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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

Jose Quintana dominates as Chicago beats Red Sox

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

CHICAGO — Jose Quintana looked up in the fifth inning and started thinking about the possibility. He made a strong bid for a no-hitter. It ended with a weak hit. Quintana did not allow a hit until before … 0

Patriots notebook: Danny Amendola among nine new receivers on roster

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

FOXBOROUGH — Tom Brady dropped back and threw a pass. Danny Amendola ran to where he expected it to be. It was a painful connection. “He darted me in the chest with one ball,” the Patriots receiver said … 0

The 50th Super Bowl goes to San Francisco Bay Area

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

BOSTON — The NFL will celebrate its 50th Super Bowl in northern California, where its newest, most high-tech venue is being built. That makes South Florida, in the midst of a spat over expensive stadium renovations, a loser … 0

Cavaliers win NBA draft lottery again

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW YORK — Nick Gilbert and the Cleveland Cavaliers have beaten the NBA lottery odds again. The Cavaliers won the lottery for the second time in three years Tuesday, giving them the No. 1 pick for the June … 0

Yankees, Man City to co-own Major League Soccer expansion team in New York

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NEW YORK — Hoping their baseball success will translate to titles in another sport, the Yankees are combining with English power Manchester City to own a Major League Soccer expansion team in New York that will start play … 0

Adam Dunn powers Chicago over Jon Lester, Red Sox

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

CHICAGO — Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year. It’s not so hard to believe him right now. Dunn hit a three-run … 0

Bruins look to take command of series in New York

Monday, May 20, 2013

GREENBURGH, N.Y. — Don’t judge the New York Rangers by the scores of their two losses to the Boston Bruins. According to coach John Tortorella, the Rangers played much better in the Game 2 blowout than in their … 0

Bail set at $25,000 for Terrence Williams of Celtics

Monday, May 20, 2013

KENT, Wash. (AP) — A judge has set bail at $25,000 for Boston Celtics basketball player Terrence Williams after he was arrested and accused of brandishing a gun around the mother of his 10-year-old son during a visitation exchange. He was booked into the King County Jail in … 0

Helio Castroneves, Dario Franchitti chase fourth Indianapolis 500 win

Monday, May 20, 2013

NEW YORK — Helio Castroneves figures plenty of today’s fans have never seen a driver win the Indianapolis 500 for a record-tying fourth time. He can change that Sunday. So could Dario Franchitti. It’s been 22 years since … 0

Bruins score final three goals to take 2-0 series lead against Rangers

Sunday, May 19, 2013

BOSTON — Claude Julien wanted his Bruins to play more aggressively in the third period. The Boston coach got his wish with the help of some shaky defense by the New York Rangers. A rare rough day for … 0