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Lots of player movement, but little improvementRealistically, after all the shuffling that went on this week only one or two teams are significantly better, Eric Duhatschek writes
The Globe and Mail Friday, July 03, 2009Williams sisters united ahead of final battleLONDON (Reuters) - The Williams double act put on a confident show on the eve of their Wimbledon final clash, making it clear the weight of facing each other as competitors has not put a strain on their relationship as team mates or sisters.
Reuters Friday, July 03, 2009467K jobs cut in June; jobless rate at 9.5 percentEmployers nationally cut 467,000 jobs in June and the unemployment rate climbed to a 26-year high of 9.5 percent, while in Utah new claims for unemployment benefits remain elevated and the jobless rate could be as high as 5.
The Salt Lake Tribune Friday, July 03, 2009Federer reaches record seventh straight Wimbledon finalFive-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title.
CBS News Friday, July 03, 2009Ducks' Selanne says he will retire after seasonAnaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne said Friday, his 39th birthday, that his next NHL season will be his last.
CBS News Friday, July 03, 2009Tour De France: Armstrong Ready To RideThe Tour de France starts Saturday in Monaco and finishes July 26 in Paris. The race's image has been severely damaged by numerous doping scandals in recent years. Seven-time champion Lance Armstrong is back for this year's race. Armstrong has been fighting doping allegations for years.
NPR Friday, July 03, 2009Cyclist, Journalist: Thoughts On Tour De FranceJim Coon is a recreational cyclist in Portland, Oregon, who says he's bothered by reports of doping in the the Tour de France — but doesn't focus on the issue. Veteran cycling journalist Joe Lindsey says he has to focus on the charges of doping because of his job covering the race.
NPR Friday, July 03, 2009Utah businessVerizon Wireless has opened its latest "evolution" communications store at 219 E. 12300 South in the Draper Peaks complex. The store offers consumers hands-on interaction with wireless voice, data, music and video services in a full-service environment.
The Salt Lake Tribune Friday, July 03, 2009Artest Says He Is Leaving Rockets for LakersDespite a moratorium on signings and trades until next Wednesday, Ron Artest, a fearsome defender and potent scorer, informed various media outlets of the deal.
New York Times Friday, July 03, 2009Deals With Dodgers Sometimes Include Dose of HeartacheThe Dodgers have regularly done business with the agent Scott Boras, but it has not worked out that well for them in a number of instances.
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