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Tennis player tosses coins at umpire after Wimbledon loss

LONDON — Daniil Medvedev threw a handful coins in the direction of chair umpire Mariana Alves after his second-round loss at Wimbledon on Wednesday. The 49th-ranked Russian repeat...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

2-time Wimbledon champ Petra Kvitova stunned by American Madison Brengle

LONDON — Madison Brengle knew, of course, that her opponent, Petra Kvitova, was a two-time Wimbledon champion and a popular pick to win the title again this year. Brengle also was...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Flying ants invade Wimbledon on warmest day of tournament

LONDON (AP) — They were buggin’ out at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Hundreds of flying ants swarmed around various courts at the All England Club, distracting players during their matc...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Britain’s Johanna Konta reaches 3rd round at Wimbledon for 1st time

LONDON — Britain’s biggest hope for a women’s champion at Wimbledon worked her way into the third round on Wednesday. Johanna Konta trailed early but managed to come back and hang...

DATE: Jul 5, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

I quit! Federer, Djokovic benefit from Wimbledon retirements

Two stars pound opponents into submission in first-round matches

DATE: Jul 4, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Security increased at Wimbledon this year

Vehicle barriers, added screenings sparked by recent terror incidents

DATE: Jul 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Discussing crash, Venus Williams sheds tears at Wimbledon

Stan Wawrinka upset by first-timer

DATE: Jul 3, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

WIMBLEDON ‘17: From Roger and Rafa to Venus, what to watch

Federer the favorite to win his 8th; Venus to play despite legal issues

DATE: Jul 2, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

‘Scared’ a year ago, Federer back at Wimbledon

LONDON — Write off Roger Federer at your own peril. The guy’s been considered done by some folks at various times over the years, whether because of age or a bad back or a bum kne...

DATE: Jul 1, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports