After the Indians played 19 innings against Toronto on July 1, they needed a fresh arm. Lefty Shawn Morimando was recalled from Class AAA Columbus, but how he was reunited with his passport and found his way to Canada in time to pitch on July 2 is an interesting tale. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Do you have a question that you'd like to have answered in Hey, Hoynsie? Submit it here or Tweet him at @hoynsie.

Hey, Hoynsie: How did the Tribe get Shawn Morimando to Toronto from Class AAA Columbus in less than 24 hours for the July 2^nd game against the Blue Jays? I took me a month to get a Canadian passport after I applied. Did he already have one? - Lloyd Ettkin, Highland Heights.

Hey, Lloyd: Morimando already had a passport, but there was still a problem. He'd been promoted from Class AA Akron to Class AAA Columbus for a spot start just before the Indians played 19 innings on July 1 against Toronto, depleting their bullpen and using Trevor Bauer, who was scheduled to start July 2, in the 2-1 win. Columbus was in Pawtucket, R.I. to play Boston's Triple-A team when the Indians called in the 13^th inning on July 1 and said they needed Morimando in Toronto the next day.

However, Morimando's passport was in his apartment in Akron. Certain members of the Tribe's front office plotted to kick down his apartment door to get the passport, but the clubhouse manager for the Akron RubberDucks had Morimando's apartment key in the clubhouse. He retrieved the passport, gave it to an intern, who drove it to Cleveland where Morimando was waiting at Hopkins International Airport after flying from Pawtucket.

Morimando made it to Toronto on time, pitched 3 2/3 innings and rejoined Columbus the next day.

Hey, Hoynsie: I have a question about the Tribe's record-setting, 19-inning victory over Toronto on July 1. While Terry Francona opted to turn to next-day starter Trevor Bauer to pitch when the bullpen was used up, Toronto's manager (John Gibbons) went to two middle infielders to finish the game when their bullpen was used up. My question is why didn't Toronto bring in its next day starter like Cleveland did? - Bill Gillette, Richmond Heights.

Hey, Bill: Marco Estrada, Toronto's starter on July 2, was already pitching with a back injury and the Jays wanted to give him as much time as possible between starts. As it was Estrada only went five innings on July 2 before leaving the game and went on the disabled list on Thursday.

The Indians had invested so much in Friday's game that Francona definitely made the right move to use Bauer and get the win. But the pitching staff paid the price the next two days with catcher Chris Gimenez pitching the final two innings of the series on Sunday. A 19-inning game, no matter how a team handles its pitching staff, is going to have repercussions.

Tribe works overtime in 19-inning win over Jays

Hey, Hoynsie: The Blue Jays used two position players to pitch in their 19-inning loss to the Indians on July 1 because they ran out of pitchers. Who can do that for the Indians? - Dave Fiebelkorn, Sheffield Village.

Hey, Dave: As we found out last Sunday in Toronto, his name is Chris Gimenez, he of the 67 mph super change up.

Hey, Hoynsie: Is Tyler Naquin's limited playing time due to a bias toward veterans or is the staff protecting him?  Seems his numbers call out for full time status. - Steve Cornelius, Rocky River.

Hey, Hoynsie: Manager Terry Francona is trying to stay in first place in the AL Central, while developing players at the same time. Right now Naquin is having a strong rookie year and part of the reason is how Francona is using him.

Naquin is facing mostly right-handed pitchers and he's done well. Francona has used Lonnie Chisenhall in much the same way.

It's going to be interesting to see how Abraham Almonte fits into the mix. Almonte, a center fielder like Naquin, is a switch-hitter. But he hits for more power left-handed which puts him in competition with Naquin and Chisenhall for at bats.

Hey, Hoynsie: Terry Francona said he was shocked that MLB's replay system overturned an out call against Toronto's Ezequiel Carrera at home plate on July 2. I'm shocked that the first day Abraham Almonte is eligible to come back from his 80-game drug suspension that he was back in the Indians ' starting lineup on July 3. That is the problem with baseball, you cheat and the higher ups pat you on the back. What does this tell Tyler Naquin about the effort he has given the Indians? - Bob Earnest, Mansfield.

Hey, Bob: In the eyes of MLB, Almonte served his time for testing positive for using performance-enhancing drugs. Eighty games is more than half a season. If that doesn't get a player's attention, he probably shouldn't be on your team.

Almonte felt Tribe would stand by him

Naquin, with or without Almonte, wouldn't have started the July 3rd game because Toronto was pitching lefty J.A. Happ. Still, Naquin has made a good impression.

Hey, Hoynsie: Is Danny Salazar a switch hitter? MLB.com lists him as batting left-handed and throwing right-handed. But when I saw him try to bunt during a recent interleague game in Atlanta, it looked like he was batting right-handed. Has he ever batted left-handed? - Frank Weinstein, Roseville, Calif.

Hey, Frank: All you need to know about Salazar's hitting style, according to manager Terry Francona, is, "he's terrible." That covers his left and right-handed swing.

Salazar did bat right-handed against Atlanta. He struck out twice and reached on a fielder's choice. Last year in an interleague game in Milwaukee he batted right-handed and left-handed. The Indians asked him to bat right-handed against Milwaukee to protect his pitching shoulder/hand from getting hit by a pitch.

Hey, Hoynsie: Has the significance of having a long-term closer faltered in recent years in the MLB? It seems like the days of Mariano Rivera, Trevor Hoffman and even a Joe Nathan serving as your primary guy for several seasons have faded. Does that have to do with prioritizing spending or the expanded role of the rest of the bullpen or something else? -- Mike Lostoski, Strongsville.

Hey, Mike: Two of the three closers you mentioned are headed for the Hall of Fame. Hoffman just missed getting elected this year and Rivera will be a first ballot choice in 2019. Nathan, no slouch, ranks eighth overall with 377 saves. So closers like that just don't walk in off the street every day.

Still, a team isn't going to consistently win without a reliable closer. The Royals have reached the last two World Series with a stacked, hard-throwing bullpen with one consistent closer. First it was Greg Holland before he was injured. Then came Wade Davis, who is currently on the disabled list.

Hey, Hoynsie: Just curious, were Trevor Bauer and Adam Plutko teammates at UCLA? -- Max Caprez, Bath.

Hey, Max: When Bauer was a junior at ULCA in 2011 and about to be drafted by Arizona, Plutko was a freshman.

Hey, Hoynsie: Should the Indians trade for a catcher (like Jonathan Lucroy from Milwaukee or Chris Hermann from Arizona) who can hit (given the offensive offense from Chris Gimenez and Yan Gomes) or is the pitch-calling/pitcher chemistry important enough to overlook a pair of sub .200 hitters? - Troy Alznauer, Los Angeles.

