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Spain tops FIFA world rankings; US is No. 24 (AP)
European champion Spain remained No. 1 in FIFA's rankings Wednesday, followed by Germany, Italy and the Netherlands. The United States dropped to No. 24, tops in its regional group. England advanced to No. 10 among the world's soccer elite, moving up four places. Coach Fabio Capello's team fell from the top 10 in July after failing to qualify for the European Championship.

Steve McNair shot four times, classified as homicide
Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair's death has been classified a homicide, but the death of Sahel Kazemi, the woman found alongside him in his downtown condominium, remains unclassified, Nashville police said.

1. Tony Stewart will never lift off the throttle on the final lap. - SI.com
Washington Post 1. Tony Stewart will never lift off the throttle on the final lap. SI.com With a few hundred yards left in the Coke Zero 400, Stewart made a move to pass Kyle Busch, who was in the lead. Predictably, Busch went to block, Stewart didn't ease off the gas, the two made contact, and Busch wound up going airborne and smashing ... Daytona deals Busch another tough finish The Associa..

Wakefield among six Red Sox All-Stars - Boston Globe
Boston Globe Wakefield among six Red Sox All-Stars Boston Globe Six Red Sox were named this afternoon to the 2009 American League All-Star team, including 17-year veteran Tim Wakefield for the first time. Mark Teixeira beat out Kevin Youkilis at first base as a starter, but Youkilis made the game as a reserve. ... Wakefield leads Sox All-Star contingent Boston Herald Mariners-Red Sox Preview Spor..

Federer Outlasts Roddick to Win Wimbledon - New York Times
guardian.co.uk Federer Outlasts Roddick to Win Wimbledon New York Times WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Roddick had hoped to make Roger Federer wait for another Grand Slam tournament to win his record 15th singles title. Roger Federer with the championship trophy after winning the men's singles final match ... Federer-Sampras timeline ESPN Roger Federer beats Andy Roddick in nail-biter Wimbledon fi..

Venus, Serena could play final under roof - Reuters
BBC Sport Venus, Serena could play final under roof Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Wimbledon could witness its first final to be played indoors after rain started falling in south-west London just 75 minutes before the start of the women's showpiece on Saturday between Venus and Serena Williams. ... Win over Venus shows off Serena's greatness FOXSports.com Serena Williams Cruises to Wimbledon..

Federer is greatest of all time, says Sampras (AFP)
AFP - Pete Sampras hailed Roger Federer as the greatest player of all time on Sunday after the Swiss superstar surpassed his Grand Slam record with a sixth Wimbledon title.

Federer outlasts Roddick in classic for sixth Wimbledon title, 15th major
Roger Federer won his record 15th Grand Slam title Sunday, outlasting Andy Roddick for his sixth Wimbledon championship in a marathon match that went to 16-14 in the fifth set.

Palestine national team to host Egypt in friendly (Reuters)
Palestine will host African champions Egypt on Aug. 8 in probably their highest profile match on home soil at their main stadium near Jerusalem, the Palestinian FA chairman said on Sunday.

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Yanks' Jeter, Teixeira finish atop AL voting
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was the top AL vote-getter in balloting for the 80th All-Star Game in St. Louis.

Yanks' Jeter, Teixeira finish atop AL All-Star voting
New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was the top AL vote-getter in balloting for the 80th All-Star Game in St. Louis.

Pujols leads Majors in All-Star votes - MLB.com
Globe and Mail Pujols leads Majors in All-Star votes MLB.com CINCINNATI -- Baseball fans, let there be no doubt. This season and this All-Star Game belong to Albert Pujols. The Cardinals slugger was the top online vote-getter and top overall vote-getter in balloting for the 2009 All-Star Game, the second time in ... Home Game: Cards' Pujols leads All-Star voting The Associated Press Trio of C..

Serena Williams slams Dianara Safina - Melbourne Herald Sun
guardian.co.uk Serena Williams slams Dianara Safina Melbourne Herald Sun SERENA Williams followed her third Wimbledon title with an attack on world No. 1 Dinara Safina and the WTA ranking system. After beating her sister Venus 7-6 (7-3) 6-2 in the final, Williams took a swipe at Safina in the media conference. ... Win over Venus shows off Serena's greatness FOXSports.com Serena Williams Cruis..

Fans face tough choice with Final Vote - MLB.com
Fans face tough choice with Final Vote MLB.com The 2009 All-Star Game Sprint Final Vote is under way now until 4 pm ET on Thursday exclusively at MLB.com, and this eighth annual event forces you to choose from a tough field that includes members of each of the last two ... Mark Buehrle selected to American League All-Star team Chicago Tribune The Sports Network MiamiHerald.com Sanchez named as NL..

