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LeBron soars high to get Cavs in series
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070528/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_pistons_cavaliers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070528/capt.a345aeefe26444409b15e627e4e531dd.pistons_cavaliers_basketball_cda105.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=REfGSMoTnsG6UJit9uMMbw--" align="left" height="130" width="98" alt="Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) dunks as Cleveland Cavaliers' Sasha Pavlovic (3), from Serbia & Montenegro, and Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton watch during the first quarter of an NBA Eastern Conference championship basketball game Sunday, May 27, 2007, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan)" border="0" /></a>AP - LeBron James didn't wait for the last play. He did all he needed to do before the clock got anywhere near zero. James had 32 points, nine rebounds and nine assists in the most important game of his young NBA career, helping Cleveland to an 88-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night to pull the Cavaliers within 2-1 in the Eastern Conference finals.</p><br clear="all"/>
Bonds within 9 of Aaron with 746th homer
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070528/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbn_rockies_giants"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070527/capt.2081560a210548d190b031a8d64a0ca0.rockies_giants_baseball_fxpb102.jpg?x=130&y=93&sig=nnM4N8rU0DEBHUhb1QSkuw--" align="left" height="93" width="130" alt="San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds hits a two-run home-run off Colorado Rockies pitcher Taylor Buchholz in the sixth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Sunday, May 27, 2007.(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)" border="0" /></a>AP - The last thing Barry Bonds cared to discuss was his latest step toward Hank Aaron's home run record. Getting swept at home by the Colorado Rockies for the first time stung.</p><br clear="all"/>
Surging Red Sox hold on to sweep Rangers
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070527/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_red_sox_rangers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070527/capt.717510c29b7d4428b69d0e064ab62462.rangers_red_sox_baseball_arl107.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=gJDKq8OacAouggwZti8Xng--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="Boston Red Sox pitcher Hideki Okajima, right,of Japan, taps fists with teammate catcher Jason Varitek (33) after the final out of the baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington,Texas, Sunday, May 27, 2007. The Red Sox won, 6-5. (AP Photo/LM Otero)" border="0" /></a>AP - J.D. Drew finally got the big hit the Boston Red Sox have been looking for from him all season. Drew and Mike Lowell had RBI singles in the eighth inning as the Red Sox held on to complete a three-game sweep over the Rangers with a 6-5 win Sunday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Franchitti wins rain-shortened Indy 500
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070528/ap_on_sp_au_ra_ra_su/car_irl_indy500"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070528/capt.3c241909b4264a9e9247dea6bf66b6a4.aptopix_irl_indy_500_auto_racing_naa197.jpg?x=86&y=130&sig=rizoL_cJSK2dnbaQAB9zsA--" align="left" height="130" width="86" alt="Dario Franchitti stands in his car in front of the Borg-Warner Trophy, as his wife, Ashley Judd, sits on a sidepod of the car, and one of his team's owners, Michael Andretti,stands at right following Franchitti's win in the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 27, 2007. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)" border="0" /></a>AP - Dario Franchitti prayed for rain as the dark clouds gathered above and fast cars filled his mirrors. "It was going to come down to a dogfight, and there's a lot of strong cars," the Scotsman said. "Whatever happened, if it came down to that dogfight, it was going to be hard, so I was hoping for the rain."</p><br clear="all"/>
K-Rod holds back Yankees as Angels sweep
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070527/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_angels_yankees"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070527/capt.5c879d82c3cc432487578a98446cd6d2.angels_yankees_baseball_nyeb102.jpg?x=130&y=100&sig=Tb7tS7VdsuHroj6pkTAygw--" align="left" height="100" width="130" alt="Los Angeles Angels pitcher Francisco Rodriguez reacts after the last out of their baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York, Sunday, May 27, 2007. The Angels defeated the Yankees 4-3. (AP Photo/ Ed Betz)" border="0" /></a>AP - They dueled down to the final strike, Francisco Rodriguez vs. Derek Jeter with the outcome in jeopardy. In this game — and in this season — it was K-Rod's turn to win.</p><br clear="all"/>
