Federer Extends Streak to 22 Final Wins in Cincinnati
Federer remains undefeated in finals as he earns his ninth title of the season by defeating Andy Roddick 6-3 7-5 in the Cincinnati Masters final. The world number one improves to 10-1 against Roddick and heads into the U S Open on a hot run.
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Mayfield Wins Chaotic Michigan NASCAR Showdown
Jere Mayfield claimed the GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway after rallying from midpack as fuel strategy and seven cautions shaped a dramatic finish. He survived tire issues and a last-lap burnout in the No. 19 Evernham Motorsports Dodge, with crew chief Slugger Labbe calling the win a bank robbery.
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Woods wins NEC Invitational with clutch 18-foot birdie
Tiger Woods overcomes shaky putting to post a 1 under 71 and claim a one shot victory over Chris DiMarco at the NEC Invitational in Akron. He extends the streak to seven straight years with a World Golf Championship title and earns 1.3 million dollars for his fifth win of the year.
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Becoming official a natural for Green
Corey Green of Windsor, a former multi sport athlete at Silver Bluff High School, shifted to refereeing after knee problems ended his playing days. He recalls the 1986 state football title win over Batesburg Leesville 7 6 and notes the challenge of public perception of his officiating decisions.
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Braves rally past Padres to salvage series with 6-2 win
Atlanta trailed 2-1 before an eighth inning rally fueled by two San Diego errors. Marcus Giles opened the inning and Andruw Jones scored on a misplay as Chipper Jones doubled. Jeff Francoeur drew a bases loaded walk for the rookie, and Julio Franco added an RBI single. Jorge Sosa earned the win as the Braves remained 4 1/2 games up in the NL East.
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