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James takes Cavs to their 1st NBA finals
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_bk_ga_su/bkn_pistons_cavaliers"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070603/capt.314d401f1fac4dffa3015fd8476c9ebc.pistons_cavaliers_basketball_cda121.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=9nIWvugTC15ECbHFVA9DsQ--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James holds the championship trophy after the Cavaliers won the NBA Eastern Conference championship with a 98-82 win over the Detroit Pistons in a basketball game Saturday, June 2, 2007, in Cleveland. NBA great Bill Russell laughs at left. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)" border="0" /></a>AP - As his teammates danced and carried on while wearing baseball caps and T-shirts proclaiming "Champions," LeBron James walked around in a daze with a smile etched across his face. "This is like a dream," he said, shaking his head. "This is probably the best feeling that I've ever had in my life." An entire city felt the same.</p><br clear="all"/>
Senators make it a series with 5-3 win
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_ho_ga_su/hkn_stanley_cup"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070603/capt.7d59fa46a220454fadb6b9bb61f4e9cb.nhl_stanley_cup_final_series_senators_ducks_hockey_fng122.jpg?x=130&y=101&sig=g5joiWCbWFcCC2BcreFVag--" align="left" height="101" width="130" alt="Ottawa Senators defenseman Anton Volchenkov, right, celebrates his goal with teammates Antoine Vermette, center, and Chris Phillips during third-period NHL Stanley Cup game 3 action against the Anaheim Ducks in Ottawa, Canada, on Saturday, June 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Ryan Remiorz,CP)" border="0" /></a>AP - Daniel Alfredsson and the Ottawa Senators jumped back into the Stanley Cup finals with a little luck and a lot of anger. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger supplied both. Alfredsson broke out of a scoring slump with the help of the replay booth, and Pronger deflected the go-ahead goal into his own net during Ottawa's three-goal second period, giving the Senators a 5-3 victory Saturday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Lowell's big hits rally Sox over Yankees
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_yankees_red_sox"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070602/capt.8f3b060d6b4f4b3a9039223959da373d.yankees_red_sox_baseball_mamd110.jpg?x=112&y=130&sig=WVcggggc3FC8ABcJIjsE3g--" align="left" height="130" width="112" alt="Boston Red Sox's Mike Lowell hits an RBI single in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Saturday, June 2, 2007, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)" border="0" /></a>AP - Mike Lowell dished out the big hits — with his body and his bat. Lowell homered to start a Red Sox comeback and also flattened two Yankees in a pair of basepath collisions on Saturday as Boston beat New York 11-6. First baseman Doug Mientkiewicz was taken from the field on a cart after banging his head on Lowell's hip while trying to one-hop a bad throw from shortstop Derek Jeter.</p><br clear="all"/>
Clemens scratched from Monday start
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<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_ba_ne/bba_yankees_clemens"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070530/capt.f748721dca4f4c88ae29f4078ee53dd1.yankees_clemens_baseball_nyff110.jpg?x=130&y=94&sig=sDTCnmp.mhw7aDmVz.TBHw--" align="left" height="94" width="130" alt="New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens speaks to a Yankees fans who gathered to watch the telecast of the baseball game between the Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays telecast Wednesday, May 30, 2007 at Bryant Park in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)" border="0" /></a>AP - Roger Clemens was scratched from Monday's start against the Chicago White Sox because of a fatigued right groin.</p><br clear="all"/>
Mets end Diamondbacks' win streak at 8
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070602/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bbn_diamondbacks_mets"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070602/capt.dfbb229d86bf4171afe41e3558e655c3.diamondbacks_mets_baseball_nyeb112.jpg?x=130&y=114&sig=kQTE0vTatKi.BRTjRTq2MQ--" align="left" height="114" width="130" alt="New York Mets Ruben Gotay runs to first after hitting a three run home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the seventh inning of their baseball game, Saturday, June 2, 2007 at Shea Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Ed Betz)" border="0" /></a>AP - The makeshift Mets boosted New York to a 7-1 victory over Arizona on Saturday and manager Willie Randolph knew all along that they could do it.</p><br clear="all"/>
Pats' Hill honored at memorial service
