Venus Williams Wins Fifth Wimbledon Singles Title
Venus Williams defeats sister Serena 7 5 6 4 to win her fifth Wimbledon singles championship and seventh major, marking a restrained celebration and a tense family final. The sisters later secure the doubles title with Lisa Raymond and Samantha Stosur, boosting their Grand Slam tally and family earnings above 2.5 million dollars.
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Romero captures Dick's Sporting Goods Open title
Eduardo Romero wins the Dick's Sporting Goods Open by one shot, carding a 17 under 199 to match the event scoring record. Fulton Allem and Gary Koch finish close behind, while Joey Sindelar ends fourth after a late double bogey.
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Storm Falls to Clanton Gladiators in Four Inning Championship
Clanton Gladiators claim title with an 11-1 win over Finney County in four innings. Taylor Herrington of Butler County earns tournament Most Valuable Player honors. Storm coach Silva laments missed chances with bases loaded and runners on second and third, while Widefield pitcher Lavato seals the victory with a key strikeout in the fifth.
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Phelps Faces Challenge as Torres Sets Record at Trials
Dara Torres, at 41, won the 50 and 100 free to secure an Olympic berth and set an American record, while Michael Phelps emerges as a top contender with coach Mark Schubert backing him. Vanderkaay upsets in the 1500 free as Jensen and Wendt contest the remaining spots.
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Longoria Drives Rays Past Royals in 9-2 Win
Evan Longoria belted a two run homer as Tampa Bay built a four run third inning and rolled to a 9-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals. James Shields improved to 7-5 with seven strong innings as the Rays extended their win streak to seven and maintained the majors best record at 55-32. Esteban German drove in both KC runs as Royals dropped seven of nine.
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Nadal ends Federer's grass reign at Wimbledon final
Nadal saved 12 of 13 break points and broke Federer four times to win in a dramatic Wimbledon final. Rain delays, a tense finish, and Nadal's emotional celebration with Toni Nadal and Spanish royalty followed a match described as a peak of grit and nerve on Centre Court.
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