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Sloane Stephens, an amateur junior member of the World Team Tennis team New York Buzz, defeated Venus Williams of the Philadelphia Freedoms, 5-3 on Tue., July 7. Photo by John E DeFreitas - WI Sports Photo EditorThe Kastles entered the match with the World Team Tennis’ best mixed doubles record this season. Grand Slam winners Rennae Stubbs and Leander Paes defeated Buzz's Jarmere Jenkins and Sloane Stephens, winning the first event 5-0.
Washington Mystics guard Alana Beard led the charge from the opening tip as she recorded 13 points in the first quarter, a career best, by making six of seven field goal attempts and helping the Mystics get off to a 22-7 advantage to start the game. Photo by John E DeFreitas - WI Sports Photo Editor“I think we're just trying to learn how, when we get teams down, how to put them away and keep them away,†said Mystics forward Marissa Coleman. “We got a little lax there, didn't push the ball and let them slow the game down. We needed to play with more energy.â€
Barry Farms Summer League Photo by Khalid Naji-Allah - WI Sports Photographer
New head basketball coach Darrell Brooks - Courtesy Photo“This is a unique situation and the fact that Bowie State is my alma mater makes it even more special,†Brooks, 53, said. “It’s like going home to a family reunion. [It’s] a tremendous honor to be back.â€
Former Nationals manager Manny Acta Photo by John E. DeFreitas Jim Riggleman takes over as Interim Manager
The Washington Nationals have fired manager Manny Acta two and a half years into his tenure. Acta posted a record of 158-252 as the Nationals’ manager. The team’s record at the time of Acta’s dismissal was 26-61, the worst in Major League Baseballs. With 75 games remaining after the All-Star break, the team is on pace to lose 114 games.
“I want to thank the Washington Nationals for giving me the opportunity to be a major league manager. It was a great learning experience. I have no regrets. As I move forward, I wish the Nationals all the best,†said a statement from Acta released by the team at a news conference held on Mon., July 13.
Alana Beard scored 26 points as the Washington Mystics closed the game on a 12-0 run after allowing a 24-point first-half lead slip away to defeat the Los Angeles Sparks 75-63 on Saturday July 11.
Chasity Melvin added 14 points for the Mystics (6-5), who started a season-high six-game homestand.
Shannon Bobbit and Betty Lennox each scored 10 points to lead the Sparks (4-7), who fell to 1-6 on the road this season.
Chasity Melvin added 14 points for the Mystics (6-5), who started a season-high six-game homestand.
Shannon Bobbit and Betty Lennox each scored 10 points to lead the Sparks (4-7), who fell to 1-6 on the road this season.
HOUSTON (AP) -- Kaz Matsui's three-run homer led the Houston Astros to a 5-0 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday.
Matsui's shot to the first row of the stands in right field near the bullpen came in the seventh inning and gave Houston a 4-0 lead. The win gives the Astros a 3-1 series victory over the last-place Nationals and leaves Houston at .500 heading into the All-Star break.
The Astros got another solid start from Brian Moehler (6-5), who allowed seven hits in 6 1-3 innings to win for the fourth time in five decisions. Closer Jose Valverde got the last four outs for his eighth save of the season and the 150th of his career.
Matsui's shot to the first row of the stands in right field near the bullpen came in the seventh inning and gave Houston a 4-0 lead. The win gives the Astros a 3-1 series victory over the last-place Nationals and leaves Houston at .500 heading into the All-Star break.
The Astros got another solid start from Brian Moehler (6-5), who allowed seven hits in 6 1-3 innings to win for the fourth time in five decisions. Closer Jose Valverde got the last four outs for his eighth save of the season and the 150th of his career.
Serena Williams - 2009 Wimbledon Womens Single and Doubles Champion Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo EditorBy taking the title for the first time in six years, Serena stopped five-time champion Venus from becoming the first woman to win Wimbledon three years in a row since Steffi Graf from 1991-93. The Williams sisters have won eight of the 10 Wimbledon singles titles this decade.
When Venus slapped a backhand return into the net on the fourth match point, Serena fell to her knees on the grass. As always with Williams vs. Williams matches, the celebrations were relatively muted. The two sisters embraced at the net, with the 29-year-old Venus patting 27-year-old Serena on the back.
It was Serena's turn to hold up the women's trophy, the Venus Rosewater Dish.
Washington Nationals’ left fielder Adam Dunn is congratulated after hitting his 300th home run from teammate Josh Willingham, while Atlanta Braves catcher David Ross looks on. Photo by John E De Freitas - WI Sports Photo Editor“What made it special [later on] was the way we won the game,†Dunn said.
“That was awesome in the eighth inning. The way the crowd got into it. I don't know how many people were here. But from the seventh inning on, it was very loud and energetic. They made it great. It was awesome.â€
Jeremiah Bowman takes a hard charge on his way to the basket at Barry Farms Goodman League in Southeast on Mon., July 6. Photo by Khalid Naji-AllahADVERTISMENT