July 2009 in sports
Deaths in July
- 31: Bobby Robson
- 25: Vernon Forrest
- 19: Henry Surtees
- 18: Ricardo Londoño
- 11: Arturo Gatti
- 4: Steve McNair
- 1: Alexis Argüello
Current sporting seasons
Australian rules football 2009
Auto racing 2009
- Formula One
- Sprint Cup
- IRL IndyCar Series
- World Rally Championship
- Formula Two
- Nationwide Series
- Camping World Truck Series
- GP2
- WTTC
- V8 Supercar
- American Le Mans
- Le Mans Series
- Superleague Formula
- Rolex Sports Car Series
- FIA GT Championship
- Formula Three
- World Series by Renault
- Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters
- Super GT
Baseball 2009
Canadian football 2009
Football (soccer) 2009
- National teams competitions
- 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying
- International clubs competitions
- UEFA (Europe) Champions League
- Europa League
- AFC (Asia) Champions League
- CAF (Africa) Champions League
- CONCACAF (North & Central America) Champions League
- Domestic (national) competitions
- Brazil
- Japan
- Norway
- Russia
- Major League Soccer (USA & Canada)
- Women's Professional Soccer (USA)
Golf 2009
- European Tour
- PGA Tour
- LPGA Tour
- Champions Tour
Lacrosse 2009
- Major League Lacrosse
Motorcycle racing 2009
- Superbike World Championship
- Supersport racing
Rugby league 2009
- Super League
- NRL
Rugby union 2009
Volleyball
- World Grand Prix
Days of the month
July 31, 2009 (Friday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball trades made before the 4 p.m. EDT trading deadline:
- The Chicago White Sox get pitcher Jake Peavy from the San Diego Padres for four pitching prospects.
- Catcher Víctor Martínez goes from the Cleveland Indians to the Boston Red Sox for pitcher Justin Masterson and two minor league pitchers.
- In a trade of first basemen, Adam LaRoche goes to the Red Sox in exchange for Casey Kotchman of the Atlanta Braves and cash.
- The Minnesota Twins acquire shortstop Orlando Cabrera and cash from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for infielder prospect Tyler Ladendorf.
- Pitcher Jarrod Washburn is dealt from the Seattle Mariners to the Detroit Tigers for pitcher Luke French and minor league pitcher Mauricio Robles.
- The New York Yankees acquire utility infielder Jerry Hairston Jr. from the Cincinnati Reds for minor league catcher Chase Weems.
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 3rd Test in Birmingham, day 2:
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- 3rd Test in Birmingham, day 2:
- The Ashes Series:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 3rd ODI in Basseterre, St Kitts:
- 3rd ODI in Basseterre, St Kitts:
Cycling
- UCI Women's Road World Cup
- Open de Suède Vårgårda Team Time Trial:
- Open de Suède Vårgårda Team Time Trial:
Football (soccer)
- CAF Champions League group stage, matchday 2:
- Group A:
- Al-Hilal
- Al-Hilal
- Group A:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- Women's British Open in Lytham St Annes, England, second round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Catriona Matthew (SCO) & Giulia Sergas (ITA) 141 (−3) (3) Yuko Mitsuka (JPN) 142 (−2)
- Women's British Open in Lytham St Annes, England, second round:
- Senior majors:
- U.S Senior Open in Carmel, Indiana, second round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Tim Jackson (USA) 133 (−11) (2) Joey Sindelar (USA) 134 (−10) (3) Fred Funk (USA) 135 (−9)
- U.S Senior Open in Carmel, Indiana, second round:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 100m freestyle:
- Men's 200m backstroke:
- Women's 200m breaststroke:
- Men's 200m breaststroke:
- Men's 4 × 200 m freestyle relay:
Volleyball
- FIVB World Grand Prix:
- 1st Preliminary Round:
- Pool A in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
- Brazil
- Germany
- Brazil
- Pool B in Kielce, Poland:
- Poland
- Japan
- Poland
- Pool C in Ningbo, China:
- Russia
- China
- Russia
- Pool A in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil:
- 1st Preliminary Round:
Water polo
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women:
- Bronze Medal Match:
- Gold Medal Match:
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- Bronze Medal Match:
- Women:
July 30, 2009 (Thursday)
Baseball
- The New York Times reports that Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz, who were teammates on Boston Red Sox teams that won the World Series in 2004 and 2007, were among about 100 players who tested positive for performance-enhancing drugs in 2003.
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 3rd Test in Birmingham, day 1:
- 3rd Test in Birmingham, day 1:
- The Ashes Series:
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
Football (soccer)
Golf
- Women's majors:
- Women's British Open in Lytham St Annes, England, first round:
- (1) Sandra Gal (DEU) 69 (−3) (2) Song-Hee Kim (KOR) & Angela Stanford (USA) 70 (−2)
- Women's British Open in Lytham St Annes, England, first round:
- Senior majors:
- U.S. Open in Carmel, Indiana, third round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Dan Forsman, Tim Jackson, Joey Sindelar (all United States) & Greg Norman (AUS) 66 (−6)
- U.S. Open in Carmel, Indiana, third round:
Swimming
July 29, 2009 (Wednesday)
Auto racing
- Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher announces that he will come out of retirement to serve as Ferrari's substitute driver for Felipe Massa, who was seriously injured in an accident during qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix. (AP via ESPN)
Baseball
- The Philadelphia Phillies acquire 2009 American League Cy Young Award winner Cliff Lee from the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Ben Francisco and four minor league prospects. (AP via Yahoo)
Football (soccer)
- 2009 MLS All-Star Game in Sandy, Utah:
- MLS All-Stars 1–1 (aet)
- MLS All-Stars 1–1 (aet)
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Men's 200m butterfly:
- Women's 200m freestyle:
- Men's 50m breaststroke:
- Men's 800m freestyle:
- Men's 100m freestyle semifinals: (1) Alain Bernard (FRA) 47.27
- Men's 200m individual medley semifinals: (1) Ryan Lochte (USA) & László Cseh (HUN) 1:55.18
- Women's 50m backstroke semifinals: (1) Anastasia Zuyeva (RUS) 27.38 WR
- Women's 200m butterfly semifinals: (1) Katinka Hosszú (HUN) 2:04.27
- Men's 200m butterfly:
July 28, 2009 (Tuesday)
American football
- Brett Favre, who was considering coming out of retirement for the second consecutive season and playing for the Minnesota Vikings, announces that he will remain retired, saying that he does not feel physically able to play for a full season. (ESPN)
Cricket
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 2nd ODI in Roseau, Dominica:
- 2nd ODI in Roseau, Dominica:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
July 27, 2009 (Monday)
American football
- NFL commissioner Roger Goodell conditionally reinstates Michael Vick following the end of his prison sentence for running a dog fighting operation. Vick will be allowed to play in preseason games and practice, provided he can find a team that will sign him, and Goodell will decide on Vick's full reinstatement no later than Week 6 of the 2009 season. (ESPN)
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Under-19 Championship in Ukraine: (teams in bold advance to the semifinals)
- Group A:
- Switzerland
- Slovenia
- Standings: England, Ukraine 5 points, Switzerland 4, Slovenia 1.
- Switzerland
- Group B:
- Transfer News:
- FC Barcelona and Internazionale complete a major deal, with Samuel Eto'o joining Inter and Zlatan Ibrahimović joining Barça. The deal was initially reported to also include a loan of Alexander Hleb to Inter, but Hleb turned down the move.
- Group A:
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- RBC Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario:
- Winner: Nathan Green (AUS) 270 (−18) PO
- Green defeats Retief Goosen (ZAF) on the second playoff hole for his first PGA Tour win.
