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Luka Mijatovic, 17, earns 400 freestyle title at U.S. ChampionshipsLuka Mijatovic, a 17-year-old Californian, put up a time that drew comparisons to superstar Ian Thorpe while winning the 400-meter freestyle at the U.S. Swimming Championships in Irvine, Calif., on Friday.,Mijatovic prevailed in 3 minutes, 43.45 seconds. According to NBC Sports, the only swimmer eve...

Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic pull out of Montreal tourneyWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic withdrew from the upcoming National Bank Open in Montreal, tournament officials announced on Friday.,The Masters 1000 event is set for Aug. 2-13 and is one of the big lead-in events prior to the U.S. Open. The other is the Cinc...

Novak Djokovic aims to play in at least 1 more WimbledonDespite being turned away again as he attempted to earn his record-setting 25th Grand Slam title, Novak Djokovic seemed upbeat about his future.,Minutes after being on the wrong end of a convincing 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 defeat to defending champion Jannik Sinner in Friday's second semifinal on Center Court ...

Alexander Zverev to face Jannik Sinner in Wimbledon final

Second-seeded Alexander Zverev put an end to the "Fery-tale" run of a British wild card on Friday and punched his ticket to the Wimbledon final for the first time, where he'll face defending champ Jannik Sinner, who knocked out seven-time champion Novak Djokovic.,Zverev recorded a 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 ...

Alexander Zverev ends 'Fery-tale,' reaches Wimbledon final

Second-seeded Alexander Zverev put an end to the "Fery-tale" run of a British wild card on Friday and punched his ticket to the Wimbledon final for the first time.,Zverev recorded a 7-6 (0), 6-2, 6-4 victory over Arthur Fery in 2 hours, 14 minutes to advance to Sunday's final at the All England Club...

Novak Djokovic sets another record en route to Wimbledon quarters

It took nearly 3 1/2 hours against a qualifier ranked No. 132 in the world, but seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic prevailed Sunday for his 106th match victory, eclipsing Roger Federer for the No. 1 spot on the men's all-time list at the All England Club.,Pursuing Federer's record of eight...

Australia coach defends controversial PK decisions

Patrick Beach and Mathew Ryan were taken by surprise when Australia coach Tony Popovic executed a goalkeeper substitution just before a penalty-kick shootout against Egypt on Friday.,"You have to talk to the coaches about that," Beach told reporters post-match. "I found out at the same time you guys...

Novak Djokovic ties Roger Federer's Wimbledon wins mark

Novak Djokovic delivered a record-tying 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) third-round victory over big-serving Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech on Friday at Wimbledon.,The seventh-seeded Serbian, a seven-time champion at the All England Club, matched Roger Federer's men's record with his 105th singles win at the g...