Thursday, July 5, 2012

Serena Williams aces her semifinal test at Wimbledon - Detroit Free Press


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Serena Williams aces her semifinal test at Wimbledon
Detroit Free Press
WIMBLEDON, England -- Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving. Her groundstrokes are intimidating. Her superb speed and anticipation fuel unparalleled court-covering defense. Her returns are outstanding, too.
Serena Williams uses serve to win Wimbledon semiSan Francisco Chronicle
Best weapon in game: It's Serena's serveThe Desert Sun
Serena Williams to face Agnieszka Radwanska in Wimbledon finalNew York Daily News
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Serena serves notice in semis - New York Post


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Serena serves notice in semis
New York Post
By HOWARD FEDNRICH AP Her groundstrokes are as intimidating as they come. Superb speed and anticipation fuel her court-covering defense. Her returns are more than solid, too. When that serve is on-target, though, it sure is something special, ...
Serena Williams to face Agnieszka Radwanska in Wimbledon finalNew York Daily News
Power served upSan Francisco Chronicle
With Renewed Confidence, Serena Williams Looks to Win NowNew York Times
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Sharp Serena advances to final - The Seattle Times


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Sharp Serena advances to final
The Seattle Times
Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving, of course. Her groundstrokes are intimidating. Her superb speed and anticipation fuel... By Howard Fendrich The Associated Press No comments have been posted to this article.
Power served upSan Francisco Chronicle
Williams' aces continue to serve as one constant in incredible careerSI.com
With Renewed Confidence, Serena Williams Looks to Win NowNew York Times
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Williams' aces continue to serve as one constant in incredible career - SI.com


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Williams' aces continue to serve as one constant in incredible career
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Serena Williams' 24 aces helped her reach the Wimbledon final, where she'll face Agnieszka Radwanska. WIMBLEDON, England -- Serena Williams has made it to the money end of another Grand Slam event, so we know what to expect.
Wimbledon: Serena Williams serves her way into women's final, routs Victoria ...San Jose Mercury News
In Women's Final, Power vs. PrecisionNew York Times
Serena Williams serves her way into Wimbledon finalLos Angeles Times
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Wimbledon: Serena Williams serves her way into women's final, routs Victoria ... - San Jose Mercury News


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Wimbledon: Serena Williams serves her way into women's final, routs Victoria ...
San Jose Mercury News
WIMBLEDON, England -- Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving, of course. Her groundstrokes are intimidating. Her superb speed and anticipation fuel unparalleled court-covering defense. Her returns are outstanding, too.
Williams' aces continue to serve as one constant in incredible careerSI.com
In Women's Final, Power vs. PrecisionNew York Times
Serena sails into Wimbledon women's finalFlorida Times-Union
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Knicks Get Kidd, as Lin Agrees to Rockets' Offer - New York Times


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Knicks Get Kidd, as Lin Agrees to Rockets' Offer
New York Times
Star point guards kept flying off the market â€" one to their crosstown rivals, one to Hollywood, one to Dallas â€" and all the Knicks could do was grit their teeth, cross names off the board and wait for some improbable twist of fate.
Jason Kidd opts to join KnicksESPN
Sources: Jason Kidd headed to New York KnicksFort Worth Star Telegram
More Star Power, More UncertaintyWall Street Journal
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With Renewed Confidence, Serena Williams Looks to Win Now - New York Times


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With Renewed Confidence, Serena Williams Looks to Win Now
New York Times
WIMBLEDON, England Serena Williams had just reached another Wimbledon final at age 30, doing a fine impression of Serena Williams in her prime. Her father and coach, Richard Williams, was sitting on a bench in the sunshine at the All England Club, ...
Serena Williams serves her way into Wimbledon finalLos Angeles Times
Photo Gallery: 24 aces help Serena Williams reach Wimbledon finalSalt Lake Tribune
Wimbledon Scores And Results: Serena Williams Advances To FinalSB Nation
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LA move could be a career boost for Steve Nash, filmmaker - Los Angeles Times


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LA move could be a career boost for Steve Nash, filmmaker
Los Angeles Times
Steve Nash appears ready for showtime, and we're not just talking about whether he can dazzle Laker fans on the court with his no-look passes, crossovers and pick-and-roll sequences. We're talking about how he'll also perform under the Hollywood lights ...
Children and championships: Steve Nash tells why he chose Lakers, and new ...Washington Post
Steve Nash elaborates on reasons he chose LakersThe Seattle Times
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Best weapon in game: It's Serena's serve - USA TODAY


