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Steve McNair, Former NFL Quarterback, Found Dead in Nashville Condominium Steve McNair, a former National Football League quarterback who won a most valuable player award, was found dead in a condominium complex in Nashville, Tennessee, police said.

Serena Williams Defeats Older Sister Venus to Take Third Wimbledon Title Serena Williams won her third Wimbledon title and first in six years by beating her older sister and defending champion Venus.

Cancellara Wins Tour de France First Stage; Armstrong Finishes 10th Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara won today’s opening stage of the Tour de France, as seven-time champion Lance Armstrong finished in 10th place.

Andy Roddick's Old-Time Tennis Extends Britain's 73-Year Wimbledon Drought Andy Roddick deprived Britain of its best shot at winning the Wimbledon title in 73 years by upsetting Andy Murray with old-school tennis: serve-and-volley.

Roddick Upsets Murray to Advance to Wimbledon Tennis Final Against Federer Andy Murray’s Wimbledon adventure ended two wins short of its goal. Roger Federer’s march to tennis history goes on.

Murray's Loss Leaves Crowd Wondering When, If Ever, a Brit Wins Wimbledon Andy Murray’s loss to Andy Roddick at Wimbledon quieted crowds at the All England Club, London’s pubs, and even Henman Hill.

Alinghi Unveils Catamaran To Be Used in America's Cup Defense Switzerland’s Alinghi will use a giant catamaran when it defends sailing’s America’s Cup against challenger BMW-Oracle next year.

Jackson Clears Medical Tests to Return as Coach of NBA Champion Lakers Phil Jackson will return as head coach of the National Basketball Association champion Los Angeles Lakers next season to complete the final year of his contract.

What It Means for the Jews When Youkilis, Braun, Kinsler Become All-Stars Jewish fans of baseball -- fascinated with Hall of Famers Sandy Koufax, Hank Greenberg and Lou Boudreau -- may have a new crop of athletes to dote upon at this year’s All-Star Game.

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