Sharapova Returns To Wimbledon With Confidence
Maria Sharapova, back from a 10 month layoff due to a shoulder injury, opened with a dominant 6 1 6 0 victory over Anastasia Pivovarova in 54 minutes. The former world No. 1, now 17th, says her body is in better shape and she enjoys the game more after her time away.
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Anastasia Pivovarova
Alla Kudryavtseva
Gisela Dulko
Serena Williams
Murray Britain's lone Wimbledon hope in early round losses
At Wimbledon Britain had just one remaining player, Andy Murray, after seven British entrants were ousted in the first round. Murray admitted the start was not strong and noted the gap to higher levels in the sport as he eyed deeper rounds.
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Donovan nets stoppage time winner to send US to round two
In Port Elizabeth Algeria clash ends 1-0 as Landon Donovan scores in stoppage time off a rebound to propel the United States into the World Cup knockout stage. Jozy Altidore's breakaway saved by Rais Bolihi kept Algeria hopeful while Dempsey hit the post and a disputed onside play loomed. England also advanced with a 1-0 victory over Slovenia.
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Rais Bolihi
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England
Slovenia
Clint Dempsey
Herculez Gomez
Dempsey
Rafik Djebbour
Jay DeMerit
Port Elizabeth
Jermain Defoe
GCHS girls basketball builds team chemistry at OU camp
Garden City High School’s girls program from freshmen to varsity spent four days at the University of Oklahoma team camp in Norman. Coach David Upton noted progress in on court chemistry and leadership development among rising seniors like Traci Martinez and Paula Gonzales during dorm bonding and drills.
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Paula Gonzales
Host nation pride despite ouster at World Cup
South Africa fans celebrated a farewell win over France with multiethnic crowds in fan parks. Bafana Bafana led 2-0 before France tied 2-1. Uruguay and Mexico advanced from Group A.
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Danny Jordaan
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