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LONDON -- Andy Murrays first Wimbledon championship was for his country. Frank Ntilikina Jersey .This one was for Andy Murray.Dulling big serves with quick-reflex returns, conjuring up daring passing shots and playing impressively mistake-free tennis all the while, Murray beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) on Sunday for his second trophy at the All England Club and third Grand Slam title overall.In 2013, Murray famously ended Britains 77-year wait for one of its own to win the mens final at Wimbledon, a quest that became burdensome.Now he wanted a victory to end his personal rut of three consecutive losses in major finals, including at the Australian Open in January, and French Open last month.It is different. I feel happier this time. I feel more content this time. I feel like this was sort of more for myself more than anything, and my team as well, the second-seeded Murray said. Last time, it was just pure relief, and I didnt really enjoy the moment as much, whereas Im going to make sure I enjoy this one.This was his 11th Grand Slam final, but the first against someone other than Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer. The sixth-seeded Raonic eliminated Federer in five sets in the semifinals Friday, and also defeated the player who stunned Djokovic in the third round, Sam Querrey.Those wins helped Raonic become the first man representing Canada to reach a major final.He did it, primarily, by averaging 25 1/2 aces through six matches. But on a breezy afternoon, at a Centre Court filled with nearly 15,000 partisan fans, Murray shut down that integral part of Raonics game.This ones going to sting, Raonic said.Its been a rough few weeks for Britain, what with its vote to leave the European Union, the drop of the pounds value, and the resignation of Prime Minister David Cameron, who was seated in the front row of the Royal Box on Sunday, several seats over from Prince William and his wife, Kate.During the trophy presentation, Murray joked: Playing in a Wimbledon finals tough, but I certainly wouldnt like to be a prime minister. Its an impossible job.Murray, a 29-year-old from Scotland, long dealt with the expectations that accompanied being Britains best chance to find a male champion to succeed Fred Perry, who last won the grass-court tournament in 1936. After Sundays victory, Murrays mother, former British Fed Cup captain Judy, referred to that old phenomenon as, The constant, `When are you going to win Wimbledon? When are you going to win Wimbledon? When are you going to win Wimbledon?But her son has dealt with that and thrived, thanks to a counter-punching game and sublime returns of serve.It took Raonic 36 minutes and five service games to record his first ace, and he wound up with only eight. Over and over, Murray managed to get the ball back, even one that came in at 147 mph.And while Murray only broke Raonic once, to lead 4-3 in the opening set, that was all it took, because the tiebreakers were surprisingly one-way traffic.Murray also took 50 of 65 points he served across the first two sets, not only never facing so much as a break point in that span but also being pushed to deuce merely once.Finally, at 2-all in the third, Raonic got to 15-40 for his first -- and, it turned out, only -- break points, thanks to a forehand return winner off an 82 mph second serve.Potentially turning points, said Carlos Moya, one of a trio of coaches for Raonic, including John McEnroe. If he got that break, who knows what could happen?But Murray stood tall, taking the next four points to hold, then wheeled toward his box, pumping his right fist and yelling.According to the official statistics, Murray made only 12 unforced errors, two in the second set. While thats a subjective accounting, anyone watching and listening could plainly tell that he was striking the ball cleanly and confidently, a crisp thwack resonating as racket strings hit ball, much more often than not putting shots right where intended.Really good stuff, Murray said.His opponents take? He was playing much better than me off the baseline, Raonic acknowledged.Taking it all in from Murrays guest box, with seemingly nary a smile, was coach Ivan Lendl. They worked together when Murray won his first two Grand Slam trophies, including at the 2012 U.S. Open, then split up, before reuniting last month.Once again, that partnership paid off, and at Wimbledon, no less.When he sat in his sideline chair after the match concluded, Murray wiped away tears with a tournament towel.To do it twice here, he said, an event where there is a lot of pressure on me to perform well -- Im very proud with how Ive handled that over the years. Tim Hardaway Jr. Jersey . The Swede became the first golfer to win the PGA Tours FedEx Cup and European Tours Race to Dubai in the same season. "It is still