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Reports: 'Melo has shoulder tear

New York Knicks star Carmelo Anthony played in the NBA playoffs with a partially torn shoulder, according to multiple reports. The New York Daily News reports that an MRI revealed that Anthony has a torn labrum in his left shoulder that could require surgery. He reportedly played all 12 playoff games with the injury. Anthony suffered the initial injury on April 14 in a game against...
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LeBron, Heat dig deep to top Pacers in Game 1

It could have been the perfect matchup to cap an unforgettable game. LeBron James driving to the rim to face Roy Hibbert, one play to decide Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals. Alas, Hibbert was on the bench for the deciding moment. And James made Miami's game-winner seem way too easy. James blew past Paul George and made a layup as time expired, and the Heat found a...
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Epic Celtics fail at the Vatican?

Red Auerbach must be spinning in his grave. How do you NOT put the Pope's name on the Pope's jersey? Boston Celtics minority owner James Pallotta was at the Vatican on Wednesday in advance of the Coppa Italia final involving one of his soccer teams. Likely thinking it a fine idea to further relations between the US (OK, the NBA) and the Church, he presented Pope Francis...
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Durant's ink shows who's got his back

A week ago, it seemed Kevin Durant's image was headed for an all-time low after he went 5 for 21 in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals, a game that brought to an end his Oklahoma City Thunder's season. But in the wake of Monday's tragic tornado in Moore, Okla., Durant led the charge of financial support, pledging $1 million to aid victims . And with critics...
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LeBron proves he is clutch on this day

LeBron James has proven he is clutch -- at least on this specific day he is. With 2.2 seconds left and the Heat trailing by one, the King stunned the Pacers by hitting a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Heat a thrilling 103-102 overtime win in Game 1 of the East finals on Wednesday. Here's the highlight you will be seeing on a loop until Game 2 on Friday. But we all...
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LeBron proves he is clutch on this day

LeBron James has proven he is clutch -- at least on this specific day he is. With 2.2 seconds left and the Heat trailing by one, the King stunned the Pacers by hitting a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Heat a thrilling 103-102 overtime win in Game 1 of the East finals on Wednesday. Here's the highlight you will be seeing on a loop until Game 2 on Friday. But we all...
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LeBron proves he is clutch on this day

LeBron James has proven he is clutch -- at least on this specific day he is. With 2.2 seconds left and the Heat trailing by one, the King stunned the Pacers by hitting a driving layup at the buzzer to give the Heat a thrilling 103-102 overtime win in Game 1 of the East finals on Wednesday. Here's the highlight you will be seeing on a loop until Game 2 on Friday. But we all...
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Red Sox win; Buchholz now 7-0

Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he'll enjoy this run while it lasts. Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off Hector Santiago (1-3) and stole third for the first...
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Angels-Royals Preview

An offensive boon has the Los Angeles Angels on their longest winning streak of the season. An old friend is looking to end it. Hot-hitting Mike Trout and the surging Angels face former teammate Ervin Santana in the opener of this four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Los Angeles (19-27) has been one of baseball's biggest disappointments this season...
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Vendor fired over snow cone incident

A vendor at Houston's Minute Maid Park has been fired after a fan filmed him taking a tray of snow cones into a stadium bathroom and putting it on the floor of the stall while using the facilities. The fan shared the video with the local NBC affiliate, which aired a report Wednesday night. New Astros president Reid Ryan says in a statement: ''The Astros were notified...
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Twins-Tigers Preview

Miguel Cabrera is proving his Triple Crown season of 2012 was no fluke, as he sits at or near the top of the AL in each statistical category yet again. The reigning MVP looks to extend his hitting streak while helping Detroit deal the visiting Minnesota Twins a ninth consecutive defeat Thursday night. After leading the league with a .330 average, 44 homers and 139 RBIs last season...
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Red Sox win; Buchholz now 7-0

Clay Buchholz figures a slump will come his way at some point so he'll enjoy this run while it lasts. Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off Hector Santiago (1-3) and stole third for the first...
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Angels-Royals Preview

An offensive boon has the Los Angeles Angels on their longest winning streak of the season. An old friend is looking to end it. Hot-hitting Mike Trout and the surging Angels face former teammate Ervin Santana in the opener of this four-game series against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night. Los Angeles (19-27) has been one of baseball's biggest disappointments this season...
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Cards' Lyons gets win in MLB debut