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070602/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_hill_funeral"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070602/capt.d58f4e07c6c8499c93207d9fd589c8dd.hill_funeral_lawh107.jpg?x=130&y=84&sig=7HKaOTXC5REDQZ9lR.XhmQ--" align="left" height="84" width="130" alt="Pallbearers Randall Gay, left, of the New England Patriots, and Cincinnati Benglas' Ben Wilkerson, right, touch the casket of Patriots defensive end Marquise Hill after helping to carry it from Greater St. Stephens church in New Orleans, Saturday, June 2, 2007. Hill, a former Louisiana State standout, died after falling from a jet ski in Lake Pontchartrain last weekend. (AP Photo/Bill Haber)" border="0" /></a>AP - As he stood near the casket of late New England Patriots teammate Marquise Hill, defensive lineman Jarvis Green swallowed hard, took some deep breaths and offered a few fond memories to Hill's grieving relatives.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cavaliers book NBA finals berth with win over Pistons
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20070603/sp_afp/basketnbaeast"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20070603/capt.sge.jkw17.030607070006.photo00.photo.default-353x512.jpg?x=89&y=130&sig=1VsRmj09D4acrTUZ3DpUQw--" align="left" height="130" width="89" alt="LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds up the Eastern Conference Championship Trophy after they defeated the Detroit Pistons 98-82 in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2007 NBA Playoffs 02 June at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs won 98-82 to win the series 4-2 and advance to the NBA Finals.(AFP/Getty Images/Gregory Shamus)" border="0" /></a>AFP - The Cleveland Cavaliers reached the National Basketball Association finals on Saturday with a 98-82 victory over the Detroit Pistons that sealed the Eastern Conference championship series.</p><br clear="all"/>
Guillen helps Mariners edge past Rangers
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_ba_ga_su/bba_rangers_mariners"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070603/capt.ccd34d3ea5604b9c9fa0cf97f411207d.rangers_mariners_baseball_watw207.jpg?x=106&y=130&sig=X.uqmyswsoXwFsavCqPiJg--" align="left" height="130" width="106" alt="Seattle Mariners' Jose Guillen 'rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers in the sixth inning Saturday, June 2, 2007, of an MLB baseball game at Safeco Field in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)" border="0" /></a>AP - It took just 11 pitches for the Seattle Mariners to knock out Texas starter Kameron Loe, and take a lead they needed because of an unsteady performance from a usually reliable bullpen.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cannon helps Galaxy tie D.C. United 0-0
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_so_ga_su/soc_dc_united_galaxy"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070603/capt.4a6a5fc95aec477c83dd62645dc6cef7.dc_united_galaxy_soccer_cacp102.jpg?x=98&y=130&sig=Pyib2fsT0_XJRP2eT4aPzw--" align="left" height="130" width="98" alt="D.C. United's Facundo Erpen, right, slips as he pursues the ball against Los Angeles Galaxy's Peter Vagenas during the first half of an MLS soccer game in Carson, Calif., Saturday, June 2, 2007. Looking on in the background is the Galaxy's Tyrone Marshall. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)" border="0" /></a>AP - Joe Cannon matched a season high with five saves to help the Los Angeles Galaxy tie the D.C. United 0-0 on Saturday night.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ducks' Kunitz hurt in 1st game back
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/sports/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070603/ap_on_sp_ho_ne/hkn_stanley_cup_kunitz"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070603/capt.fcf8bff9788e45ca9023d0efab9894da.nhl_stanley_cup_final_series_senators_ducks_hockey_fng108.jpg?x=130&y=110&sig=PkYNciCrPDMNadtcDJT3bQ--" align="left" height="110" width="130" alt="Ottawa Senators defenseman Wade Redden, right, knocks Anaheim Ducks left winger Chris Kunitz (14) off the puck in front of Senators goaltender Ray Emery during first period NHL Stanley Cup game 3 action in Ottawa, Canada, on Saturday, June 2, 2007. (AP Photo/Tom Hanson,CP)" border="0" /></a>AP - Anaheim Ducks forward Chris Kunitz's return to the lineup was a short one in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Marquise Hill remembered by teammates (AP)
 As he stood near the casket of late New England Patriots teammate Marquise Hill, defensive lineman Jarvis Green swallowed hard, took some deep breaths and offered a few fond memories to Hill's grieving relatives. "He made everybody laugh," Green said. "The first time I met him he made me laugh and the last time I talked to him he made me laugh.
