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  Federer edges Roddick in epic final

  Switzerland's Roger Federer beat Andy Roddick in one of the most extraordinary finals ever seen at Wimbledon on Sunday, holding off an incredible challenge from the American to win 5-7 7-6 7-6 3-6 16-14.

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  Autopsy planned for slain NFL star Steve McNair

  Autopsies were being performed on Sunday on the bodies of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a female friend who were found shot to death on Saturday in a Nashville apartment, police said.

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  Serena too hot for Venus to handle

  Serena Williams can stomach her sister's name emblazoned on the singles trophy, she even accepted the smaller room in their rented house, but she put her foot down to snatch back the Wimbledon title on Saturday.

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  Impressive Cavendish delivers as planned

  Mark Cavendish made it clear he is probably untouchable in mass finishes on the Tour de France this year when he stunned the rest of the field to win the second stage on Sunday.

• Kaymer wins French Open after playoff with Westwood

  German Martin Kaymer won the French Open on Sunday after defeating former European number one Lee Westwood of Britain in a sudden-death playoff.

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  Woods and Kim share lead at Congressional

  Tiger Woods and holder Anthony Kim set the stage for some final-day fireworks by sharing the lead after three rounds of the AT&T National at Congressional Country Club on Saturday.

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  Phillies' Moyer shuts down Mets in home win

  Veteran Jamie Moyer allowed only one run over six innings as the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 in a National League game on Saturday.

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  Pujols, Wakefield among All-Stars

  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.

• Indians GM Shapiro: Wedge's job safe

  Eric Wedge's job is safe for the rest of the season.

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  Shoulder lands Yankees' Wang back on DL

  Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang went back on the disabled list Sunday with a right shoulder strain, and manager Joe Girardi said he's not sure how long the right-hander will be out of the rotation.

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  Ramirez hits first HR since suspension

  Manny Ramirez needed only five plate appearances before hitting his first post-drug suspension home run.

• Yanks beat Jays in 12 on Posada's single

  Jorge Posada tried to find A.J. Burnett after his game-ending hit Saturday. He darted away when Joba Chamberlain jumped in front of him, and Burnett crept up for a direct hit with one of his whipped cream pies.

• Royals end White Sox's 7-game win streak

  Alberto Callaspo dressed quickly and raced out of the ballpark to meet his wife at the airport.

• Lincecum's shutout innings streak at 23

  Tim Lincecum doesn't keep track of such things as scoreless innings streaks. He does know he's on a roll that might just earn him the starting nod for National League in the All-Star game.

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  Cops probe relationship of slain McNair

  The shooting death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair raised questions Sunday about his relationship with the 20-year-old woman whose body was found alongside his in his downtown condominium.

• Titans remember McNair for toughness

  When the Houston Oilers fled Texas for Tennessee more than a decade ago, the franchise needed a face to sell the NFL in a place where college football ruled for decades.

• Ravens say McNair was warrior, friend

  Steve McNair played only two seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, yet the courage, determination and leadership he displayed during that time made a lasting impression on those within the organization.

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  New league UFL to consider signing Vick

  When the United Football League debuts in October, Michael Vick could be one of its players.

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  Jets LB Pace gets 4-game drug suspension

  The NFL suspended Jets linebacker Calvin Pace for four games without pay Thursday for violating the league's policy on performance-enhancing substances.

• Leaf case in Washington state dismissed

  A lawyer for Ryan Leaf says a fugitive action filed against the former NFL quarterback in Washington state has been dismissed.

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  Judge won't release Stallworth video

  A judge refused Thursday to release surveillance video depicting the moment a car driven by Cleveland Browns wide receiver Donte' Stallworth struck and killed a pedestrian in a drunk-driving crash.

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  Reports: Turkoglu will join Raptors

  Free agent Hedo Turkoglu will join the Toronto Raptors after spurning the Portland Trail Blazers, according to multiple reports.

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  Jackson to return as Lakers coach

  Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season.

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  Report: Celts offer Rasheed Wallace deal

  The Boston Celtics have offered forward Rasheed Wallace a contract as part of a major push to land the coveted forward, according to a published report on Friday.

• Lakers' Gasol to play for Spain at Euros

  Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol will play for Spain in September in the European Basketball Championship.

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  Artest agrees to deal with Lakers

  Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers.

• Yao still consulting with doctors

  Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot.

• Rockets, Ariza agree on multiyear deal

  The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night.

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  Jackets give Nash 8 years, reported $62M

  Rick Nash and the Columbus Blue Jackets have reached agreement on an eight-year contract extension through the 2017-18 season.

• Kings acquire LW Smyth from Avalanche

  The Los Angeles Kings acquired left wing left wing Ryan Smyth from the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night for defensemen Kyle Quincey and Tom Preissing and a fifth-round draft pick next year.

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  Samuelsson leaves Wings to join Canucks

  Free agent forward Mikael Samuelsson signed a $7.5 million, three-year contract with the Vancouver Canucks on Friday.

• Fedotenko OKs pay cut to stay with Pens

  Turns out more than one player is willing to take a hometown discount to stay with the Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins.

• Ducks' Selanne done after next season

  Anaheim forward Teemu Selanne says his next NHL season will be his last.

• Likely 1 last season for Bruins' Recchi

  Mark Recchi wants one last chance to be a Stanley Cup champ again.

• Ex-'Hawks F Havlat happy to join Wild

  When Chicago would no longer give him a long-term contract, Martin Havlat turned his focus to Minnesota.

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  Serena tops Venus to win third Wimbledon

  Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.

• Laver: True Grand Slam still possible

  The last man to win a true Grand Slam in tennis thinks it could happen again.

• Nestor-Zimonjic repeat as doubles champ

  Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia won their second straight Wimbledon men's doubles title Saturday, beating top-seeded American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-3.

• Williams sisters win doubles title

  Serena Williams won a pair of Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon on Saturday, just like her sister Venus did last year.

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  Serena tops Venus to win third Wimbledon

  Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.

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  Serena tops Venus to win third Wimbledon

  Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.

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  Serena tops Venus to win third Wimbledon

  Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title.

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