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LONDON (AP) — Conchita Martinez won't be staying on as Garbine Muguruza's (GAHR'-been moo-gah-ROO'-thuhz) coach despite helping guide her to the Wimbledon title. Martinez stepped in a week before the tournament to fill in for Muguruza's fulltime coach, who was home for the birth of his child. When Muguruza beat Venus Williams in today's final, she became the first Spanish woman to win Wimbledon since 1994. That was the year Martinez defeated Martina Navratilova, who was 37 — the same age Williams is now.
LONDON (AP) — Roger Federer goes for his record eighth men's singles championship at Wimbledon, and 19th major trophy overall, when he plays Marin Cilic (CHIHL'-ihch) in tomorrow's final. Federer turns 36 on Aug. 8, making him the oldest men's finalist at Wimbledon since 1974.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed in principle on a one-year deal with Rajon Rondo, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. The person tells The Associated Press that Rondo is expected to sign his contract next week and the terms are still being finalized. The deal would join Rondo with fellow Kentucky Wildcats Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins.
MIAMI (AP) — The team with the best record in baseball sends 10-0 left-hander Alex Wood to the mound tonight in Miami. The Dodgers have won their last seven in a row. Right-hander Jose Urena starts for the Marlins.
BEDMINSTER, N.J. (AP) — Dozens of President Donald Trump's supporters and critics have turned out with flags and banners near the New Jersey golf club where the president is staying during the U.S. Women's Open. Trump was greeted by cheers and applause from spectators at the golf course when he arrived today. Trump's backers carried "Make America Great Again" flags. One protester's sign read "America Lost Putin Won."
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