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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 »

American football great Deacon Jones dead at 74

This 1963 file photo shows David Deacon Jones, a Hall of Fame American football defensive end credited with terming the word “sack” for how he knocked down quarterbacks. He died Monday, June 4, 2013. He was 74. The Washington Redskins said that Jones died Monday night of natural causes at his home in Southern California.  AP PHOTO/FILE

David “Deacon” Jones, a Hall of Fame American football defensive end credited with terming the word “sack” for how he knocked down quarterbacks, has died. He was 74.

Posted: June 5th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Stephens of US in 4th round in Paris for 2nd time

Sloane Stephens, of the U.S, returns the ball to compatriot Vania King during their second round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium Thursday, May 30, 2013 in Paris. AP

Sloane Stephens of the United States reached the French Open’s fourth round for the second consecutive year with a 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-3 victory Saturday over 92nd-ranked Marina Erakovic, who was penalized a point in the third set for getting coached.

Posted: June 1st, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Pacquiao may never fight in US again

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Manny Pacquiao.

Filipino boxing legend Manny Pacquiao may never set foot in the inside a ring in the United States again.

Posted: June 1st, 2013 in Boxing / MMA,Latest Sports Stories,Pacquiao Files,Section | Read More »

Congressman Kennedy on gay player: ‘I’m so proud’

Boston Celtics' Jason Collins AP FILE PHOTO

NBA basketball player Jason Collins may have shocked the sports world Monday by becoming the first active player in one of four major US professional sports to come out as gay, but he did not shock Congressman Joe Kennedy III.

Posted: April 30th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

There’s no stopping Boston Marathon, say organizers

Boston Marathon

Boston Marathon organizers said on Tuesday that next year’s race would go ahead as planned and that they are cooperating with law enforcement officials to find those responsible for the deadly blasts.

Posted: April 18th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Boston tragedy hurts unique bond of running community

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One of the blast sites on Boylston Street near the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon is seen in Boston, Tuesday, April 16, 2013, one day after bomb blasts killed three and injured over 140 people.  AP PHOTO/ELISE AMENDOLA

This is a tragedy that hurts not only city marathons, like Boston, New York and London, but the running community at large. There is a unique bond that forms during marathons not just with fellow runners but with the spectators and bystanders. From the high of hearing strangers cheer for you, to the sticky high fives from 6-year-olds and the promised kisses of Wellesley girls. It’s a moment that lasts a lifetime and keeps a tradition going stronger than ever even after 117 years.

Posted: April 17th, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

The 78-year-old runner behind the Boston photo

Caption: Police officers react to a second explosion at the finish line of the Boston Marathon in Boston, Monday. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line, sending authorities out on the course to carry off the injured while the stragglers were rerouted away from the smoking site of the blasts. (AP Photo/The Boston Globe, John Tlumacki)

A 78-year-old man running his third Boston Marathon was near the finish line when he was knocked down by one of two bomb blasts and caught in a news photograph that quickly went viral.

Posted: April 16th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

3 dead, over 100 injured in Boston blasts—officials

Police clear the area at the finish line of the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston, Monday, April 15, 2013. British police are reviewing security plans for Sunday's London Marathon because of the bombs that killed two people at the race in Boston.  AP PHOTO/CHARLES KRUPA

At least three people were killed and more than 100 injured in twin explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, officials said.

Posted: April 16th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

2 dead, 23 hurt in Boston Marathon blasts—police

Medical responders run an injured man past the finish line the 2013 Boston Marathon following an explosion in Boston Monday, April 15, 2013. Two explosions shattered the euphoria of the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday.  AP PHOTO/CHARLES KRUPA

Two bombs exploded in the packed streets near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing two people and injuring more than 120 in a terrifying scene of shattered glass, bloodstained pavement and severed limbs at the world’s oldest and most prestigious marathon, authorities said.

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

Djokovic, Querrey win, US-Serbia locked 1-1

Novak Djokovic, of Serbia, celebrates after defeating John Isner 7-6 (5), 6-2, 7-5 during a Davis Cup quarterfinal singles tennis match on Friday, April 5, 2013, in Boise, Idaho. AP

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic gave Serbia the lead before Sam Querrey pulled off a stirring win for the United States to leave the nations locked 1-1 after Friday’s opening singles in their Davis Cup quarterfinal.

Posted: April 6th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

FINA objects to Lance Armstrong swim event entry

Lance Armstrong  AP FILE PHOTO

Swimming’s world governing body on Thursday said it had written to organizers of a regional swimming championships in the United States, requesting that shamed cyclist Lance Armstrong be barred from competing.

Posted: April 4th, 2013 in Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

Gruesome leg break rivets US basketball fans

Louisville head coach Rick Pitino and trainers tend to injured guard Kevin Ware during the first half of the Midwest Regional final in the NCAA college basketball tournament against Duke, Sunday, March 31, 2013, in Indianapolis. Ware badly injured his lower right leg and had to be taken off the court on a stretcher. AP/Darron Cummings

Horrified teammates wept as a player’s leg bone snapped during one of the most closely watched U.S. college basketball games of the year.

Posted: April 1st, 2013 in Featured Gallery,Latest Sports Stories | Read More »

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