Serena, Roddick keep American flag flying

LONDON: Muttering and mumbling throughout, Serena Williams looked a tortured soul at Wimbledon on Wednesday before finally reaching the third round.

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Cup designer sees sunny Spanish future

VALENCIA: Although Marcelino Botin may have helped eliminate his compatriots on Desafio Espanol from the America's Cup he still sees a bright future for Spanish sailing.

Rising Pickering develops ruthless streak

MUNICH, Germany: The new kid on the blocks has the look of a school boy, but British sprinter Craig Pickering is cultivating a ruthlessness he hopes will take him to gold in the world championships later this year in Osaka and next year's Olympics in Beijing.

Thompson, 12, youngest qualifier ever at women's Open

SOUTHERN PINES, North Carolina: At 12 years and not quite five months old, American Alexis Thompson on Thursday will become the youngest qualifier ever to compete at the women's US Open.

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Gay believes he is fastest at any distance

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana: Wet track, headwind - nothing appears to slow new American sprint sensation Tyson Gay.

Henry touches down in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Spain: France striker Thierry Henry passed a medical at Barcelona on Monday paving the way for him to complete his move from Arsenal.

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Ferrari F1 employee denies sabotage

LONDON: Former Ferrari technical manager Nigel Stepney has accused the Formula One team of waging a dirty tricks campaign against him amid legal proceedings and allegations of sabotage.

US Cup winner Feilhaber looks to Copa America

CHICAGO: US midfielder Benny Feilhaber will have little time to celebrate his game-winning goal in Sunday's 2-1 Gold Cup final victory over Mexico.

Eriksson could take over at Manchester City

LONDON: Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson could be appointed as Manchester City manager this week following a takeover bid by the ousted Thailand Premier Thaksin Shinawatra.