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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE FINAL

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European soccer's most prestigious trophy gets handed out in Munich this Saturday when Didier Drogba (in blue) and Chelsea meet Mario Gomez (in red) and Bayern Munich for the Champions League title. SI.com will have comprehensive coverage of the final, including a live blog and fan chat during the match moderated by SI.com writer Georgina Turner. Plus ...

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Freewheeling prematch podcast led by SI soccer savant Grant Wahl, expert predictions and a photo gallery of the Champions League's greatest moments ...

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In 1934, Lefty Gomez, Babe Ruth and 12 other major leaguers barnstormed in Japan. Lefty captured it all with his 16-mm camera BY VERNONA GOMEZ AND LAWRENCE GOLDSTONE

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If Serena "stunned" Sharapova, beating Azarenka 6--1, 6--3 must qualify as shock therapy. Big statement by both players.

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