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Regal Federer dazzles, Stosur knocked out

LONDON - Britain's Prince Charles made a rare, if fleeting, visit to Wimbledon on Wednesday but lingered long enough to see Roger Federer produce another regal performance on Centre Court and move serenely into the third round.

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Roddick banks on Wimbledon familiarity for Olympic bonus

LONDON - Whether it is the dip that trips him up as he walks on court or the veteran staff who have been there forever, there are many things at Wimbledon to help Andy Roddick develop an Olympic relationship he has never had before.

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Van Marwijk quits as Netherlands coach

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands - Bert van Marwijk stepped down as Netherlands coach on Wednesday after deciding he could not continue after the Dutch flopped at Euro 2012, the Dutch FA (KNVB) said.

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Clemens' ex-trainer to pursue defamation lawsuit

NEW YORK - A trainer who testified that he injected Roger Clemens with performance-enhancing drugs intends to proceed with a defamation lawsuit against the baseball legend despite Clemens' recent acquittal on perjury charges, his lawyer said on Wednesday after a court hearing in Brooklyn.

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Farah retains title, seven sprinters disqualified

HELSINKI - Briton Mo Farah retained his 5,000 meters title at the European athletics championships on Wednesday while seven athletes were disqualified in the men's 400 meters heats for running outside their lanes.

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Spain, Portugal ready for semi-final showdown

DONETSK - Holders Spain and rivals Portugal added the last touches to preparations for their Euro 2012 semi-final on Wednesday (1845 GMT) as the tournament headed towards its climax amidst more political controversy.

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Best of Wimbledon

Highlights as top players compete on the Wimbledon grass courts.