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LaBron James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

MIAMI — 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 with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. James missed nine … 0

Clippers, Celtics end talks on Doc Rivers deal, at least for now

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

LOS ANGELES — The drama between the Los Angeles Clippers and Boston Celtics is over - at least for now. Both teams declared Tuesday that … 0

Jonny Gomes walk-off homer gives Red Sox doubleheader sweep of Rays

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

BOSTON — Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa … 0

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Animal Kingdom ridden by John R. Velazquez walks in the parade ring before running in the Queen Anne Stakes during day one of the Royal Ascot meeting at Ascot Racecourse, England, Tuesday June 18, 2013. Animal Kingdom finished well down the field in the race. (AP Photo/PA, Steve Parsons) UNITED KINGDOM OUT NO SALES NO ARCHIVE

Animal Kingdom no factor at Royal Ascot in finale

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

ASCOT, England (AP) — Kentucky Derby champion Animal Kingdom was unable to go out a winner, fading quickly and finishing 11th in the Queen Anne Stakes on Tuesday in his last race before retirement. Animal Kingdom, the 5-4 … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien smiles as he is asked a question during a media availability after NHL hockey practice in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Bruins lead the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 in the best-of-seven games series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Penalty-killer Daniel Paille steps up offense for Bruins

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — His teammates always knew Daniel Paille was more than a speedy penalty killer who specialized in defense for the Boston Bruins. Given his chance on a rebuilt line, he’s spreading that news in the Stanley Cup … 0

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a press conference in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Blackhawks trail the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Surprise Marian Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks’ top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. And then, suddenly, he wasn’t in the lineup for a team that needed all the scoring it can get. … 0

Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien instructs Daniel Paille (20), Kaspars Daugavins (16), of Latavia, and Patrice Bergeron (37) during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Notebook: Bruins rookie defenseman Dougie Hamilton biding time

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

BOSTON — Dougie Hamilton spent his 20th birthday watching the Stanley Cup finals. He’d rather be playing in them. The Bruins rookie defensemen was in street clothes when Boston defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Monday night to … 0

Phil Mickelson reacts as his ball hit from a bunker narrowly misses the hole on an eagle-attempt during the final day of the U.S. Open golf tournament on Sunday, June 16, 2013, at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/The Express-Times, Matt Smith)

Commentary: Phil Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

ARDMORE, Pa. — The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here’s something it might want to consider. Award the “Phil Mickelson Medal” to the runner-up in the … 0

United States' Abby Wambach (20) celebrates with teammate Morgan Brian after scoring on a penalty kick in the second half of an international friendly soccer match against South Korea in Foxborough, Mass., Saturday, June 15, 2013. The US Women's team won 4-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Hope Solo back in the US lineup after surgery

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

MONTCLAIR, N.J. — Hope Solo appears ready to return to the starting lineup for the United States women’s soccer team. While Tom Sermanni isn’t ready to say whether Solo will start Thursday against South Korea at Red Bull … 0

San Jose sues MLB over A’s proposed move

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

SAN FRANCISCO — Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics’ proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday. The lawsuit — filed in federal court … 0

PHOTO COURTESY ST. JOHN'S South Hadley native Ryan Horstman delivers for St. John's this season.

South Hadley’s Ryan Horstman signs with Seattle Mariners

Monday, June 17, 2013

As he promised shortly after being drafted, Ryan Horstman is about to start his professional baseball career. The Seattle Mariners website reported Monday that Horstman, a left-handed pitcher from South Hadley whom the Mariners took in the fourth … 2

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Little League gets 1st woman as board chair

Monday, June 17, 2013

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — A service organization outing for fathers and sons to a Baltimore Orioles game didn’t stop Davie Jane Gilmour from joining her dad at the ballpark when she was a little girl. Decades later, Gilmour … 0

Boston Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40), of Finland, defends the net as ice crystals swirl around him during the second period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Finals against the Chicago Blackhawks in Boston, Monday, June 17, 2013. (AP Photo/Bruce Bennett, Pool)

Bruins beat 'Hawks 2-0, lead Cup finals 2-1

Monday, June 17, 2013

BOSTON — Tuukka Rask shut out the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals on Monday night and got enough help from the Bruins’ offense to do it without another exhausting overtime. After playing four … 0

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