Djokovic and Nadal reach Wimbledon final showdown
Novak Djokovic defeats Jo Wilfried Tsonga in a thrilling semifinal to reach his first Wimbledon final and ascend to No 1 in the rankings, while Rafael Nadal crushes Andy Murray to set up a title match. Nadal extends grass-court streak to 20 wins, and Djokovic will become No 1 for the first time since 2004 if he beats Nadal.
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Schleck aims to avenge Contador at Tour de France
Andy Schleck seeks redemption after last year's loss to Alberto Contador in the Tour de France. He recalls Contador's uphill move in the Pyrenees and vows to challenge him again, aided by Leopard Trek and French crowd support. The 2010 course favors climbers with limited time trials, and a decisive Alps third week could decide the title in Les Herbiers.
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Nike re-signs Vick to endorsement deal
Nike re signed Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick to an endorsement deal weeks after CNBC first reported it. Nike cited past mistakes and noted continued commitment to his off field improvements and youth impact. Vick won AP Comeback Player of the Year after returning in 2009.
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NFL players and owners stall work for week in labor talks
In Minneapolis the league and players union leaders appeared cooperative with rookies, but the NFL's longest stoppage stretches into July. A next bargaining session is set after the Independence Day weekend, pushing the timeline toward the preseason. Reggie Johnson faces five to six months out after knee surgery for the Miami Hurricanes. In Orlando a jury awarded Breck Plancher’s family 10 million dollars for wrongful death, with University of Central Florida planning an appeal.
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Notre Dame settles with Indiana over safety violations
Notre Dame will pay a 42000 fine for six safety violations and make an undisclosed contribution to a memorial for student videographer Declan Sullivan who died after a scissor lift collapsed at football practice. The settlement includes a campaign on scissor lift hazards and lowers prior penalties from 77500 amid the Oct 27 2010 incident in South Bend Indiana.
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FSU WR Easterling leaves for Cubs baseball career
Taiwan Easterling, FSU's reliable receiver, signs with the Chicago Cubs and foregoes his final football season. He started 3 years and had at least one catch in his last 24 games for the Seminoles. New NFL and NBA notes follow with pro sports turmoil and owner-player talks.
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OU star Cade Davis signs two year pro deal in Macedonia
Oklahoma's leading scorer Cade Davis signs a two year contract to play for MIT Skopje in Skopje Macedonia. OU athletic officials confirm the deal this week.
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Texas WR Quits Football Season to Focus on Track
Texas wide receiver Marquise Goodwin will redshirt the 2011 football season to concentrate on track after qualifying for the World Championships in the long jump and aiming for the 2012 London Olympics. An NCAA inquiry centers on a $25,000 payment to Will Lyles, tied to Seastrunk and James, and approved by Oregon coach Chip Kelly.
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Kobe Bryant reportedly undergoes PRP knee procedure in Germany
The Los Angeles Times cites four sources that Kobe Bryant had a knee procedure in Germany about a month ago, a less invasive platelet-rich plasma therapy variant aimed at strengthening his arthritic right knee. In other golf results, K J Choi leads Aronimink event by two after a 64 while John Cook and John Huston share first-round lead in Montreal Championship. James Morrison holds a one-stroke French Open second-round lead.
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AOR Bang Sports Calendar Rockies and Timbers Schedule
The AOR Bang sports calendar lists the Rockies facing Royals at 7 10 p.m. in Denver and a Rockies game at 2 10 p.m. in Denver plus Sporting Kansas City versus Timbers at 10 p.m. in Portland. Games are set in Denver and Portland with times indicated.
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Cruz Versus Faber II Headlines MGM Grand Las Vegas
UFC 132 features a card led by dominant bantamweight clash Diego Cruz challenging Urijah Faber at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas while several undercard bouts list betting lines for fighters such as Leben Silva Condit and dos Anjos Sotiropoulos Mizugaki Bowles and others with the home team in caps.
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Cliff Lee withdrawal pains sparks Texas Rangers fans sighs
Randy Galloway notes that Fort Worth Star Telegram readers report a wave of Ranger fans feeling uneasy this week. He quotes a doctor describing common symptoms as Cliff Lee withdrawal pains affecting fans amid the Texas Rangers season discussion.
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