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Spain names Conchita Martinez Davis Cup captain

Spain has named former Wimbledon winner Conchita Martinez captain of its Davis Cup team.
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United States’ Carli Lloyd (10) celebrates her third goal against Japan during first half act...
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Lloyd hat trick leads US over Japan 5-2 for World Cup title

Carli Lloyd lives for the big moment. She had her biggest on Sunday night -- and gave the United States its record third Women's World Cup title.
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Stephanie Saylors, center, stands with her twin 11-year-old sons Lucas, left, and Aidan outside BC ...
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The Latest: VP Biden dotes on grandson as he watches final

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United States’ Abby Wambach hoists the trophy after defeating Japan to win the FIFA Women&#82...
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Abby Wambach’s World Cup finale comes with coveted trophy

Abby Wambach lifted American coach Jill Ellis after the final whistle. She ran to the stands for a hug from her wife. And then along with Christie Rampone, she became the first American to lift the Women's World Cup championship trophy in 16 years.
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Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after winning a point against Heather Watson of Bri...
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All-Williams matchup headlines Monday’s action at Wimbledon

One five-time Wimbledon champion is guaranteed to reach the quarterfinals. Another is assured of elimination.
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Wimbledon at a glance

A look ahead to Monday at Wimbledon after Sunday's day off:
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Chile’s players celebrate with the Copa America trophy after defeating Argentina in the final...
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Chile beats Argentina 4-1 on penalties to win Copa America

The wait is finally over for Chile. The title drought continues for Argentina.
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England’s Steph Houghton (5) and Germany’s Celia Sasic vie for the ball during first-ha...
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England beats Germany 1-0 in extra time to finish 3rd

Days after a gut-wrenching loss, England finished its deepest run in the Women's World Cup with an uplifting victory.
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Tatjana Haenni, FIFA deputy director of the competitions division, listens during the closing news ...
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As Women’s World Cup draws to end, inequality remains

The most successful Women's World Cup concludes on Sunday when the United States and Japan take the field at BC Place.
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Bernard Tomic of Australia returns a ball to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their singles match at...
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Tomic suspended from Davis Cup for Australia over comments

Australian Bernard Tomic has been suspended from this month's home Davis Cup quarterfinal against Kazakhstan for his verbal attack on Tennis Australia officials, including Pat Rafter and chief executive Craig Tiley.
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FILE – In this June 16, 2015, file photo, Nigeria’s Onome Ebi, left, and United States&...
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Will history repeat itself? The US women hope not

Abby Wambach remembers the date by heart: July 17, 2011.
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Dustin Brown of Germany serves to Viktor Troicki of Serbia during their singles tennis match at the...
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‘Unbelievable’: Jankovic tops 2-time Wimbledon champ Kvitova

About an hour after flopping on her back and kicking her feet overhead to celebrate a stunning comeback against defending Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, Jelena Jankovic still was giddy.
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Dustin Brown of Germany returns a ball to Rafael Nadal of Spain during their singles match at the A...
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The Latest: Murray calls for shorter medical timeouts

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Germany’s Simone Laudehr (6) and United States’ Morgan Brian (14) battle for the ball d...
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Players bang heads in 1st half of US-Germany World Cup semi

US midfielder Morgan Brian banged heads with German forward Alexandra Popp in the first half of the women's World Cup semifinal on Tuesday night.
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Gael Monfis of France, left, serves to Gilles Simon of France during their singles match at the All...
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The Latest: Simon beats Monfils in 5 sets at Wimbledon

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Matt Stonie tops Joey Chestnut in hot dog eating contest

An upset for the ages at the annual Fourth of July hot dog eating contest in New York as eight-time defending champ Joey Chestnut goes down.
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Ivo Karlovic of Croatia celebrates defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in their singles match at...
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The Latest: Karlovic has to defend double-hit at Wimbledon

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Marin Cilic of Croatia celebrates defeating John Isner of the United States in their singles match ...
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Isner double-faults twice late to lose in 5 at Wimbledon

John Isner could hardly believe it, either.
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Ivo Karlovic of Croatia, right, shakes hands after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in their ...
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The Latest: Karlovic beats Tsonga in 3rd round at Wimbledon

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Marin Cilic of Croatia serves to John Isner of the United States during their singles match at the ...
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The Latest: Cilic quickly wraps up win vs Isner at Wimbledon

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United States’ DeAndre Yedlin (2) celebrates with Jozy Altidore after an own goal was scored ...
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Dempsey, Chandler score as US beats Guatemala 4-0

Clint Dempsey wants to look ahead to helping the U.S. defend its CONCACAF Gold Cup title and not back to his confrontation with a referee that caused American coach Jurgen Klinsmann to replace the fiery forward as captain for the tournament.
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Serena Williams of the United States celebrates after winning a point against Heather Watson of Bri...
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Just like old times, it’s Williams vs. Williams at Wimbledon

Just like old times.
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Roger Federer of Switzerland plays a return to Sam Groth of Australia during their singles match at...
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The Latest: Groth hits 2nd fastest serve ever at Wimbledon

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Milos Raonic of Canada returns a ball to Nick Kyrgios of Australia during their singles match at th...
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2 points from loss, Serena wins at Wimbledon; Venus next

Twice, Serena Williams stood merely two points from a loss at Wimbledon against a British opponent buoyed by a roaring, flag-waving Centre Court crowd.
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