Nadal crushes Berdych to claim Wimbledon title in straight sets
Rafael Nadal won his 14th straight Wimbledon match and defeated Tomas Berdych in straight sets to claim the title. Nadal saved all four break points and breached Berdych four times, solidifying his place among tennis greats as Federer’s absent final era continued. Berdych admitted Nadal seized every chance as the breeze and nerves affected the match. Nadal’s win follows a dramatic Isner marathon and Williams’ title.
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Blues Rally Over Widefield In District Tourney Thriller
DeLaRosa earns the win in relief as Blues limit Widefield to seven hits and one error while seizing advantage from three Widefield miscues. Blues score seven runs on seven hits and push into Friday’s District matchup at Lakin against the Broncs with Game 1 at 6 p.m. and Game 2 at 8 p.m. If needed a third game would follow Saturday at The Loucks Park. Previously, SEBC topped Butler County 2-1 and SEBC beat Widefield at Williams Stadium.
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Rockies Outslug Giants in 15 Inning Marathon
Colorado loaded the bases three times before Todd Helton drove in the winning run with a bases loaded sacrifice fly in the 15th inning. Dexter Fowler tied the game with his leadoff triple and scored the decisive run as the Rockies defeated San Francisco 4-3 in Denver. Helton and Fowler led a long night that featured 20 baserunners stranded by the Rockies and a bullpen effort by Randy Flores and Esmil Rogers. Bochy’s Giants stranded 11 and went 1 for 9 with runners in scoring position.
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Germany surge to World Cup semifinals change the calculus
Germany, eyeing a record eighth World Cup final, dominating with a counterattack powerhouse. Midfield pairing Mesut Ozil and Bastian Schweinsteiger support a blend of youth and experience as Thomas Mueller and Miroslav Klose push toward record figures. Spain struggles to recapture Euro 2008 form with Torres sidelined and Villa carrying the load as Germany looks to tighten its grip on a title drought dating back to 1990.
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