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*TENNIS: Eighth-seeded Andy Murray pulled out of Wimbledon with a right wrist injury Sunday, dealing a blow to British fans who considered him their best chance for a strong showing from a local player. “The doctor advised me not to play [for 10 days],” he said “Unfortunately, I don’t think it is going to rain for the next 10 days.”

*NBA: Vince Carter, who can opt out of his Nets contract and become a free agent, appears close to a new deal. Carter is due $16.3 million next season, but sources said the Nets may give him a new four-year deal worth $65 million. … Fritz Massmann, the Nets’ trainer for 22 years, died at 80.

*CYCLING: Russia’s Vladimir Karpets won the Tour de Suisse while Switzerland’s Fabian Cancellara won the ninth and final stage. The Tour de France starts July 7.

*BOXING: After his one-punch knockout of Jose Luis Castillo on Saturday night, 140-pounder Ricky Hatton (43-0) hopes to lure Floyd Mayweather Jr. into a match.

*HORSE RACING: Emma-Jayne Wilson became the first female jockey to win the Queen’s Plate, riding Mike Fox to the first leg of the Canadian triple crown at Toronto’s Woodbine Racetrack. … Chief’s Lake won the Mike Lee Stakes at Belmont Park. … Snowblind Friend won the Native Dancer Stakes at Arlington Park.

*MISC.: Emirates Team New Zealand came from behind for a 25-second win against Swiss defender Alinghi to even the best-of-nine America’s Cup series 1-1. … U.S. men beat host Japan in straight sets of World League volleyball match. The U.S. is 8-2 in the 16-country event. … Kevin VanDam won the Bassmaster event in Grove, Okla.