Federer Secures French Open Title and Career Grand Slam
Roger Federer won the French Open final 6-1 7-6 6-4 over Robin Soderling to complete a career Grand Slam, tying Pete Sampras with 14 major singles titles. He celebrated under drizzle on Court Philippe Chatrier, lifting the trophy and acknowledging historic context and Nadal’s past dominance.
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Lakers survive Magic in OT to even NBA final series
Kobe Bryant scored 29 as the Los Angeles Lakers edged Orlando 101-96 in overtime in Game 2. Pau Gasol added seven points in OT while Courtney Lee’s late regulation attempt missed, keeping LA in control of the series.
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Belmont-Summer Bird wins Belmont Stakes over Mine That Bird
In New York, Summer Bird ridden by Calvin Borel outduels Mine That Bird and Dunkirk to win the Belmont Stakes, the final jewel of the Triple Crown. Mine That Bird briefly led on the turn before Summer Bird surged clear for a 2 3/4 length victory amid 52,861 spectators.
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Rockies rout Cardinals 7-2 in St Louis win
Colorado offense clicks as Paul Phillips drives in three and adds four hits including a homer. Ubaldo Jimenez goes eight innings, Matt Tulowitzki returns with two hits and an RBI. Cardinals drop seventh of ten as Pineiro suffers five innings of three runs on 10 singles.
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