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Associated Press Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning his semifinal victory over Roger Federer of Switzerland at the French Open in Paris on Friday. Djokovic won in three sets 6-4, 7-5, 6-3 and plays Rafael Nadal in Sunday's finals.
Djokovic, Nadal ensure historic French finale
PARIS — Here comes the French Open final everyone expected and, except for other players, wanted: No. 1 Novak Djokovic, one victory from becoming the first man in 43 years to win four consecutiv...
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Associated Press St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jake Westbrook sits in the dugout in the sixth inning Friday against the Cleveland Indians. Westbrook lasted six innings, giving up four runs.
Tomlin, Damon lead Indians over Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — Josh Tomlin scattered eight hits over seven innings, Johnny Damon hit a two-run homer and the Cleveland Indians beat St. Louis 6-2 Friday night to send the Cardinals to their seventh lo...
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Associated Press Anthony Davis talks to reporters on Thursday in Chicago during a gathering of top prospects for the NBA basketball draft combine.
Kentucky’s Davis says going No. 1 in draft ‘not set in stone’
CHICAGO — No matter how inevitable it seems, Anthony Davis wasn’t quite ready to pronounce himself the top pick in the draft. “It’s not set in stone,” the former Kentucky star said. It just s...
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Sharapova No. 1 again for finals
PARIS — Wind blew in her face, kicking up flecks of clay, and Maria Sharapova stood at the baseline, knowing she needed one more point to reach her first French Open final and return to No. 1 in th...
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Associated Press Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) gestures in front of Boston Celtics guard Keyon Dooling during the fourth quarter in Game 6 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals in Boston. James scored 45 as Miami went on to a 98-79 victory and forced a Game 7 showdown.
James scores 45, demands Game 7
BOSTON — LeBron James refused to let another season end in Boston. The Eastern Conference finals, and his chase of an NBA championship, are headed back to Miami for a Game 7. James had 45 poi...
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Luck, breeding, distance make Triple try tough
NEW YORK — The Triple Crown. Three races in a five-week span at varying distances on different tracks. So tough only 11 horses have won it, none in 34 years, by far the longest gap ever. Now ...
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Associated Press Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his quarterfinal match against compatriot Nicolas Almagro at the French Open in Paris on Wednesday. Nadal won in three sets 7-6, 6-2, 6-3 and is now 50-1 in singles at the French Open.
Nadal reaches 50-1 at French Open; Ferrer up next
PARIS — It was about time Rafael Nadal faced some sort of test at the French Open. Not that this one lasted all that long or was all that taxing. Still, after dropping a total of 19 games thr...
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I’ll Have Another made Belmont favorite
NEW YORK — I’ll Have Another went into lockdown on Wednesday, moving into a secured barn shortly after the colt was made the early 4-5 favorite to win the Belmont Stakes in his quest to become the ...
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Celtics return home ready to close series
BOSTON — LeBron James saw his share of disappointment in Boston when he was with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Then he joined the Miami Heat, and things only got worse. Miami has lost seven of eig...
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Titans’ Johnson puts in hard work
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Chris Johnson is on a mission. The Tennessee running back insists he’s still the best in the NFL, and he’s working hard this offseason to make sure he bounces back after the wors...
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Associated Press Russell Westbrook, Oklahoma City Thunder point guard, reacts after dunking the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of Game 6 in the NBA Western Conference finals on Wednesday in Oklahoma City. The Thunder came back from 18 down to win 107-99.
Thunder answers Spurs’ charge, rallies to win Western series 4-2
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant had 34 points and 14 rebounds while playing all of regulation for the first time all season, and the Oklahoma City Thunder claimed a spot in the NBA finals by beating t...
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Associated Press Carlos Beltran (3) of the St. Louis Cardinals heads for home plate behind Houston Astros catcher Jason Castro to score on a single by Allen Craig early in Wednesday's game in Houston.
Craig, Descalso lead Cardinals
HOUSTON — Allen Craig and Daniel Descalso homered to back Adam Wainwright, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 4-3 Wednesday night. Descalso’s homer came in a three-run first inn...
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Associated Press Ilya Kovalchuk of the New Jersey Devils (right) celebrates with Zach Parise after scoring an open-net goal in the third period during Game 4 of the NHL Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday in Los Angeles. The Devils won the game 3-1, but trail 3-1 in the series.
Devils avoid elimination, beat Kings on late goals
LOS ANGELES — Adam Henrique scored the tiebreaking goal with 4:29 to play, Martin Brodeur made 21 saves, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Wednesday night to avoid a sweep...
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McIlroy tunes up for US Open in Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Rory McIlroy tends not to play a tournament the week before a major. Then again, he tends not to miss three straight cuts. With his game in need of a tune up, McIlroy added the ...
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Djokovic, Federer stage French Open comebacks
PARIS — As the chilly evening air swirled, and raindrops fell, and the thousands of spectators pulling for his opponent hushed, Novak Djokovic stood a single point from exiting the French Open. ...
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