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Islanders a fan hit during 27-year run

The symmetry of baseball was never lost on the Hawaii Islanders. In just its third year of statehood, Hawai'i got what turned out to be its longest reigning pro sports franchise because of financing issues in Sacramento, Calif. Twenty-seven years later, Hawai'i would lose its franchise for the same reason. More »

Federer, Roddick reach final

Andy Roddick upset Andy Murray to reach the men's singles final.

Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals yesterday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash. Photo gallery More »

Manny offers apology, goes 0-3

In his first major league game since May 6, Manny Ramirez went hitless with one walk.

Manny Ramirez is back in the big leagues, looking like a guy who missed 50 games. Returning from his suspension for violating baseball's drug policy, the Los Angeles slugger offered an apology, then barely hit the ball out of the infield in the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the San Diego Padres last night. More »

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SERENA BEST AT WIMBLEDON

Serena Williams, reacts after defeating her sister Venus, to win the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon.

Serena Williams, reacts after defeating her sister Venus, to win the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon. More »

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Serena tops Venus again for third Wimbledon title

Serena Williams, reacts after defeating her sister Venus, to win the women's singles final on the Centre Court at Wimbledon.

WIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. After six years, it was her turn to hold up the Venus Rosewater Dish again. (6:16 a.m.) More »

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Michelle Wie made a double bogey on the 18th hole to fall three shots off the second-round lead.

Wie falls three behind in Farr

Honolulu's Michelle Wie shot 2-under-par 69, three-putting for a double-bogey 7 on the final hole, and was three shots... More »

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Jackson will remain as coach of Lakers

Phil Jackson will return to coach the Los Angeles Lakers next season, getting a clean bill of health following a record championship season. The Hall of Fame coach turns 64 in September and said on the team's Web site yesterday he got the go-ahead for another season after consulting the team doctor. More »

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St. Louis' Albert Pujols reacts after hitting a grand slam off Cincinnati reliever David Weathers in the eighth.

Cardinals' Pujols slams Reds, 7-4

Albert Pujols appreciates history. He just doesn't let it overshadow what he considers important. Pujols hit his club-record fourth grand slam of the season and 10th of his career, and Jarrett Hoffpauir drove in the go-ahead runs in the ninth inning with his first career hit as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Cincinnati Reds, 7-4, last night. More »

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Serena, left and sister Venus Williams confer during their semifinal doubles win over Cara Black and Liezel Huber.

Wimbledon showdown Photo gallery

Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they're on the road. More »

OTHER SPORTS

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will be tested in today's opening time trial in Monaco.

Armstrong's back in Tour de France

The Tour de France is ready for another edition with Lance Armstrong, and today's opening stage may show whether he's ready to challenge for another title. Armstrong's 37-year-old legs will be tested immediately when the 96th edition of the three-week race begins with a 9.6-mile time trial. More »

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Kauai surfer ties for fifth

Dustin Barca of Kaua'i tied for fifth place in the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro men's surfing contest yesterday. More »

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