Report: Vick bets big on dog fights
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070528/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_vick_investigation"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070523/capt.vanew50105232351.nancy_armour_football_vanew501.jpg?x=130&y=92&sig=sxfxqKW_ajoklt.fmvPH.w--" align="left" height="92" width="130" alt="In this May 22, 2007 file photo, one of three dogs removed from a house owned by Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick is shown in Chesapeake, Va. Vick has been under investigation since April 25 when police conducting a drug investigation raided the house he owns and found dozens of dogs. They also found items associated with dog fighting, including a 'pry bar' used to pry apart a dog's jaws. No charges have been filed. The dogs are now housed at the Chesapeake Animal Control Bureau office. (AP Photo/Daily Press, Joe Fudge/file)" border="0" /></a>AP - Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was at a dog fight in 2000 and is "one of the heavyweights" in the sport, ESPN reported. The network Sunday cited a police informant whom a dog-fighting investigator called "extremely reliable."</p><br clear="all"/>
LeBron ignites Cavaliers past Pistons in NBA playoffs
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070528/sp_afp/basketnbaeast"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20070528/capt.sge.hly87.280507043306.photo00.photo.default-380x512.jpg?x=96&y=130&sig=2cDmk9W4fyqb5ENmQ.a5FA--" align="left" height="130" width="96" alt="LeBron James, seen here, decided to play more aggressively and the Detroit Pistons could only watch him speed past them to lift Cleveland back into their playoff series. James scored 32 points and the Cavaliers defeated Detroit 88-82(AFP/Getty Imaes/File/Gregory Shamus)" border="0" /></a>AFP - LeBron James decided to play more aggressively and the Detroit Pistons could only watch him speed past them to lift Cleveland back into their National Basketball Association playoff series.</p><br clear="all"/>
Belliard carries Nationals over Cards
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070528/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbn_nationals_cardinals"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070527/capt.57ed59a9336a49a2adf1ba63339f0a31.nationals_cardinals_baseball_motg120.jpg?x=130&y=96&sig=4fPd_bI65tTFkd_l63PwKg--" align="left" height="96" width="130" alt="Washington Nationals' Ronnie Belliard scores on a wild pitch by St. Louis Cardinals' Randy Flores in the eighth inning of their baseball game Sunday, May 27, 2007, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Belliard went 4-for-5 with a home run as the Nationals beat the Cardinals 7-2.(AP Photo/Tom Gannam)" border="0" /></a>AP - One by one, the St. Louis Cardinals have honored their departed World Series players and then gotten beat by them.</p><br clear="all"/>
Fire play scoreless draw with Salt Lake
(AP)
AP - The Chicago Fire and Real Salt Lake played to a scoreless draw on Sunday, despite several scoring opportunities by each team.
Ducks, Sens set for Stanley Cup opener
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070526/ap_on_sp_ho_ne/hkn_stanley_cup"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070526/capt.d6f4540031f64ff0881863fa987401dc.stanley_cup_hockey_ottx105.jpg?x=130&y=98&sig=BMy1yl8nZiiF9zt6dxNB4A--" align="left" height="98" width="130" alt="Ottawa Senators Dany Heatley, left, and Jason Spezza take part in team practice in Ottawa, Saturday, May 26, 2007. The Ottawa Senators will face the Anaheim Ducks in the Stanley Cup finals starting Monday May 28. (AP Photo/Patrick Doyle, CP)" border="0" /></a>AP - Ottawa captain Daniel Alfredsson isn't familiar with the play of Anaheim star Chris Pronger. Ducks forward Ryan Getzlaf doesn't really know anyone on the Senators. The two teams have faced each other just once since 2003. They get to reacquaint themselves Monday night, slamming into each other in the opener of the Stanley Cup finals.</p><br clear="all"/>
Report: Vick was at dog fight in 2000 (AP)
^ Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick was at a dog fight in 2000 and is "one of the heavyweights" in the sport, ESPN reported. The network Sunday cited a police informant whom a dog-fighting investigator called "extremely reliable." "That's who bets a large dollar," the informant said on the show "Outside the Lines." "And they have the money to bet large money.