Hey, Troy: Catchers get paid first and foremost to catch and call good games. I think the Indians can improve their offense in other ways. Gomes, Gimenez and Roberto Perez, who is on his way back from a broken right thumb, all do a good job handling the pitching staff and that is not missed on manager Terry Francona and the coaching staff.

Hey, Hoynsie: Do you agree with manager Terry Francona's decision to pitch catcher Chris Gimenez for two innings on July 2, especially since Toronto infielder Ryan Goins injured his forearm when he pitched against the Indians on July 1 in the 19-inning games? - Ted Belak, Sierra Madre, Calif.

Hey, Ted: No manager likes to use position players as pitchers. Last year Francona used Ryan Raburn and David Murphy to finish a game and Raburn injured his arm. Francona was upset about that.

Gimenez, however, volunteered and didn't do anything silly because the game was already lost. He was throwing between 65 mph and 82 mph. He came out of it healthy and helped save the bullpen, which pitched well in taking two out of three from Detroit when the Indians returned from Toronto.

That, after all, was the real reason Gimenez pitched.

A list of ways to stream UFC 200, watch via your cable provider or bars showing the event.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - The UFC hopes to deliver on the hype tonight with UFC 200, its biggest event (maybe) ever, featuring Brock Lesnar, Anderson Silva, Miesha Tate and other stars.

With the loss of Jon Jones, who was removed from the card due to a failed drug test, some fans may be debating whether or not to watch, or how they may do so. Here are your options:

First, there's the traditional route: Ordering UFC 200 on pay-per-view. Cox subscribers can order the event for $49.99 in regular definition or $59.99 in HD HERE. For other cable providers, such as DirecTV, AT&T U-verse and others, click HERE.

Fans can also stream UFC 200 through UFC Fight Pass, the promotion's streaming service. Fight Pass allows you to watch the fight on any mobile device, or stream the event through your television using Apple TV, Google Chrome and Roku.

Your final option is heading to a bar that will be showing UFC 200. Early Fight Pass prelims begin at 6:30 p.m. EST. Regular prelims air on Fox Sports 1 at 8 p.m. with the main card beginning on pay-per-view at 10 p.m.

Below is a list of Northeast Ohio bars where you can watch the event. For other locations, check out the UFC.com's bar section.

City Tap

748 East Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH

216-696-2337

Buffalo Wild Wings @ Cleveland

724 Prospect Ave Cleveland, OH

216-291-7772

Harry Buffalo @ Cleveland Downtown

2120 East 4th Street Cleveland, OH

216-621-8887

Buffalo Wild Wings @ Cleveland Heights

12459 Cedar Rd. Cleveland Heights, OH

216-371-3331

Riverwood Cafe

18500 Detroit Ave Lakewood, OH

216-521-9999

Harry Buffalo @ Lakewood

18605 Detroit Ave. Lakewood, OH

216-221-1313

West Park Station

17015 Lorain Ave. Cleveland, OH

216-476-2000

Fox & Hound @ Mayfield Heights

1479 S.O.M. Center Rd. Mayfield Heights, OH

216-738-7019

Buffalo Wild Wings @ Lyndhurst

5433 Mayfield Rd. Lyndhurst, OH

440-605-9464

Fox & Hound @ Parma

8735 Day Dr. Parma, OH

440-842-8840

Harry Buffalo @ Parma Heights

6425 Pearl Rd Parma Heights, OH

440-885-2833

Harry Buffalo @ Highland Heights

5596 Highland Rd. Highland Heights, OH

440-868-0088

Firehouse Sports Bar & Grill

8611 Ridge Rd North Royalton, OH

440-230-9229

Dave & Busters @ Cleveland

25735 1st Street Westlake, OH

440-892-1415

Harry Buffalo @ North Olmstead

4824 Great Northern Blvd. North Olmstead, OH

440-734-4545

Club Velvet @ Hard Rock Rocksino

10777 Northfield Rd Northfield, OH

330-908-7625

Buffalo Wild Wings @ Strongsville

8465 Pearl Rd Strongsville, OH

440-243-9464

Sports Fanatics

31640 Vine Street Willowick, OH

440-347-0980

Nikos Bar & Gyros

12766 Royalton Rd North Royalton, OH

440-237-6456

Basement

480 West Aurora Rd Northfield, OH

330-468-2008

Cleats @ Strongsville

15147 Pearl Road Strongsville, OH

440-238-9464

Buffalo Wild Wings @ Aurora (Bainbridge)

188 65 Giles Rd. Aurora, OH

330-562-2150

Harry Buffalo @ Painesville

2119 Mentor Ave. Painesville, OH

440-352-8800

Harry Buffalo @ Elyria

3619 Midway Mall Elyria, OH

440-324-3116

Cleats @ Chardon

602 South St Chardon, OH

440-285-8222

Buffalo Wild Wings @ Medina

5050 Eastpoint Dr. Medina, OH

330-764-9464

Johnny J s Pub

1282 Weathervane Lane Akron, OH

330-865-6504

Beef O'Bradys @ Stow

3732 Darrow Rd Stow, OH

330-688-8200

Johnny J's Pub & Grille

925 North Court St. Medina, OH

330-721-0082

Jo Jo's Sports Bar & Grill

221 South Jefferson St. Medina, OH

330-722-5656

Ziggys Sports Bar & Grill

193 Park Avenue Amherst, OH

440-985-3663

Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon title and 22nd major overall by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 on Centre Court.

LONDON (AP) -- Serena Williams won her record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title by beating Angelique Kerber 7-5, 6-3 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday.

Williams pulled even with Steffi Graf for the most major championships in the Open era, which began in 1968. Now Williams stands behind only Margaret Court's all-time mark of 24.

This was Williams' seventh singles trophy at the All England Club and second in a row. Her victory at Wimbledon a year ago raised her Grand Slam count to 21, but while she came close to adding to that total since, she couldn't quite do it.

There was a stunning loss to Roberta Vinci in the U.S. Open semifinals in September, ending Williams' bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam. Then came losses in finals to Kerber at the Australian Open in January, and to Garbine Muguruza at the French Open last month.

But in the rematch against the fourth-seeded Kerber at Centre Court on Saturday -- the first time in a decade two women met to decide multiple major titles in a single season -- the No. 1-ranked Williams came through.

The 34-year-old American did it, as she often does, with nearly impeccable serving. She slammed 13 aces, including at least one in each of her first eight service games. She won 38 of 43 points when she put a first serve in.

And she faced just one break point -- at 3-all in the second set, it represented Kerber's only real opening -- and shut the door quickly and emphatically, with a pair of aces at 117 mph and 124 mph, her fastest of the afternoon.

There was more that Williams did well, though. So much more. Facing the left-handed Kerber's reactive, counter-punching style, Williams was by far the more aggressive player, trying to make things happen. And she did, compiling a big edge in winners, 39-12.

