Wednesday, July 4, 2012

London 2012 Olympics: Oscar Pistorius running for South Africa surely ... - Telegraph.co.uk


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London 2012 Olympics: Oscar Pistorius running for South Africa surely ...
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After some gentle manipulation of their own rules on qualifying standards, the South African Athletics Association announced on Wednesday that Oscar Pistorius will wear the green and gold vest in the forthcoming Olympics. By Jim White He will line up ...
Blade Runner Oscar Pistorius gets spot in Olympic 400 metersSalt Lake Tribune
Pistorius to run 400 meters for South AfricaSan Francisco Chronicle
Oscar Pistorius to run 400m raceESPN
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Nash to Lakers in sign-and-trade - FOXSports.com


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Nash to Lakers in sign-and-trade
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Steve Nash is going to the Los Angeles Lakers, a Pacific Division rival the two-time MVP point guard tried so hard to beat, with little success, in his eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns. At Nash's request, the Lakers and Suns reached a sign-and-trade ...
Sam Amick: Lakers pull off stunning trade for NashSI.com
Steve Nash, new Los Angeles LakerESPN
Steve Nash goes to the LA LakersCBS News
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Lakers pull off stunner for Nash - SI.com


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Lakers pull off stunner for Nash
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The Knicks and Raptors also made pushes for Steve Nash, who averaged 12.5 points and 10.7 assists last season. Just as the NBA's Eastern Conference seemed to be nudging the balance of power its way, the Lakers pulled off a stunning sign-and-trade for ...
Lakers get Steve Nash from the SunsLos Angeles Times
Lakers all in with Steve Nash dealESPN
Nash goes to Lakers in sign-and-trade dealFox News

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Minnesota signs top free agents; Pistorius to run in Olympics | AM Briefing - The Seattle Times


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Minnesota signs top free agents; Pistorius to run in Olympics | AM Briefing
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The Minnesota Wild landed not one but both of the NHL's top prizes in free agency, signing left wing Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter... DENIS FARRELL / AP South African amputee champion runner, Oscar Pistorius, sprints during a training session ...
Reusse: Stars finally show Minnesota some loveMinneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota Wild strikes free-agent gold with Parise, SuterFort Worth Star Telegram
Wild hit jackpot in NHL free agencyAustin American-Statesman
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Steve Nash headed to Lakers after sign-and-trade with Suns - USA TODAY


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Steve Nash headed to Lakers after sign-and-trade with Suns
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By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY The Los Angeles Lakers made a significant move that should keep them a contender in the NBA's Western Conference. On Wednesday, they reached an agreement to acquire point guard and two-time MVP Steve Nash from the Phoenix ...
Agent: Nash Goes to Lakers in Sign-and-Trade DealABC News
Steve Nash headed to LakersESPN
Lakers to acquire Steve Nash in sign-and-trade deal with the SunsLos Angeles Times
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Parise and Suter Both Sign With Wild - New York Times


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Parise and Suter Both Sign With Wild
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For Zach Parise, the attraction of returning home proved too strong to pass up. On Wednesday, he reluctantly left the Devils, with whom he had spent his entire NHL career, and signed a 13-year, $98 million contract with the Minnesota Wild.
Zach Parise, Ryan Suter to WildESPN
The Anti-LeBrons: Zach Parise, Ryan Suter choose Minnesota over the obviousYahoo! Sports (blog)
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Minnesota Wild stuns hockey world by landing top two free agents: Zach Parise ... - San Jose Mercury News


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Minnesota Wild stuns hockey world by landing top two free agents: Zach Parise ...
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The Minnesota Wild landed not one but both of the NHL's top prizes in free agency, signing forward Zach Parise and defenseman Ryan Suter on Wednesday. Each deal is for 13 years and $98 million, according to three people familiar with the contracts who ...
Wings ponder options after Ryan Suter, Zach Parise say noThe Detroit News
The Anti-LeBrons: Zach Parise, Ryan Suter choose Minnesota over the obviousYahoo! Sports (blog)
With Zach Parise, Ryan Suter off board, Rangers can get to workNewsday
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Wild agrees to $98 million deals with Parise and Suter - Minneapolis Star Tribune


