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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.

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.

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..

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.

Yankees' Wang lands on DL; return uncertain
New York Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang went on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain Sunday, and manager Joe Girardi said he's not sure when to expect him back.

Yankees' Wang lands on DL again; return uncertain
New York Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang went on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain Sunday, and manager Joe Girardi said he's not sure when to expect him back.

Kaymer beats Westwood in Paris playoff - MiamiHerald.com
Telegraph.co.uk Kaymer beats Westwood in Paris playoff MiamiHerald.com By Sports Network Martin Kaymer defeated Lee Westwood in a playoff Sunday to win the Open de France, rolling in a lengthy par putt on the first extra hole to claim his third European Tour victory. Kaymer closed with a three-under 68 at Le Golf National ... Kaymer tops Westwood in playoff to win French Open The Associated Press..

Donnelly joins Marlins' bullpen; Leroux goes on DL
The Florida Marlins placed right-hander Chris Leroux on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with right shoulder inflammation and signed reliever Brendan Donnelly.

Indians' GM Shapiro says Wedge's job is safe (AP)
AP - Eric Wedge's job is safe for the rest of the season.

Chien-Ming Wang is put on disabled list by New York Yankees
Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang has been put on the disabled list with a right shoulder strain, and manager Joe Girardi said he's not sure when to expect him back.

Yankees' Wang goes on DL with shoulder injury - The Associated Press
CBC.ca Yankees' Wang goes on DL with shoulder injury The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees starter Chien-Ming Wang went back on the disabled list Sunday with a right shoulder strain, and manager Joe Girardi said he's not sure how long the right-hander will be out of the rotation. Wang, who missed time earlier this ... Toronto Blue Jays (42-40) at New York Yankees (47-33), 1:05 pm K..

Round 4, AT&T National - PGA Tour
SkySports Round 4, AT&T National PGA Tour Tiger Woods is trying to win for the third time this season and for the first time at his own tournament at Congressional. PGATOUR.COM's The Live Report has all the news and notes from the AT&T National, and we'll be providing updates from ... Woods, Kim are all square Los Angeles Times Woods, Kim Tied for Lead Entering Final Round Washington Post..

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