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Federer, Roddick to meet in 3rd Wimbledon final (AP)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:31:16 PDT

AP - Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.

Phoenix police: Mercury's Taurasi cited for DUI (AP)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 04:14:01 PDT

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.

Plant disease hits eastern US veggies early, hard (AP)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 02:11:03 PDT

Tomato plants have been removed from stores in half a dozen states as a destructive and infectious plant disease makes its earliest and most widespread appearance ever in the eastern United States.

Owen completes stunning Manchester United move

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 01:13:47 PDT

Michael Owen has joined English champions Manchester United on a two-year contract, the club announced here on Friday, in a remarkable turnaround for the injury-prone striker.

Ron Artest signs with Los Angeles Lakers; Trevor Ariza verbally commits to Houston Rockets

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:25:50 PDT

Ron goes to LA. Where do the Rockets go from here?

LA police plan for huge crowd at Jackson memorial

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 19:10:31 PDT

AP - Los Angeles city officials are preparing for massive crowds downtown during Tuesday's public memorial for Michael Jackson at Staples Center.

Gentlemen’s Quarterfinal Notebook

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 05:01:32 PDT

The ladies had their day on Tuesday. Now, the gentlemen will own the Wednesday spotlight on Centre Court and Court No. 1, as The Championships continue. Who’s to be taken seriously as the round of eight arrives? The short answer: A majority of the field. The longer answer: Keep reading.

Donovan blasts Galaxy teammate Beckham (AFP)

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 22:51:00 PDT

AFP - Landon Donovan has issued the Los Angeles Galaxy an ultimatum -- compel English superstar David Beckham to clean up his act or risk alienating Donovan, the club's all-time top active scorer.

Brad Pitt's Motorcylce Breaks, He Gets A Ride From Paparazzi

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 05:43:02 PDT

The usually elusive Brad Pitt had a bit of a breakdown with his motorcycle today near Franklin Village in Los Angeles. Unable to solve the problem, Pitt requested a ride... from the paparazzi.

Ex-Laker's huge blunder

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 09:08:30 PDT

Trevor Ariza will regret the day that his agent played tough with the NBA champs.

Owen could be on brink of Man Utd move - reports

Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:13:12 PDT

Former European Footballer of the Year Michael Owen may be on the verge of joining Manchester United from relegated Newcastle United, according to several British media reports on Friday.

'Zero tolerance' policy throws NASCAR for a loop (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 10:54:34 PDT

By not allowing Jeremy Mayfield an independent drug test, NASCAR has opened itself up to criticism.

'Net reaction: Artest and Ariza swap teams

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 07:13:33 PDT

What a wild and wacky world we live in. According to numerous reports, Ron Artest will be a member of the Lakers...

Armstrong under doping watch at Tour de France (AP)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 06:31:14 PDT

AP - France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" for doping during the Tour de France.

Suicide lines: Celtics offer 'Sheed deal; Iverson to the Heat? (Yahoo! Sports)

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 05:59:42 PDT

Every weekday morning, Ball Don't Lie serves up a handful of NBA-related stories to digest with your...