- Winner: Nathan Green (AUS) 270 (−18) PO
- RBC Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy, day 2:
- Men's 100m breaststroke:
- Women's 100m butterfly:
- Men's 50m butterfly:
- Women's 200m individual medley:
- Men's 100m backstroke semifinals: (1) Junya Koga (JPN) 52.39 CR
- Women's 100m breaststroke semifinals: (1) Rebecca Soni (USA) 1:04.84 WR
- Women's 100m backstroke semifinals: (1) Anastasia Zuyeva (RUS) 58.48 WR
- Men's 200m freestyle semifinals: (1) Paul Biedermann (GER) 1:43.65 CR
- Men's 100m breaststroke:
July 26, 2009 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- Hungarian Grand Prix in Mogyoród, Hungary:
- (1) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren–Mercedes) 1:38:23.876 (2) Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) (Ferrari) +11.529 (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull–Renault) +16.886
- Drivers' standings (after 10 of 17 races): (1) Jenson Button (GBR) (Brawn–Mercedes) 70 points (2) Webber 51.5 (3) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) 47
- Constructors' standings: (1) Brawn-Mercedes 114 (2) Red Bull-Renault 98.5 (3) Ferrari 40
- (1) Lewis Hamilton (GBR) (McLaren–Mercedes) 1:38:23.876 (2) Kimi Räikkönen (FIN) (Ferrari) +11.529 (3) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull–Renault) +16.886
- Hungarian Grand Prix in Mogyoród, Hungary:
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in Speedway, Indiana:
- (1) Jimmie Johnson
- Drivers' standings (after 20 of 26 races leading to the Chase for the Sprint Cup): (1) Stewart 3054 points (2) Johnson 2862 (3) Jeff Gordon
- Drivers' standings (after 20 of 26 races leading to the Chase for the Sprint Cup): (1) Stewart 3054 points (2) Johnson 2862 (3) Jeff Gordon
- (1) Jimmie Johnson
- Allstate 400 at the Brickyard in Speedway, Indiana:
- IndyCar Series:
- Rexall Edmonton Indy in Edmonton, Alberta:
- (1) Will Power (AUS) (Penske Racing) 1:42:42.3773 (2) Hélio Castroneves (BRA) (Penske Racing) + 1.0936* (3) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) + 1.3213
- Drivers' standings (after 11 of 17 races): (1) Dixon 380 points (2) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing) 377 points (3) Ryan Briscoe (AUS) (Penske Racing) 366
- (1) Will Power (AUS) (Penske Racing) 1:42:42.3773 (2) Hélio Castroneves (BRA) (Penske Racing) + 1.0936* (3) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) + 1.3213
- Rexall Edmonton Indy in Edmonton, Alberta:
Cricket
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 1st ODI in Roseau, Dominica:
- 1st ODI in Roseau, Dominica:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 21 – Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Paris Champs-Élysées (160 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 02' 18" (2) Mark Renshaw (AUS) (Team Columbia-HTC) same time (3) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) s.t.
- Cavendish wins his sixth stage of this year's Tour, the first rider in 30 years that does this feat.
- Final standings:
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 21 – Montereau-Fault-Yonne to Paris Champs-Élysées (160 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 02' 18" (2) Mark Renshaw (AUS) (Team Columbia-HTC) same time (3) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) s.t.
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey:
- Mexico
- Mexico wins the Gold Cup for the fifth time. This is Mexico's first win in the US in 10 years, and their biggest win in 42 years.
- Mexico
- Final in East Rutherford, New Jersey:
Golf
- Senior majors:
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England:
- (1) Loren Roberts (USA) 268 (−12) PO (2) Mark McNulty (IRL) & Fred Funk (USA) 268 (−12)
- Roberts wins his second Senior British Open and fourth senior major in a playoff, eliminating Funk on the first extra hole and McNulty on the third.
- (1) Loren Roberts (USA) 268 (−12) PO (2) Mark McNulty (IRL) & Fred Funk (USA) 268 (−12)
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England:
- PGA Tour:
- RBC Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario:
- Play suspended due to rain. The final round will resume Monday.
- RBC Canadian Open in Oakville, Ontario:
- European Tour:
- SAS Masters in Barsebäck, Sweden:
- (1) Ricardo González (ARG) 282 (−10) (2) Jamie Donaldson (WAL) 284 (−8) (3) Jeppe Huldahl (DEN) 286 (−6)
- SAS Masters in Barsebäck, Sweden:
- LPGA Tour:
- Evian Masters in Évian-les-Bains, France:
- (1) Ai Miyazato (JPN) 274 (−14) PO
- Miyazato earns her first LPGA tour win with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff with Sophie Gustafson (SWE).
- (1) Ai Miyazato (JPN) 274 (−14) PO
- Evian Masters in Évian-les-Bains, France:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- British motorcycle Grand Prix in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom:
- (1) Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) (Honda) 48:26.267 (2) Colin Edwards (USA) (Yamaha) +1.360 (3) Randy de Puniet (FRA) (Honda) +1.600
- Riders' standings (after 10 of 17 races): (1) Valentino Rossi (ITA) (Yamaha) 187 points (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) 162 (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Ducati) 150
- Manufacturers' standings: (1) Yamaha 230 (2) Honda 164 (3) Ducati 156
- (1) Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) (Honda) 48:26.267 (2) Colin Edwards (USA) (Yamaha) +1.360 (3) Randy de Puniet (FRA) (Honda) +1.600
- British motorcycle Grand Prix in North West Leicestershire, United Kingdom:
- Superbike World Championship:
- Brno Superbike World Championship round in Brno, Czech Republic:
- Race 1: (1) Max Biaggi (ITA) (Aprilia) 40:18.306 (2) Carlos Checa (ESP) (Honda) +3.631 (3) Jonathan Rea (GBR) (Honda) +9.948
- Race 2: (1) Ben Spies (USA) (Yamaha) 40:15.420 (2) Biaggi +0.213 (3) Michel Fabrizio (ITA) (Ducati) +0.657
- Riders' standings (after 10 of 14 rounds): (1) Noriyuki Haga (JPN) (Ducati) 324 points (2) Spies 319 (3) Fabrizio 273
- Brno Superbike World Championship round in Brno, Czech Republic:
Swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy, day 1:
- Men's 400m freestyle:
- Women's 400m freestyle:
- Women's 4 × 100 m freestyle relay:
- Men's 4 × 100 m freestyle relay:
- Women's 100m butterfly semifinals: (1) Sarah Sjöström (SWE) 56.44 (WR)
- Women's 200m individual medley semifinals: (1) Ariana Kukors (USA) 2:07.03 (WR)
- Men's 50m butterfly semifinals: (1) Rafael Muñoz (ESP) 22.68 (CR)
- Men's 100m breaststroke semifinals: (1) Eric Shanteau (USA) 58.96 (CR)
- Men's 400m freestyle:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Indianapolis Tennis Championships in Indianapolis, United States:
- Final: Robby Ginepri (USA) bt Sam Querrey (USA) 6–2, 6–4
- Ginepri wins the tournament for the second time and his third career title.
- Final: Robby Ginepri (USA) bt Sam Querrey (USA) 6–2, 6–4
- German Open Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany:
- Final: Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) bt Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) 6–4, 6–2
- Davydenko wins his first title this year and 15th of his career.
- Final: Nikolay Davydenko (RUS) bt Paul-Henri Mathieu (FRA) 6–4, 6–2
- Indianapolis Tennis Championships in Indianapolis, United States:
- WTA Tour:
- Banka Koper Slovenia Open in Portorož, Slovenia:
- Final: Dinara Safina (RUS) bt Sara Errani (ITA) 6–7(5), 6–1, 7–5
- Safina wins her third title this year and 12th of her career.
- Final: Dinara Safina (RUS) bt Sara Errani (ITA) 6–7(5), 6–1, 7–5
- Gastein Ladies in Bad Gastein, Austria:
- Final: Andrea Petkovic (GER) bt Ioana Raluca Olaru (ROM) 6–2, 6–3
- Petkovic wins her first WTA Tour title.
- Final: Andrea Petkovic (GER) bt Ioana Raluca Olaru (ROM) 6–2, 6–3
- Banka Koper Slovenia Open in Portorož, Slovenia:
Volleyball
July 25, 2009 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Kroger 200 in Clermont, Indiana:
- (1) Carl Edwards
- (1) Carl Edwards
- Kroger 200 in Clermont, Indiana:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 20 – Montélimar to Mont Ventoux (167 km): (1) Juan Manuel Gárate (ESP) (Rabobank) 4h 39' 21" (2) Tony Martin (GER) (Team Columbia–HTC) + 3" (3) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Team Saxo Bank) + 38" 4. Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 20 – Montélimar to Mont Ventoux (167 km): (1) Juan Manuel Gárate (ESP) (Rabobank) 4h 39' 21" (2) Tony Martin (GER) (Team Columbia–HTC) + 3" (3) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Team Saxo Bank) + 38" 4. Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) s.t.
- BMX World Championships in Adelaide, Australia:
- Elite men:
- Elite women:
- Elite men:
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Men's 10 m synchro platform:
- Men's 10 m synchro platform:
Football (soccer)
Golf
- Senior majors:
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England, third round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Greg Norman (AUS) 200 (−10) (2) Fred Funk & Loren Roberts (both United States) 201 (−9)
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England, third round:
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 25 km:
- Men's 25 km:
- Women's 25 km:
Rugby league
Rugby union
- Tri Nations Series:
- South Africa
- The Springboks open their Tri Nations campaign on a winning note, and also take first place in the IRB World Rankings from the All Blacks. Standings: South Africa 4 (1 match), New Zealand 4 (2 matches), Australia 1 (1 match)
- Boks captain John Smit equals the record of Australia's George Gregan and England's Will Carling for most Tests as captain, with 59.
- South Africa
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
Volleyball
July 24, 2009 (Friday)
Cricket
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 5:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 5:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 19 – Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas (195 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 3h 50' 35" (2) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) s.t. (3) Gerald Ciolek (GER) (Team Milram) s.t.
- Cavendish gets his fifth stage win in this Tour and his ninth win in two years makes him the British rider with most stage wins.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- Stage 19 – Bourgoin-Jallieu to Aubenas (195 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 3h 50' 35" (2) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) s.t. (3) Gerald Ciolek (GER) (Team Milram) s.t.
