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Serena Williams topples Venus Williams to take third career Wimbledon
Serena Williams beat Venus Williams 7-6, in the Wimbledon women's final Saturday, capturing her third career title at the All England Club and thwarting her sister's bid to win her sixth.

Hedo Turkoglu pulls out of talks with Portland Trail Blazers, source says
Hedo Turkoglu has broken off negotiations with the Portland Trail Blazers, a source told ESPN's Ric Bucher on Friday night.

Manny 0-for-3 in return as Dodgers beat Padres
Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, Los Angeles slugger Manny Ramirez barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres on Friday night.

Tour tracker: 96th edition of race begins
Stage 1 of the 96th Tour de France, a 9.6-mile time trial in Monaco.

Rafael Palmeiro continues to deny knowingly using performance-enhancing drugs
Rafael Palmeiro spent some time reflecting before he was inducted into the College Baseball Hall of Fame on Friday in Lubbock, Texas on Friday.

Report: Roger Clemens didn't test positive in 2003
Roger Clemens' lawyer says the pitcher was not among the more than 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.

Tiger Woods takes swipe at Yankee Stadium prices, boosts free admission for kids at his tourney
Noting the new problems the New York Yankees have had filling their high-priced seats at their new ballpark, Tiger Woods is boosting golf's efforts to attract young fans to come see the game in person at the tournament he's hosting this weekend.

Tigers get by Twins after 5-hour, 16-inning epic
Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night.

Sources: Detroit Pistons' Joe Dumars to meet with Avery Johnson
Pistons president Joe Dumars is scheduled to have his first face-to-face meeting with ESPN NBA analyst Avery Johnson later this weekend regarding Detroit's coaching vacancy, according to NBA coaching sources.

Bernie Ecclestone of Formula One ripped for controversial remarks
Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone faced criticism from politicians and Jewish groups Saturday after being quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done."

NHL free agency: Columbus Blue Jackets keep superstar Rick Nash in fold with 8-year extension
The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed All-Star sniper Rick Nash to an eight year, $62.4 million extension.

Tiger Woods moves into AT&T National lead with 4-under 66
Tiger Woods has moved to the top of the leaderboard midway through the second round of the AT&T National with a 4-under 66.

Pujols' slam, 3-run ninth lead Cards past Reds
Albert Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-4 on Friday night.

Sprint Cup: Tony Stewart gets pole after rain washes out Daytona International Speedway qualifying
Points leader Tony Stewart was awarded the pole for Saturday night's race at Daytona International Speedway, getting the top spot when rain washed out Sprint Cup qualifying.

Phil Jackson's return to Los Angeles Lakers is finalized
Phils Jackson's presence on the Lakers' bench next season is "99.9 percent" assured, according to a source.