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Best weapon in game: It's Serena's serve
USA TODAY
WIMBLEDON, England â€" Serena Williams had the perfect word to describe the most dangerous weapon in women's tennis. "Mean," she said when asked about her serve, following her 6-3, 7-6 (8-6) victory against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus on Thursday on ...
Serena Williams beat Victoria Azarenka in straight sets to reach Wimbledon finalSI.com
Wimbledon: Serena Williams aces her way past Victoria Azarenka, into another finalWashington Post
Serena Williams reaches 7th Wimbledon finalCBS News
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With Williams and Radwanska, a Final of Power vs. Precision - New York Times


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With Williams and Radwanska, a Final of Power vs. Precision
New York Times
WIMBLEDON, England â€" This year's women's finalists at Wimbledon play tennis much the same way that Led Zeppelin and Bach made music. Just because Serena Williams prefers to bludgeon her opponents with a mighty serve, that does not make Agnieszka ...
Serena Williams quietly rolls into another Wimbledon finalSan Francisco Chronicle
Serena Williams to meet Agnieszka Radwanska in Wimbledon finalCBC.ca
Everything clicking for Serena Williams in Wimbledon semifinal winSI.com
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With Renewed Confidence, Serena Williams Looks to Win Now - New York Times


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With Renewed Confidence, Serena Williams Looks to Win Now
New York Times
WIMBLEDON, England Serena Williams had just reached another Wimbledon final at age 30, doing a fine impression of Serena Williams in her prime. Her father, Richard Williams, was sitting on a bench in the sunshine at the All England Club, ...
Serena Dominates AzarenkaESPN
Everything clicking for Serena Williams in Wimbledon semifinal winCNN
Serena holds the aces to sink AzarenkaChicago Tribune
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Serena Williams hits record 24 aces to beat Azarenka, reach Wimbledon final ... - Washington Post


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Serena Williams hits record 24 aces to beat Azarenka, reach Wimbledon final ...
Washington Post
WIMBLEDON, England â€" Serena Williams wins with so much more than serving, of course. Her groundstrokes are as intimidating as they come. Superb speed and anticipation fuel her court-covering defense. Her returns are more than solid, too.
Radwanska reaches first Grand Slam finalESPN
'Clever' Radwanska awaits SerenaFOXSports.com
Williams sisters reach Wimbledon doubles semisSI.com
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Serena Williams Beats Azarenka, moves to Wimbledon final - Washington Post


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Serena Williams Beats Azarenka, moves to Wimbledon final
Washington Post
July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Four-time singles champion Serena Williams fired a record 24 aces past Victoria Azarenka to move to her first Wimbledon final in two years. “I'm so excited,” Williams said after advancing to her seventh final at the All England ...
Radwanska puts final ambitions in reachReuters
Radwanska is first Pole in Slam final since 1939Fox News
'Clever' Radwanska awaits SerenaFOXSports.com
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Radwanska holds on in the second set to earn her first Grand Slam final ... - CBSSports.com


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Radwanska holds on in the second set to earn her first Grand Slam final ...
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WIMBLEDON, England -- Getting through her Wimbledon semifinal was easier for Agnieszka Radwanska than getting through the post-match news conference. Radwanska reached her first Grand Slam final by outplaying Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-4 at the All ...
Serena serves Azarenka off courtESPN
Radwanska puts final ambitions in reachChicago Tribune
Serena holds the aces to sink AzarenkaReuters
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Serena Williams advances to her seventh Wimbledon final - Los Angeles Times


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Serena Williams advances to her seventh Wimbledon final
Los Angeles Times
WIMBLEDON, England -- With her record 24th ace, sixth-seeded Serena Williams advanced to her seventh Wimbledon final Thursday with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) semifinal win over second-seeded Victoria Azarenka. Williams will play third-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska in ...
Serena Williams reaches her 7th Wimbledon final, will face 3rd-seeded ...Washington Post
Serena holds the aces to sink AzarenkaChicago Tribune

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It's No. 3 Radwanska's first Grand Slam final and she has a shot at the No. 1 rank - SI.com


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It's No. 3 Radwanska's first Grand Slam final and she has a shot at the No. 1 rank
SI.com
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) -- Serena Williams reached the Wimbledon final with a 6-3, 7-6 (6) win over Victoria Azarenka in the semifinals on Thursday. She'll face No. 3 Agnieszka Radwanska in the final. Steady backhands and forehands were all it took for ...
Radwanska rolls into women's finalFOXSports.com
Serena Williams Reaches 7th Wimbledon FinalABC News
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Video: Pau Gasol says playing with Nash will be 'huge honor' - USA TODAY


