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11/22/2024 02:13:46 pm

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Hope Solo Posts Public Apology on Domestic Assault Incident

United States Women’s National Soccer goalkeeper Solo is accused of being intoxicated while assaulting her sister and 17-year-old nephew and has apologized on her Facebook page Thursday.

Peng Shuai advances to the fourth round of play at the Wimbledon Championships

Peng Shuai Continues Where Li Na Left Off at the Wimbledon Championships

After an upset on China’s No. 2 seed Li Na Friday, the only Chinese competitor left who has a chance in winning the ladies’ singles Wimbledon crown is Peng Shuai who defeated American Lauren Davis in the third round.

Novak Djokovic hurt his shoulders in his third round match against Gilles Simon

Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray Advance to Round of 16 of Wimbledon Championships

Top seed Serbian Novak Djokovic hurt his shoulders when he dived to reach a forehand but was able to continue and still wins against Frenchman Gilles Simon, 6-4 6-2 6-4, at the All England Club in London.

Petra Kvitova during her match play against Venus Williams in the 3rd round of Wimbledon

Venus Williams Ousted by Petra Kvitova in Three Exciting Sets of Wimbledon Tennis

Five-time Wimbledon champion and 30th seed American Venus Williams gave it her all but 2011 Wimbledon champion Czech Petra Kvitova got the better of the deal winning their match in two hours and 30 minutes of grass play.

Li Na eliminated in the 3rd round of play by Czech Strycova at the Wimbledon Championships

Li Na Eliminated by Czech Strycova in Round 3 of the Wimbledon Championships

China’s Li Na was eliminated by Czech Barbora Zahlavova Strycova Friday in two straight but grueling sets of tennis at the All England Club, Court No. 1 of the Wimbledon Championships.

Andrew Wiggins of the Kansas Jayhawks was selected first overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2014 NBA Draft

Cavs Select Andrew Wiggins of the Kansas Jayhawks as Their First Pick in the NBA

The Cleveland Cavaliers have selected Kansas Jayhawks’ wingman Andrew Wiggins as their first pick in the first round of the National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft.

Sharapova, Serena No Big Troubles in the Second Round of Wimbledon

Russian and fifth seed Maria Sharapova overcome her opponent Swedish Timea Bacsinszky in two straight sets 6-2 6-1 on the second round of the ladies singles at the All England Club of the Wimbledon Championships.

Rafael Nadal preparing to receive serve from Czech Lukas Rosol

Rafael Nadal Fends Off Lukas Rosol to Advance to the Third Round of Wimbledon

Two years ago, on the same Center Court, Spaniard Rafael “Rafa” Nadal, then seeded No. 2, has just won his seventh French Open title and is facing then 100 seed Czech Lukas Rosol in the second round of Wimbledon. Rosol pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Grand Slam history.

Thomas Mueller and the Germans celebrate their victory over the Americans

USA, Germany Advance to Knockout Rounds of the World Cup

Germany’s Thomas Mueller scores a goal that clinched their spot at the knockout rounds against USA in the 2014 International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) World Cup.

Uruguay's Luis Suarez holding his teeth after hitting Italian player on shoulders

Luis Suarez Suspended for Four Months by FIFA

Uruguay’s striker Luis Suarez has been suspended by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) governing body for four months from and football activity organized by FIFA including the World Cup plus nine international matches.

Cavaliers Get First NBA Draft Pick, Might Exchange With Orlando Magic

The Cleveland Cavaliers have the first NBA draft but they might be interested in numbers four and 12 and exchange the first pick option with the Orlando Magic.

Novak Djokovic defeats veteran Radek Stepanek and advances to the third round of Wimbledon

Novak Advances to the Third Round After a Scare From Veteran Stepanek

Top seed Serbian Novak Djokovic got a big scare from veteran player Czech Radek Stepanek as he was stretched up to the fourth set in the ongoing 2014 Wimbledon Championships held at All England Club in London.

Peng Shuai and Hsieh Su-wei kissing their Wimbledon trophies

Peng Shuai and Hsieh Su-wei all set to Defend Their Ladies Double’s Crown

It’s the third day of the 2014 Wimbledon Championships in the All England Club at London and it marks the start of the ladies double’s first round matches.

A close-up look on Italian player Giorgio Chiellini shoulders clearly showing bite marks

Luis Suarez and Uruguay Anxiously Await FIFA Decision on Apparent Biting

Luis Suarez and his Uruguay teammates anxiously await International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) governing body’s decision if Suarez were to be expelled from the 2014 World Cup on an apparent biting against Italian player Giorgio Chiellini.

Li Na fires a blistering forehand down the line in the 2nd round of Wimbledon

Li Na marches on to the Third Round After Defeating Meusburger in Straight Sets

Second seed Chinese Li Na outclassed 38th seed Austria’s Yvonne Meusburger in Court No. 2 as Li powers her way with absolute precision down the lines of the grass courts in the All England Club in London and marches on to the third round of Wimbledon.

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