Rafael Nadal has put an end to Roger Federer's run of invincibility at Wimbledon. Nadal denies the world's top player a sixth consecutive title and wins his first major championship outside the French Open with an epic five-set victory.

Top Tennis Rivalries

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Nadal may be the only reason Federer isn't considered the greatest player of all-time. Nadal ended Federer's five years of dominance at Wimbledon on Sunday. Nadal, a four-time French Open champion, also beat Federer in the final at Roland Garros in each of the last three years.

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It started with reports of an alleged affair. Now, the Alex Rodriguez-Madonna connection has taken a decidely bizarre turn with a newspaper reporting the pop star's religious sect has brainwashed the slugger. "I think he got pulled in by the dark side, if you can say that nicely," says a former A-Rod confidant. Check out FanHouse for details.

Trading season in the major leagues gets off to an early start. In a potential blockbuster, the Indians are close to dealing reigning AL Cy Young winner C.C. Sabathia to the Brewers for a package centered around top prospect Matt LaPorta.
FanHouse Analysis: Brewers New Favorite for NL Pennant?

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C.C. Sabathia has a 2.39 ERA since the start of May.

This year's Midsummer Classic might be taking place at Yankee Stadium, but it will have a very Boston and Chicago feel. Seven Red Sox players -- including four AL starters -- along with seven Cubs are named to the All-Star rosters.

The All-Star Game Starters

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Former NFL player Bill Maas had a promising broadcasting career that was derailed by drug and legal problems. Seeking to get back in the game, he's talking about his downward slide and what he sees as the catalyst.