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Federer, Nadal back in Wimbledon final (AP)

Switzerland's Roger Federer celebrates his semifinal win over Russia's Marat Safin on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, Friday, July 4 , 2008. (AP Photo/Anja Niedringhaus)AP - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will meet in their third consecutive Wimbledon final after commanding semifinal victories Friday.

Martin joins Hendrick, replacing Mears next year (AP)

AP - Mark Martin will make one final effort to win the NASCAR championship that's eluded him the past 26 years by driving for storied Hendrick Motorsports next season.

Jagr signs with Avangard Omsk in Russian League (AP)

In this Jan. 22, 2008 file photo, New York Rangers right wing Jaromir Jagr, of the Czech Republic, looks to pass during the second period of an NHL hockey game in New York. The NHL free agent shopping season opens with big-name players such as Jaromir Jagr, Mats Sundin and Brian Campbell available on the open market. Traditionally, lucrative deals with star players come together quickly in the first few days of bidding. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)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.

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.

On the fence: Youkilis drive sits on wall (AP)

Fans watch as a ball that popped loose out of New York Yankees' Johnny Damon's glove rests momentarily on the fence before dropping to the ground during the third inning against the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball action Friday, July 4, 2008 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Damon made a leaping attempt on a hit by Red Sox's Kevin Youkilis. Two runs scored on the play. Damon left the game after the play. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)AP - Kevin Youkilis' drive squirted out of the webbing of Johnny Damon's glove and bounced up off the top of the left-field wall in the third inning of Friday's game between the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees.

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

In this Dec. 15, 2002, file photo,then-Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre passes against the San Francisco 49ers during an NFL football game in San Francisco. Favre is considering coming out retirement, according to an ESPN report Wednesday, July 2, 2008. The Packers' former quarterback retired March 6 after a 17-year career. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)AP - Brett Favre dismissed an ESPN report that he's considering coming out of retirement as "all rumor."

Star point guard Paul, Hornets agree to new deal (AP)

AP - Chris Paul and the Hornets reached a contract agreement Thursday that could keep the All-Star point guard with the team for at least the next four seasons.

Brewers downplay Sabathia trade rumors (AP)

Cleveland Indians' C.C. Sabathia pitches to a Chicago White Sox batter during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Chicago. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)AP - If the Brewers are considered a front-runner in the C.C. Sabathia sweepstakes, manager Ned Yost wanted nothing to do with it on Friday.

Ronaldo going nowhere say United (AFP)

Manchester United said Friday the latest reports claiming star winger Cristiano Ronaldo, seen here in June 2008, was about to move to Spanish giants Real Madrid were 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.

Penguins sign goalie Fleury for $35 million (AP)

In this June 4, 2008 file photo, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury deflects a shot during the first period of Game 6 of the Stanley Cup NHL hockey finals against the Detroit Red Wings in Pittsburgh. The Penguins signed Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million dollar contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days. 'He is extremely gratified to be part of the Penguins core going forward,' Fleury's agent Allan Walsh told The Associated Press on Thursday July 3, 2008. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)AP - The Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday signed goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury to a seven-year, $35 million contract, the third long-term deal inked with one of their younger players in two days.

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.

Wimbledon dream time for Federer and Nadal (AFP)

Roger Federer celebrates after marching into his sixth consecutive Wimbledon final with an awe-inspiring demolition of the revitalised Marat Safin. Federer won 6-3, 7-6 (7/3), 6-4 and will face Rafael Nadal in the final.(AFP/Adrian Dennis)AFP - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will renew their epic rivalry on Sunday when the world's two greatest players meet in a third successive Wimbledon final.

Local kid Marino leads Woods-less AT&T National (AP)

AP - It's just like old times for the PGA Tour's annual stop in the nation's capital. There's no Tiger Woods to be found, and there's a potential first-time winner atop the leaderboard.