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 3 m synchro springboard:
- Women's 3 m synchro springboard:
Football (soccer)
Golf
- Senior majors:
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England, second round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Fred Funk (USA) 129 (−11) (2) Sam Torrance (SCO) 132 (−8) (3) Loren Roberts (USA) 134 (−6)
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England, second round:
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Duet free:
- Duet free:
Volleyball
July 23, 2009 (Thursday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball:
- Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox throws the 18th perfect game in the history of Major League Baseball, and became the sixth pitcher in the history of the game to hurl both a no-hitter and a perfect game as the White Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays, 5–0. The game was played in two hours and three minutes, the fastest perfect game since Tom Browning of the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Dodgers on September 18, 1988, who took an hour and 51 minutes.
Cricket
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 4:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 4:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 18 – Annecy (40 km ITT): (1) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) 48' 30" (2) Fabian Cancellara (SUI) (Team Saxo Bank) + 3" (3) Mikhail Ignatiev (RUS) (Team Katusha) + 15"
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 18 – Annecy (40 km ITT): (1) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) 48' 30" (2) Fabian Cancellara (SUI) (Team Saxo Bank) + 3" (3) Mikhail Ignatiev (RUS) (Team Katusha) + 15"
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Men's 3 m springboard:
- Men's 3 m springboard:
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Semifinals in Chicago:
- Honduras
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- Costa Rica
- The USA and Mexico will renew their rivalry in a rematch of the 2007 Final.
- Honduras
- Semifinals in Chicago:
Golf
- Senior majors:
- Senior British Open in Sunningdale, England, first round:
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Solo free:
- Solo free:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League:
- Final Round in Belgrade, Serbia:
- Pool E: United States
- Russia and Serbia advance to the semifinals.
- Pool F: Cuba
- Pool E: United States
- Final Round in Belgrade, Serbia:
July 22, 2009 (Wednesday)
Cricket
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 3:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 3:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 17 – Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Le Grand-Bornand (169 km): (1) Fränk Schleck (LUX) (Tinkoff) 4h 53' 54" (2) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) same time (3) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Team Saxo Bank) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 17 – Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Le Grand-Bornand (169 km): (1) Fränk Schleck (LUX) (Tinkoff) 4h 53' 54" (2) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) same time (3) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Team Saxo Bank) s.t.
Football (soccer)
- UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Belarus:
- Semifinals:
- France
- Sofia Jakobsson scores a hat trick for Sweden.
- England
- France
- Semifinals:
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 10 km:
- Men's 10 km:
- Women's 10 km:
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Free combination:
- Free combination:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League:
- Final Round in Belgrade, Serbia:
- Pool E: Serbia
- Pool F: Argentina
- Pool E: Serbia
- Final Round in Belgrade, Serbia:
July 21, 2009 (Tuesday)
Cricket
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 16 – Martigny to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (160 km): (1) Mikel Astarloza (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 4hr 14' 20" (2) Sandy Casar (FRA) (Groupama–FDJ) +6" (3) Pierrick Fédrigo (FRA) (Total Direct Énergie) +6"
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 16 – Martigny to Bourg-Saint-Maurice (160 km): (1) Mikel Astarloza (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) 4hr 14' 20" (2) Sandy Casar (FRA) (Groupama–FDJ) +6" (3) Pierrick Fédrigo (FRA) (Total Direct Énergie) +6"
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 3 m springboard:
- Men's 10 m platform:
- Women's 3 m springboard:
Football (soccer)
Korfball
- World Games in Kaohsiung, Chinese Taipei:
- 7th–8th places: Australia
- 5th–6th places: Portugal
- 3rd–4th places: Russia
- Final:
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- 7th–8th places: Australia
Open water swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 5 km:
- Men's 5 km:
- Women's 5 km:
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Duet technical:
- Duet technical:
July 20, 2009 (Monday)
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 2nd Test at Lord's, London, day 5:
- England win an Ashes Test at Lord's for the first time in 75 years.
- 2nd Test at Lord's, London, day 5:
- The Ashes Series:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 4:
- Bangladesh win their first ever Test series overseas.
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 4:
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 1:
- 3rd Test in Colombo, day 1:
Korfball
- World Games in Kaohsiung – day 4:
- 5th–8th places:
- Portugal
- Great Britain
- Portugal
- 1st–4th places:
- Belgium
- Chinese Taipei
- Belgium
- 5th–8th places:
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Solo technical:
- Solo technical:
July 19, 2009 (Sunday)
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 3:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 3:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 15 – Pontarlier to Verbier (207 km): (1) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) 5h 03' 58" (2) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Team Saxo Bank) + 43" (3) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas) + 1' 03"
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 15 – Pontarlier to Verbier (207 km): (1) Alberto Contador (ESP) (Astana) 5h 03' 58" (2) Andy Schleck (LUX) (Team Saxo Bank) + 43" (3) Vincenzo Nibali (ITA) (Liquigas) + 1' 03"
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 1 m springboard:
- Women's 10 m synchro platform:
- Women's 1 m springboard:
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney, Australia:
- Final:
- Argentina win the Trophy for the second straight time, and third time overall.
- 3rd place playoff:
- 5th place playoff:
- Final:
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Quarterfinals in Arlington, Texas:
- Guadeloupe
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- Mexico
- Guadeloupe
- Quarterfinals in Arlington, Texas:
- CAF Champions League group stage, matchday 1:
- Group B:
- TP Mazembe
- Monomotapa United
- TP Mazembe
- Group B:
- UEFA Women's Under-19 Championship in Belarus: (teams in bold advance to the semifinals)
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland:
- (1) Stewart Cink (USA) & Tom Watson (USA) 278 (−2) (3) Chris Wood (ENG) & Lee Westwood (ENG) 279 (−1)
- Cink defeats Watson in a 4-hole playoff by 6 strokes and wins his first major, denying Watson from becoming the oldest major champion.
- (1) Stewart Cink (USA) & Tom Watson (USA) 278 (−2) (3) Chris Wood (ENG) & Lee Westwood (ENG) 279 (−1)
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland:
- PGA Tour:
- U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee in Brown Deer, Wisconsin:
- Winner: Bo Van Pelt (USA) 267 (−13) PO
- Van Pelt wins for the first time on the PGA Tour, defeating John Mallinger (USA) on the second hole of a sudden-death playoff.
- Winner: Bo Van Pelt (USA) 267 (−13) PO
- U.S. Bank Championship in Milwaukee in Brown Deer, Wisconsin:
Korfball
- World Games in Kaohsiung – day 3:
- Pool A:
- Netherlands
- Czech Republic
- Netherlands
- Pool B:
- Belgium
- Chinese Taipei
- Belgium
- Pool A:
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- German motorcycle Grand Prix in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany:
- (1) Valentino Rossi (ITA) (Yamaha) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (3) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda)
- Riders' standings (after 9 of 17 races): (1) Rossi 176 points (2) Lorenzo 162 (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Ducati) 148
- Manufacturers' standings: (1) Yamaha 220 points (2) Ducati 148 (3) Honda 126
- (1) Valentino Rossi (ITA) (Yamaha) (2) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) (3) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda)
- German motorcycle Grand Prix in Hohenstein-Ernstthal, Germany:
Synchronised swimming
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Team technical:
- Team technical:
Tennis
- ATP World Tour:
- Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
- Final: Robin Söderling (SWE) def. Juan Mónaco (ARG) 6–3, 7–6(4)
- Söderling wins his first ATP Tour title this year and fourth of his career.
- Final: Robin Söderling (SWE) def. Juan Mónaco (ARG) 6–3, 7–6(4)
- MercedesCup in Stuttgart, Germany:
- Final: Jérémy Chardy (FRA) def. Victor Hănescu (ROU) 1–6, 6–3, 6–4
- Chardy wins his first ATP Tour title.
- Final: Jérémy Chardy (FRA) def. Victor Hănescu (ROU) 1–6, 6–3, 6–4
- Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
- WTA Tour:
- Internazionali Femminili di Palermo in Palermo, Italy:
- Final: Flavia Pennetta (ITA) def. Sara Errani (ITA) 6–1, 6–2
- Pennetta wins her first WTA Tour title this year, and the seventh of her career.
- Final: Flavia Pennetta (ITA) def. Sara Errani (ITA) 6–1, 6–2
- ECM Prague Open in Prague, Czech Republic:
- Final: Sybille Bammer (AUT) def. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 7–6(4), 6–2
- Bammer wins her first WTA Tour title this year, and the second of her career.