taking a little time to sink in what Ive achieved this week as was the case when I won the FedEx Cup but then it just kept getting better and better as the days went on and I am sure this will be the same," he said. Willis Reed Jersey . SIMONS ISLAND, Ga. http://www.wholesaleknicksjerseys.com/tracy-mcgrady-jersey/ . -- Matt Kuchar and Harris English ran away with the Franklin Templeton Shootout, shooting a 14-under 58 on Sunday in the final-round scramble to break the tournament course record. ANAHEIM, Calif. -- After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and five runs in the dramatic ninth. But when Albert Pujols came up against Mariano Rivera with the bases loaded and two outs in a one-run game, the Angels $240 million man couldnt connect. Rivera struck out Pujols on three pitches to end it, and the Yankees stopped their five-game skid with a wild 6-5 victory over Los Angeles on Sunday, ending the Angels three-game winning streak. Although Rivera survived a rocky outing in the stadium where he made his major league debut and got his first save, the Angels lost much earlier when Sabathia outpitched Jered Weaver, who gave up five runs in the third inning. The Angels ace allowed seven hits and four walks over six innings, and Los Angeles managed just four singles off Sabathia until the crazy ninth. "I didnt really accomplish anything that I try to accomplish through the course of a game," Weaver said. "Walks were bad, first-pitch strikes were bad, and I obviously didnt get deep in the game. Its just one of those games where I found myself battling the whole game." Sabathia pitched five-hit ball into the ninth, and Travis Hafner hit a three-run homer, but the Yankees barely got enough from Rivera. New Yorks famed closer gave up three hits and a walk, but still got his 24th save in dramatic fashion. "Thats what everybody comes and pays for," said Lyle Overbay, who had an RBI double. "That was a little closer than we thought, but I didnt sense a lot of panic." Jayson Nix also drove in a run during the five-run third for the Yankees, who salvaged the finale of their 10-game road trip by battering Weaver (1-3) early and hanging on late. Sabathia (7-5) struck out six and walked three, but tired in the ninth, leaving with two runners on. After reliever David Robertson left with a 6-1 lead, Rivera gave up Erick Aybars RBI groundout, Alberto Callaspos two-run single and Peter Bourjos RBI single. Rivera then walked Mike Trout to load the bases before getting Pujols. "That was a great rally and a lot of fun to be a part of," said Mark Trumbo, who drove in the Angels first run in the ninth. "You know the odds are heavily stacked against you, especiallyy with a guy like CC out there. Enes Kanter Jersey. . Thats exactly what we wanted to see. It was very, very close, and thats about all you can hope for against a guy like Mariano Rivera. Maybe one more blooped (hit) and we win this ballgame." Former Angels outfielder Vernon Wells drove in what turned out to be the decisive run with a sacrifice fly off Jerome Williams in the eighth. Sabathia left after Trouts leadoff double and a walk to Pujols. Trumbo then got an RBI with a line drive that hit Robertson and bounced into right field for a single. Robertson stayed in the game, but loaded the bases with a one-out walk to pinch-hitter J.B. Shuck. That created an unlikely save opportunity with a five-run lead for Rivera, but the 43-year-old closer wasnt sharp. Aybar and Callaspo drove in runs before pinch-hitter Brad Hawpe delivered his first major league hit in two years. "We really executed well in the ninth inning and had some good at-bats," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "There was some good situational hitting, and some guys off the bench did a good job. Unfortunately, we couldnt get that tying run across. Rivera made some tough pitches to Albert at the end and closed the door, but our guys were upbeat the whole game." Weaver struck out six, but repeatedly found trouble in his fourth start since returning from a 45-game stint on the disabled list. A 20-game winner last season, the Angels longtime ace is winless in his last three starts. Weaver had two outs and two strikes on Hafner before the veteran hit his 11th homer. Hafner had just five hits in his previous 53 at-bats before connecting, including a 2-for-27 start to the road trip. NOTES: New York 1B Mark Teixeira got a cortisone shot in his injured right wrist and will be re-evaluated next week, but Yankees manager Joe Girardi said the tendon sheath around his wrist is just inflamed, not torn again. Teixeira left Saturdays game in the fourth inning and returned to New York for examination on his wrist, which kept him out for the first 53 games of the season. ... Ichiro Suzuki stole another base, giving him three steals in two games. 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