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Serena Williams of the US reacts after defeating her elder sisiter Venus Williams in their Ladies' Singles finals match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London.
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Liu Xiang's absence a blow to China's Worlds hopes

The Chinese track and field team will struggle to achieve success in the absence of star hurdler Liu Xiang at the Athletics World Championships in Berlin in August, officials have conceded.

US shock Spain to reach Confederations final

United States scored their greatest win for almost 60 years by beating European champions Spain 2-0 on Wednesday to reach the final of the Confederations Cup.

Defensive Murray must change tack - Stefanki

China claims seventh Sudirman Cup title

Barcelona beats Man United 2-0 in final

Serena Williams beats Venus to clinch 3rd Wimbledon title

Lakers hang on for 101-96 win in Game 2

Artest going to Lakers

Ron Artest is joining Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers. David Bauman, Artest's agent, told The Associated Press that the Houston Rockets forward has verbally agreed to play for the NBA champions next season.