- Final: Sybille Bammer (AUT) def. Francesca Schiavone (ITA) 7–6(4), 6–2
- Internazionali Femminili di Palermo in Palermo, Italy:
Volleyball
July 18, 2009 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 in Madison, Illinois:
- (1) Kyle Busch
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- (1) Kyle Busch
- Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250 in Madison, Illinois:
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 2:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 2:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands, day 4:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 14 – Colmar to Besançon (199 km): (1) Sergei Ivanov (RUS) (Team Katusha) 4h 37' 46" (2) Nicolas Roche (IRL) (Ag2r–La Mondiale) + 16" (3) Hayden Roulston (NZL) (Cervélo TestTeam) + 16"
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- A spectator was killed, and two others injured, by a police motorcycle at Wittelsheim, about 40 km into the stage.[1]
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 14 – Colmar to Besançon (199 km): (1) Sergei Ivanov (RUS) (Team Katusha) 4h 37' 46" (2) Nicolas Roche (IRL) (Ag2r–La Mondiale) + 16" (3) Hayden Roulston (NZL) (Cervélo TestTeam) + 16"
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Women's 10 m platform:
- Men's 3 m synchro springboard:
- Women's 10 m platform:
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney, Australia: (teams in bold advance to the final)
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Quarterfinals in Philadelphia:
- Canada
- United States
- Canada
- Quarterfinals in Philadelphia:
- CAF Champions League group stage, matchday 1:
- Group A:
- ZESCO United
- Al-Merreikh
- ZESCO United
- Group A:
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland, third round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Tom Watson (USA) 206 (−4) (2) Mathew Goggin (AUS) & Ross Fisher (ENG) 207 (−3)
- The 59-year-old Watson will attempt to win his sixth Open and become the oldest player ever to win a regular major championship.
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland, third round:
Korfball
- World Games in Kaohsiung – day 2:
- Pool A:
- Russia
- Czech Republic
- Russia
- Pool B:
- Great Britain
- Chinese Taipei
- Great Britain
- Pool A:
Rugby league
Rugby union
- Tri Nations Series:
- New Zealand
- Australia flanker George Smith becomes the 10th rugby union player with 100 international appearances.
- New Zealand
- 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying:
- Oceania Qualification Playoff, second leg in Port Moresby:
- Papua New Guinea
- Samoa win 188–19 on aggregate and qualify to the World Cup.
- Papua New Guinea
- Oceania Qualification Playoff, second leg in Port Moresby:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League: (teams in bold advance to the final round)
- Pool A:
- China
- United States
- Final Standings: USA 27 points, Italy 22, Netherlands 13, China 10.
- China
- Pool B:
- Serbia
- Final Standings: Serbia 24 points, Argentina 21, France 18, Korea 9.
- Serbia
- Pool C:
- Pool D:
- Pool A:
July 17, 2009 (Friday)
Athletics
- Golden League: (GL indicates Golden League event, athletes in bold are in contention for the 1M$ jackpot)
- Meeting Areva in Saint-Denis, France:
- Men:
- 100 Metres (GL):
- 400 Metres (GL):
- 800 Metres:
- 3000 Metres (GL):
- 3000 Metres Steeplechase:
- 110 Metres Hurdles (GL):
- Pole Vault:
- Triple Jump:
- Javelin Throw (GL):
- 100 Metres (GL):
- Women:
- 100 Metres (GL):
- 400 Metres (GL):
- 800 Metres:
- 100 Metres Hurdles (GL):
- 400 Metres Hurdles:
- High Jump (GL):
- Pole Vault (GL):
- 100 Metres (GL):
- Men:
- Meeting Areva in Saint-Denis, France:
Basketball
- Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference Finals at Quezon City:
- Game 7: San Miguel Beermen 90, Barangay Ginebra Kings 79, San Miguel wins 4–3.
- In the fourth Finals meeting between the two San Miguel Corporation teams, the Beermen clinch their 18th league championship and second Fiesta Conference championship, with second-year player Jonas Villanueva winning the Finals MVP honors.
- Game 7: San Miguel Beermen 90, Barangay Ginebra Kings 79, San Miguel wins 4–3.
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 2nd Test at Lord's, London, day 2:
- 2nd Test at Lord's, London, day 2:
- The Ashes Series:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 1:
- 2nd Test in St George's, Grenada, day 1:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands, day 3:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 13 – Vittel to Colmar (200 km): (1) Heinrich Haussler (GER) (Cervélo TestTeam) 4h 56' 26" (2) Amets Txurruka (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) + 4' 11" (3) Brice Feillu (FRA) (Agritubel) + 6' 13"
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 13 – Vittel to Colmar (200 km): (1) Heinrich Haussler (GER) (Cervélo TestTeam) 4h 56' 26" (2) Amets Txurruka (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) + 4' 11" (3) Brice Feillu (FRA) (Agritubel) + 6' 13"
Diving
- World Aquatics Championships in Rome, Italy:
- Men's 1 m springboard:
- Men's 1 m springboard:
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland, second round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Steve Marino (USA) & Tom Watson (USA) 135 (−5) (3) Mark Calcavecchia (USA) 136 (−4)
- Watson, two months shy of his 60th birthday, becomes the oldest player to lead at the end of any round in a major championship since such records were first officially kept after World War II.
- Tiger Woods scores 5-over-par 145 and misses the cut by one stroke. This is only the second time he misses the cut in a major since he turned pro.
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland, second round:
Korfball
- World Games in Kaohsiung – day 1:
- Pool A:
- Czech Republic
- Netherlands
- Czech Republic
- Pool B:
- Belgium
- Chinese Taipei
- Belgium
- Pool A:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League: (teams in bold advance to the final round)
- Pool A:
- China
- United States
- Standings: USA 24 points (11 matches), Italy 20 (11).
- Team USA punches its ticket into the final stage. Italy secure second place.
- China
- Pool B:
- Serbia
- Argentina
- Standings: Serbia 21 points (11 matches), Argentina 21 (12), France 18 (12).
- Argentina claim a berth in the final stage, as Serbia are already in the final stage as host.
- Serbia
- Pool C:
- Pool A:
July 16, 2009 (Thursday)
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 2nd Test at Lord's, London, day 1:
- 2nd Test at Lord's, London, day 1:
- The Ashes Series:
- ICC Intercontinental Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands, day 2:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 12 – Tonnerre to Vittel (200 km): (1) Nicki Sørensen (DEN) (Team Saxo Bank) 4h 52' 24" (2) Laurent Lefèvre (FRA) (Bbox Bouygues Telecom) + 48" (3) Franco Pellizotti (ITA) (Liquigas) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 12 – Tonnerre to Vittel (200 km): (1) Nicki Sørensen (DEN) (Team Saxo Bank) 4h 52' 24" (2) Laurent Lefèvre (FRA) (Bbox Bouygues Telecom) + 48" (3) Franco Pellizotti (ITA) (Liquigas) s.t.
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney, Australia:
- Netherlands
- England
- Standings (after 4 matches): Argentina 10 points, Netherlands 8, Australia 7, Germany 6, China, England 1.
- Netherlands
Football (soccer)
Golf
- Men's majors:
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland, first round:
- (1) Miguel Ángel Jiménez (ESP) 64 (−6) (2) Ben Curtis, Tom Watson (both United States) & Kenichi Kuboya (JPN) 65 (−5)
- Jiménez sinks a 45-foot (14 m) birdie putt on the 18th hole to deny the five-time Open champion Watson, two months shy of his 60th birthday, a share of the first-day lead.
- (1) Miguel Ángel Jiménez (ESP) 64 (−6) (2) Ben Curtis, Tom Watson (both United States) & Kenichi Kuboya (JPN) 65 (−5)
- The Open Championship in South Ayrshire, Scotland, first round:
Lacrosse
- Major League Lacrosse All-Star Game in Denver, Colorado:
- Old School 22, Young Guns 21 (OT)
Volleyball
July 15, 2009 (Wednesday)
Cricket
- ICC Intercontinental Cup in Rotterdam, Netherlands, day 1:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 11 – Vatan to Saint-Fargeau (192 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 17' 55" (2) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) s.t. (3) Yauheni Hutarovich (BLR) (Française des Jeux) s.t.
- Cavendish gets his fourth stage win in this Tour, equalling his achievement from last year, and matching Barry Hoban's record of eight stages won by a British cyclist (1967–75).
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- Stage 11 – Vatan to Saint-Fargeau (192 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 17' 55" (2) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) s.t. (3) Yauheni Hutarovich (BLR) (Française des Jeux) s.t.
Field hockey
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Finals, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Cruzeiro
- Estudiantes win the Cup for the fourth time, after break of 39 years.
- Cruzeiro
- Primera División Uruguaya Championship Playoff Final, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Nacional 2–1 (2–1) Defensor Sporting
- Nacional win the championship for the 42nd time.
- Nacional 2–1 (2–1) Defensor Sporting
Rugby league
- State of Origin Series:
- Game 3 in Brisbane: Queensland 16–28 New South Wales.
- Queensland win the series 2–1.
- Game 3 in Brisbane: Queensland 16–28 New South Wales.
