Nadal withdraws from London Olympics with undisclosed injury
Defending champion Rafael Nadal pulls out of the London Games due to an undisclosed left knee issue. The Spaniard, who won a French Open title this year and has battled knee problems, says he cannot compete and will not travel with Spain’s delegation. He had been the flag bearer candidate for the opening ceremony.
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Royals fall to Mariners as Royals slump persists
Royals lose to the Mariners 9 4 with a left field RBI by an infielded run. Hernandez’s streak ends after 192 3 scoreless innings as Hosmer doubles and Getz drives in a run. Smith, recalled from Triple A, yields four runs in 6 13 innings. Mariners take three of four. Royals drop to 13 losses in 17. Kendall signs minor league deal. Mazzaro optioned to Omaha.
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Tuneup: USA men roll past British squad
The United States men’s basketball team visits Britain ahead of the Olympics, facing a game British side led by Joel Freeland and coached by Chris Finch. The Americans pull away late after a tightly contested start, escaping with an 80-69 win following a tougher matchup with Brazil the previous day.
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Big Ten weighs sweeping power after Penn State scandal
The Big Ten considers granting its commissioner unilateral authority to punish schools with fines suspensions or even fire coaches in urgent cases. An 18 page draft outlines safeguarding institutional control as part of the NCAA inquiry into Penn State amid Sandusky case fallout. The plan titled St andards and Procedures for Safeguarding Institutional Control of Intercollegiate Athletics remains a working document with no final decisions.
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Scott Leads Open with 65 as Britons, McIlroy Shine
Scott fired an opening 65 at Lytham with an eagle on 2 and four birdies. Snedeker was one behind at 66, McIlroy carded 67 after a rollercoaster round that included a teen’s head impact and a glove-bedecked apology.
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Wiggins Holds Yellow as Valverde Wins 17th Stage of Tour
Bradley Wiggins retains the yellow jersey after a grueling Pyrenean stage to Peyragudes as Alejandro Valverde wins the 17th stage in a breakaway. Wiggins leads Froome by 2:05 with Nibali 2:41 back. Valverde eyes final climbs with tears in his eyes.
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