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Federer's run of Wimbledon finals now 7 (AP)
 Five-time champion Roger Federer delivered a masterful grass-court performance Friday to beat Tommy Haas in straight sets and reach his seventh straight Wimbledon final, putting him within one win of a record 15th Grand Slam title. Seeming to get stronger with every match, Federer put on a serving clinic and took advantage of his break-point chances to subdue the 31-year-old German 7-6 (3), 7-5,...
(Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:20:45 PDT)
Artest agrees to deal with Lakers (AP)
 Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. "I am very excited to finally be going to L.A.," Artest said in a statement issued by his agent Thursday night. "For years now, the Lakers have expressed interest in having me play for them, but we could never get the stars to align.
(Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:56:50 PDT)
Armstrong under doping watch at Tour (AP)
France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year. Roselyne Bachelot, speaking in an interview on French cable TV on Friday, sent the warning to the seven-time Tour winner who has come out of retirement to race again in cycling's showcase.(Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:47:57 PDT)
Yao still consulting with doctors (AP)
Houston Rockets All-Star center Yao Ming will have to wait up to a week before he knows whether he will need surgery on his broken left foot. The playing future of the 7-foot-6 Yao is in question amid reports from the team doctor that the hairline fracture in his foot could keep him out all of next season, and potentially end his career.(Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:13:54 PDT)
Rockets, Ariza agree on multiyear deal (AP)
The Houston Rockets have reached a multiyear deal with free agent Trevor Ariza, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Thursday night. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity because NBA rules prohibit announcing free-agent deals until next week, said the Rockets offered Ariza the full mid-level exception for the first year, about $5.6 million.(Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:11:17 PDT)
Mayfield misses Daytona entry deadline (AP)
Jeremy Mayfield missed the deadline to enter this weekend's race after successfully fighting NASCAR to get back behind the wheel following a failed random drug test.(Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:31:59 PDT)
Mercury star Taurasi cited for DUI (AP)
Phoenix police say leading Phoenix Mercury scorer Diana Taurasi (tohr-AH'-see) was cited for drunken driving just a few hours after the club's win over the Seattle Storm. Phoenix police spokesman Luis Samudio says an officer stopped Taurasi at about 2:30 Thursday morning for allegedly speeding.(Fri, 03 Jul 2009 03:33:12 PDT)
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