TV ratings down from last finals Game 6 (AP)

Television ratings for Game 6 of the NBA finals were down from the last one between the Lakers and Celtics, which was also a blowout but crowned a champion. Los Angeles' 89-67 win Tuesday on ABC drew a 12.3 overnight rating, down 4 percent from the 12.8 for Boston's lopsided clinching victory in 2008.

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County to be called 'Miami-Wade' in July (AP)

Dwyane Wade is getting his own county. By unanimous vote, Miami-Dade County commissioners declared Tuesday that the area would be known as "Miami-Wade County" from July 1-7, a week that coincides with the start of NBA free agency. The resolution was written "in recognition of all that Dwyane Wade has done for the visibility, stature and national image" of the county.

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Spurs PG Parker taking summer off (AP)

NBA guard Tony Parker says taking this summer off from France team duties will help when he returns to the San Antonio Spurs in September. Parker will skip the world basketbakk championship this August in Turkey. The three-time NBA champion said playing so often "felt like it was catching up with me." "(This season) was the first time I've had a lot of little injuries," he...

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Bynum limited by troublesome knee in win (AP)

Andrew Bynum finally had to call it quits in the second half against Boston, telling Los Angeles Lakers coach Phil Jackson that he couldn't go anymore. "He just said, 'You've got to take me out. I can't run,"' Jackson said. "It was obvious at that point that he couldn't.

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Lakers' bench bounces back, keys victory (AP)

This time, Kobe Bryant got plenty of help from his teammates. He and his fellow starters built a double-digit lead in the first quarter and the reserves expanded it from there in an 89-67 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night, tying the NBA finals at three games apiece. The decisive Game 7 is Thursday night at Staples Center.

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Perkins' knee sprain hinders Celtics (AP)

Kendrick Perkins went out and the Boston Celtics' toughness went right along with him. Perkins injured his right knee midway through the first quarter of Game 6 of the NBA finals on Tuesday night, and the Los Angeles Lakers capitalized by controlling the paint and the backboards after he left. Los Angeles won 89-67 to force a Game 7 on Thursday night, and the Celtics will spend all the time...

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Kerr says he won't return as Suns GM (AP)

Steve Kerr won't return as general manager of the Phoenix Suns, despite building a team that made a surprising run to the NBA's Western Conference finals. Kerr said at a news conference Tuesday that the decision was a personal one. He insisted that reports of a contract disagreement with owner Robert Sarver were untrue.

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Izzo rejects Cavs, staying at Mich. St. (AP)

Michigan State kept its man: Tom Izzo. The Cleveland Cavaliers were left with Plan B. Izzo turned down a chance to perhaps double his salary and possibly coach LeBron James in the NBA, choosing to stick with the Spartans to chase NCAA championships. "The grass is pretty green here," Izzo said Tuesday night at a news conference.

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Lakers rout Celtics 89-67, force Game 7 (AP)

The trophy, the champagne, the hats, the T-shirts. Even Bill Russell and Kevin McHale. Everything was in place at Staples Center for the Boston Celtics to wrap up their 18th NBA championship. And then the Lakers shoved everything back in its boxes and sent all the Celtics in sight back to their hotels for two more days.

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Awtrey: Six who could pull a 'Glover' at Pebble Beach (PGATOUR.com)

One of the great things about the U.S. Open is the ability to produce unexpected champions. Sure, Tiger Woods and Retief Goosen and Jim Furyk and Ernie Els have won...

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Police arrest suspect in Chi Chi Rodriguez robbery (AP)

A man suspected of leading masked assailants who robbed golfer Chi Chi Rodriguez inside his home was arrested on Wednesday. Rey Francisco Rivera Marrero, 51, was arrested in the San Juan suburb of Bayamon, police spokeswoman Leticia Jover said. The five robbers broke into Rodriguez's apartment at Legado Golf Resort in the south-coast town of Guayama before dawn on May 19.

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The U.S. Open at Pebble Beach: Emerald, Sapphire, and Gold (PGATOUR.com)

Years ago, when the USGA announced that each 10 years they would celebrate the U.S. Open with a party of special magnificence, a decennial return to Pebble Beach,...

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2017 U.S. Open to Wisconsin; '18 Amateur, '19 Open to Pebble (PGATOUR.com)

FAR HILLS, NJ -- The United States Golf Association has named Erin Hills, a daily-fee public golf course about 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee in the town of...

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US Open will return to Pebble in 2019 (AP)

The U.S. Open will return to Pebble Beach Golf Links in 2019 for a sixth time as part of the course's 100th anniversary celebration. Pebble Beach is hosting its fifth U.S. Open starting Thursday. The USGA also announced Wednesday that the 2017 Open is headed for Erin Hills in Wisconsin. Thomas J. O'Toole Jr., chairman of the USGA's championship committee, says the decision about bringing...

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Golf-U.S. Open to return to Pebble Beach in 2019 (Reuters)

The U.S. Golf
Association intends to bring the U.S. Open back to Pebble Beach
in 2019 to mark the club's 100th anniversary, the United States
Golf Association (USGA) said on Wednesday.

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Golf-Pebble novice McIlroy sees an Open advantage in ignorance (Reuters)

Rory McIlroy
believes a level of ignorance could be bliss at this week's U.S.
Open, even though course knowledge is generally accepted as a
major advantage going into a tournament.

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First-round tee times for Fort Smith Classic (PGATOUR.com)

First-round tee times for Fort Smith Classic

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Minor roadblock in Tyson’s Hall induction (Yahoo! Sports)

Mike Tyson is delaying his eventual Hall of Fame induction by considering a fight with Evander Holyfield.

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Mailbag: All roads lead to superfight (Yahoo! Sports)

Boxing fans won't rest until the Manny Pacquiao-Floyd Mayweather Jr. megafight is made.

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Ex-heavyweight champion McCall loses decision (AP)

Timur Ibragimov of Uzbekistan won a convincing unanimous decision over former WBC heavyweight champion Oliver McCall on Tuesday. Ibragimov was the busier and more accurate fighter throughout the 12-round fight, winning 117-111 on two judges' scorecards and 119-109 on the third. The bout was McCall's first since his arrest on drug possession charges Feb.

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Garnett delivers in Celtics' home finale (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored, rebounded, blocked shots and shouted directions to teammates. Steal the ball? He did that, too. Five times. Garnett's best all-around performance of the NBA finals lacked one memorable gesture. Boston's emotional leader didn't kiss the leprechaun symbol at center court the way he did two years ago moments after the Celtics won their 17th championship.

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Hawks' Drew gets chance to be head coach (AP)

Now that he's finally got his chance to be an NBA head coach, Larry Drew knows that his new job will be a lot easier if he still has Joe Johnson on the team. Drew wasted no time making his pitch to the free-agent-to-be. "I think my hiring should be a plus," Drew said Monday, when he was formally introduced as the new coach of the Atlanta Hawks.

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Coby Karl expects father to start season (AP)

Denver Nuggets coach George Karl skipped a charity golf tournament because he wasn't feeling well enough to play, sending his son as a substitute. And his son brought along a cheery update on his dad's battle with throat and neck cancer. Nuggets guard Coby Karl said he thinks his father will be back on the bench for the start of next season after missing Denver's playoff run as he...

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Optimistic Johnson introduced by Nets (AP)

There have been doubts about Avery Johnson at every level in his NBA career. Some felt he wasn't good enough to be a player. Others said the Spurs would never win a title with him at the point guard, and there were many who felt he didn't have the characteristics or the experience needed to be an NBA head coach.

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No contact yet between Izzo, James (AP)

Michigan State's Tom Izzo squeezes his basketball camps into a 10-day window, trying to focus on teaching fundamentals to kids and freeing up the rest of the summer for his family and recruiting. Izzo was back at his basketball camp Tuesday, wrestling with a career- and life-altering decision to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers or stick with the Spartans.

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Celtics try to win title in Los Angeles (AP)

When the Celtics wrapped up Game 5 and moved one win away from an unprecedented 18th championship, the jubilant Boston crowd sent them off to the West Coast for the final time this season with one last chorus of that age-old "Beat L-A!" chant. Although Kevin Garnett and his teammates appreciate the suggestion, they know it's easier shouted than done -- particularly in the playoffs,...

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Golden State holds special place in history of golf and U.S. Open (PGATOUR.com)

California-born winners of the U.S. Open U.S. Opens staged in the state of California Top 10 public courses in the state of California TOP PGA TOUR PLAYERS FROM...

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U.S. Opens staged in the state of California (PGATOUR.com)

California's golden place in U.S. Open history California-born winners of the U.S. Open Top 10 public courses in the state of California 2008 Torrey Pines...

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Top 10 public courses in California (PGATOUR.com)

California's golden place in U.S. Open history California-born winners of the U.S. Open U.S. Opens staged in the state of California By Chris Dunham,...

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Golf-U.S. Open win would trump Turnberry for Cink (Reuters)

Stewart Cink
clinched his first major title by beating golfing great Tom
Watson in a playoff for last year's British Open but victory at
this week's U.S. Open would give him even greater pleasure.