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Ex-Colts QB Jack Trudeau arrested (AP)
Former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Jack Trudeau was arrested early Saturday and charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Police found liquor being served at Trudeau's home for a high school graduation party, a release from the Boone County Sheriff's department said. Trudeau was taken to the Boone County Jail, where he posted bond and was released Saturday morning.
Vikings' Doss returning from knee injury (AP)
 Many NFL players dread June, having to practice without pads during mandatory minicamps across the league. Then there's Mike Doss. The former Indianapolis Colts star safety was downright giddy when he stepped on the field for the Minnesota Vikings this weekend. It's been a long road back for Doss, who was limited to six games for the Colts last season after a knee injury against Washington.
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OL Andruzzi hospitalized with lymphoma (AP)
Veteran offensive lineman Joe Andruzzi, released by the Cleveland Browns last month after two seasons with the club, has been diagnosed with a treatable form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. His agent, Joe Linta, said Friday that the 31-year-old Andruzzi has begun getting chemotherapy treatments at the Dana Farber Institute in Boston, a hospital for which he helped raise money while playing for the New...
Cowboys' Owens earns $3M roster bonus (AP)
Terrell Owens will get his $3 million roster bonus from the Dallas Cowboys even though, like several other starters, he hasn't been practicing with the team. Owens will get that bonus, plus a $5 million salary for the 2007 season, since he was still on the roster Friday, when he was again absent from voluntary organized team activities.
Bengals' Thurman gets treatment program (AP)
Bengals linebacker Odell Thurman was sentenced Friday to six days in a treatment program, settling his drunken driving conviction. Hamilton County Municipal Court Judge John Burlew also put Thurman on two years' probation. Thurman is still suspended by the NFL for violating its substance abuse policy.
Seahawks cut former starting CB Herndon (AP)
 Former starting cornerback Kelly Herndon, who is a Super Bowl record holder, was cut by the Seattle Seahawks on Friday. The Seahawks made the move because they think former first-round draft pick Kelly Jennings is ready to start at the position this season. Herndon started all 16 regular-season games in 2006 and had a career high-tying 67 tackles before he broke his ankle in the regular-season...
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Cavs top Pistons, reach first NBA finals (AP)
 As his teammates danced and carried on while wearing baseball caps and T-shirts proclaiming "Champions," LeBron James walked around in a daze with a smile etched across his face. "This is like a dream," he said, shaking his head. "This is probably the best feeling that I've ever had in my life." An entire city felt the same.
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Steve Kerr confirms he'll be GM of Suns (AP)
Steve Kerr confirmed on Saturday that he has accepted the Phoenix Suns' general manager position. Kerr made the comment on TNT during the telecast of Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals in Cleveland. Kerr has been an analyst on the network's NBA telecasts for four years. "I would like to say that I am going to take the general manager job in Phoenix," he said in a statement released by TNT.
Favored Spurs await Cavaliers Thursday (AP)
LeBron James and the Cavaliers can end the city of Cleveland's championship drought. All they have to do is get past a team that's been an expert at winning titles. The Cavaliers will make their NBA finals debut Thursday night in San Antonio, where the Spurs have hung three banners since 1999 and will be favored to add another.
Pistons face uncertain offseason, future (AP)
The Detroit Pistons' reign atop the Eastern Conference is over. This year, for sure. Maybe in the near future, too. The Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 98-82 Saturday night in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals, eliminating the East's top-seeded team with four straight wins that likely will lead to an uncertain offseason.
Magic introduce Donovan as coach (AP)
 Billy Donovan beat his players to the NBA. His core group at Florida held off on the pros until the Gators won a second straight NCAA title. Donovan, however, got there first -- joining the Orlando Magic weeks before his players are even drafted. In his first appearance as the Magic coach, Donovan said Friday it took the right mix to lure him from his comfort zone at Florida.