Volleyball
July 14, 2009 (Tuesday)
Baseball
- MLB All-Star Game in St. Louis:
- American League 4, National League 3:
- The AL extends its unbeaten streak in All-Star games to 13. Carl Crawford, who makes a leaping catch at the wall to steal a home run from Brad Hawpe, is named Most Valuable Player.
- American League 4, National League 3:
Cricket
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- 2nd Test in Colombo, day 3:
- 2nd Test in Colombo, day 3:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 10 – Limoges to Issoudun (193 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 46' 43" (2) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) s.t. (3) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) s.t.
- Cavendish gets his third stage win in this Tour.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- King of mountains standings: (1)
- Stage 10 – Limoges to Issoudun (193 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 46' 43" (2) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) s.t. (3) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) s.t.
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney, Australia:
- Germany
- Australia
- Standings: Netherlands 7 points (3 matches), Argentina 6 (2), Australia 4 (3), Germany 3 (3), England 1 (2), China 1 (3).
- Germany
July 13, 2009 (Monday)
Baseball
- Major League Baseball:
- All-Star Game:
- MLB Home Run Derby in St. Louis:
- Final: Prince Fielder (Milwaukee Brewers) def. Nelson Cruz (Texas Rangers) 23–21
- MLB Home Run Derby in St. Louis:
- News: The Washington Nationals, who hold the worst record in the major leagues (22–61), fire their manager Manny Acta, and appoint the team's bench coach Jim Riggleman as manager for the remainder of the season.
- All-Star Game:
Cricket
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 5:
- Bangladesh win their second Test in history, and the first Test overseas.
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 5:
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- 2nd Test in Colombo, day 2:
- 2nd Test in Colombo, day 2:
Football (soccer)
Golf
- LPGA commissioner Carolyn Bivens resigns under pressure and is replaced by board member Marsha Evans effective immediately.
July 12, 2009 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- Formula One:
- German Grand Prix in Nürburg, Germany:
- (1) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull–Renault) 1:36:43.310 (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) +9.252 (3) Felipe Massa (BRA) (Ferrari) +15.906
- Drivers' standings (after 9 of 17 races): (1) Jenson Button (GBR) (Brawn–Mercedes) 68 points (2) Vettel 47 (3) Webber 45.5
- Constructors' standings: (1) Brawn-Mercedes 112 (2) Red Bull-Renault 92.5 (3) Toyota 34.5
- (1) Mark Webber (AUS) (Red Bull–Renault) 1:36:43.310 (2) Sebastian Vettel (GER) (Red Bull-Renault) +9.252 (3) Felipe Massa (BRA) (Ferrari) +15.906
- German Grand Prix in Nürburg, Germany:
- IndyCar Series:
- Honda Indy Toronto in Toronto, Ontario:
- (1) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (2) Ryan Briscoe (AUS) (Team Penske) (3) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske)
- Drivers' standings (after 10 of 17 races): (1) Franchitti 347 points (2) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing) 345 (3) Briscoe 334
- (1) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing) (2) Ryan Briscoe (AUS) (Team Penske) (3) Will Power (AUS) (Team Penske)
- Honda Indy Toronto in Toronto, Ontario:
- V8 Supercars:
- Dunlop Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
- Round 12: (1) James Courtney (AUS) (Ford Falcon) (2) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Holden Commodore) (3) Garth Tander (AUS) (Holden Commodore)
- Standings (after 12 of 26 races): (1) Whincup 1560 points (2) Will Davison (AUS) (Holden Commodore) 1386 (3) Tander 1212
- Round 12: (1) James Courtney (AUS) (Ford Falcon) (2) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Holden Commodore) (3) Garth Tander (AUS) (Holden Commodore)
- Dunlop Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
Basketball
- FIBA Under-19 World Championship in Auckland, New Zealand:
- 7th place: Canada
- 5th place: Puerto Rico
- 3rd place:
- Final:
- USA win the title for the fourth time.
- 7th place: Canada
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 4:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 4:
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- Kenya in Ireland:
- Canada in Netherlands:
- 2nd ODI in Amstelveen:
- Match abandoned without a ball bowled. Netherlands win 2-match series 1–0
- 2nd ODI in Amstelveen:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 9 – Saint-Gaudens to Tarbes (160 km): (1) Pierrick Fédrigo (FRA) (Total Direct Énergie) 4h 5' 31" (2) Franco Pellizotti (ITA) (Liquigas) s.t. (3) Óscar Freire (ESP) (Team Jumbo–Visma) +34"
- General classification: (1)
- King of Mountain standings: (1)
- Points standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 9 – Saint-Gaudens to Tarbes (160 km): (1) Pierrick Fédrigo (FRA) (Total Direct Énergie) 4h 5' 31" (2) Franco Pellizotti (ITA) (Liquigas) s.t. (3) Óscar Freire (ESP) (Team Jumbo–Visma) +34"
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney, Australia:
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States: (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals)
- Group C in Glendale, Arizona:
- Panama
- Mexico
- Standings: Mexico 7 points, Guadeloupe 6, Panama 4, Nicaragua 0.
- Panama
- Group C in Glendale, Arizona:
- Primera División Uruguaya Championship Playoff Final, first leg:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania:
- (1) Eun-Hee Ji (KOR) 284 (E) (2) Candie Kung (TWN) 285 (+1) (3) In-Kyung Kim (KOR) & Cristie Kerr (USA) 286 (+2)
- Ji birdies the final hole to win her first major and second LPGA Tour title.
- (1) Eun-Hee Ji (KOR) 284 (E) (2) Candie Kung (TWN) 285 (+1) (3) In-Kyung Kim (KOR) & Cristie Kerr (USA) 286 (+2)
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania:
- PGA Tour:
- John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois:
- (1) Steve Stricker (USA) 264 (−20) (2) Zach Johnson, Brett Quigley & Brandt Snedeker (all United States) 267 (−17)
- Stricker wins his sixth PGA Tour title.
- (1) Steve Stricker (USA) 264 (−20) (2) Zach Johnson, Brett Quigley & Brandt Snedeker (all United States) 267 (−17)
- John Deere Classic in Silvis, Illinois:
- European Tour:
- Barclays Scottish Open in Luss, Scotland:
- (1) Martin Kaymer (GER) 269 (−15) (2) Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (ESP) & Raphaël Jacquelin (FRA) 271 (−13)
- Kaymer wins two tournaments in successive weeks and his fourth career European Tour title.
- (1) Martin Kaymer (GER) 269 (−15) (2) Gonzalo Fernández-Castaño (ESP) & Raphaël Jacquelin (FRA) 271 (−13)
- Barclays Scottish Open in Luss, Scotland:
Tennis
- Davis Cup:
- World Group Quarterfinals, day 3:
- Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) bt Tomáš Berdych (CZE) 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
- Radek Štěpánek (CZE) bt Juan Mónaco (ARG) 7–6(3), 6–3, 6–2
- Czech Republic reach the semifinals for the first time since 1996.
- Marin Čilić (CRO) bt James Blake (USA) 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 6–2
- Bob Bryan (USA) bt Roko Karanušić (CRO) 5–7, 6–3, 7–6(4)
- Croatia reach the semifinals for the first time since they won the Cup in 2005.
- Igor Andreev (RUS) bt Dudi Sela (ISR) 4–3 (retired)
- Harel Levy (ISR) bt Igor Kunitsyn (RUS) 6–4 4–6 7–6(2)
- Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) bt Fernando Verdasco (ESP) 6–4 6–2 1–6 2–6 8–6
- Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP) bt Andreas Beck (GER) 6–4, 6–4, 6–4
- Spain, the defending champion, will host Israel in the semifinals.
- World Group Quarterfinals, day 3:
- ATP World Tour:
- Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport, Rhode Island, United States:
- Final: Rajeev Ram (USA) (LL) bt Sam Querrey (USA) (3) 6–7(3), 7–5, 6–3
- Ram wins his first ATP World Tour title.
- Final: Rajeev Ram (USA) (LL) bt Sam Querrey (USA) (3) 6–7(3), 7–5, 6–3
- Hall of Fame Tennis Championships in Newport, Rhode Island, United States:
- WTA Tour:
- GDF SUEZ Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary:
- Final: Ágnes Szávay (HUN) (4) bt Patty Schnyder (SUI) (1) 2–6, 6–4, 6–2
- Szávay wins her third career WTA Tour title and becomes the first Hungarian winner of the singles title in this tournament.
- Final: Ágnes Szávay (HUN) (4) bt Patty Schnyder (SUI) (1) 2–6, 6–4, 6–2
- GDF SUEZ Grand Prix in Budapest, Hungary:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League: (teams in bold advance to the final stage)
- Pool A:
- China
- Standings (after 10 from 12 matches): USA 21 pts, Italy 17, Netherlands 13, China 9.
- China
- Pool B:
- South Korea
- Standings: Serbia 18 pts, France 17, Argentina 16, South Korea 9.
