Serena Williams emotional after Wimbledon win
Serena Williams cried openly after beating Aravane Rezai in three sets to advance at Wimbledon. The American, who endured a year of health scares and hospital stays, fought back tears during the postmatch interview and cited a long, arduous road to return to major competition. Federer Djokovic and Sharapova won in straight sets on Centre Court.
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Reality of a Dodger Stadium trip in Ghost Town
In Frank McCourt's Ghost Town the writer recalls a surreal Dodger Stadium visit with two family members for a Cincinnati Reds game, where $2.55 resale tickets felt unreal. The scene unfolds with empty parking, quiet stands, and a rare nap amid oddball humor about attendance and concessions.
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NFL owners and players eye new CBA talks pace
NFL owners and the players association show cautious optimism about a new collective bargaining agreement that would place players near 50 percent of league revenue. Commissioner Roger Goodell and chief DeMaurice Smith are set for discussions in the Boston area, with further talks planned.
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Smith Leaves Sporting KC for Family Reasons
Sporting Kansas City announces forward Ryan Smith is leaving the MLS team for family reasons and will not return this season. The 24-year-old England native signed before 2010, appeared in 26 games with three goals and seven assists, and missed several early season matches due to knee surgery and a groin strain. Manager Peter Vermes notes international players face adjustments in the U.S. and that Smith needs to be closer to home.
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NBA owners and players swap proposals in labor talks
Commissioner David Stern said owners proposed a flex cap while players demand a hard cap. After a 372 hour meeting, the sides discussed a 10 year deal with players’ compensation near 2 billion annually. The CBA expires June 30 as the union seeks a new meeting Friday.
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Raptors Hire Mavs Assistant Casey As Coach
Dwane Casey was named coach of the Toronto Raptors nine days after helping Dallas win the NBA title. He succeeds Jay Triano and aims to give the Raptors a rugged defensive identity, citing hockey-style video breakdowns from Dallas as a factor in beating LeBron James and the Miami Heat.
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Ohio State drops review of players car purchases
Ohio State University ended its review of car purchases by football players and family members after two investigations found dealerships benefited on most sales. The university cited no evidence of policy violations by student athletes. The BMW report highlighted profits on 24 of 25 sales from two Columbus dealers.
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Jagr Eyes Return to NHL with Detroit or Pittsburgh
Veteran forward Jaromir Jagr considering a one year North American comeback after leaving the NHL in 2008. His agent Petr Svoboda said talks with Detroit and Pittsburgh are ongoing as a deal is sought within a week. Jagr last played for the Rangers before moving to Avangard Omsk in Russia.
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NHL Board Approves Thrashers Move To Winnipeg
The NHL board of governors unanimously approved the sale of the Atlanta Thrashers to True North Sports and Entertainment, paving the way for the club to relocate to Winnipeg, Manitoba for next season. Winnipeg loses the Jets after the 1995-96 season, and the approval closes the final relocation hurdle.
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Royals Today Diamondbacks At Kansas City
Diamondbacks visit Kansas City for a 7 p.m. game as part of the AOR Bang sports calendar. Also on the slate Sporting Kansas City Union hosts a 6 30 p.m. match in Philadelphia, Pa.
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Online Only Conference Chatter and Rolling Along Blogs
Journal-World staff highlight online content at Ijworld com and Kusports com with blogs by Eric Sorrentino on the Big 12 and Andrew Hartsock on biking commuting. These online features offer quick insight into conference chatter and cycling routes as part of the Journal World coverage.
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