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Wild agrees to $98 million deals with Parise and Suter
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The Minnesota Wild scored a major coup Wednesday, agreeing to 13-year, $98 million deals with Zach Parise and Ryan Suter -- considered the two biggest prizes in this year's free-agent class. The Wild scored a major coup, agreeing to terms Wednesday ...
The Anti-LeBrons: Zach Parise, Ryan Suter choose Minnesota over the obviousYahoo! Sports (blog)
Minnesota Wild land Zach Parise, Ryan SuterUSA TODAY
Minnesota Wild get top free agents Zach Parise, Ryan SuterLos Angeles Times
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Federer, Djokovic roll into semifinal showdown at Wimbledon - Chicago Tribune


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Federer, Djokovic roll into semifinal showdown at Wimbledon
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WIMBLEDON, England â€" The tennis played by Andy Murray and David Ferrer was exquisitely quirky but also filled with powerful groundstrokes that might have lit up Centre Court if the Wimbledon powers ever felt like night tennis was something to be ...
Getting the Djokovic RunaroundWall Street Journal
Wimbledon semis: Novak Djokovic vs. Roger Federer, Andy Murray vs. Jo-Wilfried ...Salt Lake Tribune
Wimbledon semis: Djokovic-Federer, Murray-TsongaDenver Post

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Wimbledon semis: Djokovic-Federer, Murray-Tsonga
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WIMBLEDON, England â€" After curling in a 102 mph ace to grab a two-set lead a mere 56 minutes into his Wimbledon quarterfinal Wednesday, Roger Federer casually pulled an extra tennis ball from his pocket and strolled to sit in his changeover chair for a ...
Murray grinds down Ferrer, Federer shinesReuters

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Federer to Face Djokovic in Wimbledon Semifinal - New York Times


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Federer to Face Djokovic in Wimbledon Semifinal
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WIMBLEDON, England â€" The first wave of the men's quarterfinals had not yet broken on Wednesday. Roger Federer was still on Centre Court, giving one of his favorite opponents, Mikhail Youzhny, his latest extended look at the cruel beauty of Federer's ...
Djokovic, Federer, Murray reach Wimbledon semisFox News
Lackluster quarterfinals sets up historic Djokovic-Federer semiSI.com
Federer to face Djokovic in Wimbledon semifinalsAtlanta Journal Constitution
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Wild instantly enter NHL relevancy after stunning Parise-Suter coup - SI.com


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Wild instantly enter NHL relevancy after stunning Parise-Suter coup
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The Minnesota Wild joined the NHL in 2000. They finally became a team worth watching on Wedneday afternoon. The Wild became relevant with a stunning coup, outslugging the big boys to sign both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, the only free agents who really ...
Wild land top forward, defenseman in Parise, SuterNHL.com
Zach Parise signs with WildESPN
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Minnesota Wild land Zach Parise, Ryan Suter - USA TODAY


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Minnesota Wild land Zach Parise, Ryan Suter
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One of owner Craig Leipold's missions when he bought the Minnesota Wild was to raise the team's visibility by attacting higher-profile players and that objective was achieved on the Fourth of July when the Minnesota Wild shockingly signed top-ranked ...
Wild hit pay dirt; sign free agents Parise, SuterSI.com
Parise and Suter Both Sign With WildNew York Times
Wild Land Suter, PariseESPN
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Zach Parise, Ryan Suter to Wild - ESPN


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Zach Parise, Ryan Suter to Wild
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The Minnesota Wild have landed prized free agents Zach Parise and Ryan Suter, sources told ESPN.com's Pierre LeBrun. Both deals are worth $98 million over 13 years. For Parise, the move will be a homecoming after the Minneapolis native spent his first ...
Wild land top forward, defenseman in Parise, SuterNHL.com
Wild agrees to terms with Parise and SuterMinneapolis Star Tribune
Zach Parise agrees to a reported mega 13-year, $98 million deal with Minnesota ...New York Daily News
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Federer to Face Djokovic in Wimbledon Semifinal - ABC News


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Federer to Face Djokovic in Wimbledon Semifinal
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Novak Djokovic closed out his latest Wimbledon win with an ace, then threw a fist and let loose a primal scream. Bring on Roger Federer. They'll meet at Wimbledon for the first time Friday. Federer earned a record 32nd Grand Slam semifinal berth and ...
Federer routs Youzhny to reach Wimbledon semisSI.com
Federer Cruises Into SemisESPN
Federer hits heights to set up Djokovic clashReuters
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Wimbledon: Federer to face Djokovic in semifinal - CBS News