- South Korea
- Pool C:
- Pool D:
- Pool A:
July 11, 2009 (Saturday)
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- LifeLock.com 400 in Joliet, Illinois:
- (1) Mark Martin
- Drivers' standings (after 19 of 26 races leading to the Chase for the Sprint Cup): (1) Tony Stewart
- Drivers' standings (after 19 of 26 races leading to the Chase for the Sprint Cup): (1) Tony Stewart
- (1) Mark Martin
- LifeLock.com 400 in Joliet, Illinois:
- V8 Supercars:
- Dunlop Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
- Round 11: (1) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Ford Falcon) (2) Will Davison (AUS) (Holden Commodore) (3) Garth Tander (AUS) (Holden Commodore)
- Standings (after 11 of 26 races): (1) Whincup 1422 points (2) Will Davison 1266 (3) Tander 1083
- Round 11: (1) Jamie Whincup (AUS) (Ford Falcon) (2) Will Davison (AUS) (Holden Commodore) (3) Garth Tander (AUS) (Holden Commodore)
- Dunlop Townsville 400 in Townsville, Queensland:
Basketball
- Summer Universiade in Belgrade, Serbia:
- Men:
- Final:
- Bronze medal match:
- Final:
- Women:
- Final:
- Bronze medal match:
- Final:
- Men:
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 1st Test in Cardiff, day 4:
- Four Australian players score hundreds in one innings for the first time in the Ashes history.
- 1st Test in Cardiff, day 4:
- The Ashes Series:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 3:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 3:
- Kenya in Ireland:
- Canada in Netherlands:
- 1st ODI in Amstelveen:
- 1st ODI in Amstelveen:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 8 – Andorra la Vella to Saint-Girons (176 km): (1) Luis Leon Sanchez (ESP) (Movistar Team) 4h 31' 50" (2) Sandy Casar (FRA) (Groupama–FDJ) s.t. (3) Mikel Astarloza (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- King of Mountain standings: (1)
- Points standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 8 – Andorra la Vella to Saint-Girons (176 km): (1) Luis Leon Sanchez (ESP) (Movistar Team) 4h 31' 50" (2) Sandy Casar (FRA) (Groupama–FDJ) s.t. (3) Mikel Astarloza (ESP) (Euskaltel–Euskadi) s.t.
Field hockey
- Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney, Australia:
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States: (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals)
- Group B in Foxborough, Massachusetts:
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Standings: USA 7 points, Honduras 6, Haiti 4, Grenada 0.
- Haiti
- Group B in Foxborough, Massachusetts:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, third round:
Mixed martial arts
- UFC 100 in Las Vegas:
- UFC Welterweight Championship bout: Georges St-Pierre (CAN) retains his title by unanimous decision over Thiago Alves (BRA).
- UFC Heavyweight Championship unification bout: World Heavyweight Champion Brock Lesnar (USA) defeats Interim Heavyweight Champion Frank Mir (USA) by TKO in the second round.
Rugby league
- RLEF European Shield:
- Italy
- Italy
Rugby union
- 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying
- Americas qualification playoff, second leg in Edmonton: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Canada
- Canada
- Oceania Qualification Playoff, first leg in Apia:
- Samoa
- Samoa
- Americas qualification playoff, second leg in Edmonton: (first leg result in parentheses)
Tennis
- Davis Cup:
- World Group Quarterfinals, day 2:
- Radek Štěpánek/Tomáš Berdych (CZE) bt Leonardo Mayer/José Acasuso (ARG) 6–1, 6–4, 6–3
- Bob Bryan/Mike Bryan (USA) bt Lovro Zovko/Roko Karanušić (CRO) 6–3, 6–1, 6–3
- Jonathan Erlich/Andy Ram (ISR) bt Igor Kunitsyn/Marat Safin (RUS) 6–3, 6–4, 6–7(3), 4–6, 6–4
- Israel advance to the semifinal for the first time.
- Jonathan Erlich/Andy Ram (ISR) bt Igor Kunitsyn/Marat Safin (RUS) 6–3, 6–4, 6–7(3), 4–6, 6–4
- Feliciano López/Fernando Verdasco (ESP) bt Nicolas Kiefer/Mischa Zverev (GER) 6–3, 7–6(1), 6–7(6), 6–3
- World Group Quarterfinals, day 2:
- WTA Tour:
- Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
- Final: María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) bt Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 7–5, 6–4
- Martínez Sánchez wins her second career title.
- Final: María José Martínez Sánchez (ESP) bt Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 7–5, 6–4
- Swedish Open in Båstad, Sweden:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League: teams in bold advance to the final stage.
- Pool A:
- China
- United States
- Standings: USA 21 pts, Italy 17.
- China
- Pool B:
- South Korea
- Argentina
- Standings: Serbia 18 pts, Argentina 16.
- South Korea
- Pool C:
- Pool D:
- Pool A:
- Summer Universiade in Belgrade, Serbia:
- Men:
- Final:
- Bronze medal match:
- Final:
- Men:
July 10, 2009 (Friday)
Athletics
- Golden League:
- Golden Gala in Rome, Italy: (GL indicates Golden League event, athletes in bold are in contention for the 1M$ jackpot)
- Men:
- 100 Metres (GL):
- 400 Metres (GL):
- 800 Metres:
- 1500 Metres:
- 5000 Metres (GL):
- 110 Metres Hurdles (GL):
- 400 Metres Hurdles:
- Long Jump:
- Javelin Throw (GL):
- 100 Metres (GL):
- Women:
- 100 Metres (GL):
- 400 Metres (GL):
- 800 Metres:
- 1500 Metres:
- 3000 Metres Steeplechase:
- 100 Metres Hurdles (GL):
- 400 Metres Hurdles:
- High Jump (GL):
- Pole Vault (GL):
- 100 Metres (GL):
- Men:
- Golden Gala in Rome, Italy: (GL indicates Golden League event, athletes in bold are in contention for the 1M$ jackpot)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Dollar General 300 in Joliet, Illinois:
- (1) Joey Logano
- (1) Joey Logano
- Dollar General 300 in Joliet, Illinois:
Baseball
- Major League Baseball:
- Jonathan Sánchez of the San Francisco Giants twirls the first no hitter of the season in defeating the San Diego Padres, 8–0 facing 28 batters, one over the minimum thanks to an eighth inning error by Juan Uribe.
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 1st Test in Cardiff, day 3:
- 1st Test in Cardiff, day 3:
- The Ashes Series:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 2:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 2:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 7 – Barcelona to Andorra-Arcalis (224 km): (1) Brice Feillu (FRA) (Agritubel) 6h 11' 31" (2) Christophe Kern (FRA) (Cofidis) + 5" (3) Johannes Fröhlinger (GER) (Team Milram) + 25"
- General classification: (1)
- King of Mountain standings: (1)
- Points standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 7 – Barcelona to Andorra-Arcalis (224 km): (1) Brice Feillu (FRA) (Agritubel) 6h 11' 31" (2) Christophe Kern (FRA) (Cofidis) + 5" (3) Johannes Fröhlinger (GER) (Team Milram) + 25"
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States: (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals)
- Group A in Miami:
- Canada
- El Salvador
- Standings: Canada 7 points, Costa Rica 4, Jamaica, El Salvador 3.
- Canada
- Group A in Miami:
- Summer Universiade in Belgrade, Serbia:
- Men:
- Final:
- Bronze medal match:
- Final:
- Women:
- Final:
- Bronze medal match:
- Final:
- Men:
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, second round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Cristie Kerr (USA) 139 (−3) (2) Paula Creamer (USA) 140 (−2) (3) Jean Reynolds (USA) 141 (−1)
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, second round:
Tennis
- Davis Cup:
- World Group Quarterfinals, day 1:
- Tomáš Berdych (CZE) bt Juan Mónaco (ARG) 6–4, 2–6, 2–6, 6–3, 6–2
- Juan Martín del Potro (ARG) bt Ivo Minář (CZE) 6–1, 6–3, 6–3
- Ivo Karlović (CRO) bt James Blake (USA) 6–7(5), 4–6, 6–3, 7–6(3), 7–5
- Marin Čilić (CRO) bt Mardy Fish (USA) 4–6, 6–3, 6–7(2), 6–1, 8–6
- Harel Levy (ISR) bt Igor Andreev (RUS) 6–4, 6–2, 4–6, 6–2
- Dudi Sela (ISR) bt Mikhail Youzhny (RUS) 3–6, 6–1, 6–0, 7–5
- Fernando Verdasco (ESP) bt Andreas Beck (GER) 6–0, 3–6, 6–7(4), 6–2, 6–1
- Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) bt Tommy Robredo (ESP) 6–3, 6–4, 6–4
- World Group Quarterfinals, day 1:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League:
- Pool A:
- United States
- Standings: USA 18 points, Italy 17.
