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At The British Open, Weather Is Part Of The Challenge

4:56am July 19, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The British Open is one of the most challenging tournaments on the golf circuit. And not just because of the course. Players are keeping an eye on the weather, which has caused problems before.

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Remembering Sportscaster Bob Wolff

4:56am July 19, 2017

by Mike Pesca

Sportscaster Bob Wolff is believed to be the only announcer to call a championship game in all four major sports. He died on Saturday at the age of 96.

Lonzo Ball of the Los Angeles Lakers stands on the court during a 2017 Summer League game against the Brooklyn Nets in Las Vegas.

NBA in July? League Scores Bright Spot In Summer Ratings

6:37pm July 17, 2017

by Tom Goldman

There's been nothing normal about NBA Summer League 2017.

Switzerland's Roger Federer defeated Croatia's Marin Cilic to win his record eighth men's singles title at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London Sunday.

Federer Seizes Record 8th Wimbledon Title, Beating Cilic In Straight Sets

11:48am July 16, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The win breaks a tie Federer, 35, held with Pete Sampras for the most wins at the legendary tournament. It adds to his record for most Grand Slam singles championships, which now stands at 19.

U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has been cleared by a Brazilian court of criminal charges for filing a false robbery during the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazilian Court Tosses Criminal Case Against Olympic Swimmer Ryan Lochte

7:41pm July 15, 2017

by Maquita Peters

The court said that it dismissed the case after determining that Lochte's robbery claim made to NBC did not constitute filing of a fake report, a crime punishable by up to 18 months in prison.

Following Wimbledon Loss, Andy Murray Calls Out Casual Sexism

2:06pm July 15, 2017

There were many great moments at Wimbledon this week — including off the tennis court — thanks to Andy Murray.

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Williams lost a chance both to win her sixth Wimbledon singles title and to become the oldest woman to win a Grand Slam in the Open era, but she says she hopes to have more changes to add to her Grand Slam titles.

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Venus Williams Is Edged In Wimbledon Final As Muguruza Wins Second Grand Slam

1:23pm July 15, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Williams was unable to take advantage of early chances against Spain's Garbiñe Muguruza — who only grew more accurate and confident as the match progressed.

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Saturday Sports: Wimbledon, Milwaukee Brewers

8:52am July 15, 2017

Scott Simon talks about Wimbledon with Howard Bryant of ESPN.com. They also talk about the second half of the 2017 Major League Baseball season and the dominance of the Milwaukee Brewers.

Venus Williams and Spain's Garbine Muguruza each compete in the 2017 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis Club in Wimbledon, southwest London. Williams will face Muguruza in the women's singles final on Saturday.

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In Wimbledon Finals, Venus Williams And Roger Federer Could Set Age Records

8:29pm July 14, 2017

by Camila Domonoske

Either star could be the oldest Wimbledon winner of the Open era, and Williams could claim oldest Grand Slam title. Williams, 37, faces off with Garbine Muguruza; Federer, 35, plays Marin Cilic.

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

5:10pm July 14, 2017

It's been a week with a high Russian character count.