It was breezy, but that didn't seem to hamper Williams, whose older sister Venus sat in her guest box, a couple of seats over from music's power couple of Beyonce and Jay Z.

Kerber, a German who knows Graf well, defeated Venus in the semifinals and hadn't dropped a set on her way to the final. But on the grass that suits Williams' game so well, Kerber simply could not quite keep up with the trophy on the line.

Right-hander Danny Salazar allowed six runs in 5 2/3 innings as the Cleveland Indians lost to the New York Yankees, 7-6, in 11 on Saturday in Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Brian McCann hit an RBI double with two outs in the 11th inning as the New York Yankees defeated the Cleveland Indians, 7-6, Saturday at Progressive Field. Didi Gregorius homered for the Yankees.

Here is a capsule look at the key aspect(s) of the game, which was televised by Fox Sports 1:

Sputtering: The first-place Indians (52-35) have lost five of eight since winning 14 in a row. They have lost two of three to the Yankees (43-44) in a series that wraps Sunday afternoon.

Bitter pill: For Cleveland, file this under "bad'' loss.

A first-place team should not lose when it leads a sub-.500 team by two runs after five innings at home, with an All-Star on the mound.

The Indians deserved what they got. They did not execute nearly as well as the Yankees.

Out of nowhere: Tribe righty reliever Tommy Hunter retired the first two in the 11th.

Ageless Carlos Beltran grounded past diving shortstop Francisco Lindor and diving second baseman Jason Kipnis into right field for a single. Hunter was hurt by a perfectly placed grounder into the shift.

Ronald Torreyes pinch-ran, and it paid off. McCann pounced on a first-pitch fastball and one-hopped the wall in right. Torreyes scored when the hop and carom eluded Abraham Almonte.

Rough day: Tribe righty Danny Salazar allowed six runs on eight hits in 5 2/3 innings. He walked two and struck out five. He threw 112 pitches.

If Salazar had been merely average, the Indians would have won.

In four of his past six starts, Salazar has worked exactly 5 2/3 innings. In 10 of his 17 starts this season, he has not recorded an out in the seventh inning. Salazar possesses too much talent, All-Star talent, not to be able to get deep into games consistently. He is 10-3 with a 2.75 ERA.

Pitch counts have run him down, of course. The question is: Why? Two reasons stand out, both of which factored heavily in his dud against the Yankees.

1. Fastball command and control. Salazar will struggle to throw strikes with the fastball (control) and put the fastball where he wants it within the zone (command).

2. Lack of a third pitch. His slider, or even curve, too often is lacking as a legitimate complement to the fastball and changeup.

Yankees fouled almost as many pitches (34) as they took for balls (36), and they only swung and missed nine times, against Salazar. Those types of numbers should not happen against a pitcher with Salazar's stuff.

Head-scratchers: Salazar's pitch selection during two Yankees at-bats, in particular, was puzzling.

*With one run in, two outs and a runner on first in the third, Gregorius fell behind, 0-2, by fouling a changeup (83 mph) and swinging through a fastball (96). Gregorius was set up for a changeup -- the pitch that struck him out swinging in the first. Instead, Salazar opted for a fastball.

Tribe catcher Yan Gomes set up on the outside edge. Salazar missed down and in (95), and Gregorius sent a screamer into the right-field seats for a two-run homer. The Yankees led, 3-1.

Yes, the location needed to be better, but the selection was the real concern.

*With two outs and none on in the sixth and the Yankees trailing, 5-3, Chase Headley singled to center (2-0 fastball over the plate/95). Rob Refsnyder reached on an infield single (1-0 fastball over the plate/95).

Refsnyder had chopped toward the mound, where Salazar attempted to glove with the backhand. The ball glanced off the glove, Headley stopping at second.

Alex Rodriguez pinch-hit for Aaron Hicks. Salazar fell behind, 2-0, before a called strike and two fouls. Salazar, who leaned on the fastball all day, missed inside with back-to-back changeups (86, 86) for the walk.

In a count (3-2) and against a hitter (long-past-his-prime, .220-average Rodriguez) that begged for a challenge with the heater, Salazar opted for off-speed. Gomes appeared to ask twice for a fastball as he cycled through the signs.

Righty Dan Otero replaced Salazar to face pesky lefty Brett Gardner with the bases loaded. A proven matchup lefty would have been ideal, but the Indians don't have one. Otero was as logical of a choice as any from the right side, given that lefties were 11-for-52 against him.

Otero got ahead, 1-2, and seemingly set up Gardner for a slider down and in or changeup away. Instead, Otero attempted to throw a fastball in. When the pitch leaked over the plate, Gardner lined it into the left-field corner. Jose Ramirez misjudged the carom and the hit became a three-run triple to give New York a 6-5 lead.

Two-out, three-run triples into the left-field corner in the home ballpark are killers.

Can't happen: The Indians failed to score despite having a runner on second with none out in the eighth; runners on first and second with none out in the ninth; and a runner on first with none out in the 11th.

*Almonte led off the eighth with a double against lefty reliever Andrew Miller. Reeling Gomes, sitting on one hit in July, stepped in. If there ever was time for a bunt, this was it. Gomes showed bunt and took a strike, then lined out to pulled-in shortstop Gregorius.

No question that Gomes hit into bad luck. However, why Gomes did not take the safe route and try once at least once to bunt Almonte to third is puzzling.

Rajai Davis chopped to third, Almonte staying at second. Kipnis struck out swinging in three pitches.

*Lindor led off the ninth with a single. Mike Napoli, battling back from an 0-2 count, walked.

Sizzling Carlos Santana took a 1-1 fastball (93) that should have been a ball outside. Umpire Phil Cuzzi called it a strike. Cuzzi's bad miss changed the complexion of the plate appearance, forcing Santana to be defensive when he should have been at a distinct advantage.

Santana chopped the 1-2 slider (83) toward the left side, where Gregorius failed to field cleanly with the barehand. A bases-loaded, none-out situation never materialized, though, because Lindor was called out for interfering with third baseman Headley's attempt at the ball.

Lindor, understandably eager to get to third, did not pick up Headley flashing in front of him until it was too late. The Yankees were extremely fortunate, especially because Lindor typically is a great base-runner.

Fox Sports 1 analyst and former MLB pitcher David Cone said: "Lindor, at the last minute, tries to adjust, but it's incumbent upon the runner to allow the fielder free access to make a play. The runner has to adjust, not the fielder. Lindor does not adjust. Clear contact....Lindor's watching the play and then, all of a sudden, it's too late as Headley was trying to cut that ball off. That is the right call, as unfortunate as it is for Cleveland.'' 

Ramirez struck out looking in three pitches. Lefty closer Aroldis Chapman replaced Miller and struck out Juan Uribe swinging.

*Kipnis led off the 11th with a walk against Chapman. Lindor flied to right, Kipnis staying at first.