Tyler Lyons pitched seven solid innings in his major league debut on the same day St. Louis lost Jaime Garcia for the season, and the Cardinals beat the San Diego Padres 5-3 on Wednesday night. Lyons, who was promoted from Triple-A Memphis after Garcia went on the disabled list, allowed one run and four hits. The 25-year-old left-hander was a ninth-round draft pick in 2010 out of...
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Nats closer rips Harper after miscue

It's been a rough couple of weeks for Nats' rising star Bryce Harper. First, there was his embarrassing face-plant into the right-field wall at Dodger Stadium. Harper tried to track down a drive off the bat of A.J. Ellis but failed to remember the important part of the term "warning track." Take a look for yourself. OK, so maybe it's wise for him not to do...
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Red Sox 6, White Sox 2

Clay Buchholz pitched five-hit ball over seven innings to improve to 7-0, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 6-2 Wednesday night to avoid a three-game sweep. David Ortiz delivered a two-run single in the first off Hector Santiago (1-3), and the Red Sox backed Buchholz with several neat defensive plays on the way to their sixth win in eight games. Jonny Gomes made...
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It's going to be sunny, brother!

Who does Hulk Hogan think he is, Metta World Peace ? The Lakers forward who never fails to amuse with his tweets recently made headlines with quite the weather report. Well, on Wednesday morning the former WWE champ (but not the greatest wrestler ever, Bubba ) took his turn at meteorology. Watch him give Tampa Bay residents the weather report on WTSP news. But how does he measure...
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Orioles-Blue Jays Preview

The Baltimore Orioles have used the most starters in baseball. Now, they're turning to one of their top prospects, and they expect it to be a long-term solution. Kevin Gausman is set to make his major league debut Thursday night when the visiting Orioles open a four-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays. Baltimore (25-21) has used 10 starters already, two shy of its total...
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Astros 3, Royals 1

The Houston Astros got another good outing from their starting pitcher, and their bullpen was just fine for a change. J.D. Martinez hit a two-run homer off James Shields, Jordan Lyles pitched six effective innings and the Astros beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Wednesday night. Lyles (2-1) allowed one run and six hits in his 50th career game. Travis Blackley and Hector Ambriz...
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Chuck Norris fully backs Tebow

Not a lot might be going Tim Tebow's way right but. But hey, he's Chuck Norris has his back. The '80s action star wrote in his blog that Tebow is the "ultimate clutch player" and that the Jaguars should get him – now. "Tim could help turn that mediocre team into a championship one," Norris wrote. "Tebow works miracles on the field, and his...
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Tigers 11, Indians 7

Justin Verlander overcame a rocky start and rain delay to get his fifth win and Miguel Cabrera hit another homer as the Detroit Tigers beat the Cleveland Indians 11-7 on Wednesday night, sweeping the two-game series between the AL Central's top teams. Verlander (5-4) was two outs from qualifying for a victory, when the game was stopped with the Tigers leading 9-5 in the fifth...
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Setbacks can't keep Neal Cotts down

Joe Bick rattles off the date -- Feb. 10, 2012. It was the day Bick, an agent, broke difficult news to his client, left-hander Neal Cotts. "Neal, it's heartbreaking for me to tell you this, but I think we've run out of chances," Bick recalls saying. "I'd be surprised if we're able to get you a job." No team would take a chance on Cotts, who had...
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LeBron rescues Heat at buzzer

LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim. There was no one in his way. There was no stopping him, either. James made a layup as time expired in overtime, capping a 30-point, 10-rebound, 10-assist effort as the Miami Heat found a way to outlast the Indiana Pacers 103-102 in a wildly back-and-forth Game 1 of the Eastern Conference...
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Indians-Red Sox Preview

Indians manager Terry Francona is bracing for a lump in his throat and maybe a tear or two. He's going back to Boston. For the first time as an opposing manager since leaving Boston, Francona will walk into famed Fenway Park to face the Red Sox, the team he led to two World Series titles during eight seasons. Francona, who was let go after the Red Sox collapsed in 2011, said...
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Man, 80, becomes oldest atop Everest

An 80-year-old Japanese mountaineer on Thursday became the oldest man to reach the top of Mount Everest, a Nepali official and Miura's Tokyo-based support team said. Yuichiro Miura, who also conquered the 29,035-foot peak when he was 70 and 75, reached the summit at 9:05 a.m. local time Thursday, according to his support team. Miura and his son Gota called them from the summit...
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