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Picturesque Pebble can be a rocky road (AP)

Henrik Stenson watched his ball bounce hard on the left side of the tightly mowed 18th fairway, skip over the rough, off the cliff, then onto the rocks down below. A few moments later, he went to a place nobody wants to be when they start keeping score later this week. He picked his way down the rocks and seaweed, found a good place to stand near the water 50 feet below, jumped and pirouetted a few...

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Local Knowledge: Pebble Beach Golf Links (PGATOUR.com)

The major championship season is in full swing with the world-famous Pebble Beach Golf Links set to host its fifth U.S. Open this week.

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First-round tee times for Fort Smith Classic (PGATOUR.com)

First-round tee times for Fort Smith Classic

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One streak over, Westwood seeks major breakthrough (AP)

Lee Westwood put an end to one big drought. Next, he'll try to stop another. The world's third-ranked player won on the PGA Tour last week for the first time since 1998. Fresh from the victory at the St. Jude Classic, Westwood comes to the U.S. Open in hopes of shedding the title "Best Player to Never Win a Major." He has come close frequently in the past three years, finishing...

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Drew officially named coach of Hawks (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks officially named Larry Drew as their new head coach on Sunday. Now, they can turn their attention to Joe Johnson. The Hawks announced Drew's hiring two days after The Associated Press and several other news organizations reported the team had selected Mike Woodson's top assistant as its new coach.

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Walker facing trial on bad check charges (AP)

A judge on Monday ordered former NBA all-star Antoine Walker to face trial on felony bad check charges that allege he failed to repay almost $1 million in gambling debts and penalties to three Las Vegas casinos. The 33-year-old Walker said nothing as he appeared Monday with his lawyer, Jonathan Powell, before Las Vegas Justice of the Peace Melanie Andress-Tobiasson.

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Gasol has little impact in Game 5 loss (AP)

Pau Gasol finally got the ball with a chance to shoot, and Kevin Garnett sent it back at him. A few minutes later, the same thing happened. Gasol was little more than a spectator of the Kobe Bryant show in Game 5 of the NBA finals on Sunday night. And if he doesn't become part of the offense again, he might be watching something else: another Boston Celtics celebration at the Los Angeles...

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Garnett delivers in Celtics home finale (AP)

Kevin Garnett scored, rebounded, blocked shots and shouted directions to teammates. Steal the ball? He did that, too. Five times. Garnett's best all-around performance of the NBA finals lacked one memorable gesture. Boston's emotional leader didn't kiss the leprechaun symbol at center court the way he did two years ago moments after the Celtics won their 17th championship.

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Celtics not upset with Jackson's remarks (AP)

The Boston Celtics weren't upset that Phil Jackson disrespected them on television. Besides, Jackson was wrong. During a timeout near the end of Game 5 of the NBA finals, Jackson was heard on ABC's broadcast telling his Los Angeles Lakers that "this team loses more games in the fourth quarter than any team in the league.

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Izzo still undecided on taking Cavs job (AP)

Tom Izzo wouldn't even tell one of his young campers if he wants to coach the Cleveland Cavaliers or stay at Michigan State. Izzo was at his basketball camp Monday when a boy tried to get the scoop, inquiring about the coach's interest in jumping to the NBA. "Bad question," Izzo said.

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Celtics withstand 38 by Kobe, win Game 5 (AP)

Paul Pierce is heading back to his hometown, and a second NBA championship could be waiting for him. A Los Angeles native who has played his entire career with the rival Celtics, Pierce scored 27 points to help Boston withstand 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the Lakers 92-86 on Sunday night and move within one victory of an unprecedented 18th NBA title.

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Five Memorable U.S. Open Moments at Pebble Beach (PGATOUR.com)

This week, Pebble Beach Golf Links plays host to its fifth U.S. Open. The previous four national championships contested at arguably the most well-known track in...

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The Open's agony and beauty (Yahoo! Sports)

The sad scene of Robert Garrigus choking in Memphis serves as the perfect appetizer for this week's U.S. Open.

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Golf-Glover and Lehman join U.S. invasion of Scottish Open (Reuters)

U.S. Open champion Lucas Glover
and 1996 British Open winner Tom Lehman are to join world number
two Phil Mickelson on an American invasion of next month's
Scottish Open, organisers said on Monday.

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Mickelson gets best chance yet at No. 1 (AP)

Masters champion Phil Mickelson has another chance to replace Tiger Woods at No. 1 in the world this week at the U.S. Open, and this might be his best chance yet. Mickelson can reach No. 1 for the first time in his career by winning at Pebble Beach. But there are more scenarios in Mickelson's favor. He would go to No.

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Kerr wins rain-delayed State Farm Classic (AP)

Cristie Kerr has won the rain-delayed LPGA State Farm Classic by one shot over Anna Nordqvist and Na Yeon Choi. The final round of the event was played Monday due to weekend rain interrupting play. Kerr fought off flulike symptoms and late challenges from Nordqvist and Choi to win with a tournament-record total of 22-under 266 at Panther Creek Country Club.

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For Nicklaus, '72 Open win continued Pebble Beach love affair (PGATOUR.com)

Jack Nicklaus' love affair with Pebble Beach began in 1961 when he was 21 years old. He won the U.S. Amateur on those spectacular links that year, beating...

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The Daily Wrap-up, Final Round: St. Jude Classic (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Final Round: St. Jude Classic

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THE PLAYERS offering special Father's Day pricing on 2011 tickets (PGATOUR.com)

THE PLAYERS offering special Father's Day pricing on 2011 tickets

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Danny Lopez heads Boxing Hall of Fame class (AP)

Danny "Little Red" Lopez was slow and deliberate in his acceptance speech, unlike his demeanor in the ring as a champion featherweight. Longtime Associated Press boxing writer Ed Schuyler Jr. wasn't so fast for a change. Being immortalized can have that effect. Lopez and Schuyler were among 13 men inducted Sunday into the International Boxing Hall of Fame, capping their impressive...

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Technicals an issue for Wallace, Perkins (AP)

The Boston Celtics are in foul trouble before Game 5 of the NBA finals even begins. Both Rasheed Wallace and Kendrick Perkins have amassed six technical fouls so far in the playoffs, and their next one will earn an automatic one-game suspension. Both players are hot-tempered and known to rub referees the wrong way with complaints about calls.

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Ray Allen forced to miss media session (AP)

Boston Celtics guard Ray Allen missed Saturday's media session for the NBA finals because of a family matter. Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss said Allen arrived at the TD Garden in time for practice. Twiss said Allen was given permission to miss the session on the off day before Sunday night's Game 5 against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Celtics' Big 3 inconsistent in finals (AP)

When the Boston Celtics assembled their new Big Three in the summer of 2007, they suddenly had three different options on offense -- too many for opponents to handle, it turned out, and the league's most-decorated franchise drove to its unprecedented 17th NBA championship. So far in this year's NBA finals, though, the trio of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen has been more like the...

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'Miserable' Kobe, Lakers set for Game 5 (AP)

The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are headed to a pivotal Game 5 of the NBA finals, the latest big moment in their storied rivalry. The Celtics can move a win away from an 18th championship, and a 10th in 12 meetings with the Lakers. Kobe Bryant can inch closer to a fifth title, a chance to further cement his legacy.

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Izzo 'still gathering,' no decision yet (AP)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo indicates he's still undecided about the Cleveland Cavaliers by responding "still gathering" in a text message to The Associated Press. The Cavaliers have been wooing Izzo for at least a week to coach their team and perhaps LeBron James. Asked Sunday if he was still undecided, Izzo simply responded: "still gathering." Izzo spent several hours in...

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Lakers' Bynum says he'll play in Game 5 (AP)

Andrew Bynum is altogether clear on this: He'll play in Game 5 of the NBA finals. Beyond that, the key to the Los Angeles Lakers' interior defense -- and perhaps the team's championship chances -- can't make any promises. "I'm 100 percent sure that I'm playing come Sunday," the Lakers' 7-foot center said Saturday.

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Golf Capsules (AP)

Still recovering from a bout of food poisoning, Robert Garrigus shot a 4-under 66 to break out of a pack and grab a two-stroke lead Saturday over Robert Karlsson of Sweden after three rounds at a steamy St. Jude Classic. Garrigus surged to the top of the leaderboard with four birdies and an eagle against two bogeys to reach 11-under 199.

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Golf-Garrigus overhauls Westwood to lead in Memphis (Reuters)

* Garrigus four under on back nine to take control

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The Daily Wrap-up, Saturday: St. Jude Classic (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Saturday: St. Jude Classic

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Golf-Bjorn revival complete with victory in Portugal (Reuters)

Denmark's former Ryder
Cup player Thomas Bjorn completed his returned to form with
victory in the Portuguese Open on Sunday.

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Bjorn shoots 68 to win Estoril Open (AP)

Thomas Bjorn emerged from a four-year run without a victory to win the Estoril Open by five shots on Sunday. The 39-year-old Dane, who had led by three strokes overnight, shot a final round 4-under 68 at Penha Longa to reach a 23-under total of 265 and see off the challenge from Australian left-hander Richard Green, who closed with a 70.