With Napoli in a 1-2 count, Chapman picked off Kipnis. Credit the Yankees bench for calling the pickoff at the correct time.

Napoli swung and missed at the next pitch to end the game.

Yikes: Gomes finished 0-for-5 with two strikeouts. In July, he is 1-for-26 with one single, two RBI, zero walks and 13 strikeouts. Overall, he is batting .168 with a .519 OPS.

Francisco Lindor learned a hard lesson about the interference rule Saturday when he was called out after colliding with Yankee third baseman Chase Headley in the ninth inning. The interference called took the steam out of a possible game-winning situation for the Tribe. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio - A potential game-winning situation in the ninth inning Saturday produced nothing but frustration for Francisco Lindor and the Indians at Progressive Field.

Lindor, headed to San Diego to represent the Indians in the All-Star Game after Sunday's final game of the first half, was called out for interference by crew chief Tom Hallion on his way to third base when he collided with Chase Headley of the Yankees.

Instead of having the bases loaded with no one out, the Indians had runners on first and second and one out. But Lindor's out sapped the energy from the inning as the Indians failed to score and lost to the Yankees, 7-6, in 11 innings.

Lindor opened the ninth with a single against Andrew Miller. He went to second when Mike Napoli walked. When Carlos Santana sent a slow grounder toward shortstop Didi Gregorius, Lindor took off for third.

"I was on my way to third base and looking at the ball," said Lindor. "When I knew they weren't going to get me at third, I turned my head and boom I hit him."

Third base umpire Tom Hallion, the crew chief, called Lindor out for interference.

"The baserunner has to do everything possible to get out of a fielder's way when he's attempting to field the ball," said Hallion. "In this case Lindor just ran straight and knocked Chase Headley on the ground."

Tribe manager Terry Francona, pleading his case, said it was Gregorius' ball and Headley didn't have a play on it.

"I didn't think that was the guy fielding the ball," said Francona. "I went back and watched it. I think Frankie was watching Gregorius and he looked up late and saw the third baseman. He hit him hard . . .because there was such severe contact I think it leads an umpire into the call. I just didn't think it was his (Headley's) play.

"He (Hallion) was telling me it was, but Headley didn't have a chance. So I really disagree there. That's what I was trying to tell him you'll see that Gregorious called it and took it.

"It's unfortunate, very unfortunate, but I can also see why it got called. I just didn't agree with it."

Hallion said there was no doubt Headley would have made the play.

"Chase would have fielded the ball . . .absolutely," said Hallion.

When asked about it being the shortstop's ball, Hallion said, "It went to the shortstop because Chase is on the ground and the shortstop keeps running in. Headley would definitely have fielded the ball. Now, what he would have done after that, that's past what we called."

When the Tribe's potentially rally failed, Lindor and Hallion talked as he went to his position for the 10^th inning.

"He knows now that he can't just run a straight line and run into the fielder," said Hallion. "He has to stop. He has to go around him. He has to do something and let the fielder have the opportunity to field the ball."

Lindor said Gregorius and Headley were both going for the ball.

"I don't think they were going to get anybody out, but they both were going for the ball," said Lindor. "I went to the umpire and tried to find out the rule and I guess I messed up. He said the rule protects the fielder. You've got to give him room to catch the ball."

As for what would have happened if the call hadn't been made, said Francona, "You've got the bases loaded and nobody out. Now the guy on the mound (Miller) is pretty good, but we'll take our chances."

Brock Lesnar returned from a 4 1/2-year UFC absence with a unanimous-decision victory over Mark Hunt, and Amanda Nunes took the bantamweight title from Miesha Tate with a stunning first-round stoppage at UFC 200 on Saturday night.

LAS VEGAS -- Brock Lesnar returned from a 4 1/2-year UFC absence with a unanimous-decision victory over Mark Hunt, and Amanda Nunes took the bantamweight title from Miesha Tate with a stunning first-round stoppage at UFC 200 on Saturday night.

Jose Aldo also won a competitive decision over Frankie Edgar to claim the interim featherweight title on the UFC's star-studded landmark show.

Daniel Cormier dominated a decision over Anderson Silva, who took the fight on two days' notice after Jon Jones was dropped from the main event for failing a drug test.

While Brazil's Nunes shocked Tate in the main event, the hulking Lesnar (6-3) was the greatest curiosity on the card. The pro wrestler earned his first mixed martial arts victory since July 2010, dominating Hunt with wrestling skill and sheer mass.

UFC 200 capped three fight cards over three days for the world's dominant MMA promotion, which used a golden canvas for its first event in T-Mobile Arena, the spacious new entertainment venue just off the Las Vegas Strip.

The UFC stacked the card with compelling matchups, and while every fight wasn't a classic, the underdog Nunes' victory was a stunner.

Nunes (14-4) became the fourth different fighter to hold the UFC's 135-pound belt in the last eight months since Ronda Rousey lost it to Holly Holm. Holm lost the belt to Tate in March, but Nunes dominated Tate (18-6) from the start, stunning her with multiple big shots.

Tate was bloodied and unsteady by the time Nunes sunk in a rear naked choke and ended it 3:16 into the first round.

"I've worked so hard for this moment in my life," Nunes said. "I feel amazing."

Brazil! You have another champion!!!!!! #UFC200 @Amanda_Leoa #AndNew pic.twitter.com/hlxMNzE5EN

-- #UFC200 (@ufc) July 10, 2016

The main-event star of UFC 100 finally seized the opportunity to be on another landmark show, and his performance showed that his inimitable athleticism hadn't diminished. Lesnar never wandered into trouble against knockout artist Hunt, repeatedly taking down his veteran opponent and keeping him pinned to the canvas.

Lesnar dominated the final three minutes, punishing a prone Hunt with his cartoon-sized fists. All three judges awarded the bout to Lesnar, 29-27.

The 41-year-old Silva (33-8) stepped up to fight the UFC's light heavyweight champ after was ruled out Wednesday night. Although Silva is 45 months removed from his last victory -- and seven weeks removed from gallbladder surgery -- his status as perhaps the greatest fighter in MMA history got him a shot at Cormier, who was denied a lucrative, career-defining rematch with the troubled Jones.

Cormier (18-1) had little trouble with one of his heroes, largely keeping Silva pinned to the canvas on his back. Silva goaded Cormier into a few striking exchanges, and he even hurt Cormier slightly in the final minute, but the champ won 30-26 on all three cards.

"I appreciate the UFC for getting me this fight," said Cormier, who still made half of the guaranteed $1 million he would have earned against Jones.

Aldo put on a masterclass while beating Edgar for the interim 145-pound title. He's also likely to get the lucrative next shot at Conor McGregor whenever the 145-pound champion finally returns to their division following his second bout with Nate Diaz next month.

