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One more time: Federer vs. Nadal at Wimbledon (AP)

AP - Add up all of Roger Federer's greatness on grass courts, and the numbers are striking: 40 wins in a row at Wimbledon, 65 overall on the surface.

Martin joins Hendrick, replacing Mears next year (AP)

AP - Running a partial schedule the past two years, Mark Martin was able to rekindle his passion for racing and ponder the championship that has eluded him his entire career.

Jagr signs with Avangard Omsk in Russian League (AP)

AP - Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, leaving the NHL after nearly two decades and returning to the club he joined during the 2004-05 lockout.

On the fence: Youkilis triples off top of wall (AP)

AP - Kevin Youkilis created the drama. Mike Lowell gave Boston the win.

Indians designate RHP Joe Borowski for assignment (AP)
AP - Indians closer Joe Borowski, last year's American League saves leader, was designated for assignment on Friday.

Favre considers return to NFL or does he? (AP)

AP - Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."

Report: Duhon agrees to deal with Knicks (AP)
AP - Chris Duhon verbally agreed to a deal with the New York Knicks on Friday, the point guard and his agent told The Sporting News.

Jackson's pitching, Pena's hitting pace Rays win (AP)

AP - Edwin Jackson took a two-hitter into the eighth inning and Carlos Pena homered and drove in five runs Friday night, helping the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays beat the Kansas City Royals 11-2 for their fifth straight victory.

Ronaldo going nowhere say United (AFP)

AFP - Manchester United said Friday the latest reports claiming star winger Cristiano Ronaldo was about to move to Spanish giants Real Madrid were "utter nonsense" and insisted the Portugal international was not for sale.

Sharks grab D Dan Boyle from Lightning for Carle (AP)
AP - Although Dan Boyle felt betrayed when the Tampa Bay Lightning decided to trade him, the standout defenseman is feeling much better about it after landing with the San Jose Sharks.

Game over: struggling UK basketball museum closes (AP)
AP - The University of Kentucky Basketball Museum has shut its doors due to falling attendance and financial problems.

McEnroe stunned by Rafa power (AFP)

AFP - John McEnroe, who won the last of his three Wimbledon titles two years before Rafael Nadal was born, admitted he was stunned by the power of the Spaniard when they practiced together on Friday.

Overton in a share of the lead when rain arrives (AP)

AP - Jeff Overton doesn't feel like a different player than the guy who could couldn't make it to the weekend on the PGA Tour over the last two months. Funny how seeing the ball go in the hole changes everything.