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For two months now, Alejandro Falla has answered questions about the Wimbledon match he did not win. In the first round, he nearly knocked off Roger Federer in what would have ranked among the greatest upsets in Grand Slam history.

Brazil guard Leandro Barbosa grabbed a bounce pass on the right block, spun to the basket and jumped into United States center Kevin Love as he released the potential game-tying shot at the buzzer.

Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo will be out three weeks after injuring his ankle in his team's Spanish league opener.

U.S. Soccer announced Monday that it had agreed to a four-year extension with Bob Bradley, ending speculation that he was seeking a job in Europe and that the federation wanted a new national team coach in the lead-up to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

This trick shot by Roger Federer was most definitely real.

Flashbacks will clearly be limited at the United States Open.

For 32 months, they have stood together -- a broad-shouldered pitcher from Houston who intimidated major league hitters across three decades, and his colorful, quotable hometown lawyer.

The most intriguing move so far in this summer's soccer transfer period has not been any of the household names stockpiled by Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Juan Martín del Potro, the defending champion at the United States Open, withdrew from the tournament Saturday, saying he "cannot compete at the top level yet" after having surgery on his right wrist in May.

World number one Rafa Nadal, searching for his first U.S. Open title, says he has to improve rapidly to have a chance of glory at Flushing Meadows later this month.

In Team USA's playbook, its 2-3 zone is called "orange" in honor of Syracuse Coach Jim Boeheim, one of the team's assistants.

After all the wins, all the losses, and all those arguments, Lou Piniella clearly felt it was time to leave.

Serena Williams pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday, saying she still is recovering from surgery to repair cuts on her right foot.

Roger Federer concluded his minivacation with another Masters title.

David Beckham's international career appears over after England coach Fabio Capello said Wednesday the former captain is too old to play for the national team -- without notifying him first.

Argentina interim coach Sergio Batista strengthened his case to be given the job full time when the Albiceleste defeated Ireland 1-0 Wednesday night on Angel di Maria's goal in the 20th minute.

David Silva scored two minutes into second-half injury time, giving Spain a 1-1 exhibition tie against Mexico on Wednesday in the first match for La Furia Roja since winning the World Cup.

It was the beginning for U.S. defender Omar Gonzalez and Brazilian forward Neymar, and perhaps the end for American Coach Bob Bradley.

The carousel of coaches in Latin America never slows.

The Red Bulls' second designated player, Thierry Henry, was scheduled to make his debut in Major League Soccer on Saturday night in Houston while the man who is expected to soon become the club's third high-priced import, Rafael Márquez, was released from his contract with Barcelona earlier in the day.