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Golf-Resurgent Bjorn wins Portuguese Open (Reuters)

* Bjorn wins by five shots

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Dane Thomas Bjorn shoots 68 to win Estoril Open (AP)

Thomas Bjorn emerged from a four-year title drought to win the Estoril Open by five shots on Sunday. The 39-year-old Dane, who led by three strokes entering the final round, shot a 4-under 68 at Penha Longa to reach a 23-under total of 265 and hold off Australian left-hander Richard Green, who closed with a 70.

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Calderon wins 12-round unanimous decision (AP)

Ivan Calderon earned an unanimous decision over Jesus Iribe in the WBO Junior Flyweight Championship in Theatre at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night. Calderon was knocked down with a hard right hand in the second round, but used movement and slickness to win most of the remaining rounds. "I got hit hard and went down in the second round, but I knew good movement would beat him,"...

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Celts' 'Shrek and Donkey' huge in Game 4 (AP)

Celtics supersub Glen "Big Baby" Davis already had a catchy nickname. Now he even has a sidekick on a Boston bench that is proving its importance in the NBA finals. "We're like Shrek and Donkey," fellow backup Nate Robinson said. "You can't separate us." Davis has been an ogre against Los Angeles in the finals this year, coming off the bench on Thursday night to...

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Lakers look to overcome Bynum injury (AP)

Injured or not, injured Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum wants to on the floor for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Boston Celtics. Coach Phil Jackson plans to let him Sunday night -- on one condition. "We'll use him if he's available and able, but we're certainly not going to put him in a situation that's either going to hurt himself or the team," Jackson said...

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Izzo still hasn't decided on Cavs job (AP)

One of college basketball's brightest minds, Tom Izzo is wrestling with a career- and life-changing decision. Michigan State or the Cavaliers? On Campus or in Cleveland? Big Ten or Big Bucks? LeBron or LeGone? Izzo still doesn't know. One day after he and his family visited Cleveland to get a taste of the NBA, Izzo remained undecided about his next move.

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Hawks poised to hire Drew as head coach (AP)

The Atlanta Hawks were poised to hire Larry Drew as their next head coach, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press Friday. Drew was picked after a search that also included interviews with former Minnesota coach Dwane Casey, the person said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the team was still working out details of the contract.

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A look at majors held at Pebble Beach (AP)

A capsule look at the four previous U.S. Opens held at Pebble Beach Golf Links: Year: 2000 Winner: Tiger Woods Score: 272 Margin: 15 shots Runners-up: Ernie Els, Miguel Angel Jimenez Earnings: $800,000 Summary: In the most dominant victory in the 150 years of championship golf, Tiger Woods opened with a 6-under 65 and never let up until he obliterated the field to win by 15 shots, breaking the...

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Tiger tales: Memories of majors' biggest win ever (AP)

Tiger Woods rapped in one last putt, the final stroke of his U.S. Open masterpiece at Pebble Beach. No one had ever been more dominant in 140 years of major championship golf. Those who played with him that week doubt anyone will see such a performance again. The scoreboard behind the 18th green stood as a monument.

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Pebble Beach has short history of great champions (AP)

The history of the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach is short. The memories are not. The course is famous for its sheer beauty, especially the seven holes in the middle that run along the rugged Pacific coastline, and the wall along the 18th fairway that stands between the great meeting of land and sea. Adding to its mystique is the Hall of Fame champions Pebble produces in the U.S.

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The Daily Wrap-up, Second round: St. Jude Classic (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Second round: St. Jude Classic

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Bjorn leads Estoril Open by 3 shots (AP)

Thomas Bjorn of Denmark withstood a strong challenge from Richard Green of Australia to build a three-shot lead at the end of the third round of the Estoril Open on Saturday. The 39-year-old Bjorn has not won since recording his ninth European Tour victory at the Irish Open in 2006. However, after a second straight 7-under 65 took him to 19-under, Bjorn believed he had refound some of the form that...

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Golf-Bjorn again Dane marches three shots clear in Portugal (Reuters)

Dane Thomas Bjorn fired
a second successive seven-under-par 65 on Saturday to take a
three-shot lead into the Portuguese Open final round.

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Thomas Bjorn leads Estoril Open by 3 shots (AP)

Thomas Bjorn of Denmark leads the Estoril Open by three shots after three rounds. He held off a challenge from Richard Green of Australia on Saturday. After shooting a second straight 7-under 65, Bjorn is at 19 under going into Sunday's last round. Bjorn has not won since capturing the Irish Open in 2006 for his ninth victory on the European tour.

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2010 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductees (AP)

A look at the 13 people to be inducted Sunday into the International Boxing Hall of Fame: JUNG-KOO CHANG -- Known as the "Korean Hawk" for his relentless fighting style, Chang was born Feb. 4, 1963, in Pusan, South Korea, and turned professional in November 1980 at age 17. He won his first 18 bouts before losing a split decision in 1982 to Hilario Zapata for the WBC flyweight title, then...

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Danny Lopez leads boxing Hall of Fame inductees (AP)

Danny "Little Red" Lopez will always be remembered for one fight, and yet his victory over Davey Kotey more than three decades ago plays second fiddle in Lopez's mind. His most satisfying moment in the ring? It came in a fight against Ruben Olivares in 1975. "He was going back and he hit me with a shot, knocked me down," Lopez said.

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Featherweight runner-up gets two-year doping ban (AP)

The runner-up in last year's featherweight division at U.S. boxing nationals has been banned for two years for doping. Jerren Cochran of Houston accepted the ban Friday, five months after testing positive for a diuretic in an out-of-competition test. His suspension is retroactive to Feb. 1. It's the second doping violation handed down to a boxer in two days.

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Instant replay key player in finals (AP)

The ball bounces out of bounds. Players immediately point in opposite directions. Coaches leap to their feet and scream at the officials. The referee makes the call, but isn't certain. Time to go to the videotape. The league's expansion of instant replay to include out of bounds calls in the final minutes has played a role in these NBA finals, where the Los Angeles Lakers brought a 2-1 lead...

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Erving rooting for East, not Celtics (AP)

Rajon Rondo's interception of a pass by Kobe Bryant in the final minute of Game 4 will go into Celtics lore along with some other important steals. Rondo grabbed the ball near the scorer's table and went the length of the court for a layup that made it an eight-point game with 32 seconds left and all-but clinched the 96-89 victory.

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Leonsis completes purchase of Wizards (AP)

Ted Leonsis received 130 e-mails from Washington Wizards fans before he had owned the team a full day. Three came from a fan concerned about the quality of the ketchup at the Verizon Center. Yes, owning two major sports teams is going to take a lot of work. "I hoping I'm not going to get 130 e-mails a day for both teams," said Leonsis, who opened an e-mail address for fans and is going...

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Allen finds range in 4th with key hoops (AP)

Ray Allen made his first shot of the game, then kept missing like it was Game 3 all over again. Until the fourth quarter. He and four reserves were on the court together for the first 9:09 of the period and helped the Boston Celtics beat the Los Angeles Lakers 96-89 and even the NBA finals at two wins each Thursday night.

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Ailing Bynum limited to 13 minutes (AP)

Boston tied up the NBA finals Thursday, using its dominant size inside against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 to notch a 96-89 victory. Backup Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored half of his 18 points in the fourth quarter on Thursday night as the Celtics bench pulled away from the Los Angeles Lakers whose starting center Andrew Bynum tested his sore knee but did not play in the second half.

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Avery Johnson agrees to coach Nets (AP)

When it came time for Rod Thorn to make a decision on the next coach for the NBA's worst team, the New Jersey Nets president and general manager went with his gut. Call it an impulse. Former Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson had wowed him in a recent interview, and there was no way Thorn was going to let him slip away with so many NBA coaching positions still open.

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Izzo mulling Cavaliers offer after visit (AP)

Michigan State coach Tom Izzo writes in a text message to The Associated Press that he still hasn't made a decision about coaching the Cleveland Cavaliers. Izzo's text message was received late Friday morning. The longtime Spartans' coach flew to Cleveland on Thursday and visited with members of the Cavs' front office and coaching staff.

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Davis keys Celtics pulling even with LA (AP)

The Boston Celtics tied the NBA finals by using their dominant size inside against the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 4 to notch a 96-89 victory on Thursday. Backup Glen "Big Baby" Davis scored half of his 18 points in the fourth quarter as the Celtics bench pulled away from the Lakers while their starting center Andrew Bynum did not play in the second half while he rested his sore knee.

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US Open field (AP)

The 156-man field for the 110th U.S. Open, to be played June 17-20 at Pebble Beach Golf Links (players listed only in the first category for which they are eligible; a-amateur). One spot remains in case the winner of this week's St. Jude Championship previously won on the U.S. PGA Tour over the last 12 months.