Stage 2 — a Tour de Furnace - VeloNews
Times Online Stage 2 — a Tour de Furnace VeloNews Temperatures surged into the high 90s on Sunday as searing summer heat took a grip on the peloton at the Tour de France. Riders sprinted for the line into Brignole with extra intensity Sunday because it seemed like they just wanted a ... Leadership row still unresolved in Armstrong's team Washington Post Tour de France at a glance Daily Mail -..

Albert Pujols, Yadier Molina named All-Star Game starters for host St. Louis Cardinals
Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is the fans' choice to start the 80th All-Star Game in St. Louis.

Wimbledon men's final: Roger Federer outlasts Andy Roddick to win record 15th Grand Slam in epic match
A year removed from one of the greatest Slam finals ever, Andy Roddick helped deliver an encore Sunday at Wimbledon before succumbing to Roger Federer 5-7, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5), 16-14.

Kaymer tops Westwood in playoff to win French Open - The Associated Press
Telegraph.co.uk Kaymer tops Westwood in playoff to win French Open The Associated Press SAINT-QUENTIN-EN-YVELINES, France (AP) — Martin Kaymer of Germany won the French Open on Sunday, beating Lee Westwood of England in the first hole of a playoff. The 2007 Rookie of the Year on the European Tour kept his composure in a dramatic finish on ... Kaymer beats Westwood in Paris playoff MiamiHerald.com..

Indians' Shapiro says Wedge's job safe for '09
Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said Sunday that manager Eric Wedge's job is safe for the rest of the season.

Indians GM Shapiro says Wedge's job safe for 2009
Cleveland Indians general manager Mark Shapiro said Sunday that manager Eric Wedge's job is safe for the rest of the season.

U.S. crews earn two trophies in Temple Cup and Ladies' Plate at Henley Royal Regatta
American crews won just two of the 19 trophies at stake Sunday on finals day of the Henley Royal Regatta on the River Thames.

Federer-Sampras timeline - ESPN
Los Angeles Times Federer-Sampras timeline ESPN 1. 2003 Wimbledon: Only 21, Federer blisters Andy Roddick in the semifinals, then takes out Mark Philippoussis in the straight-sets final. 2. 2004 Australian Open: Six month later, he wins Down Under, thrashing Marat Safin in straight ... Federer beats Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam The Associated Press Andy Roddick - Roger Federer BBC Sport LIV..

Americans April Ross and Jennifer Kessy take first at World Beach Volleyball Championships
Julius Brink and Jonas Reckermann of Germany have beaten top-seeded Brazilians Harley and Alison in straight sets 21-16, 21-19 to win the men's final at the World Beach Volleyball Championships.

Titans coach on Steve McNair: 'I don't have the words' - USA Today
BusinessWorld Online Titans coach on Steve McNair: 'I don't have the words' USA Today Tennessee Titans coach Jeff Fisher said he'll always remember Steve McNair as one of his favorite players. While sitting in an airport in Kuwait, many time zones away from Nashville early Sunday morning, he still couldn't ... As a youngster, Titans quarterback Vince Young grew up idolizing ....

Kaymer tops Westwood in playoff to win French Open
Martin Kaymer of Germany won the French Open on Sunday, beating Lee Westwood of England in the first hole of a playoff.

Home Game: Cards' Pujols leads All-Star voting (AP)
AP - Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols is the fans' choice to start the 80th All-Star game in St. Louis.

Wang to DL with right shoulder strain - MLB.com
Washington Post Wang to DL with right shoulder strain MLB.com NEW YORK -- Chien-Ming Wang has been placed on the 15-day disabled list and replaced on the active roster by relief pitcher Jonathan Albaladejo. Manager Joe Girardi said before Sunday's game against the Blue Jays that Wang ... Yankees' Wang goes on DL with shoulder injury The Associated Press Wang Goes on DL New York Times Alfr..

Cavendish ices Tour de France stage victory; Cancellara leads - USA Today
Telegraph.co.uk Cavendish ices Tour de France stage victory; Cancellara leads USA Today BRIGNOLES, France (AP) — Britain's Mark Cavendish won Sunday's second stage of the Tour de France under a searing sun, as Lance Armstrong finished safely in the trailing pack behind a sprint. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland retained the race leader's ... Unstoppable Cavendish claims Tour stage win..

Cleveland Indians GM Eric Wedge says manter Eric Wedge's job is safe
Cleveland general manager Mark Shapiro says Indians manager Eric Wedge's job is safe for the rest of the season.

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