Federer rules the record book with 15th Slam
Roger Federer won his record 15th Grand Slam title Sunday, outlasting Andy Roddick for his sixth Wimbledon championship in a marathon match that went to 16-14 in the fifth set.
Celizic: No doubting Federer’s place in history
Celizic: Roger Federer had the greatest moment of a great afternoon, the all-time greatest champion in his sport admitting that his own elation at winning his record fifteenth major was tempered by Roddick’s excruciating anguish. Such is the stuff of a true champion.
Home Game: Cards’ Pujols leads All-Star voting
Albert Pujols will be in a familiar spot when St. Louis hosts the 80th All-Star game. Boston knuckleballer Tim Wakefield is headed for a brand new situation.
Tiger the host with the most by winning AT&T
Tiger Woods won the AT&T National, making a 20-foot birdie on the 16th and closing with a 3-under 67 to hold off Hunter Mahan for a one-shot victory at Congressional.
Police rule ex-QB McNair’s death a homicide
Police are calling the shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair a homicide, but they haven’t yet reached a conclusion about the death of the 20-year-old woman found with him.
Curran: Tough, talented — McNair lived up to the hype
Curran: McNair went third overall in 1995. He went to the Houston Oilers. He stood up to the pressure of his draft position. He made good on the promise.
Jeter, Matsui power Yankees over Jays
Derek Jeter had four hits including the a go-ahead two-run homer, Hideki Matsui homered and drove in four runs, and the New York Yankees rallied from a four-run hole to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-8 on Sunday.
Red Sox avoid sweep against Mariners
David Ortiz had a tying RBI single and Mark Kotsay added a key two-run hit during a five-run seventh inning, and the Boston Red Sox avoided a three-game sweep by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-4 on Sunday.
Blanton outpitches Santana, Phils beat Mets
Joe Blanton pitched four-hit ball into the eighth inning and Jimmy Rollins and Chase Utley each homered off Johan Santana, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-0 victory over the New York Mets on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep of their NL East rival.
Cavendish wins stage; Armstrong plays it safe
British sprinter Mark Cavendish won the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, with Lance Armstrong finishing safely in the pack and Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland keeping the leader’s yellow jersey.
Jewish group calls for Formula 1 chief to resign
The World Jewish Congress is calling for Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone to resign after he was quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done."
Daytona deals Kyle Busch another tough finish
Kyle Busch climbed out his car window, pulled off his gloves and helmet in disgust and started walking back toward the finish line.
70 years later, Gehrig’s speech still amazes
Derek Jeter helped Major League Baseball commemorate the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig's luckiest man speech Saturday, reading the famous line from the icon's stirring words during a video tribute before the New York Yankees' game against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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