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US Open at a glance (AP)

A glance at the 110th U.S. Open golf championship: Dates: June 17-20 Site: Pebble Beach Golf Links. The course: Designed by two amateur players, Jack Neville and Douglas Grant, Pebble Beach opened in 1919. Jack Nicklaus redesigned the par-3 fifth hole along Stillwater Cove for the 2000 U.S. Open. It now is owned by a group that includes Arnold Palmer.

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A hole-by-hole look at Pebble Beach Golf Links (AP)

A hole-by-hole look at Pebble Beach, site of the 110th U.S. Open to be played from June 17-20, with ranking in difficulty for the 2000 U.S. Open and caddie comments: No. 1, 380 yards, par 4: Few courses offer a more gentle start to the U.S. Open. Most players will use a fairway metal or long iron off the tee on this dogleg right, aiming at the right edge of the bunker beyond the fairway.

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Player capsules for the US Open (AP)

A capsule look at 20 notable players in the U.S. Open, to be played June 17-20 at Pebble Beach Golf Links: THE ENCORES TIGER WOODS Age: 34. Country: United States. World ranking: 1. Worldwide victories: 82. Majors: Masters (4), U.S. Open (3), British Open (3), U.S. PGA Championship (4). Birdie: His 15-shot victory at Pebble Beach in the 2000 U.S.

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Del Moral earns early lead in Estoril Open (AP)

Carlos Del Moral capitalized on the mistakes of others to seize the early second-round lead in the Estoril Open on Friday. The Spaniard began the round three shots adrift of joint overnight leaders Damien McGrane of Ireland and Luke Goddard of England but returned to the clubhouse with a two-shot lead.

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Westwood still leader, suspended round wraps up (AP)

The 20 golfers still left on the TPC Southwind course when severe thunderstorms stopped the St. Jude Classic have concluded the first round Friday with Lee Westwood still leading by a stroke after his opening 7-under 63. The PGA Tour started the second round as scheduled with the 20 golfers getting a 45-minute delay before wrapping up their final holes.

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The Daily Wrap-up, Thursday: St. Jude Classic (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Thursday: St. Jude Classic

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NBA tops in diversity among men's sports (AP)

The NBA still leads the way in sports diversity. The NBA was again the only men's professional sports league to receive a combined "A" for race and gender in the annual report released Wednesday by the University of Central Florida's Institute for Diversity and Ethics in Sport. The league had slight decreases for blacks in front-office positions from last year but is still the...

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Lakers' Game 3 win earns high ratings (AP)

The Los Angeles Lakers' victory in Boston in the NBA finals earned the highest television ratings for a Game 3 since 2004. The Lakers' 91-84 win earned an 11.5 overnight rating, 14 percent better than the Lakers and Orlando posted in Game 3 last year. It was the highest-rated show on television Tuesday night, helping ABC win primetime.

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Celtics on 3-game skid at home vs. LA (AP)

The fans still chant "Beat L.A! Beat L.A!", but the Celtics haven't done it in Boston in a while. The Lakers' 91-84 victory in Game 3 was their third straight victory in the TD Garden. Los Angeles has won here in each of the last two regular seasons. Quite a turnaround from when they lost all three games here in the 2008 NBA finals.

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Stoudemire to opt out of contract (AP)

Amare Stoudemire will opt out of the final year of his contract if he doesn't re-sign with the Phoenix Suns before the deadline at the end of this month. Stoudemire, speaking at his basketball camp Tuesday, said he deserves a maximum contract and would like it to be with Phoenix, where he has played since he was drafted out of high school in 2002.

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Lakers need better ball movement (AP)

Pau Gasol wants the ball. That's no surprise. All big guys think their team should throw it into the post more often. But perhaps the Los Angeles Lakers should make sure he gets those touches, and while they're at it give a few more to Andrew Bynum and Lamar Odom, too. The Lakers had stretches of good ball movement Tuesday night in Game 3 of the NBA finals, but also one quarter where the ball...

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Pierce looks for better effort in Game 4 (AP)

The Boston Celtics watched the misery unfold again, a poor performance that was tough to take the first time around. As video played of Tuesday night's 91-84 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, Tony Allen noticed another audience member, Paul Pierce, wasn't enjoying himself. "He seemed pretty upset today in the film session," Allen said Wednesday.

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Fisher, Kobe try to give Lakers 3-1 lead (AP)

Four NBA titles, with a chance at a fifth, and two more Western Conference championships that were followed by losses in the finals. Sounds like the beginning of a beautiful friendship. Kobe Bryant and Derek Fisher have had a pretty productive relationship since coming into the NBA together in 1996, winning four championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and forging a friendship that belied the...

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Asst.: Izzo told Spartans of Cavs talks (AP)

Michigan State's Tom Izzo told his team he has talked to the Cleveland Cavaliers about their coaching vacancy, imploring them to concentrate on their classes and workouts to get better on and off the court. "That was the gist of the meeting yesterday," associate head coach Mark Montgomery told The Associated Press on Wednesday.

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Avery Johnson agrees to coach Nets (AP)

Avery Johnson says he has agreed to become the coach of the New Jersey Nets, the NBA's worst team. In a text message to The Associated Press on Wednesday, Johnson said he thinks the Nets will announce the deal Thursday. Nets president and general manager Rod Thorn did not immediately respond when asked to comment on Johnson's text.

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Memphis has strong field in final Open tuneup (AP)

Sweat dripped off Rory McIlroy's face even as he stood in the shade behind the 18th green. This good Irish lad isn't used to the muggy, hot South. Call it the price of taking advantage of the PGA Tour's last tuneup for the U.S. Open. McIlroy is at the St. Jude Classic for the first time along with Lee Westwood and Ian Poulter looking for some competition before heading to Pebble Beach.

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Sorenstam, Ochoa to compete in skins game (AP)

All it took was a phone call from Notah Begay III to convince Annika Sorenstam and Lorena Ochoa to take a few swings for charity. The two former LPGA stars, who have combined for 99 career wins, will take part in the third annual Notah Begay Challenge, a fundraiser aimed at helping fight obesity and diabetes among Native American youth.

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Kim back to defend State Farm title (AP)

In-Kyung Kim is back at rain-logged Panther Creek Country Club to defender her title in the State Farm Classic, where she'll have to go against one of the deepest and most talented fields on the LPGA Tour. When the official entry list was released Monday, it included every player in the top 10 of the world rankings and 98 of the top 100.

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Khan barely misses out in U.S. Open qualifier in England immediately after his biggest win (PGATOUR.com)

WALTON-ON-THE-HILL, England (PA Sport) -- Simon Khan, European golf's man of the moment, kept a smile on his face all day at Walton Heath on Monday...

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U.S. Open minus Rose raises questions about exemptions (PGATOUR.com)

DUBLIN, Ohio -- When it comes to the U.S. Open, winning the Memorial doesn't mean jack. No one can appreciate that like Justin Rose.

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Gretzky, Wahlberg break 100 at Pebble Beach (AP)

Peggy Ference hit a perfect drive down the middle of the first fairway at Pebble Beach, the only player in her star-studded foursome to find the short grass. She didn't find much after that. The 51-year-old amateur struggled to reach many of the fairways from the championship, shooting 118 in the Golf Digest U.S.

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Army combat pilot scheduled to make pro debut (AP)

Steven Badgley's day job makes his new night job a lot less intimidating. The 30-year-old chief warrant officer, who joined the Army to straighten out his life, will make his professional boxing debut on Saturday night when he fights four rounds on the undercard of Ivan Calderon's world title defense at Madison Square Garden.

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Hornets introduce new coach Williams (AP)

There was a twinkle in Monty Williams' eyes as he recalled all the times Doc Rivers yelled at him when they were together with the Orlando Magic. When Williams was introduced as the ninth head coach of the New Orleans Hornets on Tuesday, he admitted the current Boston Celtics coach was right about one thing.

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Kroenkes aim to keep 3 teams (AP)

Stan Kroenke said Tuesday he plans to keep ownership of the NHL's Colorado Avalanche and NBA's Denver Nuggets in his family if he gains full control of the NFL's St. Louis Rams. The Missouri billionaire owns 40 percent of the Rams and is trying to acquire the rest, but NFL rules prohibit owners from also owning clubs in the NBA, NHL or Major League Baseball.

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Bryant has another poor shooting game (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored a lot of points, but needed a lot of shots to do it. Bryant needed 29 attempts to score 29 points in the Los Angeles Lakers' 91-84 victory over the Boston Celtics on Tuesday night in Game 3 of the NBA finals. It was the second straight poor shooting game for Bryant, but he said he didn't think the Celtics were defending him any differently.

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Wizards sale to Leonsis approved by NBA (AP)

The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Wizards to Ted Leonsis. The board approved the sale Tuesday to Lincoln Holdings, which is controlled by Leonsis. He purchased the team from the estate of the late owner Abe Pollin. NBA commissioner David Stern called the transaction "the end of an era and a passing of the torch into very capable hands." Leonsis...

