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Empoli youngster Alberto Massacci claims he has signed for Premier League champions Manchester United.

Hanley Ramirez homered and Andrew Miller pitched effectively into the seventh inning, leading the Florida Marlins to a 5-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.

Former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and a woman were found shot to death Saturday afternoon inside a condominium in downtown Nashville, police said.

Toronto's Daniel Nestor and Serbian partner Nenad Zimonjic won their second straight men's doubles title at Wimbledon on Saturday, defeating American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 , 6-7 , 7-6 , 6-3. Nestor and Zimonjic's record against the top-ranked Bryan brothers is now 6-3, with all of their clashes coming in title matches.

Tiger Woods hits his tee shot on the third hole during the second round of the AT&T National on July 3. Photograph by: Hunter Martin, Getty Images REGINA a ' John Gaudet and Dale Schienbein didn't even pick up a club while cherishing one of their favourite golf experiences.

Staff writer Mike Bresnahan ties up some loose ends after an unpredictable start for the Lakers in free agency.

Ravi Bopara is confident his inexperience as a Test number three batsman will not be exposed by Australia when he steps out for his first Ashes Test in Cardiff next week.

Daniel Nestor tossed his racket up into the Centre Court crowd in celebration, then Nenad Zimonjic pulled off his shirt and wristbands and did the same.

For much of the past month, as losses and injuries mounted, the Mets were able to take comfort in one thing: At least they weren't far behind Philadelphia.

In an overpowering performance, Serena Williams bested her older sister, Venus, in straight sets to win the title at Wimbledon for a third time.