Packers CEO Harlan to delay retirement (AP)
 Bob Harlan will delay his retirement as the Green Bay Packers' chief executive officer because hand-picked successor John Jones is taking a leave for personal reasons. The Packers announced Saturday that Jones is taking an indefinite leave of absence from the team because of "management concerns." In a hastily arranged news conference, Packers executive committee member Peter Platten said he could...
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Bengals' Lewis sorry for cop comments (AP)
Cincinnati Bengals coach Marvin Lewis, whose team has had several run-ins with the law, apologized Thursday for comments about police possibly targeting his players. "Yesterday, I gave a radio interview and made some comments that did not illustrate the high regard I have for the Cincinnati Police Department.
Green's agent: Chiefs won't call me back (AP)
The agent for quarterback Trent Green said Thursday the Miami Dolphins have indicated "some flexibility" in their offer to Kansas City, but that he can't get the Chiefs to respond. A Chiefs spokesman said later, however, that the Dolphins remain inflexible in offering only a supplemental sixth-round draft pick for the two-time Pro Bowl quarterback.
Woman pleads guilty in Starr extortion (AP)
An 81-year-old Texas woman has pleaded guilty to trying to extort $2 million from Hall of Fame quarterback Bart Starr. Ruby Y. Young of Kerrville pleaded guilty Friday in U.S. District Court. She received a probated sentence and agreed not to have any contact with Starr or his family. Young was accused of mailing letters to the 73-year-old Starr last year with the intent to extort money under "a...
Keyshawn retires, will join ESPN (AP)
 As Keyshawn Johnson pondered retirement, he looked to Tiki Barber for advice. Barber, a longtime star for the New York Giants, went through a similar process some time ago, and announced last fall he wouldn't return next season. Three weeks after being released by the Carolina Panthers, Johnson reached the same decision despite several opportunities to play on.
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Charge dropped against Broncos' Marshall (AP)
A false imprisonment charge against Denver Broncos wide receiver Brandon Marshall stemming from a domestic dispute was dismissed Friday. The charge was dropped after Marshall completed anger-management classes, said Kathleen Walsh, a spokeswoman for the Douglas County district attorney Marshall was arrested in March after a woman who identified herself as his girlfriend said Marshall used his...
LeBron helps Cavs win Game 3, 88-82 (AP)
 LeBron James wasn't going to be questioned, criticized or blamed for not doing enough. Not in the biggest game of his life. The Cavaliers needed a victory, and James willed them to one. He scored 32 points with nine rebounds and nine assists in the most important 48 minutes of his blossoming NBA career, helping Cleveland to an 88-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night that pulled the...
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Ill Jazz G Deron Williams skips practice (AP)
Utah Jazz point guard Deron Williams sat out practice Sunday because of a stomach illness and is considered probable to play Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night. Williams had 31 points, eight assists and five steals in Utah's 109-83 victory Saturday night that got the Jazz back into the series, 2-1.
Spurs to rely on experience in Game 4 (AP)
Before Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich talked about how his team has learned over the years to be even-tempered in the playoffs, treating wins as a relief and losses as learning opportunities. Then came a 26-point loss to the Utah Jazz on Saturday night -- and a confession Sunday afternoon.
Billups, Hamilton struggle for Pistons (AP)
With both Richard Hamilton and Chauncey Billups struggling offensively, the Detroit Pistons couldn't keep up with the Cavaliers. Hamilton scored just seven points on 2-for-8 shooting and Billups finished with 13 after going 4-for-14, forcing Detroit to rely on Rasheed Wallace and Chris Webber offensively Sunday night.
Sonics F Lewis opts out of his contract (AP)
Rashard Lewis' promise became reality. Lewis' agent said Friday night that the SuperSonics' longest-tenured player and second-leading scorer had officially opted out of the final two years of his Seattle contract. That makes him eligible for free agency beginning on July 1, but doesn't necessarily end his career with the Sonics.
Bobcats' Bickerstaff takes on new role (AP)
Bernie Bickerstaff accepted a new role with the Charlotte Bobcats on Friday, a move that could lead part-owner Michael Jordan to hire a general manager. In a news conference to introduce Sam Vincent as coach, Jordan announced Bickerstaff, the team's coach and GM since its inception three years ago, will become an executive vice president.