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Kobe gets help from teammates in Game 3 (AP)

Kobe Bryant stopped his dribble, spun one way to look for a teammate, turned back the other, then just hoisted a tough shot that missed badly. At that point, who would he have wanted to pass to? That was early in the fourth quarter, when Bryant was the only Los Angeles Lakers player providing any offense.

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Allen goes 0 for 13 after 32-point game (AP)

Ray Allen lost the shooting touch that made history two days earlier. One of the NBA's most reliable outside scorers took 13 shots from the field on Tuesday night and missed every one. The worst playoff shooting performance by any player in at least 18 years followed Allen's finals-record eight 3-pointers on Sunday night.

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Hill exercises option to stay with Suns (AP)

The Phoenix Suns say veteran forward Grant Hill has exercised the one-year player option on his contract and will return to the team next season. The 16-year veteran and seven-time All-Star averaged 11.3 points and 5.5 rebounds last season. That was his highest rebounding average since 2002-03 and his most total rebounds (445) in a season since 1999-00.

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Amare says he'll opt out of contract (AP)

Amare Stoudemire will opt out of the final year of his contract if he doesn't re-sign with the Phoenix Suns before the deadline at the end of this month. Stoudemire, speaking at his basketball camp Tuesday, said he deserves a maximum contract and would like it to be with Phoenix, where he has played since he was drafted out of high school in 2002.

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Cavs confirm contact with coach Izzo (AP)

LeBron James can pick his next team. If it's the Cleveland Cavaliers, he won't be selecting their coach. That was the powerful message from Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, who refused to comment Tuesday on reports he has offered a massive contract to Michigan State's Tom Izzo and adamantly denied that James, the two-time MVP now on free agency's doorstep, has been running...

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Fisher shines late as Lakers win Game 3 (AP)

Derek Fisher rallied his teammates with a motivational speech on the bench during the break before the fourth quarter. Then he went out and showed them how it's done. "Derek, he's our vocal leader. He's the guy that pulls everybody together and is always giving positive reinforcement," Lakers guard Kobe Bryant said after Fisher made five baskets in the final period to lead Los...

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Masters of the Game: Sam Snead (PGATOUR.com)

Masters of the Game: Sam Snead

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Golf-American Estes secures late entry for U.S. Open (Reuters)

PGA Tour veteran Bob Estes
earned one of the last two spots for next week's U.S. Open when
he won the weather-delayed sectional qualifier at The Woodlands
near Houston on Tuesday.

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Inside the course: TPC Southwind (PGATOUR.com)

Inside the course: TPC Southwind

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PREVIEW-Golf-Hot weather fan Gay upbeat about St. Jude defence (Reuters)

Brian Gay has a good feeling
about his title defence at this week's St. Jude Classic, hardly
surprising given his love of hot venues in the southern part of
the United States.

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Big 3 team, bust another PGA record -- for charity (AP)

Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player have harnessed their star power to raise just over $15.1 million for charity. Tuesday's fundraiser was called the "Big 3 for Mountain Mission Kids" and was the first public event at an exclusive Virginia club. It's the biggest single day in fundraising in U.S.

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Mailbag: Cotto's mixed bag (Yahoo! Sports)

Some say he didn't deserve a title shot against Yuri Foreman, while others say he isn't respected enough.

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Ballpark brawl generates big ratings (AP)

The first fight at Yankee Stadium in more than three decades generated the highest rating of the year for HBO, which broadcast the ballpark doubleheader. The main event that saw Miguel Cotto defeat Yuri Foreman for the junior middleweight title, along with Vanes Martirosyan's victory over Joe Greene on the undercard, generated a 3.9 rating for the premium cable network.

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Bobcats' Brown not talking about future (AP)

Larry Brown is putting potential draft picks through workouts. The general manager is chatting with Brown regularly to discuss shaping the roster for next season. Everyone is acting as if Brown will be back for a third season with the Charlotte Bobcats. The Hall of Fame coach just won't say it definitively and end all the speculation.

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Hornets to introduce Williams as coach (AP)

Monty Williams has been hired to coach the New Orleans Hornets and will be introduced at a press conference on Tuesday. The 38-year-old Williams, who played at Notre Dame and then for several NBA teams spanning nine seasons, has been an assistant under Portland coach Nate McMillan since 2005. The Trail Blazers were a playoff team this season after winning 50 games.

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Celtics hold onto ball, steal home-court (AP)

The Celtics were able to hold on in Game 2 because they held onto the ball. Boston committed 12 turnovers in the first half and just two in the second in Sunday night's 103-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. The win evened the best-of-seven series at 1-1, heading into Tuesday night's Game 3 in Boston.

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Rondo's triple-double helps save Celtics (AP)

Once more, Rajon Rondo swooped in to save the Celtics. This time, maybe he saved their season. Rondo had his fifth postseason triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Celtics to a 103-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night that evened the NBA finals at one game apiece.

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NBA finals shift to Boston tied at 1 (AP)

Kevin Garnett said he was looking forward to returning to Boston as his team bids to claim a trio of home wins over the Los Angeles Lakers to lock up an 18th NBA title. The best-of-seven series is tied at 1-1 ahead of Game 3, which is played on Tuesday night. Two further games take place in Boston, on Thursday and Sunday, meaning the title could be wrapped up before the series goes back west.

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Spartans AD: Cavs interested in Izzo (AP)

Tom Izzo has another suitor. Michigan State athletic director Mark Hollis told The Associated Press on Monday the Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in replacing fired coach Mike Brown with Izzo "There is not a contract offer on the table," Hollis said in a telephone interview. "Last week, there was talk that Chicago and New Jersey were interested.

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Golf-Lowry and Montgomerie shoot 62s to lead Open qualifying (Reuters)

Shane Lowry and Colin Montgomerie
fired record-equalling 62s to lead the way in British Open
International Final Qualifying (Europe) on Monday.

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Colin Montgomerie qualifies for British Open (AP)

Europe Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie clinched a place at the British Open at St. Andrews in July. Ireland's Shane Lowry won the 96-man qualifying event Monday after shooting 11 under to finish two shots ahead of Andrew Coltart and Montgomerie, who will extend his unbroken run of Open appearances to 21, dating to 1990.

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Tony Romo withdraws from US Open qualifying (AP)

Tony Romo failed in his bid to make the U.S. Open, so he'll try to use the experience to help the Dallas Cowboys. The star quarterback withdrew from a 36-hole sectional qualifier at The Club at Carlton Woods on Monday after it was delayed for the second time due to bad weather. Romo was one of 36 players vying for two spots, and he shot a 1-under 71 in the first round to trail leader Casey...

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Golf-Rose withers, Romo withdraws, Lehman qualifies for US Open (Reuters)

Former major winners Tom
Lehman, Ben Curtis and Davis Love III qualified on Monday for
next week's U.S. Open, but one day after taking his first U.S.
Tour victory Briton Justin Rose withered in the 36-hole
qualifier.

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Rose, Fowler come up short at US Open qualifier (AP)

Major champions Tom Lehman, Davis Love III and Ben Curtis all made the field on Monday for the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, while England's Justin Rose missed out a day after his win at the Memorial. Rickie Fowler, who was atop the leaderboard at the Memorial for 48 consecutive holes, had a 73 in the afternoon to miss by six shots.

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Prosecutors: Ex-FBI man used job to aid pro golfer (AP)

A former FBI agent who pleaded guilty to illegally accessing an FBI computer was sentenced Monday to a year of probation, including three months home confinement. Court papers revealed that Peter Norell Jr. also tried to bully a business associate of professional golfer Greg Norman, warning him to steer clear of the Australian golfer's divorce proceedings.

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Former champion Foreman to have surgery on knee (AP)

Former junior middleweight champion Yuri Foreman will need surgery on his right knee after tearing his meniscus and stretching ligaments Saturday night at Yankee Stadium. Foreman was hurt in the seventh round of his fight against Miguel Cotto, which he eventually lost when referee Arthur Mercante Jr.

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Floyd's ploy rankles Manny's army (Yahoo! Sports)

Floyd Mayweather is likely bluffing about taking time out, but Manny Pacquiao's fans aren't taking it that way.

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Jazz fans sue over new seating policy (AP)

A group of well-heeled Utah Jazz fans has sued the team's corporate parent, claiming a new seating policy has caused their VIP seats to plummet in value. Members of the Jazz 100 Club, in their complaint filed Friday in 3rd District Court, are seeking more than $19 million in damages. The dispute stems from a January policy change allowing all season-ticket holders to also transfer ownership...

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Heat's Spoelstra not worried about job (AP)

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra says he's not worried about his job, not even after team president and Hall of Fame coach Pat Riley recently raised the idea that he might one day return to the sideline. Spoelstra, addressing the issue for the first time Saturday, said he's been assured of his future by both Riley and Heat owner Micky Arison.

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Mourning wants more done to help Haiti (AP)

As the charter jet began backing away from the terminal, Ginel Thermosey slowly turned around to shake hands with the medical student seated one row behind him. Had he not made the trip from Port-au-Prince to Miami, Thermosey would have died within two weeks of leukemia. In a few days, with some donated treatment and medication, the 20-year-old will have a new lease on life.