McGregor won his belt with a 13-second knockout of Aldo in December. The Irish star stood amid the floor crowd at cageside while Edgar began his pursuit of the elusive Aldo, whose striking and speed showed no effects from his loss.

Aldo cut Edgar in the first round and bloodied him for the rest of the bout. Edgar, who hasn't lost to anybody except Aldo since 2012, applauded when his opponent got the decision.

Aldo put on his belt and immediately made threatening gestures at McGregor, who shouted back at his most bitter rival.

"I have one goal left, and that's to beat this guy," Aldo said.

The pay-per-view card opened with former heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez brutally stopping Travis Browne in the first round of a bout that could have headlined many other UFC cards.

The oft-injured Velasquez (14-2) had fought just once since October 2013, losing his belt to Fabricio Werdum a year ago. He showed vintage form against Browne (18-4-1), who got wobbled by a spinning wheel kick and then battered to the ground repeatedly.

Velasquez finished his heavyweight-record 10th knockout victory with 3 seconds left in the round.

Title contenders T.J. Dillashaw, Kelvin Gastelum and Julianna Pena won clear, entertaining decisions on the undercard. Pena rallied to ruin the comeback of Cat Zingano, who stopped Tate and Nunes in consecutive fights before her infamous 14-second loss to Ronda Rousey early last year.

The 12-fight card was packed with what looked like remarkably even matchups, yet the first three fights ended with first-round stoppage victories for UFC veterans Joe Lauzon, Jim Miller and Gegard Mousasi. Lauzon (26-12) needed a mere 86 seconds to finish Diego Sanchez, who had only been stopped once in his 14-year MMA career.

Did Robert Griffin really III struggle in spring practices? Will Corey Coleman be the Browns No. 1 receiver?

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Hey Mary Kay!

Hey, Mary Kay: Is it true Robert Griffin III didn't look very good in spring practices? -- Ben Jones, Macon, Georgia

Hey Ben: Griffin had his ups and downs in offseason practices as he came up the learning curve, but he made enough good plays for the Browns to be encouraged heading into training camp. He's learning a whole new offense and Hue Jackson and Pep Hamilton are riding him hard after every rep. I saw him make some tremendous throws, including a long touchdown pass to Terrelle Pryor on the last play of minicamp, but he also threw some interceptions and had other passes batted down at the line.

It was the kind of spring you'd expect from a quarterback who sat out all of last season and who's trying to learn a new scheme and new mechanics. He made it abundantly clear that he's willing to slide and throw the ball away -- and that he's coachable. He's also working with quarterback expert Tom House in the time off before camp, which should help tremendously. It's too soon to say if his career can be salvaged, but he's certainly working hard at it.

Hey, Mary Kay: When do you expect Hue Jackson to name his starting quarterback? -- Scott B., Cleveland, Ohio

Hey, Scott: Jackson has said he'd like to see the quarterbacks practice in full pads and play some preseason games before making his decision. I don't expect a decision until at least after the second preseason game. Much will depend on how the quarterbacks look in the padded practices, the Orange and Brown Scrimmage in Columbus and the first preseason game or two.  The unofficial spring depth chart consists of Griffin, Josh McCown, Cody Kessler and Austin Davis. I believe Griffin will win the job, but they want him to earn it and to remain hungry throughout the process.  He will look better once he masters the system and Jackson's way of playing the position.

Robert Griffin III will be in an open competition in training camp for the job

Hey, Mary Kay: Will top pick Corey Coleman be the Browns No. 1 receiver this season? -- Maddie Hannah, Rocky River, Ohio

Hey, Maddie: All signs are pointing that way. Coleman still has a lot to learn about running a pro style offense, but he's fiercely competitive and working his tail off. In spring practices, he showed tremendous athleticism and good hands. Now, he needs to improve his route-running and his mastery of Hue Jackson's offense. Once he learns the nuances of the position and the complicated pro-style route tree -- as opposed to the simple assignments he had at Baylor --  he'll play faster and his athleticism will take over. This offseason, he vowed to work out with Robert Griffin III to perfect their timing and chemistry. Expect them to look very much on the same page at the start of camp.

Hey, Mary Kay: How keen is Hue Jackson on Terrell Watson? Where do you see him on the depth chart behind The Crow (Isaiah Crowll) and Duke Johnson?
-- Geoff Tubey, Swadlincote (UK), Ohio

Hey, Geoff: Jackson brought Watson up from Cincinnati, where he spent last season on the practice squad after being signed as an undrafted free agent out of Division II Azusa Pacific. Jackson worked with Watson for a year and believes he can succeed in the NFL as a tailback. Watson, a load at 6-1, 240, showed quickness and explosiveness in spring practices, but that was with no pads or contact. The first true test will come in the padded practices during training camp, during which sparks promise to fly. He'll battle for the third tailback spot behind Crowell, who will primarily run the ball, and Johnson, who will be used a lot in the passing game again.

Hey, Mary Kay: I like the running back tandem of Isaiah Crowell and Duke Johnson. However I'm concerned that if one gets injured the depth isn't there to
maintain Hue Jackson's power attack. Should the Browns pick up a free agent such as Adrian Foster, Joique Bell or Pierre Thomas to reduce that risk?
-- Bob Ruple, Newbury, Ohio

Hey, Bob: I think the Browns are comfortable right now with the likes of Crowell, Johnson, Watson, Glenn Winston and Raheem Mostert. They can always add a back at some point in camp if they need one, but I don't think it's a high priority. I think Jackson is excited to see what Watson can do, and Winston appears ready to try to prove he belongs in the league. With improved blocking schemes and a commitment to the run, I think the ground game will be a force this season.

Lydia Ko has a one-shot lead heading into today's final round of the U.S. Women's Open Championship at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, Calif.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Lydia Ko shot a 2-under 70 on Saturday to take a one-shot lead heading into today's final round of the 2016 U.S. Women's Open Championship in San Martin, Calif.

Today's final round at CordeValle Golf Club begins at 11:18 a.m. (Eastern) and will be televised by FOX Sports from 3-7 p.m. Click here for tee times. You can also follow along on the USGA's live leaderboard.

Ko, 19, is the World No. 1 and seeking her third major title in less than a year. After opening with a 73, she rallied to shoot a 66 on Friday and now stands at 7-under 209, one shot ahead of Eun Hee Ji and Sung Hyun Park. Brittany Lang and Amy Yang are two shots back at 5 under and Angela Stanford is in sixth place at 4 under.

Ko secured her lead with a birdie on No. 18.

