Roddick Embraces Weird Wimbledon Rise to Semis
Andy Roddick advances to the Wimbledon semifinals after a 6-4 6-2 6-4 win over Jonas Bjorkman, amid talk of racket head limits and a coaching bond with Brad Gilbert. Roddick stays focused on simple play and returns, while veteran champions protest oversized rackets.
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Venus Williams Feats Comeback At Wimbledon
Venus Williams battled through pain with a midsection wrap as she trailed in the second set but surged to win 10 of the last 11 games. Serena advised calm and focus while Williams fought through air gasps and a tiring stretch at the All England Club.
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Splendor on the Grass at Wimbleton semifinal day
The day brought rain and 66 degree highs as attendance reached 30,237. Men’s semis see Federer and Grosjean advancing, Philippoussis racking 34 aces as he blocks Agassi’s upset. Williams sisters set for a sixth Wimbledon final meeting, Serena reaffirming No 1.
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Cleveland Indians face Sunday starter decision for Twins game
In Minneapolis the Indians weigh which pitcher starts Sunday against the Twins as Jake Westbrook, Jeremy Guthrie, Cliff Lee, and others are ruled out. Brian Tallet remains a candidate with nine previous Indians starts, while Omar Vizquel nears an All-Star break return from knee surgery rehab. Jacque Jones may miss Twins action due to a groin strain. Akron players are named to the All-Star game roster.
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Rockies Escalator Incident At Coors Field Shocks Fans
Escalators at Coors Field halted and then sped up, injuring dozens on a busy game night. 23 treated and released, nine still hospitalized with non critical statuses. City inspectors and Kone Corp engineers probing, no cause yet.
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Indians Beat Twins As Rogers Exits Amid Ejections
CC Sabathia pitched well as Armando Rogers lasted through seven with control hiccups. Crisp scored on Spencer’s single and Milton Bradley’s run helped Cleveland take a 2 0 lead before key ejections and a home run by Gerat closed the frame. Umpire Cooper shifted crews after warnings and Gardenhire earned his fifth ejection of the season.
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Baseball Game Summary Incomplete Box Score Notes
Incomplete box score fragment shows Rogers with errors and innings details. Bats by Bator and Sabathia appear with misread names. Umpires listed as Home Enc Cooper and Matt HoSowelk on field. Attendance noted as 15,064 with 46,578? remaining unread.
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Armstrong to defend Tour de France crown amid pressure
Lance Armstrong faces intense scrutiny as he starts the centennial Tour de France seeking a record-tying fifth title. He cites a tighter race ahead while acknowledging personal pressures from fame and marriage. He stresses readiness after a Dauphine Libere win and recalls past triumphs and cancer battles, noting the event's extreme demands and risks.
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