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Finals prove you can be better with age (AP)

Except for his purple and gold uniform, Derek Fisher would fit right in with the Boston Celtics. After all, he's old. So is Kobe Bryant, when it comes to basketball years. Both are in their early to-mid 30s, just like the core of Boston's roster. Hold off on those old-timers' day games, though.

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Wooden honored with moment of silence (AP)

John Wooden was honored with a moment of silence before Game 2 of the NBA finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics on Sunday. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Bill Walton, two of Wooden's greatest players at UCLA, took turns speaking publicly for the first time since the 99-year-old Hall of Famer died Friday.

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Rondo's triple-double saves Celtics (AP)

Once more, Rajon Rondo swooped in to save the Celtics. This time, maybe he saved their season. Rondo had his fifth postseason triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the Celtics to a 103-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night that evened the NBA finals at one game apiece.

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Bryant struggles in 4th after fifth foul (AP)

For once, the fourth quarter didn't belong to Kobe Bryant. The Los Angeles Lakers superstar picked up his fifth foul early in the final period, when Bryant's defensive matchup, Rajon Rondo, carried the Boston Celtics to a 103-94 victory Sunday night that tied the NBA finals at a game apiece. Bryant finished with 21 points, six assists and four steals in the Lakers' first home loss of...

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Hornets near naming Monty Williams coach (AP)

New Orleans Hornets spokesman Harold Kaufman says the club hopes to introduce Monty Williams as its new head coach by Tuesday. Williams has agreed in principle to a three-year contract, although some details are still being worked out. The Hornets began negotiating with Williams on Friday when it became clear that another top candidate, Boston Celtics assistant Tom Thibodeau, wanted to explore...

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Allen, Rondo help Celtics even finals (AP)

Somewhere during the second quarter in Game 2 of the NBA finals, Ray Allen slipped into that shooting zone only visited by real-life superstars and movie characters. With his fundamentally flawless jumper snapping crisply from his wrists, the Boston guard hit 3-pointers in dizzying bunches against the helpless Los Angeles Lakers.

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Tommy Gainey wins Nationwide Tour event (AP)

Tommy Gainey won the Prince George's County Open for his first Nationwide Tour title, closing with a 6-under 65 on Sunday for a one-stroke victory over Frank Lickliter II and Jin Park. Gainey two-putted the final hole for birdie, rolling in a 3-footer to finish at 17-under 267 on the University of Maryland course.

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Phil's wild shot requires creativity (AP)

People marvel at the shots that Phil Mickelson can create. On Sunday at the Memorial Tournament, he didn't have much choice but to be creative at the 15th hole. "Yeah, it was a crazy hole," Mickelson said, shaking his head. He was at 12 under and coming off a chip-in birdie at the 14th hole when he stepped to the tee at the 15th.

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Golf Capsules (AP)

Justin Rose joined the English revival in golf Sunday, rallying from a four-shot deficit to win the Memorial with a flawless final round for his first victory in seven years on the PGA Tour. It was the second straight year the Memorial winner came from four shots behind. Tiger Woods did it a year ago, and the 29-year-old Rose was equally impressive.

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Golf-Rose finally a winner in United States (Reuters)

Britain's Justin Rose
rocketed into contention for the European Ryder Cup team when
he won the Memorial Tournament on Sunday, his first win on the
PGA Tour in his 162nd appearance in the United States.

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A Lesson Learned: Rose blooms due to putting prowess (PGA.com)

A Lesson Learned: Rose blooms due to putting prowess

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Rose catches, passes Fowler to win Memorial (AP)

Justin Rose was looking at a birdie putt on the 16th green while holding a two-stroke lead in the final round of the Memorial Tournament. Then a thunderous roar came from the nearby 15th hole. Ahh, Rose thought, Rickie Fowler made an eagle and we're all tied. Except he had the wrong Ricky. Spurred by that little scare, Rose rolled in his 13-foot birdie putt for some added breathing room, shooting...

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Nick Price wins Principal Charity Classic (AP)

Nick Price shot a 4-under 67 to beat Tommy Armour III by four strokes for his second Champions Tour win of the year and third overall at Principal Charity Classic on Sunday. The 53-year-old Zimbabwe star, a three-time major champion, finished at 14-under 199 on the Glen Oaks Country Club course. In the previous two years, Price's final rounds at the Principal Charity Classic were filled with...

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The Daily Wrap-up, Round 4: the Memorial Tournament (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Round 4: the Memorial Tournament

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Cotto back on top after Yankee Stadium brawl (PA SportsTicker)

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

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Price, Armour III tied for lead in Iowa (AP)

Nick Price once again topped the leaderboard late on a Saturday afternoon in the Principal Charity Classic. The trick will be to turn Saturday success into a Sunday victory. A loser the last two years after holding at least a share of the second-round lead in the Champions Tour event at Glen Oaks Country Club, Price shot a 6-under 65 on Saturday to match Tommy Armour III at 10-under 132.

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Golf Capsules (AP)

Rickie Fowler is one round closer to joining the youth movement on the PGA Tour. On another day of rain at the Memorial, the 21-year-old Fowler extended his bogey-free streak to 52 holes and made enough birdies for a 3-under 69 Saturday that gave him a three-shot lead going into the final round at Muirfield Village.

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Fourth-round tee times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley (PGA.com)

Fourth-round tee times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley

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Golfer learned a lot from Wooden (AP)

Tom Lehman didn't spend much time with John Wooden -- just long enough to learn a few things that will last a lifetime. Lehman was the Ryder Cup captain in 2006 when he met the former UCLA coach who died at the age of 99 on Friday. Lehman came away humbled -- and with a close friend. "He was the ultimate teacher," Lehman said Saturday after playing in the third round of the Memorial...

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Fowler keeps his lead at Memorial (AP)

Rickie Fowler knew rain-softened Muirfield Village was giving up birdies, even if there was none on his card as he approached the turn Saturday with his lead dwindling. He pounced with a shot that showed his age -- 21 -- isn't the only thing that sets him apart. From a distance in the ninth fairway that typically called for a pitching wedge -- 125 yards, slightly downhill to a front pin just...

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Golf-Fowler stays three clear at Memorial, Barnes a contender (Reuters)

Rickie Fowler ended the
third round of the Memorial Tournament as he started it on
Saturday, holding a three-shot lead over his nearest
challenger.

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The Daily Wrap-up, Round 3: The Memorial Tournament (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Round 3: The Memorial Tournament

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Fourth-round tee times for Melwood Prince George's County Open Presented by Under Armour (PGA.com)

Fourth-round tee times for Melwood Prince George's County Open Presented by Under Armour

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Pacquiao cancels meeting with Senator Reid (AP)

Manny Pacquiao's whirlwind trip to the United States apparently will not involve a meeting with Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. The champion boxer and newly elected Congressman from the Philippines was supposed to meet Reid on Monday, but a spokesman for the senator says that Pacquiao canceled due to a scheduling conflict on his end.

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Fight night returns to Yankee Stadium (AP)

Daniel Flores handed a digital camera to a friend and grabbed a place next to Babe Ruth's monument in the famous park beyond the center-field wall at Yankee Stadium. This was a no-brainer for the 29-year-old Army officer and Miguel Cotto backer. "I'm a diehard Cotto fan, Yankee fan, so I had to take advantage of the first fight here," Flores said.

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Cotto stops Foreman to win at Yankee Stadium (PA SportsTicker)

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer

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Cotto wins ballpark brawl, title (AP)

Miguel Cotto of Puerto Rico stopped Israel's Yuri Foreman in the ninth round Saturday night to win the junior middleweight title, delighting thousands of fans in the first fight at Yankee Stadium in more than three decades. Foreman slipped in the seventh round and badly twisted his right knee, then slipped to the mat again later in the round.

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Foreman's chances buckle with his knee (Yahoo! Sports)

Yuri Foreman was no match when forced to fight Miguel Cotto flatfooted at Yankee Stadium.

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Golf Capsules (AP)

Rickie Fowler, the new kid in golf, gave himself a chance Friday to be the next kid to win on the PGA Tour. The 21-year-old Fowler ran off three straight birdies late in his round for a 6-under 66 to tie the 36-hole record at the Memorial Tournament and take a three-shot lead over Justin Rose into the weekend at soggy Muirfield Village.

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Woods still working on his swing, game, self (AP)

Summer has arrived, the second major championship of the year is almost at hand and yet Tiger Woods' game remains very much a work in progress. Woods struggled at times but still salvaged a 3-under 69 on Friday in the second round of the Memorial Tournament. At 3-under 141, he easily made the cut.

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Phil's gamble doesn't pay off in the end (AP)

No, that wasn't golf ball-sized hail at the 14th. It was Phil Mickelson's golf ball. Mickelson pulled out the driver on the 363-yard, par-4 hole in Friday's second round of the Memorial and came close to reaching the putting area. Players usually don't chance it because it's such a narrow green that slopes hard toward a creek that crosses the fairway and then meanders along the...