LINKS

• Christie Kerr: American winner at U.S. Women's Open would be huge (Golfweek)
• Se Ri Pak says goodbye to golf in America (Golfweek)
• Kasey Petty misses cut, gets proposed to (GolfDigest)

UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION
U.S. WOMEN'S OPEN

Site: San Martin, Calif.
Course: Cordevalle Golf Club. Yardage: 6,784. Par: 72.
Purse: TBA (2015: $4.5 million, $810,000 for the winner).
Television: FOX Sports, 3-7 p.m.
Defending champion: In Gee Chun.
Last week: Brooke Henderson won the Cambia Portland Classic for her second victory this year.
Notes: While the U.S. Open has been held 12 times in California, this is only the third U.S. Women's Open in the Golden State. The other two were at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento in 1982 and San Diego Country Club in 1964. ... South Koreans have won the U.S. Women's Open four times in the last five years. The exception was Michelle Wie at Pinehurst No. 2 in 2014. ... Lydia Ko (ANA Inspiration) and Brooke Henderson (KPMG Women's PGA) are both teenagers. If Henderson wins, she would replace Ko as the youngest LPGA player with two majors. ... CordeValle hosted a PGA Tour event from 2010-13. Jimmy Walker won the last time there. ... This is the final week for players to qualify for the Olympics. ... The Women's Open is to be played next year at Trump National in New Jersey.
Next week: Marathon Classic in Sylvania, Ohio.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

Check out the latest contenders for the cleveland.com Ohio Super 25 preseason poll.

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland.com’s high school football coverage is expanding in 2016, and a highlight of that expansion will be our weekly Ohio Super 25 rankings.

The preseason Ohio Super 25 countdown will begin Aug. 1, with a new team profiled each day through Aug. 25. To get you ready, we’re presenting 50 contenders for the Super 25 throughout July.

Each day through July 29 we will provide a brief look at two of the 50 contenders. Today’s teams: Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller and Solon.

Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller

2015 record: 5-5 (missed playoffs).

About the Crusaders: After losing three games by six points or less, and losing a 17-point first-quarter lead against St. Edward last season, the Crusaders missed the playoffs for the first time since 2001. They return with strength along both lines, led by TE Matt Dotson (Michigan State commit), guards Jacob Gall and Samari Sadler and defensive linemen Jeremy Meiser and Aeneas Hawkins. All have Division I college offers. After three straight trips to the state semifinals (2012-14) and two state titles, most will chalk up last season’s playoff miss to an aberration.

Solon

2015 record: 9-3 (Division I, Region I second round).

About the Comets: The Comets hosted and won a playoff game in 2015, the high point of a surge in the second half of a season filled with injury. But 17 starters are back for 2016. The Comets need a new QB, but have seemingly everything else. Miami (OH) commit Chris Glaser anchors an offensive line with four returning starters, and the RBs and WRs are loaded with experience. The defensive line will need new faces to emerge, but the LBs and secondary should be strong.

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Take a look at the team's inside linebackers as training camp approaches. Watch video

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Considering that the Browns will feature two new starters at inside linebacker in 2016, it seems strange to call it perhaps the team's most stable position. That's the case, though, as the starters are essentially written in pen heading into training camp, which starts in less than three weeks. 

The two starters from a year ago, Karlos Dansby and Craig Robertson, are gone. (Dansby signed with Cincinnati and Robertson signed with New Orleans.) Granted, Robertson and the incumbent at his position, Christian Kirksey, were interchangeable the last two seasons and Kirksey would end up with more snaps in games, it is still two new starters. 

In a sea of change on the defense, there is hope that defensive coordinator Ray Horton can find some stability from Kirksey and free agent addition Demario Davis. At the very least, it will ease the minds of Horton and head coach Hue Jackson if they can go into each week knowing exactly what they will get out of that position. 

Here's a look at the players you'll see in training camp battling at inside linebacker: 

The starters: 

Christian Kirksey 

Perhaps the most memorable play in Kirksey's two-year career in Cleveland is getting into the facemask of Bengals running back Jeremy Hill after he jumped into the Dawg Pound last season in the midst of a dismal afternoon for the Browns. It was, despite the drubbing, a welcome sign of life from an otherwise apathetic unit beaten down by injury, scheme and coaching. 

A continued attitude like that will be welcome in 2016. Kirksey managed 3.5 sacks last season, appearing in all 16 games and starting five.  

"Kirksey has the tools that you look for at that position," insider linebackers coach Johnny Holland said. "He's athletic enough to cover. We're going to develop him with some pass rush skills. This system fits his athletic ability. ... Kirksey definitely has the ability to be a big time player in this league." 

Demario Davis 

Rex Ryan once compared Davis to former Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis. Not that he expected Davis to match the production of the future Hall-of-Famer necessarily, but he saw leadership traits similar to those of Lewis.  

Now in his fifth season, Davis, who saw his snaps flag during his final season with the Jets, will try to produce at a high level while showing that Ryan's praise of his leadership ability wasn't just lip service. 

"He's a good football player," Jackson said. "There's no question [he can be a leader]. I think he truly will be. Playing the position that he plays kind of thrusts that on you, but I think he's looking forward to it." 

"He's in the building all the time," Holland said. "He wants to be a good player. He's always working to get better. He's one of those guys that he's going to lead. He's going to show up early and he's going to stay late. We're definitely pleased to have him. We just have to take his play to another level." 

Even the Browns outside linebackers coach, Ryan Slowik, who knew Davis from their time together in New York, had high praise. 

"Demario is a tremendous football leader, football player and Demario is all football all the time and guys gravitate towards that," he said. 

There's that stability the Browns are looking for. Next up, show he can produce. 

Names to remember 

Dominique Alexander 

An undrafted free agent, Alexander comes to the Browns from Oklahoma where he led the team in tackles for two consecutive seasons.  

"We like his athletic ability," Holland said. "He's a smart kid and an instinctive player who can make plays." 

Tank Carder 

If it feels like Carder has been on the Browns roster forever, it's because five years on the Browns roster, considering all the upheaval, really is an eternity. Carder has stuck mostly for his ability to contribute on special teams, though he has seen time on the field at linebacker due to injury. 

"He's a dual player that can play both (inside and outside linebacker)," Holland said. "He's a smooth athlete and does exactly what we want him to do. I've been very impressed with Tank." 

Justin Tuggle 

Tuggle comes to Cleveland after three seasons in Houston. He appeared in 42 games, including 11 starts, for the Texans. 

"He has some size and speed. He's a very sharp guy," Holland said. 

Scooby Wright III 

It didn't take long for the "Scoooobeee" chants to start at FirstEnergy Stadium. The last of 14 players picked by the Browns in the draft heard them during the team's rookie minicamp practice at the place he hopes to play on Sundays this season. 

He's coming off of an injury during his final season in college, which is why the Browns were able to get him so late in the first place. 

"Scooby Wright has been one of the most productive players a year removed from his most productive season," Vice President of Player Personnel Andrew Berry said after the Browns picked Wright. "He did have a little bit of injury this past season but a really a consummate football player. He can rush, can tackle, can cover. We are excited to add him to the roster, as well." 

