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Federer aiming for record

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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.

Extra innings Sports in brief

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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Fedotenko takes pay cut to stay with Pens NOTES

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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

Slump takes its toll on Earnhardt

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Dale Earnhardt Jr. doesn’t know when he’ll end his winless streak, or how long it will take to turn around his horrendous season.

Jackson returning to coach Lakers NOTES

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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

One final season in the cards for Recchi

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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

Cherundolo ready to go for Gold Cup

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SEATTLE — Leave it to the most experienced international veteran on the U.S. Gold Cup roster to give this tournament perspective.

New league willing to let QB Vick play

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

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

Hunter-Reay shrugs off woes

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — A year ago, Ryan Hunter-Reay left Watkins Glen International brimming with confidence after a surprising IndyCar victory.

Stewart on pole after rain out

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Tony Stewart will start from a familiar spot today at Daytona International Speedway.

NASCAR defends drug policy

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Brian France defended NASCAR’s drug testing policy as the toughest in professional sports, despite a federal judge’s ruling that overturned driver Jeremy Mayfield’s suspension.

Coaches visiting soldiers in Iraq

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The soldiers expressed their gratitude over and over to the NFL coaches who made the trip to Iraq.

Curtis’ grand slam backs up strong showing from Towers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Josh Towers pitched more than well enough to win.

American heads to finals again

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DALLAS — Aside from a 45-minute rain delay, everything went pretty smoothly for defending District 31 champion Back Mountain American on Friday.

Tour de France gets under way

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

MONACO — The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and today’s opening stage may show whether he’s ready to challenge for another title.

SWB YANKEES

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

LOB – SWB Yankees 7, Pawtucket 6. 2B – EDuncan (10), JMolina (1), AnChavez (10). HR – Curtis (2), TDenker (3). SF – AJackson.

Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Clint Bowyer’s first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost.

Ramirez apologizes to fans, teammates in return to Dodgers

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

SAN DIEGO — Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues as only he could.

Tennis

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Tennis