AP - Manny Ramirez returned to the big leagues and apologized to fans and his teammates. He refused to talk about steroids, though.

AP - Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash.

AP - Free-agent forward Hedo Turkoglu and the Portland Trail Blazers have ended contract talks, a person close to the team confirmed Friday.

AP - The best of Tiger Woods came Friday when his game was falling apart.