Serena Williams Tops Venus at Wimbledon in All-Williams Clash
Serena Williams defeated Venus Williams 6-4 6-3 on Centre Court to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the 26th all-Williams meeting on tour. The win kept Serena on track for a calendar Grand Slam bid as she extended her head-to-head lead and reflected on their childhood dream of playing Grand Slams together.
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Big NBA free agency moves unfold as market heats up
LeBron James and Marc Gasol remain on the market while LaMarcus Aldridge signs with San Antonio and DeAndre Jordan goes to Dallas. The pace quickens after opening day with Anthony Davis extensions and hopes for depth across teams as rosters take shape for June outcomes.
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McIlroy Ruptures Ankle Ligament Playing Soccer
Rory McIlroy left on crutches after a total rupture of an ankle ligament and joint capsule while playing soccer with friends in London. The injury casts doubt on his ability to defend his British Open title at St Andrews next week.
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Women’s World Cup triumph overshadows FIFA scandal
The United States captured its third World Cup title with Carli Lloyd’s hat trick against Japan at Vancouver BC Place before 53 000 fans. Jill Ellis reshaped the lineup to deploy Lloyd as an attacker and Morgan Brian in midfield as the U S dominated from the start. The win lands a victory tour and Olympic qualifying ahead, while FIFA faces a U S justice department corruption inquiry and Blatter’s resignation plan.
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