- United States
- Pool B:
- Pool C:
- Pool D:
- Pool A:
- Summer Universiade in Belgrade, Serbia:
July 9, 2009 (Thursday)
Cricket
- Australia in England:
- The Ashes Series:
- 1st Test in Cardiff, day 2:
- 1st Test in Cardiff, day 2:
- The Ashes Series:
- Bangladesh in West Indies:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 1:
- 1st Test in Kingstown, St Vincent, day 1:
- Kenya in Ireland:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 6 – Girona to Barcelona (175 km): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) 4h 21' 33" (2) Óscar Freire (ESP) (Rabobank) s.t. (3) José Joaquín Rojas (ESP) (Caisse d'Epargne) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standings: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 6 – Girona to Barcelona (175 km): (1) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) 4h 21' 33" (2) Óscar Freire (ESP) (Rabobank) s.t. (3) José Joaquín Rojas (ESP) (Caisse d'Epargne) s.t.
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States: (teams in bold advance to the quarterfinals)
- Group C in Houston:
- Guadeloupe
- Mexico
- Standings: Guadeloupe 6 points, Mexico 4, Panama 1, Nicaragua 0.
- Guadeloupe
- Group C in Houston:
- Recopa Sudamericana, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- LDU Quito
- LDU Quito win 4–0 on aggregate.
- LDU Quito
Golf
- Women's majors:
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, first round:
- Leaderboard: (1) Na Yeon Choi (KOR) 68 (−3) (2) Cristie Kerr (USA), Lorena Ochoa (MEX) & Jean Reynolds (USA) 69 (−2)
- U.S. Women's Open in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, first round:
July 8, 2009 (Wednesday)
Cricket
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 5 – Le Cap d'Agde to Perpignan (197 km): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Bbox Bouygues Telecom) 4h 29' 35" (2) Mikhail Ignatiev (RUS) (Team Katusha) + 7" (3) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) + 7"
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 5 – Le Cap d'Agde to Perpignan (197 km): (1) Thomas Voeckler (FRA) (Bbox Bouygues Telecom) 4h 29' 35" (2) Mikhail Ignatiev (RUS) (Team Katusha) + 7" (3) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) + 7"
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Group B in Washington, D.C.:
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Standings: USA 6 points, Haiti, Honduras 3, Grenada 0.
- Haiti
- Group B in Washington, D.C.:
- Copa Libertadores Finals, first leg:
- Estudiantes
- Estudiantes
- UEFA Champions League 2009–10, First qualifying round, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Mogren
- Mogren win 6–0 on aggregate and will play against F.C. Copenhagen in the second round.
- Mogren
- Primera División Uruguaya Championship Playoff, semifinal third leg:
July 7, 2009 (Tuesday)
Cricket
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 4 – Montpellier (38 km TTT): (1) Astana 46' 29" (2) Garmin-Slipstream + 18" (3) Team Saxo Bank + 40"
- General classification: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 4 – Montpellier (38 km TTT): (1) Astana 46' 29" (2) Garmin-Slipstream + 18" (3) Team Saxo Bank + 40"
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Group A in Columbus, Ohio:
- Jamaica
- Canada
- Standings: Canada 6 points, El Salvador, Costa Rica 3, Jamaica 0.
- Jamaica
- Group A in Columbus, Ohio:
- UEFA Champions League 2009–10, First qualifying round, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Sant Julià
- Sant Julià win 5–4 in penalty shootout, and will play against Levski Sofia in the second round.
- Sant Julià
- Chilean League, Apertura playoff final, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Unión Española 0–1 (1–1) Universidad de Chile. Universidad win 2–1 on aggregate.
- Universidad win the championship for the 13th time, and the first since 2004.
- Unión Española 0–1 (1–1) Universidad de Chile. Universidad win 2–1 on aggregate.
July 6, 2009 (Monday)
Cricket
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 3 – Marseille to La Grande-Motte (196 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 5h 01' 24" (2) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) s.t. (3) Cyril Lemoine (FRA) (Skil-Shimano) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 3 – Marseille to La Grande-Motte (196 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 5h 01' 24" (2) Thor Hushovd (NOR) (Cervélo TestTeam) s.t. (3) Cyril Lemoine (FRA) (Skil-Shimano) s.t.
July 5, 2009 (Sunday)
Auto racing
- IndyCar Series:
- Camping World Watkins Glen Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York
- (1) Justin Wilson (GBR) (Dale Coyne Racing) (2) Ryan Briscoe (AUS) (Team Penske) (3) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Drivers' standings (after 9 of 17 races): (1) Dixon 313 points (2) Dario Franchitti (GBR) (Chip Ganassi Racing) 294 (3) Briscoe 294 (Franchitti second via tiebreaker)
- (1) Justin Wilson (GBR) (Dale Coyne Racing) (2) Ryan Briscoe (AUS) (Team Penske) (3) Scott Dixon (NZL) (Chip Ganassi Racing)
- Camping World Watkins Glen Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York
- World Touring Car Championship:
- Race of Portugal in Porto, Portugal:
- Race 1: (1) Gabriele Tarquini (ITA) (SEAT León 2.0 TDI) (2) Robert Huff (GBR) (Chevrolet Cruze) (3) Yvan Muller (FRA) (SEAT León 2.0 TDI)
- Race 2: (1) Augusto Farfus (BRA) (BMW 320si) (2) Yvan Muller (3) Rickard Rydell (SWE) (SEAT León 2.0 TDI)
- Standings (after 14 of 24 races): (1) Yvan Muller 80 points (2) Tarquini 66 (3) Farfus 65
- Race of Portugal in Porto, Portugal:
Cricket
- Pakistan in Sri Lanka:
- India in West Indies:
- 4th ODI in Gros Islet, St Lucia:
- 4th ODI in Gros Islet, St Lucia:
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 2 – Monaco to Brignoles (182 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 30' 02" (2) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) same time (3) Romain Feillu (FRA) (Agritubel) s.t.
- General classification: (1)
- Points standing: (1)
- General classification: (1)
- Stage 2 – Monaco to Brignoles (182 km): (1) Mark Cavendish (GBR) (Team Columbia-HTC) 4h 30' 02" (2) Tyler Farrar (USA) (Garmin-Slipstream) same time (3) Romain Feillu (FRA) (Agritubel) s.t.
- 2009 European Road Championships:
- Men's road race U23
- Men's road race U23
Football (soccer)
- 2010 FIFA World Cup Qualifying:
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Group C in Oakland, California:
- Panama
- Mexico
- Panama
- Group C in Oakland, California:
- Argentine Primera División – Clausura, final matchday:
- (2) Vélez Sársfield 1–0 (1) Huracán
- Final standings: Vélez Sársfield 40 points, Huracán, Lanús 38 points.
- A goal by Maximiliano Moralez in the 84th minute gives Vélez Sársfield their seventh championship, and denies Huracán a first title in 36 years.
- (2) Vélez Sársfield 1–0 (1) Huracán
- Primera División de Paraguay – Apertura, final matchday:
- Standings: Cerro Porteño 46 points, Libertad 42.
- Cerro Porteño win the championship for the 28th time.
- Standings: Cerro Porteño 46 points, Libertad 42.
Golf
- PGA Tour:
- AT&T National in Bethesda, Maryland
- Winner: Tiger Woods (USA) 267 (−13)
- In the tournament he hosts, Woods holds off Hunter Mahan (USA) by one shot.
- Winner: Tiger Woods (USA) 267 (−13)
- AT&T National in Bethesda, Maryland
- European Tour:
- Open de France in Paris, France
- Winner: Martin Kaymer (DEU) 271 (−13) PO
- Kaymer defeats Lee Westwood (ENG) on the first playoff hole.
- Winner: Martin Kaymer (DEU) 271 (−13) PO
- Open de France in Paris, France
- LPGA Tour:
- Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic in Sylvania, Ohio
- Winner: Eunjung Yi (KOR) 266 (−18) PO
- Yi defeats Morgan Pressel (USA) on the first playoff hole.
- Winner: Eunjung Yi (KOR) 266 (−18) PO
- Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic in Sylvania, Ohio
Motorcycle racing
- Moto GP:
- United States motorcycle Grand Prix in Laguna Seca, California, United States:
- (1) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda) 44:01.580 (2) Valentino Rossi (ITA) (Yamaha) +0.344 (3) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) +1.926
- Riders' standings (after 8 of 17 races): (1) Rossi 151 points (2) Lorenzo 142 (3) Casey Stoner (AUS) (Ducati) 135
- Manufacturers' standings: (1) Yamaha 195 (2) Ducati 135 (3) Honda 110
- (1) Dani Pedrosa (ESP) (Honda) 44:01.580 (2) Valentino Rossi (ITA) (Yamaha) +0.344 (3) Jorge Lorenzo (ESP) (Yamaha) +1.926
- United States motorcycle Grand Prix in Laguna Seca, California, United States:
Tennis
- Wimbledon Championships in London, day 13: (seeding in parentheses)
- Gentlemen's Singles Final:
- Roger Federer (SUI) [2] def. Andy Roddick (USA) [6] 5–7 7–6(6) 7–6(5) 3–6 16–14
- Federer wins his sixth Wimbledon title and a record 15th Grand Slam tournament.