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Golf-Rookie Fowler grabs Memorial lead; Tiger makes cut (Reuters)

American Rickie Fowler
fired a six-under-par 66 to grab a three-shot lead at the
Memorial tournament on Friday, while world number one Tiger
Woods comfortably made the cut.

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The Daily Wrap-up, Round 2: The Memorial Tournament (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Round 2: The Memorial Tournament

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Fowler confident he's ready to get his 'W' (AP)

Rickie Fowler did his part. Now it's up to the rest of the people chasing him to add some drama to the final 36 holes of the Memorial Tournament. The 21-year-old rookie took advantage of receptive greens to shoot a 6-under 66 Friday and forge a three-shot lead over Justin Rose through the second round of Jack Nicklaus' tournament.

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Third-round tee times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley (PGA.com)

Third-round tee times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley

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Foreman, Cotto set to break in new Yankee Stadium (AP)

Yuri Foreman has one of the most engaging back stories in boxing, an aspiring rabbi from the former Soviet Union who came to the United States, took low-paying jobs and toiled in obscurity, then burst onto the public consciousness as a world champion. It's a road that has carried Foreman to "Jimmy Kimmel Live", spawned countless exposes, and will culminate Saturday night at Yankee...

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Yankees like Cotto to win fight in their ballpark (AP)

The first fight in more than three decades at Yankee Stadium has just about everybody offering a prediction, including players on the team that usually calls the place home. Several members of the Yankees are picking former three-time champion Miguel Cotto to defeat junior middleweight titleholder Yuri Foreman on Saturday night, when boxing returns to the Bronx ballpark for the first time since...

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Lips are sealed on megafight negotiations (Yahoo! Sports)

There are hints that Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao talks are back on, but no one will say for sure.

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Pacquiao again honored as Fighter of the Year (AP)

Manny Pacquiao seems to win something, whether it's a fight or an award, just about every time he makes the long trip to the United States. The newly elected congressman from the Philippines accepted his third Fighter of the Year award Friday, while his trainer Freddie Roach was honored for the fourth time by the Boxing Writers Association of America.

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Jhonson stops Ramos in 8th round (AP)

Yudel Jhonson stopped Brazil's Juliano Ramos in the eighth round of their junior-middleweight fight Friday night. A 2004 Olympic silver medalist for Cuba, Jhonson dazed Ramos with a left to the head in the final minute of the eighth round. Ramos retreated and Jhonson followed with additional combinations.

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Rivers expects Daniels to play in finals (AP)

Marquis Daniels is the only Boston player heading into the NBA finals with a significant injury, yet coach Doc Rivers believes the veteran swingman will return before the series is over. Daniels got a concussion when he was hit in the head by an inadvertent elbow from Orlando's Dwight Howard in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, forcing him to miss the clincher.

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Bulls fans woo James on billboard (AP)

Bulls fans are taking their sales pitch to LeBron James to another level -- like 30 feet off the ground. The group behind the Web site SendLeBrontoChicago.com has paid for a billboard in downtown Chicago pleading with "King James" to leave Cleveland for the Windy City. It reads "Chicago Wants LeBron Unfinished Business," with the Chicago skyline in the background and...

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Obama: 'Wonderful' if James stays (AP)

The president is on the record again about LeBron James -- and this time, the people of Cleveland may be happier about it. President Barack Obama told CNN on Thursday that it would be a terrific story if the basketball superstar stayed with the Cleveland Cavaliers instead of switching teams as a free agent.

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Bobcats' Brown leaning toward return (AP)

Larry Brown has begun preparations for next season in Charlotte and is leaning toward returning for a third season coaching the Bobcats, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Thursday. Brown has been at Time Warner Cable Arena this week and is expected to be on hand Friday when the Bobcats work out rookie prospects, the person said on condition of anonymity because the...

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Wade gains temporary custody of 2 sons (AP)

Dwyane Wade now has temporary custody of his two sons, the second significant legal development of the week for the Miami Heat star. Wade was awarded "physical possession" of the boys on Wednesday by a judge in Chicago. The ruling came one day after the 2006 NBA finals MVP settled four civil suits in Miami that were brought by, and against, former business partners and were unrelated to...

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Unlike 2008, Celtics dominated in paint (AP)

The team that used to do the pushing turned into pushovers. The guys in green couldn't take nearly as well as they gave two years ago, and if they don't regain their toughness, the Boston Celtics might quickly be shoved right off the NBA finals stage. The Celtics were dominated in the paint, the area they usually control, sending them to a 102-89 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday...

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Bynum, Artest help Lakers get tough (AP)

Ron Artest and Andrew Bynum helped the Los Angeles Lakers find the mean streak they lacked the last time they faced the Boston Celtics in the NBA finals. With Artest providing the toughness he was acquired for and Bynum being a force in the middle, the Lakers smothered the Celtics in a 102-89 victory in Game 1 on Thursday night.

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Stern says free agents won't have summit (AP)

There will be no free agency summit. So says NBA commissioner David Stern, claiming he's been assured at the "highest level" that there will be no sitdown among LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and the other superstars who could hit the market on July 1. And that was the players' choice, not an order from him.

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Physical Lakers beat Celtics in Game 1 (AP)

Ron Artest proved it in his opening-minute scuffle with Paul Pierce, tumbling to the ground with a vise grip on the Celtics star's elbow. Kobe Bryant emphasized it one last time with a rub-it-in 3-pointer in the waning seconds of an NBA finals opener that was already a rout. These aren't the same Los Angeles Lakers who got pushed around by their biggest rivals on the NBA's biggest stage...

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Golf Capsules (AP)

Geoff Ogilvy dropped into a three-way tie atop the Memorial leaderboard, giving up the outright lead by careless missing a par putt inside 3 feet. The consolation for Ogilvy was a 7-under 65 and a share of the lead Thursday with Rickie Fowler and Justin Rose. They were two shots ahead of a group that included Phil Mickelson, who can go to No.

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Golf part of healing process for Chris Smith (AP)

Almost a year after tragedy struck his family, American Chris Smith found solace returning to his second home. Smith, granted an exemption to play in the Memorial Tournament, struggled to a 78 in the opening round Thursday. But that wasn't the point. "It's great to be back here. I love playing here and I probably try too hard when I come," the Ohio State grad said of his homecoming...

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Second-round tee times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley (PGA.com)

Second-round tee times for the Memorial Tournament presented by Morgan Stanley

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Illinois' Scott Langley wins NCAA individual title (AP)

Scott Langley and his Illinois teammates barely qualified for the NCAA golf tournament. He took that as an excuse to relax about their chances of winning a title. With the pressure off, Langley won the individual title Thursday in the NCAA Division I championship, making four birdies and an eagle for his second straight 4-under 68 and a two-stroke victory on The Honors Course.

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Golf-Rose blossoms late for share of lead at Memorial (Reuters)

* Ideal course conditions after heavy rains

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Mickelson in prime spot after Memorial's 1st round (AP)

The first time Phil Mickelson saw Muirfield Village Golf Club was as a 16-year-old. His week of excitement was ruined by a loss at the U.S. Junior Amateur. He's had several disappointments since at the course Jack Nicklaus built. But now he's hoping to finally win there while ruining things for Tiger Woods.

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The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: The Memorial Tournament (PGATOUR.com)

The Daily Wrap-up, Round 1: The Memorial Tournament

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Second-round tee times for Melwood Prince George's County Open Presented by Under Armour (PGA.com)

Second-round tee times for Melwood Prince George's County Open Presented by Under Armour

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Can Cotto take any more punishment? (Yahoo! Sports)

After suffering two serious beatings, it isn't out of line to question if Miguel Cotto can return to form.

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Foreman's amazing journey culminates Saturday (Yahoo! Sports)

Boxing champion and rabbinical student Yuri Foreman is not yet 30, but has life experience beyond his years.

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James' image taking hit in Cleveland (AP)

LeBron shames. That's what Cleveland fans have been thinking about LeBron James ever since he disappeared and his Cavaliers collapsed in the second round of the NBA playoffs. Around here, win or lose, fans desperate to sip championship champagne once in their lives have always treated James royally.

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US still plans to play worlds in Turkey (AP)

The United States plans to play in the world championships. Safety will come first, though. USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo said Wednesday that the Americans expect to participate in the event in Turkey later this summer, but players wouldn't be put in harm's way. "Right now we're not doing anything but planning to be there," Colangelo told The Associated Press.

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Celtics C Perkins vows to keep his cool (AP)

Lakers coach Phil Jackson is known for playing mind games against opponents. But Celtics center Kendrick Perkins maintains he won't be baited into losing his cool on the court when the teams tangle in Game 1 of the NBA finals that starts on Thursday. "They might try something, but it's not going to work," Perkins said.

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Garnett still key to Celtics' success (AP)

The knee may never be the same. Kevin Garnett's heart hasn't changed a bit. No longer the dominant player he was when the Boston Celtics won the NBA championship two years ago, Garnett still plays with his same trademark intensity. Maybe even more now. "What was burning in me two years ago is probably intensified just because of last year," Garnett said Wednesday.

