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Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) scores the winning basket as Indiana Pacers  forwards Paul George (24) Sam Young (4) defend during overtime in Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series, Thursday, May 23, 2013 in Miami. The Heat won 103-102. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Layup by Lebron James as time expires in overtime gives Heat Game 1 over Pacers

Thursday, May 23, 2013

MIAMI — LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim. There was no one in his way. There was no stopping him, either. James made a layup as time expired in overtime, capping a 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist effort as the Miami Heat found a way to outlast the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wildly back-and-forth Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals Wednesday night. There were 18 ties and 17 lead changes, the last two of those coming in the final 2.2 seconds. “Two teams fought hard,” James said. “We were able to make one more play.” If this is … 0

Clay Buchholz improves to 7-0 as Red Sox beat Chicago

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CHICAGO — Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he’ll enjoy this run while it lasts. Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz … 0

Orioles slug three HRs in win over Yankees 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

BALTIMORE — A series that began with a disheartening defeat ended in uplifting fashion for the Baltimore Orioles. Chris Davis went 4 for 4, including his AL-leading 14th homer, and Baltimore got a three-run shot from Matt Wieters in a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Wednesday night. Nick Markakis added … 0

Indians manager Terry Francona set for return to Fenway Park 

Thursday, May 23, 2013

CLEVELAND — Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. He’s going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager, Francona will walk into famed … 0

Relaxed Bruins on the brink of sweeping Rangers 

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

NEW YORK — The Boston Bruins are on the brink of the Eastern Conference finals, and they got there on the backs of their suddenly offensive defensemen and a potent fourth line of forwards. They have outclassed the … 0

Penguins roll, take 3-1 series lead

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

OTTAWA — Jarome Iginla and James Neal each scored twice and the Pittsburgh Penguins routed the Ottawa Senators 7-3 on Wednesday night to take a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz and … 0

Goalie Jonathan Quick, Kings set for Game 5 against Sharks

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — Kings goalie Jonathan Quick sometimes seems to be the only obstacle between San Jose and the Western Conference finals while the Sharks dominate much of their 2-2 series with the defending Stanley Cup champions. … 0

Giants' organized team activity missing wide receivers Victor Cruz, Hakeem Nicks

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Coach Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants knew Victor Cruz wouldn’t show up for the organized team activity without a contract, so his absence was expected. Not so with fellow receiver Hakeem Nicks. … 0

Chicago Bears linebacker Brian Urlacher announces his retirement

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHICAGO — Brian Urlacher wasn’t sure how dominant he could be any longer, so he’s calling it a career after 13 seasons with the Chicago Bears. And what a career it was: —Eight Pro Bowl seasons; —Defensive Player … 0

Brittney Griner looms large over WNBA

Thursday, May 23, 2013

PHOENIX — Brittney Griner can dunk. Not only on breakaways and not those squeeze-it-over-the-rim ones that just don’t look right. One-handed, two-handed, on the move, off a drop step, even on alley-oops, though she hasn’t pulled that one … 0

Family ties: Dale Jarrett, ‘Chief’ Petty enter NASCAR’s Hall of Fame

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall while master mechanic Maurice “Chief” Petty became the fourth … 0

Coach Mike Krzyzewski returning to US men’s Olympic basketball team

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Mike Krzyzewski had decided to remain coach of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team. Krzyzewski will try to lead the Americans to a third straight gold medal, a person with knowledge of the decision said Wednesday. Originally expected … 0

Bruins on verge of East finals, lead Rangers 3-0

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW YORK — It took 40 years for Original Six rivals Boston and New York to face off again in the playoffs. Beantown’s Bruins seem intent on wrapping up the long-awaited get-together in a hurry. Daniel Paille scored … 0