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Woods not coming back until fully healthy (AP)
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Sharapova advances to Wimbledon semifinals (AP)
WIMBLEDON, England – Maria Sharapova looked like a champion under the Centre Court roof at Wimbledon, advancing to the semifinals at the All England Club for the first time since 2006 with a 6-1, 6-1 win Tuesday over Dominika Cibulkova. Sharapova, the only Wimbledon champion remaining in the women’s draw after the Williams sisters were eliminated a day earlier, won eight straight games to win the first set and take control of the second. The fifth-seeded Russian has not lost a set at this year’s tournament, and she was nowhere near losing one Tuesday.
Tseng runs away in winning LPGA Championship (AP)
By JOHN WAWROW, AP Sports Writer PITTSFORD, N.Y. – Yani Tseng wasn’t satisfied with merely winning the LPGA Championship and, at 22, becoming the youngest to win four LPGA majors. Once she made the turn with a 10-stroke lead Sunday, the best female player in the world set her sights on making a little more history
Jacobson wins Travelers for first PGA Tour title (AP)
By PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press CROMWELL, Conn.
Baseball’s demographics shift away from African Americans
Although he grew to be as tall as a power forward and as strong and fast as an All-Pro tight end, Dave Winfield was destined to be a baseball player. He even has a baseball date of birth.
Amateur Cantlay shoots 60 to take Travelers lead (AP)
By PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press CROMWELL, Conn.
Bryce Harper: Baseball’s Next Big Star or Future Flameout?
Bryce Harper, No. 34, center, of the Hagerstown Suns finish a group handshake prior to a game on April 15, 2011, in Hagerstown, Md
MLB: The 50 Best Baseball Novelties You Can Buy Right Now
By (Angels Featured Columnist) on June 23, 2011 HUMOR — Baseball memorabilia has come in many forms through the years, and there has always been a market out there willing to meet the various offerings of baseball cards, programs, shirts, autographed balls, autographed bats and a wide assortment of other items. Today’s market for baseball memorabilia and novelties has grown exponentially, and in spite of a recent economy that crippled the country, the industry still thrives. Now, there are literally thousands of different items connected to baseball teams and licensed by MLB that can be purchased.
MLB: The 50 Best Baseball Novelties You Can Buy Right Now
By (Angels Featured Columnist) on June 23, 2011 HUMOR — Baseball memorabilia has come in many forms through the years, and there has always been a market out there willing to meet the various offerings of baseball cards, programs, shirts, autographed balls, autographed bats and a wide assortment of other items. Today’s market for baseball memorabilia and novelties has grown exponentially, and in spite of a recent economy that crippled the country, the industry still thrives
Woods to miss next week’s AT&T National (AP)
ORLANDO, Fla. – Tiger Woods will miss another golf tournament as he recovers from injuries to his left leg, saying Wednesday he will not play in the AT&T National next week outside Philadelphia. “Doctor’s orders,” Woods posted on Twitter.