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en-us Copyright 2009 The New York Times Company Sat, 04 Jul 2009 16:02:01 GMT http://graphics.nytimes.com/images/section/NytSectionHeader.gif http://www.nytimes.com/pages/sports/index.html?partner=rss http://feeds1.nytimes.com/~r/nyt/rss/Sports/~3/A2Zm68_KwI8/04serena.html http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/04/sports/tennis/04serena.html Serena Williams won her first Wimbledon championship since 2003. Eddie Keogh/Reuters Serena Williams steamrolled big sister Venus, 7-6 (3), 6-2 to win her third Wimbledon championship.

04 Jul 09, 08:07:06

Serena Williams steamrolled big sister Venus, 7-6 (3), 6-2 to win her third Wimbledon championship.

04 Jul 09, 07:07:33

Andy Roddick advanced to his third Wimbledon final and will face Roger Federer, who can break the record for career Grand Slam singles titles.

04 Jul 09, 01:07:42

The Astana team’s manager had a little problem: Should he designate Lance Armstrong or Alberto Contador as the team leader?

04 Jul 09, 08:07:04

The White Sox’ Disco Demolition Night night seemed like a simple, fun way to drive up attendance, but things quickly went awry 30 years ago at Comiskey Park.

04 Jul 09, 08:07:51

Players contend the N.C.A.A. and a video game maker should pay college athletes for using their likenesses in popular games.

04 Jul 09, 07:07:41

Livan Hernandez was chased in the fourth inning and took his third straight loss as the Phillies moved two games ahead of the Mets in the National League East.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:33

The staggering Phillies, who have lost 14 of 19, are wondering just what in the name of Steve Jeltz happened to Jimmy Rollins, their M.V.P. shortstop.

04 Jul 09, 07:07:16

The Yankees struck against the Blue Jays in the fifth inning, with a two-run rally on three walks, a bunt and a passed ball.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:14

With more athletes using Twitter, Facebook and personal blogs, one Web site is trying to provide a centralized place for fans to keep up with the increasing amount of content.

04 Jul 09, 07:07:31

After a long career doing the unsung work of an assistant coach in college basketball, Sean Kearney is taking over the Holy Cross program.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:20

Manny Ramirez, returning from a 50-game suspension for violating baseball’s drug policy, went 0 for 3 and provided little help in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Padres.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:42

The disclosure of the test results from 2003, however, has no direct bearing on assertions about drug use that have put Roger Clemens, the former pitcher, in legal jeopardy.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:12

Trev Alberts, a former all-American linebacker at Nebraska, is trying to revitalize the athletic department at Division II Nebraska-Omaha.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:45

Tiger Woods overcame a rough patch to post a 10-under-par total of 130 and blew past Anthony Kim, who missed nine fairways and bogeyed three holes one day after posting a 62.

03 Jul 09, 12:07:37

The F.B.I. is investigating the possibility that letters of Harry Wright, manager of the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings, may have been taken from the New York Public Library.

03 Jul 09, 12:07:20

The Dodgers have regularly done business with the agent Scott Boras, but it has not worked out that well for them in a number of instances.

03 Jul 09, 12:07:46

Linebacker Calvin Pace will miss four games for violating the N.F.L.’s policy on performance-enhancing substances, the team’s third player to receive a doping suspension in the past year.

03 Jul 09, 12:07:47

Shameka Christon’s 25 points led the way for the Liberty, which ended a three-game losing streak and dropped defending champion Detroit to 2-6.

03 Jul 09, 01:07:32

After a rule change, Edgar Castillo, who plays soccer professionally in Mexico, said he now wants to play internationally for the U.S. team.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:14

Fred Perry of England won Wimbledon in 1934, 1935 and 1936. His countrymen’s wait for the next homegrown men’s champion will last at least one more year.

03 Jul 09, 11:07:50

Cost remains an obstacle to fuller participation by young Hispanics and blacks, but support is beginning to grow in some communities.

03 Jul 09, 12:07:33

Alberto Contador and other riders will be competing in what officials say will be the most tested event in cycling history.