Pacers interview Bulls assistant Boylan (AP)
Chicago Bulls assistant Jim Boylan is the latest coach in the mix for the Indiana Pacers' job. Pacers CEO Donnie Walsh said Thursday the team interviewed Boylan on Wednesday. "He's a guy we'll probably interview again," Walsh said. Boylan was the lead assistant for Chicago this season, and he helped the Bulls reach the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Sens or Ducks will win first Stanley Cup (AP)
Back in 1927 when Babe Ruth and the rest of Murderers' Row feasted on American League pitching, Canada's capital celebrated a Stanley Cup championship. The city of Ottawa has waited 80 years for another celebration. The new version of the Ottawa Senators has a chance to end the drought against the Anaheim Ducks in the first matchup of teams in search of their initial NHL championship since 1999.
Ducks want to win Cup for Selanne (AP)
 Teemu Selanne finally made it to hockey's big dance. His teammates are determined to help him take the final step. "Teemu's been in this league for 15 years and he's never had a chance to play for the Cup," Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastien Giguere said. "We couldn't have any better teammate. "He deserves this.
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Accident memories linger for Heatley (AP)
 Dany Heatley is trying to move on nearly four years after he was behind the wheel in a horrific car accident that killed his friend and Atlanta Thrashers teammate Dan Snyder. Seeking a fresh start, he asked to be traded and landed with Ottawa in 2005. Now, Heatley and the Senators are in the Stanley Cup finals that begin Monday against the Anaheim Ducks.
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Fans fired up in Ottawa, not in Anaheim (AP)
Ottawa has gone quite bananas over the Senators. Anaheim has been, well, considerably more laid-back about the Ducks. Although there were a dozen or so fans lined up outside Honda Center to get Anaheim players' autographs as they arrived for practice Sunday, there aren't many indications elsewhere in Orange County that the home team is playing for the Stanley Cup.
Ducks, Sens unfamiliar with each other (AP)
Back in 1927 when Babe Ruth and the rest of Murderers' Row feasted on American League pitching, Canada's capital celebrated a Stanley Cup championship. The city of Ottawa has waited 80 years for another celebration. The new version of the Ottawa Senators has a chance to end the drought against the Anaheim Ducks in the first matchup of teams in search of their initial NHL championship since 1999.
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Tocchet pleads guilty in gambling ring (AP)
 The case began loudly in February 2006 when New Jersey authorities announced a former hockey star and a state trooper had been charged with running a gambling ring that had ties to organized crime. Wayne Gretzky was dragged into it, along with his actress-wife Janet Jones, on the eve of the Turin Olympics.
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Tocchet could return to Coyotes' bench (AP)
Phoenix Coyotes assistant coach Rick Tocchet's plea to gambling charges may open the door for his return to work after more than a year on leave. Coach Wayne Gretzky has said he wants Tocchet back. So the decision appears to be in the hands of the NHL after Tocchet pleaded guilty Friday to promoting gambling and conspiracy to promote gambling in a plea deal that may spare him jail time.
Mears wins Coca-Cola 600, records first career victory (PA SportsTicker)
Mears upsets the field, wins Coca-Cola 600 (AP)
 Casey Mears looked wide-eyed around Victory Lane, astounded by the celebration surrounding him.
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NASCAR pushes Car of Tomorrow (AP)
NASCAR spent the weekend putting on a hard sell for its Car of Tomorrow. Count Darrell Waltrip among the converts.
Auto Racing: Scotsman Franchitti wins storm-shortened Indy 500 (AFP)
Franchitti wins Indy 500 (AFP)
Carmichael wins in Mount Morris (AP)
Suzuki's Ricky Carmichael raced to his second victory of the season and 98th AMA Motocross win of his career Sunday, taking the AMA Toyota Motocross Championship's Kawasaki/Monster Energy High Point National Carmichael, retiring from motorcycle racing to pursue a career in stock cars, edged Kawasaki's James Stewart for the eighth win of his career at Mount Morris and his 146th overall victory.
Kanaan leads as rain hits Indy 500 (AFP)
Setzer capitalizes on Crawford's collapse, wins Ohio 250 (PA SportsTicker)
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