with back-to-back homers from brian zimmerman, michael morse they are getting things done.nce to sweep san francisco tonight. the nationals are feeling confident. >> an outstanding pitcher. not just this year, he has been a great pitcher. you have to lay off the high heat. we will be up for him. >> of funds so fouls one of. freeman makes that spectacular catch. that is what teammates are for. it was just incredible. our play of the day for you. steve nash called his trade to the lakers a surprise which is what most of america thought after hearing the news. he will beef joining forces with a former foe. -- he will be joining forces with a former foe. he was recruited by bryant and he had no other option but to play with a talented team and a live by his view children. sirena williams showcased her blistering serve today. she set a record 24 aces. she overpowered her opponent. 6-3, 7-6. she is becoming the first 30- year-old woman to reach the finals. she will face in the finals. is it ok to say tiger is back to full form? he decisively edged out at the at&t national. a 3 fo

the good news is brian zimmerman is on a hot streak since he had a cortisone shot last june. he's plugging 9-10 and -- bryce harper on the first with a deep shot to right field. it's gone. that's the 13th home run of the year. next up, why don't you just had it again. a solo shot and his 14th home run -- evening that out with a three and a half game lead. adam scott famously predicted the leader of the british open, telling media a four-stroke lead was not good enough. tiger woods was not good enough. he came close but that will do you if you are spot it -- if you are stuck in a bunker. four birdies on the back nine, finishing at seven under and the leader going into a day after three straight bogeys. he misses that and crumples and discussed but finishes. winning the british open with an amazing comeback. >> to make up all of those shots, it felt good. it's hard to explain. >> i've been there before blown majors before and tournament before and i just hope he does not take it as hard as i did. >> after a nationwide debate, the joe paterno is that she was ordered removed from

brian zimmerman doing his part. it is gone. -- ryan is a man doing his part. now we go to the bottom of the fifth. look at the all-star himself bryce harper. he did find it this time. the national get it started right up 5-1 in the second half. the nationals signed the southern californian high schooler with a 16th pick and a deal worth $3 million. washington had to shell out a little more to get him. they exceeded their bonus. baltimore hosting detroit. top of the fifth. cabrera blasts a solo shot to center field. that makes it 4-0 detroit. bottom of the fifth wilson gets his chance. a deep fly ball to left field. he is robbed. 7-2 at home. and the wizards open up summer league action against the hawks and a look like what you would expect. 19 turnovers in the game. he looks sharper than last season and finished the game with 11 points. first half of the break. he throws up in nice alley-oop. bradley beal can sit and take a right to the ram. the wizards lose 102-82. it came down to the last minutes but the new orleans saints rewarded drew brees handsomely. he

brian zimmerman is on the horn. the national take believe.he stock by danny espinoza. he doesn't usually play first, but he gets the job done. the nationals when 11-10. >> i don't know about you all but it gave me a few gray hairs. [laughter] >> you have to do something to get that win. it felt good because they came back. it was a hard-fought ball game for both teams. we played good. we played good until the last out. >> i don't see any more gray hairs. josh morgan vowed to the media that something special was in the works. just like in san francisco and the 49ers made all the way to the championships. morgan signed a five-year $12 million deal with the redskins this offseason after a lengthy span out in the west coast. his talent is so obvious, he racked up two hundred 20 yards last season. he is having to do his job and see some familiar faces. >> a native. there is a lot of pride that goes into that. it is a lot more, especially for us to be [inaudible] >> imagine a lot of fans to understand. but the wide receiver during the most attentio

brian zimmerman going home. the nationals win 4-0. the men's u.s.all team contends to dazzle locally and a few players weighed in on washington athletes. the king himself priest bryce harper and robert griffin the third, saying they are the best young athletes out there right now. but the town is getting more serious. keep in mind that u.s. won the bronze in 2004 and by many accounts it was considered a failure. james says it was not an accomplishment. how is dealing with such high expectations as a coach doing forum? >> brazil has many players that can be it. argentina has many players that can beat you. if you are a competitor, you know who you are competing against because you study it and anybody makes statements like that probably hasn't studied it very well. >> robert griffin the third has yet to sign a contract with the redskins and he cannot report to ricky camp tomorrow unless it's time. offset language -- technical staff holding up the deal. in nascar, k. c. keane took the checkered flag. i'm excited about football season. >> we just need

next inning, brian zimmerman knocks it out and followed by mike morse behind him with one of his ownke it 7-3 nats. they aren't done yet. in the eighth, rick ankiel gets in on the action. two-run shot. nats pound the giants for the second straight day 9-4 the final. >>> bryce harper making his case for the all-star game. just a few more hours left to vote. today he was two for four and last count he was second in the fan voting for the final spot in the national league roster. you vote until 4:00 tomorrow. >>> orioles celebrating the fourth out west in seattle. adam jones getting things going in the first. a homer to left and 20th of the season. good for him. having a great season. making chris tillman making his season debut for the birds. it was a butting going 8 1/3 innings. striking out seven against his former team. orioles take the series winning this one 4-2. >>> when the olympics start at the end of the month no doubt guys like michael phelps, usane bolt will be the marquee names but they will have competition from an unlikely athlete. talk about inspirational. oscar will be

