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Thanks to Murray, Britain's Wimbledon wait is over

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:15 AM PDT

Andy Murray of Britain, center, poses for photographers with the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia, right, in the Men's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Sunday, July 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi, Pool)LONDON (AP) — The roars grew longer, the applause louder, with each game and each point that carried Andy Murray closer to ending Britain's 77-year wait for a men's champion at Wimbledon.

Froome shows he can take Tour de France punches

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 12:57 PM PDT

Jonathan Castroviejo of Spain leads before teammate Spain's Alejandro Valverde as they climb Hourquette d'Ancizan pass during the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168.5 kilometers (105.3 miles) with start in Saint-Girons and finish in Bagneres-de-Bigorre, Pyrenees region, France, Sunday July 7 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France (AP) — The mighty mountains of the Pyrenees offered at least two important insights about Tour de France leader Chris Froome: He can land terrible blows to his rivals with his grinding uphill speed and can take their punches, too. In short, if the Briton in the yellow jersey perhaps isn't unbeatable, he seems very close to it.

Jones' HR off Rivera lifts Orioles over Yanks 2-1

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 03:32 PM PDT

Baltimore Orioles Adam Jones hits a ninth-inning, two-run home run off New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera in the Orioles 2-1 victory over the Yankees in a baseball game Sunday, July 7, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK (AP) — Three straight one-run games in sweltering heat at Yankee Stadium, and the Baltimore Orioles had nothing to show for it.

Blixt wins rain-delayed Greenbrier Classic by 2

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:18 AM PDT

Jonas Blixt struggles to lift the trophy as Greenbrier resort owner Jim Justice, left, watches after Blixt won the Greenbrier Classic PGA golf tournament in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., Sunday, July 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, W.Va. (AP) — A couple of doors opened for Jonas Blixt with his victory in the Greenbrier Classic. The most important one will lead to an airliner taking him home for a visit to Sweden.

Your Top Plays for Today

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:42 AM PDT

Andy Murray of Britain poses with the trophy after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia during the Men's singles final match at the All England Lawn Tennis Championships in Wimbledon, London, Sunday, July 7, 2013. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)Your Top Plays for Today: AP's Sports Guide

5 things to know about Tour de France

Posted: 08 Jul 2013 12:19 AM PDT

Christopher Froome of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, is congratulated by French President Francois Hollande, right, on the podium of the ninth stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 168.5 kilometers (105.3 miles) with start in Saint-Girons and finish in Bagneres-de-Bigorre, Pyrenees region, France, Sunday July 7 2013. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)BAGNERES-DE-BIGORRE, France (AP) — Five things to know as the Tour de France enters its first rest day on Monday:

Famed NY tennis bowl plans revival as music venue

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 11:37 PM PDT

In this Tuesday, July 2, 2013 photo, women play tennis at the West Side Tennis Club in the Queens section of New York. The Beatles. The Rolling Stones. Frank Sinatra. Jimi Hendrix. Bob Dylan. They've all held court at the more than century-old West Side Tennis Club in Queens' Forest Hills neighborhood - for six decades the site of the U.S. Open Tennis Championships. Plans are now in the works for the grassy lawn to come alive again with the sound of music, starting with a concert featuring the British band Mumford & Sons, to be followed by a lineup of world-class musicians. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)NEW YORK (AP) — From Billie Jean King to The Beatles, Jimmy Connors to Jimi Hendrix, Chris Evert to The Rolling Stones.

Dixon wins in IndyCar Series return to Pocono

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 01:55 PM PDT

Scott Dixon, of New Zealand, takes the checkered flag to win the Pocono IndyCar 400 auto race, Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)LONG POND, Pa. (AP) — Scott Dixon felt like his losing streak stretched as long as IndyCar's absence from Pocono.

Corbin finally wins 10th, D-Backs sweep Rockies

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 05:11 PM PDT

CORRECTS DAY TO SUNDAY-Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Patrick Corbin throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)PHOENIX (AP) — At last, Patrick Corbin has that elusive 10th victory.

