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Australia, South Korea, Iran qualify for World Cup

Australia's Tim Cahill, center, celebrates with fans after the victory over Iraq in the World Cup soccer Asian qualifying match at the Sydney Olympic Stadium in Sydney, Australia, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Australian won the match 1-0 and qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)

Having everything to play for on Tuesday, Australia, Iran and South Korea all secured berths at the 2014 World Cup on a dramatic final day of Asian qualifying. They join Japan which was the first nation to qualify.

Posted: June 19th, 2013 in Football,Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos,Uncategorized | Read More »

Serena Williams comments on rape case in interview

Serena Williams, of the U.S, returns the ball to Russia's Maria Sharapova during the Women's final match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Saturday, June 8, 2013 in Paris. Williams won 6-4, 6-4. (AP Photo/David Vincent)

Serena Williams says in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine that, while not blaming the victim in the Steubenville rape case, “she shouldn’t have put herself in that position.”

Posted: June 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos,Tennis | Read More »

Duncan closing in on 5th championship

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) grabs a rebound as Miami Heat's Mike Miller (13) defends during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 114-104. (AP Photo/Brendan Maloney, Pool)

It’s all right in front of Tim Duncan now, and the big man can feel it.

Posted: June 19th, 2013 in Basketball,Latest Sports Stories,NBA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Back home, Heat try to stop a 5th Spurs NBA title

San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker shoots as Miami Heat's Mario Chalmers defends during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio. The Spurs won 114-104. (AP Photo/John G. Mabanglo)

The Miami Heat weren’t supposed to be in this situation. Not now, anyway.

Posted: June 19th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Heat back on familiar, and shaky, ground in the finals

Miami Heat players Chris Bosh (1), Dwyane Wade (3), LeBron James (6), Mario Chalmers, and Ray Allen (34) pause at a break against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in San Antonio. The San Antonio Spurs won 114-104. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

LeBron James has been here before, with dire results.

Posted: June 18th, 2013 in Basketball,Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,NBA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Manu Ginobili sparks Spurs to Game 5 win

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs goes up for a shot over Norris Cole #30 of the Miami Heat in the second half during Game Five of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP

With the old Manu Ginobili back, the San Antonio Spurs looked like champs again.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories,NBA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

End of quarters cost Heat in Game 5

LeBron James of the Miami Heat runs into tough defense from Tiago Splitter and Boris Diaw of the San Antonio Spurs during game 5 of the NBA finals on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas., where the Spurs defeated the Heat 114-104 and now lead the series 3-2. AFP PHOTO/Frederic J. BROWN

The Miami Heat will be lamenting 8 bad minutes. Eight very bad minutes, actually.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Basketball,Latest Sports Stories,NBA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Game 5 could be Ginobili’s last Spurs home game

Manu Ginobili #20 of the San Antonio Spurs with the ball against Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat in the first quarter during Game Five of the 2013 NBA Finals at the AT&T Center on June 16, 2013 in San Antonio, Texas. Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images/AFP

Win or lose, Sunday marked the final home game of this season for the Spurs. The series shifts back to Miami for Game 6 on Tuesday, and the winner will be decided on South Beach.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

NBA Finals: It could go either way in Game 5

Miami Heat forward LeBron James shoots during NBA basketball practice, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in San Antonio. The Heat take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, with the best-of-seven games series even at 2-2.  AP PHOTO/EL NUEVO HERALD, DAVID SANTIAGO

The swings in momentum in these NBA Finals have been so wild that it has been difficult to grasp just who is in control of the series.

Posted: June 17th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Starting Spanish keeper for Confed Cup remains a mystery

Ireland's Sean St. Ledger (5) shoots the ball past Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (1). (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Spain’s goalkeeper for Sunday’s Confederations Cup opener against Uruguay remains a mystery.

Posted: June 16th, 2013 in Football,Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Heat, Spurs set for pivotal Game 5 of NBA Finals

Miami Heat forward LeBron James shoots during NBA basketball practice, Saturday, June 15, 2013, in San Antonio. The Heat take on the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday, with the best-of-seven games series even at 2-2.(AP Photo/El Nuevo Herald, David Santiago)

Tony Parker’s hamstring, not Dwyane Wade’s knee, is the current chief injury concern.

Posted: June 16th, 2013 in Basketball,Latest Sports Stories,NBA,Photos and Videos | Read More »

Horschel, Mickelson lead at US Open

Phil Mickelson reacts to a missed putt on the first hole during the second round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Friday, June 14, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. AP

Play has been suspended for the day at the U.S. Open, with Phil Mickelson and Billy Horschel tied for the lead.

Posted: June 15th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Japan looking to close gap on football’s best

Japan's head coach Alberto Zaccheroni of Italy celebrates with his players after their 1-1 draw with Australia in their Asian zone Group B qualifying soccer match for the 2014 World Cup in Saitama, near Tokyo, Tuesday, June 4, 2013. Japan became the first team to reach 2014 World Cup. AP

In the minds of most football fans, Japan is essentially the “other team” in Saturday’s Confederations Cup opener.

Posted: June 15th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories,Photos and Videos | Read More »

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