"Scooby plays with the effort that we like," Holland said. "He's a very intense player and he had a lot of production in college." 

Wright will likely have to initially make his way on special teams. Also, he plays a mean game of Duck Duck Goose. 

Scooby Wright playing Duck Duck Goose. #Browns pic.twitter.com/pjeJyvzlyN

-- Dan Labbe (@dan_labbe) June 2, 2016

The Cleveland Indians, the All-Star break and team momentum. The Indians hope to keep their well-oiled machine going into and out of the 2016 All-Star break.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Even if the Indians lose to the New York Yankees today as they coast into the All-Star break, the Tribe will still be in first place in the American League Central Division and one of the hottest teams in baseball.

But even a well-oiled machine can lose some steam with four days off between games. The Indians finish the first half of the season against the Yankees today and then start the second half by traveling to Minnesota on Friday to face the Twins. The Twins happen to be the only team in the Central with a winning record against the Indians this year.

Crowquill, by Plain Dealer artist Ted Crow, appears three times a week on cleveland.com.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Saturday morning the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport hosted the 7th Annual Cleveland Plane Pull to benefit Special Olympics Ohio. Over 50 teams joined the competition in 4 different categories. The Cleveland Police Department seems to be a fan favorite at these events and they didn't disappoint taking 1st in the Co-Ed, Women, and Public Safety categories. However, they fell to...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Saturday morning the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport hosted the 7th Annual Cleveland Plane Pull to benefit Special Olympics Ohio.

Over 50 teams joined the competition in 4 different categories. The Cleveland Police Department seems to be a fan favorite at these events and they didn't disappoint taking 1st in the Co-Ed, Women, and Public Safety categories. However, they fell to 4th in the Men's division and Team Westlake took the victory.

The event was a great success though with over $48,000 raised for the athletes of Special Olympics Ohio!

Simon Pagenaud leads a Chevrolet parade to start today's IndyCar Iowa Corn 300.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- A dominating nine of the top 10 drivers on the starting grid for the Iowa Corn 300 have Chevrolet power, led by Simon Pagenaud.

He won his fifth pole of the season Saturday and has three race wins, but the series points leader in the driver standings has not won a race since before the Indianapolis 500. Meanwhile, teammate Will Power has won the last two races straight.

Today's race is set for 5:30 p.m. and will be televised on NBCSN. You can follow along live at IndyCar's Race Control.

VERIZON INDYCAR
IOWA CORN INDY 300
Site: Newton, Iowa
Schedule: Sunday, race, 5:30 p.m., NBCSN.
Track: Iowa Speedway (oval, 0.875 miles).
Race distance: (268.2 miles, 300 laps)
Last year: Ryan Hunter-Reay topped an all-American podium and won the first of two events in 2015.
Last race: Will Power won from the pole at Road America, his second consecutive victory.
Fast facts: IndyCar will celebrate its 10th anniversary at Iowa this weekend, the second-to-last oval race of the season. Hunter-Reay leads all drivers with three wins in Iowa, including the last two events. ... Andretti Autosport has owned this short track with seven wins in nine races. Chip Ganassi Racing took the other two checkered flags. ... Rookie Max Chilton will make his IndyCar debut in Iowa after winning the Indy Lights race there a year ago.
Next race: Honda Indy Toronto, July 17, Toronto.

FORMULA ONE
BRITISH GRAND PRIX
Site: Silverstone, England
Schedule: Sunday, race, 8 a.m.
Track: Silverstone Circuit (circuit, 3.66 miles).
Race distance: (190.3 miles, 52 laps)
Last year: Lewis Hamilton won his fifth race out of nine to open 2015 at Silverstone.
Last race: Hamilton overtook Nico Rosberg on the final lap to win the Austrian Grand Prix.
Fast facts: Herbie Blash announced Wednesday that he's out as the FIA deputy race director for Formula One at the end of the season. Blash, who has been the director since 1996, will be succeeded by FIA safety director Laurent Mekies. ... Sauber won't participate in next week's in-season testing session at Silverstone. The team said the test was too costly, adding that it isn't introducing its new aero package until later this season.
Next race: Hungarian Grand Prix, July 24, Budapest.

NHRA MELLO YELLO DRAG RACING
K&N ROUTE 66 NATIONALS
Site: Chicago.
Schedule: Sunday, race, 4:37 p.m.
Track: Route 66 Raceway.
Last year: Tony Schumacher, Tommy Johnson and Allen Johnson Jr. took home top honors in Chicago.
Last race: Shawn Langdon won for the second week in a row in Norwalk, Ohio.
Fast facts: Leah Pritchett will be back behind the wheel this weekend after Chicago-area resident Dave Albrecht came an agreement with Don Schumacher Racing. Pritchett had one win this season before her funding dried up. ... T.J. Zizzo will make his season debut this weekend. Zizzo has at least two more events on his calendar in 2016.
Next race: Mopar Mile High Nationals, July 22-24, Bandimere Speedway, Denver.

(The Associated Press contributed to this report)

Portland Trail Blazers guard and Canton, Ohio, native C.J. McCollum has elected not to participate with the USA Select Team this summer, league sources informed cleveland.com.

LAS VEGAS - Portland Trail Blazers guard and Canton, Ohio, native C.J. McCollum has elected not to participate with the USA Select Team this summer, league sources informed cleveland.com.

McCollum, who won the Most Improved Player award for the 2015-16 campaign, made the decision to concentrate his efforts fully on the upcoming season, sources told cleveland.com.

His absence will not take him out of future consideration for a potential USA Men's National Team roster spot, a source said.

The 24-year-old combo guard was one of 25 young up-and-coming players chosen for the Select squad that will practice and scrimmage against the National Team during a four-day training camp July 18-21 in Las Vegas before the Rio Olympics in August.

McCollum is by far the most accomplished player out of that group. Many players have gone through the path of the Select Team pipeline to playing with the National Team down the road.

In 80 games last season, McCollum averaged 20.8 points and shot 41 percent from beyond the arc. He made a gigantic 14-point leap from his previous season. He and All-Star Damian Lillard are among the best backcourts in the NBA. The Trail Blazers lost in a hard-fought five-game series to the Golden State Warriors in the second round of the 2016 playoffs.

Cavaliers superstar LeBron James took notice, calling McCollum "a stud" and Lillard "an All-Star" who was snubbed. Portland is looking to build off of a 44-win season.

McCollum attended GlenOak High School.

Here are the lineups and the pitching matchup for Sunday's series finale between the Indians and Yankees.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Here are the lineups and the pitching matchup for Sunday's series finale between the Indians and Yankees.

