Heat Still Rising in Miami

Much of the noise emanating from the Miami Heat’s Game 1 win over the Indiana Pacers had to do with Pacer coach Frank Vogel’s curious removal of perhaps the best defender on the court, for either team, for two crucial defensive possessions in overtime. That...

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Heat rally past Bulls to advance, 94-91

Knowing his team needed him at his best, Dwyane Wade retreated to the Miami Heat locker room after the third quarter for some quick treatment on his aching right knee. When he came back, he was good as new. And now he can rest until the Eastern...

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NYK Makes LIN Decision

Kevin Martin doesn’t even remember Jeremy Lin being in training camp with the Houston Rockets last December. Seven months later, Lin is returning to Houston – and he's a lot richer for it.Lin officially rejoined the Rockets Tuesday night after the New...

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LeBron for Wimbledon Inspiration

Drawing inspiration from LeBron James and his new NBA title, Andy Murray is ready to win his first championship, too.The fourth-seeded Murray, who has lost in three Grand Slam finals, advanced to the Wimbledon semifinals for the fourth straight year...

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James, Wade lead Heat to 115-83 win over Pacers

Suddenly, the road back to the Eastern Conference finals no longer looks daunting for Miami.Not after the Heat left the Pacers beat up and banged up.LeBron James scored 30 points, Dwyane Wade added 28, and the Heat moved a win away from the NBA's final...

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Heat top Bulls 83-72, Tighten East Race

The earliest Miami and Chicago could meet again is Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.Good thing. The tempers could use a little time to cool down. And after a game filled with shoves and takedowns, the race for the No. 1 seed in the East is still...

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Grizzlies Grab 1st Ever 3-1 Series Lead Over Spurs

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Mike Conley had 15 points and seven assists to help the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies rout the San Antonio Spurs 104-86 on Monday night and grab a commanding 3-1 lead in their opening series.The Grizzlies already had made franchise...

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