, he didn't panic.

Rivera, Yankees hold off Red Sox 2-1 (AP)

Mariano Rivera was on the ropes, and the Boston Red Sox were poised to earn a memorable comeback victory. That's when the New York Yankees closer found his classic form again. Rivera pitched himself in and out of trouble Saturday, escaping a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the ninth inning and preserving a 2-1 victory.

Ankiel's hit in 9th lifts Cards by Cubs (AP)

St. Louis manager Tony La Russa wasn't too optimistic as the Cardinals entered the ninth inning trailing the Chicago Cubs by two runs Saturday afternoon. With Chicago closer Kerry Wood out on the mound to begin the inning, La Russa figured his club was in trouble. "I didn't like our chances," La Russa said.

Royals' Guillen has argument with coach (AP)
Volatile Kansas City outfielder Jose Guillen got into a heated clubhouse exchange with pitching coach Bob McClure, knocking over chairs before several Royals separated them prior to Saturday night's 3-0 loss to Tampa Bay. Guillen and McClure argued face-to-face, but no punches were thrown. Guillen, who unleashed a profanity-filled tirade against his teammates in May, went 0-for-4 and struck out...
Sonnanstine, Rays push win streak to 6 (AP)

When Andy Sonnanstine takes the mound, the Tampa Bay Rays expect to win. Sonnanstine pitched seven strong innings, Ben Zobrist homered again and the Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 Saturday night for their sixth straight win. "You ask our players, I know we always feel we have a really good chance to win on the night that he pitches," Rays manager Joe Maddon said.

Valverde wins 1st Tour de France stage (AP)

Alejandro Valverde is determined to contend for the Tour de France title. And the Tour de France is determined to run a clean race. The Spaniard won the opening stage in a final sprint Saturday as cycling's three-week showcase took a first step in trying to get beyond the doping scandals that for years have battered the race and the entire sport.

Griffin upsets Jackson at UFC 86 (AP)
Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton (Rampage) Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86. Griffin (16-4) used his movement, reach and kicks to slow Jackson (28-7) and survived the champion's power shots in an action-packed mixed martial arts fight at Mandalay Bay Events Center.

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