- Roger Federer (SUI) [2] def. Andy Roddick (USA) [6] 5–7 7–6(6) 7–6(5) 3–6 16–14
- Mixed Doubles Final:
- Mark Knowles (BAH)/Anna-Lena Grönefeld (GER) [9] def. Leander Paes (IND)/Cara Black (ZIM) [1] 7–5 6–3
- Boys' Singles Final:
- Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) def. Jordan Cox (USA) 4–6 6–2 6–2
- Girls' Doubles Final:
- Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (THA)/Sally Peers (AUS) def. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA)/Silvia Njiric (CRO) [2] 6–1 6–1
- Boys' Doubles Final:
- Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA)/Kevin Krawietz (GER) def. Julien Obry (FRA)/Adrien Puget (FRA) 6–7(3) 6–2 12–10
- Gentlemen's Singles Final:
Triathlon
- European Championships in Holten, Netherlands:
- Men:
- Women:
- Men:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League:
- Pool A:
- Italy
- China
- USA lead the group with 18 points, followed by Italy with 14.
- Italy
- Pool B:
- France
- Argentina
- Serbia lead the group with 16 points, ahead of Argentina with 12.
- France
- Pool C:
- Pool A:
July 4, 2009 (Saturday)
American football
- Former Houston Oilers and Tennessee Titans quarterback Steve McNair is found as one of two victims of a shooting murder in Nashville, Tennessee.
Auto racing
- Sprint Cup Series:
- Coke Zero 400 in Daytona Beach, Florida:
- (1)
- Drivers' standings (after 18 of 26 races leading to the Chase for the Sprint Cup): (1) Stewart 2719 points (2)
- Drivers' standings (after 18 of 26 races leading to the Chase for the Sprint Cup): (1) Stewart 2719 points (2)
- (1)
- Coke Zero 400 in Daytona Beach, Florida:
Basketball
Cricket
Cycling
- Tour de France:
- Stage 1 – Monaco (15 km ITT): (1)
- Stage 1 – Monaco (15 km ITT): (1)
- 2009 European Road Championships:
- Women's road race U23
- Women's road race U23
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Group B in Seattle:
- Honduras
- Grenada
- Honduras
- Group B in Seattle:
- Chilean League, Apertura playoff final, first leg:
- Mediterranean Games in Pescara, Italy:
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Rugby league
- RLEF European Shield:
- Czech Republic
- Czech Republic
- RLEF Euro Med Challenge:
Rugby union
- Lions tour of South Africa:
- South Africa
- South Africa win the Test series 2–1. The Lions win denies the Springboks a first series sweep in 118 years.
- South Africa
- 2011 Rugby World Cup qualifying:
- Americas qualification playoff, first leg in Charleston, South Carolina:
- United States
- United States
- Oceania qualification, Nations Cup Final in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea:
- Papua New Guinea
- PNG advance to the Oceania Qualification Playoff against
- PNG advance to the Oceania Qualification Playoff against
- Papua New Guinea
- Americas qualification playoff, first leg in Charleston, South Carolina:
Tennis
- Wimbledon Championships in London, day 12: (seeding in parentheses)
- Ladies' Singles Final:
- Serena Williams (USA) [2] def. Venus Williams (USA) [3] 7–6(3), 6–2
- Serena wins the title for the 3rd time and her 11th Grand Slam tournament.
- Serena Williams (USA) [2] def. Venus Williams (USA) [3] 7–6(3), 6–2
- Gentlemen's Doubles Final:
- Daniel Nestor (CAN)/Nenad Zimonjić (SRB) [2] def. Bob Bryan (USA)/Mike Bryan (USA) [1] 7–6(7), 6–7(3), 7–6(3), 6–3
- Nestor and Zimonjic win their second sraight title. Nestor wins his fifth career Grand Slam title.
- Daniel Nestor (CAN)/Nenad Zimonjić (SRB) [2] def. Bob Bryan (USA)/Mike Bryan (USA) [1] 7–6(7), 6–7(3), 7–6(3), 6–3
- Ladies' Doubles Final:
- Serena Williams (USA)/Venus Williams (USA) [4] def. Samantha Stosur (AUS)/Rennae Stubbs (AUS) [3] 7–6(4), 6–4
- The Williams sisters win their second straight doubles title, their fourth career Wimbledon doubles title and their ninth Grand Slam doubles title. Serena wins her second title of the day.
- Serena Williams (USA)/Venus Williams (USA) [4] def. Samantha Stosur (AUS)/Rennae Stubbs (AUS) [3] 7–6(4), 6–4
- Girls' Singles Final:
- Noppawan Lertcheewakarn (THA) (4) def. Kristina Mladenovic (FRA) (1) 3–6, 6–3, 6–1
- Ladies' Singles Final:
Volleyball
- FIVB World League:
- Pool A:
- China
- USA lead the group with 15 points, followed by Italy and Netherlands with 11.
- China
- Pool B:
- Argentina
- Argentina
- Pool C:
- Pool D:
- Pool A:
July 3, 2009 (Friday)
Athletics
- Golden League:
- Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway: (GL indicates Golden League event, athletes in bold are in contention for the 1M$ jackpot)
- Men:
- 100 Metres (GL):
- 400 Metres (GL):
- 800 Metres:
- 1500 Metres:
- One Mile:
- 3000 Metres (GL):
- 5000 Metres (GL):
- 110 Metres Hurdles (GL):
- Javelin Throw (GL):
- 100 Metres (GL):
- Women:
- 100 Metres (GL):
- 400 Metres (GL):
- 800 Metres:
- 5000 Metres:
- 3000 Metres Steeplechase:
- 100 Metres Hurdles (GL):
- High Jump (GL):
- Pole Vault (GL):
- 100 Metres (GL):
- Men:
- Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway: (GL indicates Golden League event, athletes in bold are in contention for the 1M$ jackpot)
Auto racing
- Nationwide Series:
- Subway Jalapeño 250 in Daytona Beach, Florida
- (1)
- (1)
- Subway Jalapeño 250 in Daytona Beach, Florida
Cricket
- India in West Indies:
- 3rd ODI in Gros Islet, St Lucia:
- 3rd ODI in Gros Islet, St Lucia:
Football (soccer)
- CONCACAF Gold Cup in United States:
- Group A in Carson, California:
- Canada
- Costa Rica
- Canada
- Group A in Carson, California:
Tennis
- Wimbledon Championships in London, day 11: (seeding in parentheses)
- Gentlemen's Singles, semifinals:
- Roger Federer (SUI) (2) def. Tommy Haas (GER) (24) 7–6(3) 7–5 6–3
- Federer advances to the final for the seventh straight year, the first ever player to do so, and will attempt to win a sixth Wimbledon title and record 15th Grand Slam tournament.
- Andy Roddick (USA) (6) def. Andy Murray (GBR) (3) 6–4, 4–6, 7–6 (7), 7–6 (5)
- Roddick will meet Federer in a repeat of 2004 & 2005 finals.
- Roger Federer (SUI) (2) def. Tommy Haas (GER) (24) 7–6(3) 7–5 6–3
- Gentlemen's Singles, semifinals:
Volleyball
July 2, 2009 (Thursday)
Basketball
Cycling
- 2009 European Road Championships:
- Men's time trial
- Men's time trial
Football (soccer)
Tennis
- Wimbledon Championships in London, day 10: (seeding in parentheses)
- Ladies' Singles, semifinals:
- Venus Williams (USA) (3) def. Dinara Safina (RUS) (1) 6–1 6–0
- Serena Williams (USA) (2) def. Elena Dementieva (RUS) (4) 6–7(4) 7–5 8–6
- The Williams sisters will meet in a repeat of last year's final. This is their eighth match in a Grand Slam final, with Serena leading the series 5–2.
- Ladies' Singles, semifinals:
July 1, 2009 (Wednesday)
Cycling
- 2009 European Road Championships:
- Women' s time trial
- Women' s time trial
Football (soccer)
- Copa Libertadores Semifinals, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses)
- Nacional
- Estudiantes win 3–1 on aggregate.
- Nacional
- Copa do Brasil Final, second leg: (first leg result in parentheses):
- Internacional 2–2 (0–2) Corinthians
- Corinthians win 4–2 on aggregate.
- Internacional 2–2 (0–2) Corinthians
Tennis
- Wimbledon Championships in London, day 9: (seeding in parentheses)
- Gentlemen's Singles, quarterfinals:
- Roger Federer (SUI) [2] def. Ivo Karlović (CRO) [22] 6–3 7–5 7–6(3)
- Andy Murray (GBR) [3] def. Juan Carlos Ferrero (ESP) 7–5 6–3 6–2
- Tommy Haas (GER) [24] def. Novak Djokovic (SRB) [4] 7–5 7–6(6) 4–6 6–3
- Andy Roddick (USA) [6] def. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) 6–3 6–7(10) 7–6(1) 4–6 6–4
- Gentlemen's Singles, quarterfinals:
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