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Raptors hire Carlesimo as asst. coach (AP)

The Toronto Raptors have hired veteran NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo as an assistant. Carlesimo joins assistants Alex English, Marc Iavaroni, Micah Nori, Eric Hughes and Alvin Williams on coach Jay Triano's staff with the Raptors. Carlesimo was fired by Oklahoma City on Nov. 22, 2008, after the Thunder started 1-12 in their first season since the franchise moved from Seattle.

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Suns PG Nash to report on World Cup (AP)

Phoenix Suns star Steve Nash will travel to South Africa to report on the World Cup for CBSSports.com. Nash's team was eliminated by the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday in the Western Conference finals. He'll file eight videos and have additional reports and photos posted to CBSSports.com's social media platforms under a deal with Meathawk, his production company.

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Lakers, Celtics ready to renew rivalry (AP)

When Kobe Bryant joined the Lakers and Paul Pierce landed with the Celtics in the late 1990s, they both learned most of what they needed to know about their franchises' histories and expectations simply by looking at the forests of fabric high above the court. These teams only hang banners for championships, and they're usually in big groups.

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Bynum: Having knee drained didn't help (AP)

Four years into his NBA career, Andrew Bynum is still trying to make it through his first full postseason. The oft-injured Los Angeles Lakers center went through a limited practice Wednesday for the first time since having his balky right knee drained on Monday. "It didn't really help," he said.

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Golf-Singh accepts special exemption to U.S. Open (Reuters)

Three-times major winner and
former world number one Vijay Singh has accepted a special
exemption for this month's U.S. Open Championship at Pebble
Beach, the U.S. Golf Association (USGA) said Wednesday.

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Wilson looks to break duck at Wales Open (AP)

Oliver Wilson will look to improve his chances of playing at the Ryder Cup later this year when he tees off in the Wales Open Thursday alongside European captain Colin Montgomerie. Wilson lies 12th in the qualifying money list which will provide five automatic places in the European side but is only around $120,000 behind Germany's Martin Kaymer, who occupies the final qualifying spot with a...

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Golf-Immelman pulls out of Memorial with wrist injury (Reuters)

South African Trevor
Immelman has pulled out of this week's Memorial tournament with
a wrist injury.

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Singh avoids US Open qualifying, gets exemption (AP)

Vijay Singh won't have to go through qualifying to play in the U.S. Open in two weeks at Pebble Beach. The U.S. Golf Association granted Singh an exemption on Wednesday. He was scheduled to play in the 36-hole qualifier on Monday, a day after the final round of the Memorial Tournament. The USGA cited Singh's battle against several injuries in giving him the exemption.

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Nicklaus enjoys another walk in the sun (AP)

At least twice the age of some of his fellow players, nobody let 70-year-old Jack Nicklaus play from the senior tees. After all, it was his course and his hometown. He designed Muirfield Village Golf Club, home of the Memorial Tournament, in suburban Columbus, not far from where he grew up. Nicklaus still had a great time in a charity skins game on Wednesday.

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Nicklaus skips St. Andrews to preserve memory (AP)

The British Open this year will feature a four-hole exhibition with all its past champions, from Seve Ballesteros to Tiger Woods to Nick Faldo. Among the few missing will be Jack Nicklaus. Nicklaus was criticized in the British press for saying he would only go to St. Andrews this year if his sponsor, Royal Bank of Scotland, wanted him there for a corporate function.

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San Diego's Ching, Florida State lead NCAA golf (AP)

Neither heavy downpour nor a double bogey got in the way of San Diego's Alex Ching. He's learned a thing or two since his last time in the NCAA Division I men's golf tournament. "If you take one minute off your shot or take one minute off thinking about what you're doing, it can jump up and get you," Ching said.

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Memorial stage set for duel for No. 1 (AP)

Phil Mickelson has won 40 tournaments around the world, including four major championships. He's won events honoring Arnold Palmer, Byron Nelson and Ben Hogan. But he's never been handed a trophy on a Sunday by Jack Nicklaus. He hopes to correct that this week at the Memorial Tournament. As Mickelson was coming up Muirfield Village's 18th fairway in a charity skins game on Wednesday, he...

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Spinks junior middleweight title defense postponed (AP)

Junior middleweight titleholder Cory Spinks' defense against Cornelius Bundrage has been postponed. Spinks (37-5, 11 KOs) was supposed to defend his title in his hometown of St. Louis on June 12, but promoter Don King said Wednesday that conflicting interests forced him to move the bout to a future card.

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Boxing returns to the ballpark in the Bronx (AP)

Yuri Foreman is the junior middleweight champion, an aspiring rabbi with an engaging back story. The drawing card is Miguel Cotto, the revered former titleholder beloved by millions of Puerto Rican fans. It's possible that neither will be the star Saturday night. That's because their title fight is at Yankee Stadium, the first time baseball's winningest team has hosted boxing since...

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Arum gets his Take 2 in Foreman-Cotto (Yahoo! Sports)

Bob Arum believes Saturday's bout could redeem his dreams of stadium boxing after the 1976 debacle.

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Cavs' James mum on future plans (AP)

Fresh from a postseason vacation, LeBron James was back among Cleveland fans for the first time since the Cavaliers' playoff flop. The reunion was somewhat awkward. James, whose impending free agency could change the course of several NBA franchises, was a guest judge at an amateur dunk contest that drew a large crowd because of the two-time MVP's appearance, his first public outing since...

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Stoudemire's status looms over Suns (AP)

The Phoenix Suns were a reassuring testament that team chemistry means something, even in the me-first world of the NBA. A deep bench and one of the best cast of 3-point shooters in league history didn't hurt, either. That they came within two victories of the NBA finals surprised just about everyone.

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Celtics' subs could be key in NBA finals (AP)

When Paul Pierce and Boston's other starters need a rest in the NBA finals, they can watch their replacements with confidence. Just as they did two years ago against the same opponent. Two years ago, when the Celtics won their 17th title by beating the Los Angeles Lakers. Boston's key backups have changed since then.

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Bryant enjoying impressive playoff run (AP)

Among Kobe Bryant's myriad of inimitable talents is what's known to opposing coaches simply as the "rise-up." That's when Bryant has a defender blanketing him on the perimeter, obstructing his vision and physically preventing him from driving -- yet Kobe simply leaps high enough and leans far enough forward or backward to release a perfect jumper anyway.

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Magic GM says another overhaul unlikely (AP)

Magic general manager Otis Smith wanted to be clear: He's not looking to overhaul the roster again. Unless he does. One eye on the past and another on the future, the never-afraid-to-take-a-chance general manager doesn't expect any major moves this offseason. Even after failing to return to the NBA finals, Smith believes Orlando already has the roster to win its first championship.

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Lakers C Bynum has knee drained (AP)

Los Angeles Lakers center Andrew Bynum's troublesome right knee was drained of excess fluid Monday. Bynum hopes the procedure will allow him to play closer to full strength in the NBA finals against the Boston Celtics. Los Angeles hosts Game 1 on Thursday night. "It was getting worse," Bynum said.

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Pierce excited to return to finals, LA (AP)

Paul Pierce is excited to return to the NBA finals and his hometown for the next round in the league's greatest rivalry. Boston's best player isn't exactly thrilled that Los Angeles' welcoming committee includes Ron Artest, a physical, tenacious defender. "He likes to bang you," Pierce said Monday, "grab you, hold you, pull your shorts down.

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Lakers hope for boost from Artest, Bynum (AP)

Although Andrew Bynum didn't play in the 2008 NBA finals, he remembers how it all ended. Boston Celtics fans celebrated their clinching victory by throwing rocks and other projectiles at the Los Angeles Lakers' departing bus, also rocking it back and forth. "I only saw a couple of games, and it was crazy -- the energy, the fans," said Bynum, who was out for the season with an...

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Magic F Barnes to opt out of contract (AP)

Forward Matt Barnes says he will opt out of the final year of his contract with the Orlando Magic to become a free agent. Barnes had said for months he would likely make the move, hoping to get a long-term deal to return to Orlando. He made his intentions official Monday after the team's end-of-season meeting.

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Howard may not play for US at worlds (AP)

Dwight Howard might not play for USA Basketball at this summer's world championships. Orlando's All-Star center and the NBA's two-time defending defensive player of the year said on Monday that he hasn't decided if he will play. It was the first time Howard has publicly wavered about playing in this summer's world championships.

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Glasson getting game back, finishes tied for 6th (AP)

With every medical malady that hindered him, Bill Glasson overhauled his game to compensate. All the tinkering has left Glasson with a swing that resembles nothing like the one he had on the PGA Tour, the powerful yet effortless stroke that enabled him to win seven times. This is a kinder, gentler swing.

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Zach Johnson adds plaid jacket with Colonial win (AP)

Zach Johnson now has a plaid jacket to go along with his green one, after an extended wait before slipping on his prize at the Colonial. Johnson won at Hogan's Alley with a tournament record 21-under 259, sealing his victory with a pair of birdies in the short span of play in between two late weather delays Sunday.

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