News, July 2011

Sport headlines

Lorenzo 2nd in Laguna Seca. Alonso 2nd in Germany. Pedrosa wins MotoGP in Germany. Davis Cup team beat USA. Nadal wins again in Paris, but loses Wimbledon final. Lorenzo wins MotoGP at Mugello. Alonso wins at Silverstone, 2nd in Valencia. Barcelona faces gruelling pre-season.

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Football: Barcelona faces gruelling pre-season tour.
Motor: F1: Alonso 2nd to Hamilton at Nurburgring - BBC - after win at Silverstone - BBC, after coming 2nd in Valencia. Bikes: Lorenzo 2nd in Laguna Seca - BBC - and 2nd in MotoGP championship. Pedrosa won in Germany ahead of Lorenzo. Lorenzo won at Mugello in Spanish triplet (Márquez in Moto2, Terol in 125) - BBC.
Tennis: Davis Cup team beat USA in Austin - <http://www.daviscup.com/en/news/articles/spain-steals-usa%27s-thunder-in-texas.aspx|Cup web>. Nadal wins Roland Garros for 7th time, loses to Djokovic in final at Wimbledon - BBC.
Basketball: Ricky Rubio signs for Wolves. Spanish NBA players now consider return to ACB during 'Lockout'.
Cycling: Tour: Alberto Contador came 5th.
Athletics: World Champion and multiple Medallist Marta Dominguez exhonerated of all doping charges.
Other: Swimming World Championships: synchronised team gain 3 bronze medals.