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Nadal dethrones Federer at Wimbledon
WIMBLEDON, England - Rafael Nadal ended Roger Federer's five-year reign at Wimbledon on Sunday, winning a riveting five-set marathon to claim his first title at the All England Club and signal a changing of the guard in men's tennis.
Red Sox, Cubs highlight All-Star rosters
NEW YORK - Red Sox slugger Manny Ramirez and Cubs leadoff man Alfonso Soriano will see lots of familiar faces at the All-Star game.
Phillies give closer Lidge three-year extension
PHILADELPHIA - Brad Lidge's perfect first half earned him a fat, new contract.
Gay diagnosed with mild leg strain
EUGENE, Ore. - Sprinter Tyson Gay has a mild strain in a muscle in the back of his leg and he has been told to restrict himself to light physical activity for the next two weeks.
Kim wins AT&T National for second victory
BETHESDA, Md. - Anthony Kim saved his diamond-studded "AK" belt buckle for the final round, then turned in a gem Sunday in the AT&T National to affirm his status as a rising star.
Longoria homers in Rays' victory
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Evan Longoria hit a two-run homer during a four-run third, and the Tampa Bay Rays pummeled the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Sunday for their seventh straight win.
Hamilton wins rainy British GP
SILVERSTONE, England - Lewis Hamilton won the British Grand Prix for the first time, leading his rain-soaked home race from the fourth lap to take the lead in the Formula One drivers championship.
Hushovd wins Tour stage; Valverde keeps lead
SAINT-BRIEUC, France - Sprint specialist Thor Hushovd won the second stage of the Tour de France on Sunday, with Alejandro Valverde keeping the overall lead after a windy, rain-soaked ride through the Brittany countryside.
Dunn, Volquez lead Reds to sweep of Washington
CINCINNATI - Adam Dunn hit a three-run homer that started Cincinnati's comeback, and the Reds held on to beat the Washington Nationals 6-5 on Sunday, completing a four-game series sweep.
Busch nips Edwards to win under caution at Daytona
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Kyle Busch fell a lap down at Talladega and came back to win. So when a steering problem dropped him to the back of the field at Daytona, he didn't panic. He simply settled in for the long drive back to the front. And back to Victory Lane.