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Associated Press Miami Marlins' Giancarlo Stanton hits a solo home run off Washington Nationals pitcher Ryan Perry in the seventh inning in Miami Wednesday. The Marlins defeated the Nationals 5-3 to sweep the series.
Stanton’s homers fuel Marlins
MIAMI — The Miami Marlins’ latest homestand ended with their new ballpark still standing, despite Giancarlo Stanton blasting home runs off it. He became the first player to hit the home-run scul...
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Associated Press Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (middle) shoots against San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (left) and Tim Duncan during the first half of Game 3 in their Western Conference finals playoff series Thursday in Oklahoma City.
Thunder wallop Spurs 102-82, pull within 2-1
OKLAHOMA CITY — Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Thabo Sefolosha set playoff career-bests with 19 points and six steals, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped San Antonio’s 20-game winning streak by ...
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Associated Press Steve Spurrier (left), head coach of the University of South Carolina, and Kerwin Bell, head football coach at Jacksonville University, watch the Jacksonville Jaguars during football practice, Thursday in Jacksonville, Fla.
Spurrier moves forward with plan to pay players
DESTIN, Fla. — Steve Spurrier is sticking with his plan to pay players. South Carolina’s outspoken coach first floated the idea at the Southeastern Conference’s spring meetings last year. Fellow...
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Mike Trout making big-league mark
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The first time Mike Trout played against his idol, he was a raw 19-year-old just a few weeks removed from his Los Angeles Angels debut. He couldn’t quite believe he was standing o...
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Associated Press Home plate umpire Ed Rapuano and Philadelphia Phillies catcher Brian Schneider watch as New York Mets' Lucas Duda hits a two-run home run off Phillies starting pitcher Cliff Lee in the sixth inning Wednesday at Citi Field in New York. Duda homered twice in the Mets' 10-6 loss to the Phillies.
Who are these guys? No-name Mets a big surprise
NEW YORK — Few expected much from the New York Mets this season. Then again, these aren’t exactly the Mets everybody expected to see. Kirk Nieuwenhuis. Mike Baxter. Jeremy Hefner. Vinny Ro...
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Heat take 2-0 lead into Boston in East finals
MIAMI — The Miami Heat know what’s coming from the Boston Celtics. “Their all,” Dwyane Wade said. That’s what usually happens when one team is fighting to save its season — and in this case, ...
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Hornets win NBA’s No. 1 choice
NEW YORK — New owner, and now a new star player coming to New Orleans. And yet another loss — in a historic season full of them — for Michael Jordan and the Charlotte Bobcats. The Hornets, re...
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Associated Press Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade (3) pumps his fist during its third quarter run against the Boston Celtics in the NBA Eastern Conference playoff series on Wednesday in Miami. The Heat won 115-111 in overtime.
Heat survive Rondo’s huge game in OT
MIAMI — The biggest postseason comeback in Miami Heat franchise history wasn’t enough. The Heat needed more — and got it, digging deep to take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals. LeB...
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Freeman’s homer helps beat Cards
ATLANTA — Freddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs, wearing his new glasses, to help the Atlanta Braves recover after blowing a five-run lead and beat the St. Louis Cardinals 10-7 on Wednesd...
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Brazil beats US soccer 4-1
LANDOVER, Maryland — Neymar scored a goal and was involved in two others as Brazil beat the United States 4-1 in an international friendly on Wednesday. The 20-year-old Santos star kicked a pen...
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Venus Williams exits early at French Open
PARIS — Venus Williams followed little sister Serena out of the French Open. The elder Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, lost to third-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-2, 6-3 Wed...
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Celtics feel intensity must rise against Heat in Game 2
MIAMI — The Boston Celtics have bigger issues than being upset about a perceived slight. Yes, LeBron James dribbled behind his back. Then between his legs, five times. Then threw a behind-the-ba...
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Parker leads Spurs to 2-0 series lead
SAN ANTONIO — Tony Parker scored 34 points, Manu Ginobili added 20 and the San Antonio Spurs stayed perfect in the playoffs with a 120-111 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Wester...
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Serena loses in 1st round at French Open
PARIS — For more than a decade, whatever the state of her health or her game, no matter the opponent or arena, Serena Williams always won first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments. Always. ...
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Bobcats hope draft lottery provides help
NEW YORK — After the worst season in NBA history, the Charlotte Bobcats could use a player such as Anthony Davis. Unfortunately for Michael Jordan’s team, it’s been a long time since lottery luc...
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