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[August 15, 2013]  (AP) -- An AP sports guide:

WIMBLEDON CHAMP BARTOLI SUDDENLY RETIRES

Just a few weeks after winning the Wimbldon title, Marion Bartoli tearfully retires, saying her injuries are too much to bear.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/
wimbledon-champ-bartoli-retires-after-latest-loss

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MORE CONCERNS OVER RIO GAMES AS CHIEF COORDINATOR QUITS

The head of the public body that is coordinating preparations for the 2016 Rio Olympics quits, raising concerns about planning.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/
rio-olympics-coordinating-chief-resigns

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SIXERS OWNER HARRIS CLOSES IN ON DEAL TO BUY DEVILS

AP source says Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris is closing in on a deal to buy the NHL's New Jersey Devils.

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/
ap-source-harris-could-own-devils-24-hours

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BIG GUNS FIRE IN CINCINNATI AS US OPEN APPROACHES

U.S. Open title aspirants Djokovic, Nadal, Murray and Serena Williams all win at Masters event in Cincinnati.

http://m.apnews.com/ap/db-268750

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RUSSIA'S WORLD CUP HOPES TAKE A HIT

Russia's chances of qualifying for next year's World Cup suffer a setback as it loses at out-of-contention Northern Ireland.

http://apne.ws/1cOvQYD

[Associated Press]

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