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Video: Pau Gasol says playing with Nash will be 'huge honor'
USA TODAY
By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY One of the players expected to be most boosted by Steve Nash going to the Lakers is Pau Gasol. And the Lakers star forward didn't disagree. In a Twitcam in Spanish, Gasol had an English interlude (about 2:35 in) to talk about ...
Nash persuades Suns to send him to LakersAtlanta Journal Constitution
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Heat, Thunder favored for 2013 but Lakers and Nets moving up - USA TODAY


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Heat, Thunder favored for 2013 but Lakers and Nets moving up
USA TODAY
By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Without making changes the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder remain the teams to beat next year in the NBA. But changes in Los Angeles and Brooklyn has sparked some interest. The Nets first traded with the Hawks for Joe ...
Nash Heads to Lakers, Leaving Knicks in LurchNew York Times
Dramatic-yet-thrifty deal for Nash revives Lakers out WestNBA.com
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Nash Heads to Lakers, Leaving Knicks in Lurch - New York Times


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Nash Heads to Lakers, Leaving Knicks in Lurch
New York Times
Steve Nash flirted with New York, listened to Toronto and pondered a return to Dallas, in a furious recruiting period that threatened to tip the balance of power in one NBA region or another. The answer at last came Wednesday evening, just before the ...
Steve Nash traded to Lakers by SunsBoston Globe
Goran Dragic Leaves Houston Rockets For Phoenix SunsSB Nation
Steve Nash to join Los Angeles LakersVancouver Sun
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Agent: Nash goes to Lakers in sign-and-trade deal - Wall Street Journal


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Agent: Nash goes to Lakers in sign-and-trade deal
Wall Street Journal
AP PHOENIX â€" Steve Nash's agent Bill Duffy says the two-time MVP point guard is going to the Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade deal with the Phoenix Suns. The 38-year-old Nash, who spent the past eight seasons with the Suns, was a free agent but a ...
Knicks shoot an air ball on Steve NashBoston Herald
Los Angeles Lakers Land Aspiring Filmmaker Steve NashForbes
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Knicks shoot an air ball on Steve Nash - Boston Herald


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Knicks shoot an air ball on Steve Nash
Boston Herald
By Steve Popper / The Record (Hackensack NJ) The Knicks may have lost one targeted free agent point guard Wednesday and could lose their own, too. The fireworks came in the form of a deal that would send Steve Nash from Phoenix to the Lakers, ...
Tell us: Do you like Steve Nash to Lakers?USA TODAY
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Tell us: Do you like Steve Nash to Lakers? - USA TODAY


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Tell us: Do you like Steve Nash to Lakers?
USA TODAY
By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY These days it might be hard to keep Kobe Bryant, Pau Gasol and Andrew Bynum from smiling. They had to go to bed last night dreaming of scoring opportunities. "This is what I call a family values contract," Nash's agent Bill ...
Lakers get Steve Nash from SunsBoston Herald
Nash Persuades Suns to Send Him to LakersABC News
Suns have busy 4th in readying for life after NashHouston Chronicle

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Phoenix Suns send Steve Nash to Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade deal - Arizona Republic


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Phoenix Suns send Steve Nash to Los Angeles Lakers in a sign-and-trade deal
Arizona Republic
by Paul Coro - Jul. 4, 2012 05:54 PM The ending of a city's eight-year basketball love affair with Steve Nash came with the shocking sight of Nash dribbling off into the Los Angeles Lakers' arms. In a whirlwind turn of events, the Suns granted their ...
Sam Amick: Suns continue rebuilding, agree to terms with DragicSI.com
Nash goes to Lakers in sign-and-grade deal, Suns get 4 draft picksWashington Post
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Federer advances to semis - Boston.com


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Federer advances to semis
Boston.com
LONDON â€" Mikhail Youzhny, a 30-year-old Russian who recently earned his PhD in philosophy, acted more whimsical than philosophical on Wednesday at Wimbledon's Centre Court. At times, he was downright comical, a 21st century Falstaff summoning humor to ...
Win puts Federer back in the semifinalsPhiladelphia Inquirer
Federer-Djokovic Face-Off Set; Murray's Battle ContinuesNew York Times
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