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Donovan hire overshadows predraft camp (AP)
ORLANDO, Fla. (STATS) -- While most of Orlando's attention was on the arrival of Billy Donovan, many of his former players were keeping busy on the other side of town. Shortly after Donovan's hiring as Magic coach became official on Friday, many of the men he helped turn into soon-to-be millionaires became part of a very busy and compelling final day at the NBA predraft camp.
Buss promises Bryant he'll improve team (AP)
 Lakers owner Jerry Buss spoke with Kobe Bryant on Thursday and said he told his frustrated superstar he would "pursue every avenue possible" to improve the team. The conversation took place a day after Bryant asked to be traded, saying among other things he had been misled by Buss nearly three years ago when he re-signed with the Lakers.
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Senators beat Ducks, pull within 2-1 (AP)
 Daniel Alfredsson and the Ottawa Senators jumped back into the Stanley Cup finals with a little luck and a lot of anger. Anaheim Ducks defenseman Chris Pronger supplied both. Alfredsson broke out of a scoring slump with the help of the replay booth, and Pronger deflected the go-ahead goal into his own net during Ottawa's three-goal second period, giving the Senators a 5-3 victory Saturday night.
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Pronger has forgettable game for Ducks (AP)
 Chris Pronger didn't want to talk about his check that knocked out Ottawa's Dean McAmmond. And the Anaheim Ducks' stalwart defenseman wasn't in the mood to discuss the pass that glanced off his skate and into his own net. All in all, the Ducks' 5-3 loss Saturday in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals was not Pronger's finest moment.
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Ducks' Kunitz leaves Game 3 after return (AP)
Anaheim Ducks forward Chris Kunitz's return to the lineup was a short one in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals Saturday. Playing his first game in three weeks after breaking a bone in his right hand, Kunitz limped off the ice favoring his left leg early in the second period against the Ottawa Senators.
Sens' McAmmond knocked out of Game 3 (AP)
Dean McAmmond was left woozy and Ottawa left wondering why no penalty was called after a blow to the head by Chris Pronger sent the Senators' forward out of Game 3 of the Stanley Cup final. McAmmond left Ottawa's 5-3 win over Anaheim on Saturday night early in the third period, after Pronger knocked him to the ice with his forearm.
Spezza forced into Eaves' No. 44 jersey (AP)
No, that wasn't Ottawa Senators forward Mike Eaves making a late appearance in Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals. That was Jason Spezza wearing Eaves' No. 44 jersey -- however briefly in the second period of Ottawa's 5-3 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday. Spezza had his No. 19 jersey torn during a scuffle with Anaheim's Samuel Pahlsson in front of the Ottawa bench.
NHL uses telephones to maximize coverage (AP)
U.S. newspapers are largely declining to staff the Stanley Cup finals. So the NHL is trying to bring the game to them. Already dealing with minuscule cable television ratings through two games of the championship series between the Anaheim Ducks and Ottawa Senators, the NHL anticipated a small turnout of American-based reporters and took action to try to maximize coverage.
Edwards increases points lead with Busch Series Dover 200 win (PA SportsTicker)
Edwards wins caution-marred Busch race at Dover (AP)
 Carl Edwards' hard push to the finish line was slowed only by the caution flag.
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Stewart wants to bring NASCAR to dirt tracks (AP)
Forget the concrete track at Dover. Tony Stewart would love to drive with dirt flying out from under the wheels of his car.
Petty to leave car for spin in broadcast booth (AP)
 For a driver who turned 47 on Saturday, Kyle Petty was set to celebrate with the perfect birthday gift: time off.
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Hornaday Jr. wins AAA Insurance 200 (PA SportsTicker)
Hornaday wins truck race at Dover (AP)
 Ron Hornaday Jr. never got in a truck as bad as the one he drove in practice.
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Waltrip qualifies for first race since Daytona (AP)
Michael Waltrip is finally back on track.
Newman captures pole for Autism 400 (PA SportsTicker)
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