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James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination... Read more »

Published 2 hours ago

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Confed Cup gets going amid protests, some setbacks

Amid great crowds, violent protests and some organizational setbacks, the Confederations Cup is underway in Brazil. Read more »

Published 14 hours ago

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MLB: LA Angels belt Seattle Mariners with 21 hits in 11-3 win

Albert Pujols had an RBI double among his four hits, Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer, and the surging Los Angeles Angels pounded out a season-high 21 hits in an 11-3 victory over the Seattle... Read more »

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MLB: Texas Rangers end 6-game skid with 8-7 win over Oakland A's

Nelson Cruz thrust his right arm into the air and shouted out in relief while running the bases after hitting his second homer of the night for the Texas Rangers. Read more »

Published yesterday

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Spurs on brink of title as Manu Ginobili sparks San Antonio to Game 5 victory

Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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Spurs' Green sets NBA Finals record for 3-pointers

Danny Green once wasn't good enough to be on the same team as LeBron James. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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End of quarters cost Heat in Game 5

Until Tuesday night, the Miami Heat will be lamenting 8 bad minutes. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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Rose wins US Open, adding to Mickelson's frustratingly close second-place finishes

A steady hand gave Justin Rose the shiny U.S. Open Trophy. A wild ride gave Phil Mickelson yet another silver medal. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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Heartbreak on his birthday for Mickelson in Open

This wasn't the way it was supposed to end, not on Phil Mickelson's birthday and not at Merion Golf Club, where history will record with little fanfare outside of England that Justin Rose won his... Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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MLB: Freeman, Teheran lead Braves past Giants 3-0

Freddie Freeman singled three times and drove in one run, Julio Teheran pitched six scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0 on Sunday night. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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MLB: Cole, Alvarez lead Pirates past Dodgers 6-3

Rookie Gerrit Cole improved to 2-0 and Pedro Alvarez homered off Zack Greinke to lead the Pittsburgh Pirates past the Dodgers 6-3 Sunday. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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MLB: Angels' 9th-inning rally falls short vs Yankees

After eight innings of offensive frustration against CC Sabathia, the Los Angeles Angels broke through with five hits and five runs in the dramatic ninth. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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Woods matches worst score in a major

This isn't the kind of record Tiger Woods had in mind at the U.S. Open, finishing at 13-over 293, his highest score at any major. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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NBA Finals: Back home, Miami Heat try to stop a 5th San Antonio Spurs title

The San Antonio Spurs can finish Miami off Tuesday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, reaffirming themselves as one of the league's greatest franchises. Read more »

Published June 16, 2013

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Sergio Romo blows lead in 9th as Atlanta Braves edge Giants 6-5

The Giants' closer forced in the tying run with a bases-loaded walk to Justin Upton and then gave up the game-winning single to Freddie Freeman, yielding two runs in the ninth inning of Saturday's... Read more »

Published June 15, 2013

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Heat, Spurs set for pivotal Game 5 of NBA Finals

Tony Parker's hamstring, not Dwyane Wade's knee, is the current chief injury concern. Read more »

Published June 15, 2013

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As Heat’s Wade finds his game, Spurs’ Ginobili still seems lost

The guy people were waiting to show up for the Heat finally did, leaving others to wonder when the Spurs’ Manu Ginobili will make a grand appearance. Read more »

Published June 15, 2013

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Golf: Phil Mickelson leads after 3rd round at US Open

Phil Mickelson began his week with a flight back-and-forth across the country. Even longer might be the 18 holes that now stand between him and that U.S. Open title he has been chasing his entire... Read more »

Published June 15, 2013

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L.A. Angels send Yankees to 5th straight loss, 6-2

Mark Teixeira is headed back to New York earlier than his fellow Yankees to get his troublesome right wrist examined. Read more »

Published June 15, 2013

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Bruins beat Blackhawks 2-1 in OT, even Cup series

The Boston Bruins were mad when they played poorly in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Then they went out and got even with the Chicago Blackhawks. Read more »

Published June 15, 2013

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10 things to know about the College World Series

Omaha's annual summer party, the College World Series, begins Saturday at TD Ameritrade Park. Familiar faces like LSU and North Carolina, along with newcomer Indiana and quasi-newcomer North... Read more »

Published June 14, 2013

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NBA's Robinson jumps to financial world, where Dimon calls him 'triple threat'

The way hall-of-famer David Robinson tells it, the atmosphere permeating the San Antonio Spurs wasn't always one of professionalism and accountability. Read more »

Published June 13, 2013

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NCAA opens hearing on U of Miami violations

The NCAA opened a key hearing in the massive infractions case against the University of Miami on Thursday, with school officials, former coaches and the ACC commissioner all on hand to defend the... Read more »

Published June 13, 2013

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Kidd introduced as Nets' coach, with much to learn

Meet the new guy, Jason Kidd. Read more »

Published June 13, 2013

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Cheeks is Pistons' new coach, with work to do

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Maurice Cheeks is ready for a new challenge, undaunted by the fact that the Detroit Pistons have been a revolving door for coaches lately. Cheeks is the... Read more »

Published June 13, 2013

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