Doyle Seeks Historic Third Straight Senior Open
Doyle aims for a third consecutive U.S. Senior Open title at Whistling Straits. The awkward hockey style swing and fan-friendly persona define his everyman appeal as he faces rivals including golf icon Tom Watson.
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Venus Williams Reaches Wimbledon Semifinals
Venus Williams defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova 6 3 6 4 at Wimbledon to advance to the semifinals. The three time champion served strongly with three aces and a 76 percent first serve win rate, overcoming a late service dip to close out the match.
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Seattle tops Royals as McLaren wins first MLB game
John McLaren, fresh off rotator cuff surgery, earns his first big league win as Mariners captain. Jarrod Washburn and J.J. Putz combine on a five hitter to beat Kansas City 4-0, capping a emotional night after Mike Hargrove’s resignation. McLaren cherishes the champagne bottle memento and crowd, while maintaining a sore shoulder.
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Sweeney to Undergo Right Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
Kansas City Royals designated hitter Mike Sweeney will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee today in Kansas City. He had hoped to rejoin the lineup this week after going on the disabled list June 19 with right knee inflammation. Team physician Dr. Steven Joyce will perform the operation as manager Buddy Bell stated they do not know how long recovery will take.
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Rockies sweep Mets in 17-7 rout at Coors Field
Colorado's Todd Helton and Garrett Atkins drive in five runs each as the Rockies pound out 20 hits to rout New York's Mets 17-7. Matt Holliday reaches base six times as Colorado completes a historic sweep of two New York clubs in one season, a feat last done by the 1956 Milwaukee Braves.
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Chestnut Wins Hot Dog Eating Crown in Record 66
Joey Chestnut defeated Takeru Kobayashi at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July contest in Coney Island. He set a world record by eating 66 hot dogs in 12 minutes, while Kobayashi finished with 63 after a difficult jaw period. Chestnut celebrated with the mustard belt and an American flag.
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