brian zimmerman booking it. beats the throw home. four rbi for morris. nats win.rds, a happy, warn out davey. >> i don't know about y'all, but we have a few more gray hairs. just a weird ball game. a lot of guys had weird at-bats. kept battling back. battling back. and you know this is, glad we are leaving this ballpark. not coming back. >> i tell you what. to the yard we go. os trying to avoid getting swept. oakland, 19-3 in july. bottom third. 1-0. two on. all-star, matt well. -- matt weiders. 4-0, orioles. top six, 0s up 5-0, on the mound. he was good. striking out josh reddick here. 5 and 2/3 innings. no earned runs. career high. 12 strikeouts. birds getting a much-needed win. second in seven games. beating the as, 6-1. staying in baltimore. native son, michael phelps trying to become the most decorated athlete in olympic sports history. failed to medal in the first race of the london games. today put it behind him. winning his 17th medal. phelps swimming second leg of a 4 x 100 meter relay. phelps turned in the fastest time for an american the rebounding nice

brian zimmerman, three pitches later michael morris makes it back to back.a in looks like the rich are getting richer. steve nash is headed to the lakers. the team tied for fifth nba mvp agrees to sign a trade deal from the phoenix suns to the lakers for package of draft picks which means the lakers did not have to part with any of their stars to get one of the best point guards in the game even at age 38. hot that is the duke and duchess of cambridge watching the third seed. in hockey and is, when a team gives out nearly 200 million for two players, it is worth a mention. the minnesota wild have agreed to terms with two of their free agents. the term for each, 13 years and 98 million. many are calling these the top two free agents on the market. >> san jose's joey chestnut is the defending champ in the nathan's hot dog eating contest. >> they are underway and coney island. >> was he's sweating? >> at joey chestnut tied a personal best with 68 hot dogs in 10 minutes. it looks like she enjoyed every single one of them. the 68 hot dogs ties his personal best a

brian. george zimmerman could walk free again, he was released on bond shortly after he killed florida teenagern, something he claims he did in self-defense. about a month ago, the judge ordered zimmerman back to jail after learning that he and his wife lied about how much money they tucked away. that same judge set to rule today on whether to release him on bond. >> iran releasing a disturbing threat on the united states after it holds a new round of war games. it claims it can destroy nearby u.s. military bases and strike israel within minutes of an attack and the u.s. reportedly boosting its presence in the persian gulf in response to protect the key route for oil. iran is threatening to block it because of sanctions over its nuclear program that are finally kicking in. >> extreme weather. monsoon causing widespread flooding in arizona. you can see this group of 10 people using a canoe to go down a flooded wash. the monsoon forcing numerous roads to close and putting a damper on some events for the fourth of july. never hear about a monsoon in the u.s. >> right. meanwhile, your american flag

brian williams with "nbc nightly news." >>> and, finally, here's a look at what's coming up later this morning on the "today" show. trayvon martin's parents speak out live in response to george zimmerman's tv interview. >>> and "today" goes live from hollywood for this year's emmy award nominations. >>> now keep it on this channel for continuing local news, weather, sports, and more. i'm lynn berry. thanks for watching "early today," just your first stop of the day, today on your nbc station. the day, today on your nbc station. have a good one. -- captions by vitac -- www.vitac.com >> reporter: the wife of embattled san francisco sheriff ross mirkarimi set to testify again as he fights to keep his job. i'm christie smith. coming up in a live report, we'll tell you what she had to say about the fight that led to this whole thing. >> first the fire, now the cleanup. san jose officials move in to clear out homeless camps at kelly park. why they say it's not just about the environment. >> plus, an nbc bay area exclusive, a deputy rescues a baby from choking, not a moment too soon. what he says about that quick response. >> a live look outside on this thursday morning, waiting for the sun's

zimmerman charged with killing 17-year-old trayvon martin, something he says he did in self-defense. >> brianportation. that will straighten out their economy. the only exception will be illegals with serious felony convictions. i should say serious. critics say the measure would pose serious threats to innocent citizens. >> dave: renovations at chicago's wrigley field being stalled over politics. the cubs seeking millions of dollars from the city to help fix the stadium. the problem is rahm emanuel, former chief of staff for the president, is refuse to go negotiate or even speak with the team all because the patriarch of the family that owns them was reportedly going to pay for a political ad attacking president obama. as you may know, emmanuel, a personal friend of the president, used to be his chief of staff. ricketts is the cubs' chairman and saying it's not fair to punish fans over a personal issue and denies his father ever considered funding that attack, which was based on reverend wright. >> gretchen: heart stopping video out of dallas, texas. come it your screen. watch this van plow