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Some of the sports stories The Associated Press is covering Saturday. A full Sports Digest will be sent by about 3 p.m. All times EDT:- LONDON -- Serena Williams beats Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 to win Wimbledon for her 22nd major title, equaling the Open era record set by Steffi Graf. Margaret Court holds the all-time mark of 24.- LONDON -- The mens Wimbledon final Sunday pits outstanding server Milos Raonic against excellent returner Andy Murray.- SAINT-DENIS, France -- Eight months after the deadly terror attacks in Paris, France on Sunday plays a Portugal team led by Cristiano Ronaldo in the European Championship final.- SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Gabby Douglas thought her comeback would be easy, and for a time it seemed she was right. Now, the Olympic gymnastics champion is struggling heading into the final night of the trials.- DALLAS -- U.S. Open champion Dustin Johnson withdraws from the Rio Games because of concerns over the Zika virus, costing golf three of the worlds top four players for its return to the Olympics.- SAN MARTIN, Calif. -- Sung Hyun Park takes a two-stroke lead into the third round at the U.S. Womens Open, with top-ranked Lydia Ko among those chasing her.- SPARTA, Ky. -- Points leader Kevin Harvick leads the field in a 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Kentucky Speedway. Brad Keselowski will start next him. Race starts 7:30 p.m.- The prospect of a smaller strike zone to bulk up offense is proving no hit with pitchers. Says Boston pitcher Wade Miley: I dont know why they just cant leave the game alone.- NEW YORK -- With Matt Harvey needing surgery and done for the year, Logan Verrett starts in his place when the Mets face Max Scherzer and the NL East-leading Washington Nationals. Game starts 7:15 p.m.- LAS VEGAS -- Miesha Tates bantamweight title defense against Amanda Nunes highlights UFCs jam-packed landmark show. Main card starts about 10:30 p.m.- BAGNERES-DE-LUCHON, France -- Defending champion Chris Froome wins the eighth stage of the Tour de France with a daring downhill attack in the Pyrenees and takes the yellow jersey.- LAS VEGAS -- The top picks in last months NBA draft meet for the first time as pros when Ben Simmons and the 76ers face Brandon Ingram and the Lakers in summer league play. Game starts 8:30 p.m.- MIAMI -- Dwyane Wade hasnt left Miami yet. The 12-time All-Star meets with kids attending a camp that bears his name and explains why hes joining the Chicago Bulls. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . -- Bryant McKinnie came out of his stance and lowered his shoulder into a practice squad player, causing a crisp thud to reverberate in the Miami Dolphins practice bubble. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the Lions have not announced the hiring, which was first reported by ESPN. Lombardi, the grandson of former Green Bay Hall of Fame coach Vince Lombardi, has been an offensive assistant on Sean Paytons New Orleans staff since 2007. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . The 18th player to shoot 60 on the tour, Jamieson settled for par on the final hole when his 15-foot birdie chip grazed the edge of the hole and stayed out. After opening with rounds of 66 and 73 to make the cut by a stroke, he had 11 birdies in the bogey-free round. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . -- Arizona knocked off some quality opponents, rolled over a few overmatched ones and grinded out victories even when things didnt go so well. Зарегистрируйтесь, чтобы увидеть ссылку! . Bryzgalov stopped 25 shots on Saturday in the Oklahoma City Barons 4-1 victory over the Abbotsford Heat. The Oilers signed Bryzgalov to a one-year $2 million contract last Friday after shedding payroll by dealing defenceman Ladislav Smid to the Flames. OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Athletics didnt show much spark at the plate until slugger Khris Davis slammed down his bat and helmet after striking out to end the seventh inning.After that, it was a completely different look for Oakland, an abrupt change that manager Bob Melvins ballclub has grown accustomed to making lately.Two days after breaking up no-hitter with four outs to go, the As were completely shut down until Joey Wendle hit a go-ahead single during a three-run eighth inning and Oakland rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-2 on Tuesday night.Its just kind of the ebbs and flows of the game, said third baseman Ryon Healy, who had two hits, including an RBI single. Whether we get 10 hits in the first five innings and lose or get whatever it was in the back half of the game and win, I dont really care how it happens. I just want to get a victory.The As didnt have a hit or a baserunner until one out in the sixth inning before their first five batters in the eighth reached.Healy, whose single broke up starter Ricky Nolascos bid for a perfect game, singled in Yonder Alonso before Wendle lined a hit to right to drive in pinch-runner Arismendy Alcantara and Marcus Semien.It was just the third career hit for Wendle, who was making his fourth start at second base after being called up from the minors on Aug. 31.We save our at-bats for when they really count, Melvin said. For a guy that just got called up, that really makes him settle in. We liked him in the spring. Now hes getting an opportunity.John Axford (5-4) pitched two innings to get the win. Ryan Madson retired three hitters for his 28th save.Albert Pujols and Andrelton Simmons had two hits apiece for the Angels, who had their three-game winning streak snapped.Los Angeles wasted a mostly strong outing by Nolasco (5-13).Coming off a four-hit shutout against Cincinnati, Nolasco retired the first 16 batters against Oakland to extend his streak to 28 until Healyss single to center on a 1-2 pitch.dddddddddddd The Angels right-hander faced one over the minimum through seven before the As batted around in the eighth.Nolasco allowed three runs, two hits and two walks with five strikeouts.It looked like he lost his release point, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. He didnt get the ball where he wanted.The Angels did all of their scoring in the second. Simmons doubled in Mike Trout, and Pujols scored on a sacrifice fly.MAKING PROGRESSAs starter Zach Neal allowed two runs over six innings in one of his best starts of the season. Neal, who struck out five and walked one in his longest stint of the year, bounced back following a rocky outing against the Red Sox.Hes had some really good efforts for us after what was a difficult start for him with us, Melvin said. He figured it out in the bullpen over a stretch and now hes got a lot more confidence.TRAINERS ROOMAngels: Matt Shoemaker was released from a Seattle-area hospital following emergency surgery after he was hit in the head by a line drive by the Mariners Kyle Seager on Sunday. Shoemaker remained in the Pacific Northwest and could return to Los Angeles on Wednesday.Athletics: Infielder Alcantara was called up from Class A Stockton before the game. Alcantara, who began the year with the Chicago Cubs, had been in the minors since Aug. 29.UP NEXTAngels: RHP Alex Meyer (0-1) makes his Angels debut in the afternoon finale of this three-game series at the Coliseum. Meyer had been in the minors since arriving as part of the Nolasco trade.Athletics: RHP Jharel Cotton (0-0) will be called up from Triple-A Nashville to make his major league debut Wednesday. Cotton was part of the trade that sent outfielder Josh Reddick to the Dodgers. Hell be the third pitcher from the Virgin Islands to appear in the majors. ' ' '