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Federer, Nadal back in Wimbledon final (AP)

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)

AP - Jaromir Jagr signed with a Russian team a day after his split with the New York Rangers, returning to the club he joined during the NHL's 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.

Jones rockets to American record in 50 free (AP)
AP - Cullen Jones rocketed to an American record in the 50-meter freestyle preliminaries at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials on the Fourth of July.

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."

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.

Braves' Francoeur is sent to minors (AP)
AP - Slumping Braves outfielder Jeff Francoeur was sent to the minors to work on his hitting, with his average having dropped to .234.

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.

Penguins sign goalie Fleury for $35 million (AP)

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)

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.