Pitching matchup: RHP Carlos Carrasco (5-2, 2.47 ERA) vs. Masahiro Tanaka (6-2, 3.12 ERA)

Lineups

Indians

1. 1B Carlos Santana

2. 2B Jason Kipnis

3. SS Francisco Lindor

4. DH Mike Napoli

5. 3B Jose Ramirez

6. RF Lonnie Chisenhall

7. LF Rajai Davis

8. CF Tyler Naquin

9. C Yan Gomes

Yankees

1. LF Brett Gardner

2. CF Jacoby Ellsbury

3. DH Carlos Beltran

4. 1B Mark Teixeira

5. SS Didi Gregorius

6. 2B Starlin Castro

7. 3B Chase Headley

8. RF Rob Refsnyder

9. C Austin Romine

The Indians and Yankees will finish their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. Get scoring updates and participate in a live chat as the clubs square off.

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Indians and Yankees will finish their four-game series on Sunday afternoon at Progressive Field. Get scoring updates and participate in a live chat as the clubs square off.

Game 88: Indians (52-35) vs. Yankees (43-44)

First pitch: 1:10 p.m.

Broadcast info: SportsTime Ohio, WTAM 1100, WMMS 100.7 FM, Indians Radio Network

Pitching matchup: RHP Carlos Carrasco (5-2, 2.47 ERA) vs. RHP Masahiro Tanaka (6-2, 3.12 ERA)

Fact du jour: Yan Gomes has 40 hits all season. Francisco Lindor has 41 hits since June 1.

Tristan Thompson and the Canadian National Team will not be making an appearance in Rio for the Olympics this summer.

LAS VEGAS - The Cavs' Tristan Thompson and the Canadian National Team will not be making an appearance in Rio for the Olympics this summer.

In the Philippines, the Canadian team lost to France, 83-74, on Sunday in the finals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying tournament and was denied an Olympic berth.

San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker led France with 24 points as his team heads for Brazil.

Thompson produced eight points and seven rebounds in 27 minutes of play in the loss. Canada hasn't had a team in the Olympics since 2000 in Sydney.

After Britain famously endured a 77-year wait between Wimbledon men's champions, Andy Murray has given the host country a pair of titles in quick succession.

LONDON -- After Britain famously endured a 77-year wait between Wimbledon men's champions, Andy Murray has given the host country a pair of titles in quick succession.

Murray dulled booming serves with quick-reflex returns, played impressively mistake-free tennis while coming up with daring passing shots and beat Milos Raonic 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (2) on Sunday for his second trophy at the All England Club since 2013 and third Grand Slam championship overall.

When he sat in his sideline chair after it was over, Murray wiped away tears with a tournament towel.

"Last time, I was so relieved. I felt ... just so much stress and pressure and didn't really get the chance to enjoy it as much," Murray said. "So I'll make sure I enjoy this one tonight, for sure."

The second-seeded Murray was playing in his 11th major final, but the first against someone other than Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer.

He didn't need to face either of those rivals this fortnight: 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, with speedy and intimidating serves, averaging 251/2 aces. But on a breezy afternoon, at a Centre Court filled with nearly 15,000 partisan fans, Murray shut down that integral part of Raonic's game.

"This one's going to sting," said Raonic, who recently brought John McEnroe aboard as a coaching consultant.

It's been a rough few weeks for Britain, what with its vote to leave the European Union, the resulting drop of the pound's value, and the subsequent 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.

Murray was even asked by a reporter during Wimbledon how it felt being Britain's "last hope," a question he dismissed by wryly replying, "It's not that bad, is it?"

During the on-court trophy presentation Sunday, Murray clutched his golden reward and joked: "Playing in a Wimbledon final's tough, but I certainly wouldn't like to be a prime minister. It's an impossible job."

Murray, a 29-year-old from Scotland, long dealt with the expectations that accompanied being the locals' best chance to find a champion to succeed Fred Perry, who won the tournament in 1936. But Murray has thrived, with a counter-punching, defensive game and sublime returns of serve.

In a testament to Murray's ability as a returner -- a combination of timing and dexterity -- it took Raonic 36 minutes and five service games to record his first ace. Over and over, Murray managed to get the ball back, even one that came in at 147 mph.

Raonic was limited to eight aces, only one more than Murray.

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. Raonic came in having won a tour-leading 20 tiebreakers this season, dropping only six.

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 only once being taken to deuce.

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. 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, including two in the second set. While that's 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.

He had lost his most recent three Grand Slam finals, all to Djokovic, including at the Australian Open in January and French Open last month, as well as the Australian Open in 2015. He avoided becoming the first man in history to be the runner-up at a season's first three majors.

Those three recent setbacks came without Ivan Lendl by his side, though. They worked together when Murray won his first two Slam trophies, including at the 2012 U.S. Open, then split up, before reuniting last month.

Once again, the partnership paid off, and at Wimbledon, no less.

"This is obviously the most important tournament for me, every year," Murray said. "I'm proud to have my hands on the trophy again."
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AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich wrote this report. 

Should Westerville Central and Perrysburg football teams be in the cleveland.com Super 25?

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland.com’s high school football coverage is expanding in 2016, and a highlight of that expansion will be a weekly statewide Top 25 ranking.

The preseason countdown to the Ohio Super 25 will begin Aug. 1, with a new team profiled each day through Aug. 25. To get you ready, we’re presenting 50 contenders for the Top 25 throughout July. Each day through July 29 we will provide a brief look at two of the 50 contenders. Today’s teams: Perrysburg and Westerville Central.

Perrysburg

2015 record: 13-1 (Division II, state semifinalist)

About the Yellow Jackets: Eight starters return, including three on offense after racking up 446.5 yards per game during a second straight undefeated regular season. Junior Spencer Backus (182 passing yards, three TDs) looks to replace Trevor Hafner at quarterback and run the read-option offense. All-Ohio defensive back Noah Lenz (9 interceptions, 59 tackles) and senior safety Jackson Klusmeyer (94 tackles, 7 TFL, 1 INT) return for their final season after leading the team in defensive production. Josh Haynes leaves a void at running back after finishing his final season with 1,067 yards and 18 TDs.

Westerville Central

2015 record: 10-2 (Division I, second round)

About the Warhawks: The team lost two quarterbacks to graduation, including prominent starter Gavin Lyon (1,845 passing yards and 11 TD’s). Kentucky recruit Benny Snell Jr. (1,826 yards and 26 TDs) leaves a vacancy in the backfield. Four starters are back from an offense that averaged over 370 yards per game. Seven defensive starters remain, including all-district senior free safety Bryce Cromer (43 tackles, 29 solos and one interception) and senior defensive back James Schneider (85 solos, 127 tackles).

Cleveland.com Ohio Top 25 contenders

Centerville, Hillard Darby

Week 1 featuring Benedictine, Cincinnati La Salle, Glenville, Huber Heights Wayne, Hudson, Massillon Perry, Midview, Pickerington Central, Toledo Whitmer and Worthington Kilbourne.

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A look at the All-AFC North defense heading into 2016 training camp.