Wimbledon: All-Williams Wimbledon Final Is All Venus
Despite a ferocious start from her sister Serena, Venus Williams was able to absorb the shock and went on to a 7-5, 6-4 victory, her fifth Wimbledon singles title.
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For Spaniard, Blue Sky and Tour?s Yellow Shirt
Alejandro Valverde won the 121-mile stage across Brittany, accelerating past a fading Kim Kirchen in the final 100 yards to take the first yellow jersey of the 95th Tour de France.
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Cramp Sends Gay Tumbling Out of 200 at Trials
The United States Olympic track and field trials turned disastrous for Tyson Gay, as he sustained a severe cramp in his left hamstring.
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Phelps Gives Himself Chance to Top Spitz
Gunning for an eighth Olympic berth in seven days, Michael Phelps ran his consecutive victory streak against Ian Crocker to four by winning the final of the 100 fly.
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Yankees 2, Red Sox 1: Mussina Wins Again After Rivera Saves Himself
Mike Mussina stifled the Boston Red Sox for six shutout innings Saturday, giving the Yankees their first win in three games in this series.
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Mets 9, Phillies 4: For the Up-and-Down Mets, a Win Includes a Little of Both
On a night when they defeated the first-place Phillies, the Mets faced two potential setbacks when John Maine and Ryan Church exited because of injury.
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Hamilton?s Road to Success Is Now Paved With Criticism
Barely halfway through his second year in Formula One, Lewis Hamilton faces what may be the most critical test of his career Sunday at the British Grand Prix.
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Third No Consolation for Swim Team Contenders
In American swimming, there is no more wrenching finish than third in the Olympic trials, where only the top two make the team.
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As Records Change by the Minute, the Women?s 800 Stays Standing
Many expected Janet Evans?s 800-meter freestyle world record to be broken on Saturday. Instead it was the only one of the women?s events contested Saturday in which no record fell.
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Outdoors: On Rio Niño, Fish Gone Wild for Colorful Flower Ties
Most of the anglers on the Rio Niño try to catch machaca with spinning gear. But during the short flower season, they are frustrated to see the fish eating flowers instead of taking their lures.
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For a Wife and a Husband, a Win and a Loss
Kara Goucher won the first major race of her career Friday night in the 5,000 meters, but she watched her husband, Adam Goucher, fail to make the Olympic team in the 10,000.
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For an Army General, a New Rebuilding Effort
It probably was not a pure coincidence when Maj. Gen. Ronald L. Johnson, a career military man, was hired last week as the league?s senior vice president for referee operations.
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A Side Competition in Beijing: Island vs. Mainland
As Taiwan?s athletes prepare for the Olympics, its officials fear that China will use the Games for political purposes.
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Yankees Notebook: For Damon, Disabled List Is a Likely Destination
It seems likely that Yankees outfielder Johnny Damon will go on the 15-day disabled list, especially with the four-day All-Star break covering part of that stretch.
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Griffin Upsets Jackson in UFC 86
Forrest Griffin upset light heavyweight champion Quinton ?Rampage? Jackson on Saturday night, winning a five-round unanimous decision at UFC 86.
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Liberty 93, Mercury 83: Christon?s 25 Points Lead Liberty
Shameka Christon scored 18 of her 25 points in the first half Saturday as the Liberty ended the Phoenix Mercury?s four-game winning streak.
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After Confusion, Kyle Busch Wins Again
For Busch, the Sprint Cup series points leader, it was his sixth Cup victory of the year.
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30 Seconds: With Rulon Gardner
Gardner?s victory over the Russian Aleksandr Karelin to win the gold medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the Sydney Olympics in Australia in 2000 became known as the Miracle on the Mat.
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Shortstop Who?s Been There Sees Reyes in His Own Image
In José Reyes, Jimmy Rollins sees a younger, faster version of himself ? a switch-hitting dynamo, right down to their shared initials, spot in the lineup and division.
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American League Roundup: Sixth Straight Win Gives Rays Largest Lead of Season in East
Andy Sonnanstine gave up five hits in seven innings to win his fourth consecutive decision and Ben Zobrist homered again as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the visiting Kansas City Royals, 3-0.
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National League Roundup: With Three-Run Rally in Ninth, Cardinals Close Distance on Cubs
Rick Ankiel slapped a two-run single to right field with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to cap a three-run rally and lead the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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In No Time, Rookie Has Impact on Red Sox
Justin Masterson, 23, who held the Yankees to two runs in six innings, cannot dissociate his pitching from the people who surround him.
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For Mets, an All-Star Starter Is Unlikely
The Mets are practically guaranteed of not having a player voted into the starting lineup for the first time since 2003.
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Major League Roundup: With Three-Run Rally in Ninth, Cardinals Close Distance on Cubs
Rick Ankiel slapped a two-run single to right field with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning to lead the host St. Louis Cardinals to a 5-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.
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Golf Roundup: Accurate Approach Shots Land Pernice a One-Shot Lead
On a wild day for everyone around him, Tom Pernice Jr. kept it steady and simple Saturday and shot a one-under-par 69 at the AT&T National in Bethesda, Md.
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Runner Feels Conflict in Celebrating Victory
The steeplechaser Anthony Famiglietti said China?s human-rights record made him consider boycotting the Olympics.
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Dance: Before the Games Begin, He Has Moves to Make
For the Olympics, a choreographer who sifts among ideas East and West.
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Branca Says Mets Could Use New Tenor
Ralph Branca?s son-in-law is the former Mets manager Bobby Valentine. And the Mets might be looking for a manager if they do not rehire Jerry Manuel after the season.
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Baseball Under Javits Center Big Top
The Sharpie Brigade is set to storm the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on Friday for the All-Star FanFest, an event that features former baseball stars who sign autographs.
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Soccer Notebook: Portuguese Star Likely to Miss Start of Season
Fernando Torres said that Liverpool Coach Rafael Benítez was the inspiration behind his goal-scoring splurge, which helped Spain win Euro 2008.
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Nadal and Federer Renew Their Friendly Rivalry
Once again, it will be Roger Federer against Rafael Nadal for the Wimbledon title. It will be left-hander against right-hander; finesse against force; cardigan against clam diggers.
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McLaren Driver Claims First Pole
Heikki Kovalainen captured his first Formula One pole Saturday and will now try for his first victory in the series in British Grand Prix.
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Retiring Thrower Lifts Javelin to a Work of Art
At age 46, Roald Bradstock did not qualify for Sunday?s final in the javelin at the United States Olympic track and field trials. His aim now is to combine art and sport for fun.
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Sports of The Times: Damon Will, and Does, Run Into Walls for Yanks
Johnny Damon is irreplaceable at the top of the order. And even though he?s not a ?true? Yankee, he?s irreplaceable in the clubhouse, too.
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Cheering Section: The Adventures of an Autograph Hunter
If I had to pick the true highlight of my autograph-hunting days, it had to be the brief encounter with Honus Wagner, probably the greatest shortstop in baseball history.
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A Ban on Cockfighting, but the Tradition Lives On
Fueled by cultural inertia and light penalties, cockfighting in New Mexico continues unabated in hidden venues.
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Recreation: Endless Summer, Indeed
A quarter to a half of the surfers in New Jersey may be middle-age or older, according to people who follow the sport.
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