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A Game 7 with more on the line than an NBA title
He is the best player in the game and this is the best moment in his sport.Game 7, NBA title on the line."The moment is going to be grand," LeBron James said.And it might redefine someone's legacy.No matter what happens Thursday night, he and the Miami Heat, and Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs have already won titles and secured a place in NBA history.Now is their opportunity ...
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Saunders WP scores only run in Ms loss to Angels
In a game in which every pitch was critical, the only run scored on a wild pitch. That's all that separated C.J. Wilson and Joe Saunders.Wilson outdueled the former Angels left-hander with seven innings of two-hit ball, leading Los Angeles to a 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday night."It's one of those things where runs were hard to come by tonight," Saunders ...
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SOFTBALL Moores clutch hit carries Storm past Eagle Hurst
Storm Askins catcher Jenny Wrocklage tags out Mallory Wroblewski of Eagle Hurst Ranch at the plate in the Storm's 2-1 win on Wednesday,June 19, 2013 at the Kirkwood Athletic Association in Kirkwood, Mo. Andrew Jansen, ...
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Lynn eyes 10th win looks to stay strong at Busch
As a catcher, Welington Castillo works hard to prepare for every new opponent. When facing the Cardinals, however, the Cubs backstop says he needs to be a bit more studious than usual. "If we make mistakes, they hit the mistakes," Castillo said. "That's what makes them good. They don't miss too many mistakes. They take advantage of every mistake we make. They play the ...
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Uncle Patriots player had link to homicide victim
BOSTON (AP) -- New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had a connection to a homicide victim found in an industrial park near the athlete's home, but family and officials were mum on the nature of their relationship, two days after police first visited the upscale ...
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The Haunting in Connecticut
Like The Amityville Horror, The Haunting in Connecticut is based on a supposedly true account of a suburban American haunting, which in this case has already been covered in both a 1992 book by Ray Garton and a 2002 Discovery Channel docudrama. How ... ...
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Angles dump Hamilton to No. 7 slot
Hamilton dropped to No. 7Slumping Josh Hamilton was demoted to seventh in the Angels' lineup by manager Mike Scioscia for Wednesday night's game against Seattle. The All-Star right fielder and 2010 American League MVP entered the game batting .213 with 10 homers and 24 RBIs in 69 games, and had struck out 73 times in 268 at-bats while going seven for 56 with runners in scoring ...
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Descalso shines in games he starts
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Daniel Descalso catches a fly ball off the bat of Chicago Cubs' Nate Schierholtz during a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. At right is shortstop Pete Kozma. Photo by Chris Lee, ...
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Heat Spurs set for one more showdown in Miami
MIAMI o Game 7's do more than settle championships. They define legacies.No matter what happens tonight, LeBron James and the Miami Heat, and Tim Duncan's San Antonio Spurs have already won NBA titles and secured a place in history.Now is their opportunity to elevate it.The truly memorable teams won the hard way, and that will be the case for the one celebrating at center court this ...
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Spurs try to forget collapse
The San Antonio Spurs are hoping the road to recovery from an incredible collapse in Game 6 goes through their stomachs.After blowing a five-point lead with 28 seconds to play that prevented them from winning their fifth championship, the Spurs held a team dinner to try to refocus.Tim Duncan says the dinner helped the Spurs clear their heads. They are hoping to avoid dwelling on the collapse ...
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Pittsburgh beats Cincinnati in 13
Reds to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Bruce connected off Grilli for his fourth homer in his last six games.Dodgers, Yanks split o Hanley Ramirez capped a six-hit day with a pair of RBI singles, Yasiel Puig homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat ...