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BALTIMORE (Map, News) - When Venus Williams took down younger sister Serena in the women's finals at Wimbledon on Saturday, the siblings reaffirmed how much they mean to the sport and how much they’ve dominated it the past decade. But siblings fairing well in professional athletics is nothing new. Some sets of siblings, like the Williams, have done equally well. As for others … let’s just say not so well. Here is a look at five prominent sets of sports siblings.

1. Eli and Peyton Manning: The Mannings are the first family of football following little brother Eli leading the New York Giants to a huge upset over the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl this past February. One year earlier, Peyton finally got his ring by beating the Chicago Bears after knocking off Patriots in the AFC title game. We're assuming Tom Brady isn’t placing the Manning boys on top of his Christmas card list. While both Mannings have a Super Bowl ring, Peyton still has the glory of being in almost every commercial and being able to say “Live from New York, it’s Saturday night.” http://www.nbc.com/Saturday_Night_Live/video/play.shtml?mea=84993

2.  Cal and Billy Ripken: The Ripkens are one of just four second base/shortstop brother combinations to play for the same team in baseball history. Cal went on to become the Ironman and is now in the Hall of Fame, and younger brother Billy played for 11 seasons and will never be suspected of using steroids, as he had as many home runs in his career (20) as Cal had in many seasons. But Billy, who was a slick fielder, led the Orioles with a .291 batting average in 1990 and was immortalized for having a bad word on his bat on his 1989 Fleer baseball card. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sc9--QJIADc

3. Jose and Ozzie Canseco: If the Ripkens were the poster boys for everything that is right in baseball, then the Cansecos are probably the exact opposite. The Canseco twins may have a bigger rap sheet than Snoop Dogg and the Notorious B.I.G. combined. Both Cansecos have admitted using steroids, but Jose must have saved the best for himself as Ozzie has just 13 hits in 24 major league games. But at least both know they always have a home on VH1 with other D-list celebrities. http://www.vh1.com/video/play.jhtml?id=1505311&vid=53646

4. Leon and Michael Spinks: This duo is among boxing’s most successful brothers, as both won the heavyweight title with Leon beating Muhammad Ali in 1978 and Michael defeating Larry Holmes in 1985. The Spinks’ most infamous moment was also the lowest of their careers as Mike Tyson made Michael look like Glass Joe by knocking him out in the first round of their 1988 fight. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5tBbwdut74sibl

5. Bob and Mike Golic: This athletic set of brothers both had outstanding football careers first at Notre Dame and then in the NFL as defensive tackles. Most youths today probably don't recognize the Golics for their gridiron prowess, as Mike is now part of the Mike and Mike Show on ESPN Radio. Bob went on to even greater heights in media as was on a first name basis with Screech in “Saved by the Bell: The College Years.” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wn_KM8PO6Y

WHAT WE LIKED: Joey Chetnut keeping the mustard yellow belt in the United States after defeating Takeru Kobayashi to win his second straight Nathan's hot dog eating contest. Each ate a total of 64 hot dogs with Chestnut winning in a “dog off.” Where’s Lee Greenwood’s “Proud to be an American” when you need it.

WHAT WE DON'T LIKE: Hearing more gossip about the personal life of Alex Rodriguez. It's a shame he and his wife are splitting up just months after the birth of their daughter. But who cares if he’s out dating Madonna. I think Yankee fans are more concerned about the Red Sox and Rays.

STARS OF THE DAY: MICHAEL PHELPS, KATIE HOFF

The Baltimore swimmers continue to be the media darlings of the Olympic Trials. Phelps has a chance to win eight medals, and Hoff can win five in Beijing.  Phelps proved his dominance once again on Saturday when he defeated Ian Crocker in the 200-meter butterfly. Hoff did the dame when she defeated Kate Ziegler in the 800 freestyle with the second-fastest time in the history of the event.

DONKEY OF THE DAY: JAY PAYTON

There was no Orioles Magic in sight on Saturday night when Jay Payton let a two-out fly ball bounce out of his glove in the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers. The Rangers got new life after Ian Kinsler hit a two-run homer off Lance Cormier that helped them pull out a 5-3 win at Camden Yards.

Compiled by the Baltimore Examiner sports staff

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