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Wimbledon: Federer to face Djokovic in semifinal
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(AP) WIMBLEDON, England - Roger Federer earned a record 32nd Grand Slam semifinal berth and moved closer to a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title when he beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday. Federer's opponent Friday will be defending ...
Majestic Federer overwhelms YouzhnyChicago Tribune
Roger Federer to Play Novak Djokovic in Wimbledon SemifinalsBloomberg

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Federer, Djokovic roll into Wimbledon semifinals - USA TODAY


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Federer, Djokovic roll into Wimbledon semifinals
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) â€" Roger Federer earned a record 33rd Grand Slam semifinal berth and moved closer to a record-tying seventh Wimbledon title when he beat Mikhail Youzhny 6-1, 6-2, 6-2 Wednesday. Federer will face off against defending champ and ...
Roger Federer in fine fettle as he finishes Mikhail Youzhny in straight setsTelegraph.co.uk
Wimbledon 2012: Roger Federer beats Mikhail Youzhny to reach last fourThe Guardian

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Deron Williams staying with Brooklyn Nets - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Deron Williams staying with Brooklyn Nets
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A person with knowledge of the decision said Williams told the team he was accepting its five-year contract worth $98 million. Williams, the top free agent available, chose to stay with the Nets over signing with his hometown team, the Dallas Mavericks ...
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NBA Free Agency News: Deron Williams Returns To Nets, Eric Gordon Signs Max ... - SB Nation


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NBA Free Agency News: Deron Williams Returns To Nets, Eric Gordon Signs Max ...
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Chicago Bulls fans might not want to pay too much attention to what's going on in Brooklyn right now. While both the Bulls and Nets are quite obviously considered major market teams, only one is acting like it. While the Bulls brace themselves to ...
Deron Williams takes Nets' $98 million dealBoston.com
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Deron Williams takes Nets' $98 million deal - Boston.com


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Deron Williams takes Nets' $98 million deal
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AP A person with knowledge of the decision said Deron Williams told the team he was accepting their five-year contract worth $98 million. The All-Star point guard said on his Twitter feed Tuesday night that he ''made a very tough decision today'' and ...
Free agent Deron Williams signs with NetsUSA TODAY
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Serena Williams dominates defending Wimbledon champ - Boston Globe


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Serena Williams dominates defending Wimbledon champ
Boston Globe
By Kevin Paul Dupont Serena Williams put on a powerful display in outmuscling defending champ Petra Kvitova en route to the semis. LONDON â€" Dominant on serve, lighter and more agile on her feet, all in all the familiar force that has made her a ...
Wimbledon 2012: how it happenedTelegraph.co.uk
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Defending champion Kvitova exits WimbledonSan Francisco Chronicle
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Serena beats defending champ Kvitova to reach semifinals - CBSSports.com


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Serena beats defending champ Kvitova to reach semifinals
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WIMBLEDON, England -- The sounds were new to Serena Williams, and the feeling on Centre Court was different. The result, though, was quite familiar. Playing under the retractable roof for the first time on the court where she's had some of her biggest ...
Defending champion Kvitova exits WimbledonSan Francisco Chronicle
Defending champion Kvitova exits Wimbledon in quarterfinals after a lesson ...Washington Post
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Williams picks Nets - Boston.com


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Williams picks Nets
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Deron Williams is staying with the Nets. The All-Star point guard said on his Twitter feed Tuesday night that he ''made a very tough decision today'' and posted a picture of the new team logo that accompanies the Nets' move from New Jersey to Brooklyn.
Williams staying with NetsPhiladelphia Inquirer
Nets re-sign Deron Williams to 5-year dealSan Francisco Chronicle
Nets Place Star Point-Guard Atop Their New ArenaNew York Times
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Williams staying with Nets - Philadelphia Inquirer


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Williams staying with Nets
Philadelphia Inquirer
A person with knowledge of the decision said Williams told the team he was accepting its five-year contract worth $98 million. Williams, the top free agent available, chose to stay with the Nets over signing with his hometown team, the Dallas Mavericks ...
Nets re-sign Deron Williams to 5-year dealSan Francisco Chronicle
Nets Place Star Point-Guard Atop Their New ArenaNew York Times
Nets get their man as Deron Williams agrees to re-signCNN
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