TIME OUT: WEEKEND SPORTS RECAP FOR JULY 5, 2010

Serena wins her fourth Wimbledon title and has LeBron decided on a team?

Lesnar Wins At UFC 116 - UFC heavyweight Brock Lesnar returned from a one-year layoff and survived a rough first round, defeating Shane Carwin by submission. Carwin had the advantage early against Lesnar but simply ran out of gas in the second round. It was Lesnar’s first fight since he battled diverticulitis, which nearly ended his career.

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Lesnar Wins At UFC 116 - UFC heavyweight Brock Lesnar returned from a one-year layoff and survived a rough first round, defeating Shane Carwin by submission. Carwin had the advantage early against Lesnar but simply ran out of gas in the second round. It was Lesnar’s first fight since he battled diverticulitis, which nearly ended his career.

Evans Loses Job At Georgia - University of Georgia athletics director Damon Evans was relieved of his duties after he was charged with a DUI on Wednesday night in Atlanta, according to sources. Evans, 40, was the first African-American athletics director in the history of the Southeastern Conference.

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Evans Loses Job At Georgia - University of Georgia athletics director Damon Evans was relieved of his duties after he was charged with a DUI on Wednesday night in Atlanta, according to sources. Evans, 40, was the first African-American athletics director in the history of the Southeastern Conference.

Yanks, Sox Lead All-Star Selections - Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the 2010 All-Star Game in Anaheim on July 13. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was the leading vote getter and the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox led all teams with six All-Stars.

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Yanks, Sox Lead All-Star Selections - Major League Baseball announced the rosters for the 2010 All-Star Game in Anaheim on July 13. Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer was the leading vote getter and the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox led all teams with six All-Stars.

Dunga Fired As Brazil Coach - After a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Dutch in the World cup, the Brazilian Football Federation fired head coach Dunga and his staff. Brazil will host the World Cup in 2014 for the first time since 1950.

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Dunga Fired As Brazil Coach - After a disappointing 2-1 loss to the Dutch in the World cup, the Brazilian Football Federation fired head coach Dunga and his staff. Brazil will host the World Cup in 2014 for the first time since 1950.

Ghana Knocked Out Of World Cup - Ghana failed to become the first African nation to reach the semifinals of the World Cup as the Black Stars lost in dramatic fashion to Uruguay 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 quarter-final draw. Ghana had opportunites in extra time to win but came up short.

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Ghana Knocked Out Of World Cup - Ghana failed to become the first African nation to reach the semifinals of the World Cup as the Black Stars lost in dramatic fashion to Uruguay 4-2 on spot-kicks after a 1-1 quarter-final draw. Ghana had opportunites in extra time to win but came up short.

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Joe Johnson Staying Put - Free agent guard Joe Johnson is staying in Atlanta after the Hawks offered him a six-year, $119 million contract. The New York Knicks were interested in Johnson but Atlanta had the ability to offer him nearly $27 million more than any other team.

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Joe Johnson Staying Put - Free agent guard Joe Johnson is staying in Atlanta after the Hawks offered him a six-year, $119 million contract. The New York Knicks were interested in Johnson but Atlanta had the ability to offer him nearly $27 million more than any other team.

Where Will LeBron Land? - Where will LeBron James end up? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as James visited with the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks (twice), Chicago Bulls (twice), Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and New Jersey Nets. Originally James was expected to make a decision by Monday but that doesn’t appear to be the case at the moment.

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Where Will LeBron Land? - Where will LeBron James end up? That’s the question on everyone’s mind as James visited with the Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks (twice), Chicago Bulls (twice), Miami Heat, Los Angeles Clippers and New Jersey Nets. Originally James was expected to make a decision by Monday but that doesn’t appear to be the case at the moment.

Vick An Eagle For Now - The Philadelphia Eagles denied a report that they were going to release quarterback Michael Vick after his latest incident with the law. "Any report or speculation that suggests the Eagles are considering releasing Vick are not true,” the Eagles said in a statement. “We will continue to gather information and monitor the situation and we will not have any further comment until that process is complete."

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Vick An Eagle For Now - The Philadelphia Eagles denied a report that they were going to release quarterback Michael Vick after his latest incident with the law. "Any report or speculation that suggests the Eagles are considering releasing Vick are not true,” the Eagles said in a statement. “We will continue to gather information and monitor the situation and we will not have any further comment until that process is complete."

Nadal Wins Wimbledon - Rafael Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday for his second Wimbledon trophy and eighth Grand Slam title overall. With the victory, Nadal is now halfway to Roger Federer’s 16 Grand Slam titles.

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Nadal Wins Wimbledon - Rafael Nadal defeated Tomas Berdych 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 on Sunday for his second Wimbledon trophy and eighth Grand Slam title overall. With the victory, Nadal is now halfway to Roger Federer’s 16 Grand Slam titles.

Pierce Staying In Boston - Despite opting out of his contract, Paul Pierce will remain with the Boston Celtics after agreeing to a four-year, $61 million contract. Pierce took less money to return to Boston and gave the Celtics more cap room in order to re-sign Ray Allen.

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Pierce Staying In Boston - Despite opting out of his contract, Paul Pierce will remain with the Boston Celtics after agreeing to a four-year, $61 million contract. Pierce took less money to return to Boston and gave the Celtics more cap room in order to re-sign Ray Allen.

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Serena Wins Wimbledon - Serena Williams won her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam overall on Saturday, defeating Russia’s Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2. At least one of the Williams sisters have appeared in 10 of the last 11 Wimbledon finals.

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Serena Wins Wimbledon - Serena Williams won her fourth Wimbledon title and 13th Grand Slam overall on Saturday, defeating Russia’s Vera Zvonareva 6-3, 6-2. At least one of the Williams sisters have appeared in 10 of the last 11 Wimbledon finals.

Tiger Struggles At AT&T - With rumors of a pending divorce, Tiger Woods struggled at the AT&T National, finishing the tournament with a 1-over 71 on Sunday and failing to break par in four rounds. It was the first time Woods failed to break par in any round since the 2007 Masters.

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Tiger Struggles At AT&T - With rumors of a pending divorce, Tiger Woods struggled at the AT&T National, finishing the tournament with a 1-over 71 on Sunday and failing to break par in four rounds. It was the first time Woods failed to break par in any round since the 2007 Masters.

The D-Train Derailed - The Arizona Diamondbacks designated left-hander Dontrelle Willis for assignment on Sunday, the latest setback in his career. In six games with Arizona, five as a starter, Willis was 1-1 with a 6.85 ERA. He struck out 13 and walked 27 in 22 1/3 innings.

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The D-Train Derailed - The Arizona Diamondbacks designated left-hander Dontrelle Willis for assignment on Sunday, the latest setback in his career. In six games with Arizona, five as a starter, Willis was 1-1 with a 6.85 ERA. He struck out 13 and walked 27 in 22 1/3 innings.