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Warriors' Shooters Get The Job Done, Tie NBA Finals 2-2

Friday, June 12, 2015

The Golden State Warriors tied up the NBA Finals series 2-2. On the road in Cleveland, the Warriors beat the Cavaliers 103-82. Game 5 will be played on Sunday in Oakland, Calif.

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With 2-1 Finals Lead, What's LeBron James' Secret Motivation?

Thursday, June 11, 2015

James is averaging more than 40 points a game, and with him leading the way, his team isn't looking like the underdog these days. But observers wonder what's fueling his on-court rampage.

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Cleveland Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals Over Golden State

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Tuesday's NBA Finals game — coming out on top over the Golden State Warriors 96-91. The Cavs lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be played in Cleveland on Thursday.

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Cavaliers Even Up NBA Finals, Beating Warriors In Overtime

Sunday, June 07, 2015

The Cleveland Cavaliers have evened the NBA Finals at one game apiece. Sunday night in Oakland, the Cavs won a thrilling game, beating the Golden State Warriors 95-93 in overtime. Both finals games have gone to an extra period.

Cleveland led by 11 points with a little over three minutes ...

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Cavs' Matthew Dellavedova — A Standout In The Classroom And On The Court

Sunday, June 07, 2015

The spotlight is about to shine on one of the more unlikely starting players in the NBA Finals.

Australian native Matthew Dellavedova is expected to start for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. He will replace injured all-star ...

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NBA Game 1: Warriors Beat Cavaliers 108-100 In Overtime

Friday, June 05, 2015

In what may herald an exciting series, Game 1 of the NBA Finals went into overtime Thursday night. But the Warriors ran away from the Cavaliers in the final five minutes, winning 108-100.

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After A Week's Break, NBA Finals To Begin Between Cleveland, Golden State

Thursday, June 04, 2015

The NBA finals begin Thursday night, matching the league's best teams: The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are trying to overcome decades without a pro title of their own.

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Indictments Bring To Light FIFA's Veil Of Secrecy

Friday, May 29, 2015

The corruption arrests of officials on soccer's governing body hardly surprised those who pay attention the sport. Lack of accountability and payouts to soccer federations helped to create the empire.

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Fast-Paced NBA Teams Signify How Much Basketball Has Evolved

Monday, May 18, 2015

Everything is new in this year's NBA Conference Finals, which start this week. The teams in the postseason represent the new way the game is being played — fast-paced with long-range shooting.

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NFL QB Tom Brady Will Sit Out 4 Games For Deflated Balls Scandal

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

An investigation found that Brady was "generally aware" that New England Patriots employees were letting air out of balls. Under-inflated balls are easier to grip. The Patriots were fined $1 million.

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Tom Brady's Agent Says Suspension 'Has No Legitimate Basis'

Monday, May 11, 2015

Tom Brady's agent, Don Yee, delivered a lengthy statement in response to the quarterback's suspension, calling it 'ridiculous.' He also said that the NFL investigation into deflategate was unfair.

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NFL Suspends Tom Brady For First 4 Games Of 2015 Season

Monday, May 11, 2015

The NFL has also fined the New England Patriots $1 million. The punishments follow last week's report on the deflategate scandal.

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After Mayweather-Pacquiao Bout, Fans Evaluate Boxing

Monday, May 04, 2015

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao aren't the only ones recovering after their big fight Saturday. Sports fans are trying to figure out if their feelings about boxing are good, bad or indifferent.

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Mayweather Defeats Pacquaio; Both Earn Millions

Sunday, May 03, 2015

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Mayweather Outboxes Pacquiao In A Unanimous Decision

Saturday, May 02, 2015

Updated at 1:50 a.m. EDT Sunday: Mayweather wins

Floyd Mayweather Jr.maintained his unbeaten record with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquaio in their unified welterweight megabout in Las Vegas on Saturday.

The 38-year-old American made a surprisingly strong start, then withstood some aggressive counter-punching by the Filipino southpaw ...

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Mayweather, Pacquiao Finally Go Head-To-Head This Weekend

Friday, May 01, 2015

Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Celebrities, sports figures and others have all flocked to the city to see two of the greatest fighters of their era finally box.

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Mayweather-Pacquiao Bout Draws Fans To Las Vegas

Friday, May 01, 2015

It's been dubbed the fight of the century. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao face off on Saturday. The weigh in is Friday, as well as other fight-themed distractions to keep fans engaged.

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Floyd Mayweather's Brash Style Has Split Fan Loyalties

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Floyd Mayweather is expected to beat Manny Pacquiao in their much anticipated fight this Saturday in Las Vegas, but many are rooting for him to lose. He is one of boxing's most polarizing figures.

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Golden State's Stephen Curry Perfects 3-Pointers

Friday, April 17, 2015

With the NBA playoffs about to begin, the Golden State Warriors have the best record in the league and the most exciting playing style — highlighted by Stephen Curry's long-range shooting.

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Duke Comes From Behind To Defeat Wisconsin In Men's NCAA Championship

Tuesday, April 07, 2015

Duke won another men's college basketball championship Monday night in Indianapolis. The Blue Devils beat the Wisconsin Badgers 68-63. It was the school's 5th men's title under coach Mike Krzyzewski.

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