Brantley's 5 RBIs lift Indians past Tigers 9-6

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 03:31 PM PDT

Cleveland Indians' Jason Kipnis, right, congratulates Michael Brantley after Brantley hit a two-run home run off Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Al Alburquerque in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, July 7, 2013, in Cleveland. Nick Swisher scored. The Indians won 9-6. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)CLEVELAND (AP) — The Indians were down, in danger and nearing doom.

Golf-Swede Blixt wins Greenbrier title by two shots

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 06:28 PM PDT

* Blixt closes with a 67 to overhaul Wagner * American Wagner falls back into a tie for second (Adds quotes, detail) July 7 (Reuters) - Swede Jonas Blixt took advantage of a last-day collapse by overnight leader Johnson Wagner to win his second PGA Tour title by two shots at the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on Sunday. Four strokes off the pace heading into a weather-interrupted final round that ended in fading light, Blixt fired a three-under-par 67 in rain-softened conditions on The Greenbrier's Old White Course. ...

Blixt wins Greenbrier title by two shots

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 06:09 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Swede Jonas Blixt took advantage of a last-day collapse by overnight leader Johnson Wagner to win his second PGA Tour title by two shots at the Greenbrier Classic in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia on Sunday. Four strokes off the pace heading into a weather-interrupted final round that ended in fading light, Blixt fired a three-under-par 67 in rain-softened conditions on the Greenbrier's Old White Course. The 29-year-old Swede held his nerve over a pressure-packed closing stretch, mixing four birdies with two bogeys over the last 10 holes to post a 13-under total of 267. ...

Corbin breaks drought to lead 'Backs past Rockies

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 05:55 PM PDT

(Reuters) - Patrick Corbin earned his first win in more than a month as the Arizona Diamondbacks marched to a 6-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The 23-year-old Corbin (10-1), who last enjoyed a winning start on June 2, ended his drought just one day after being named a National League All Star. Corbin tossed eight strong innings and had 10 strikeouts for first-place Arizona (47-41), winners of five straight. ...

Likely Monday finish to Greenbrier Classic

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 02:35 PM PDT

(Reuters) - The Greenbrier Classic was heading for a likely Monday finish after the final round was interrupted by a weather delay of just over three hours on Sunday at White Sulphur Springs in West Virginia. Play was suspended due to the threat of lightning at 1:50 p.m. ET (1750 GMT), 10 minutes before overnight leader Johnson Wagner was scheduled to tee off at The Greenbrier's Old White Course in pursuit of his fourth victory on the PGA Tour. Though the final round eventually resumed at 5:00 p.m. ...

Orioles' Davis wants crack at Home Run Derby

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 12:59 PM PDT

Orioles' Davis watches the ball as he hits a two-run home run against the Yankees in the first inning of their MLB American League game at Yankee Stadium in New YorkBy Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball home run leader Chris Davis is thrilled about going to his first All-Star game as top vote getter in fan balloting but he has one more wish. Davis yearns to take part in the Home Run Derby held on the eve of the July 16 Midsummer Classic at Citi Field, home of the New York Mets, and that wish is almost certain to come true. "If I'm asked, I will," the 27-year-old slugger told reporters before Sunday's game against the Yankees about joining Home Run Derby captain Robinson Cano's American League long-ball hitting lineup. ...

McDowell wins French Open by four shots

Posted: 07 Jul 2013 10:41 AM PDT

Northern Ireland's Graeme Mcdowell tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore(Reuters) - World number nine Graeme McDowell held off the challenge of South Africa's Richard Sterne to win the French Open by four shots at the tough Le Golf National on Sunday. The pair were joint leaders at five-under following the third round, with several other contenders within striking distance at the 2018 Ryder Cup venue. Yet Northern Ireland's McDowell, the 2010 U.S. Open champion, and Sterne both birdied two of their first six holes to ensure they were in prime position to keep their rivals at a distance. ...
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