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Heat have no room for error versus Spurs in Game 6
MIAMI (AP) ? They lost three times in three months in one of the most overpowering stretches the NBA has ever seen.
5 things to watch for in Game 6 of NBA Finals
MIAMI (AP) ? Five things to watch for in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as the San Antonio Spurs try to clinch their fifth title and end the Miami Heat's reign on Tuesday night:
Spurs' coach puts Pop into news conferences
MIAMI (AP) ? During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display.
Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL
NEW YORK (AP) ? Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees.
Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon, citing back
After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.
Oly sprinter Campbell Brown suspended amid probe
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AP) ? Olympic champion Veronica Campbell Brown of Jamaica is serving a suspension while anti-doping officials rule on her recent positive drug test.
Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture
BOSTON (AP) ? Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.
AP Interview: Wiggins will be strong in 2014
PARIS (AP) ? The director of the Tour de France expects Bradley Wiggins to come roaring back in 2014 after not defending his crown in this year's race that starts in just over a week.
Australia, South Korea, Iran qualify for World Cup
Australia, Iran and South Korea won spots at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil on a dramatic final day of Asian qualifying Tuesday.
Diving great Greg Louganis to marry in fall
NEW YORK (AP) ? Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall.
Heat face crunch time in bid to keep Finals alive
By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - An enthralling NBA Finals reaches Game Six later on Tuesday with the San Antonio Spurs one win away from clinching their fifth championship and the Miami Heat knowing they must win to keep their season alive. The Spurs ended their run of three home games with an explosive 114-104 win over Miami on Sunday to go 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series, and history suggests that gives them the edge. In Finals series tied 2-2, the team that won game five went on to win the NBA title on 20 of 27 occasions. ...
US collegians to host Cuba in July
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) ? The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series.
England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major
Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships.
Golfing in Iceland's midnight sun: lava beds, angry birds, winds
By Paul Ingrassia REYKJAVIK (Reuters) - The names of the world's greatest golf venues roll off the tongue like a putt rolling toward the cup. Pebble Beach. St. Andrews. Valderrama. Then there are Vestmannaeyja and Porlakshafnar. Those names don't trip off the tongues of anyone except the hardy residents of Iceland. Surprisingly, this island in the frigid North Atlantic is one of the most golf-obsessed places on earth. With 65 courses for a population of 322,000, Iceland has more courses per person - one for every 5,000 people -- than any other country. ...
Padres beat Giants 5-3 on safety squeeze in 13th
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) ? Andrew Cashner provided quite the thrilling warmup for his Tuesday start against San Francisco: a tiebreaking bunt as a pinch hitter in the 13th inning Monday night.
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Heat have no room for error versus Spurs in Game 6 (Yahoo! Sports)
MIAMI (AP) -- They lost three times in three months in one of the most overpowering stretches the NBA has ever seen.
Datsyuk, Red Wings agree on $22.5M, 3-year deal (Yahoo! Sports)
DETROIT (AP) -- The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk.
Venus Williams pulls out of Wimbledon, citing back (Yahoo! Sports)
After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.
Harvey leads Mets to 4-3 win over Braves (Yahoo! Sports)
ATLANTA (AP) -- Matt Harvey pitched six hitless innings, John Buck homered and the New York Mets held off another Atlanta comeback, beating the Braves 4-3 Tuesday in the first game of a doubleheader.
Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees.
Calif. city sues MLB over A's proposed move (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- Major League Baseball is dragging its feet on having team owners vote on the Oakland Athletics' proposed move to a new ballpark 40 miles south in San Jose, San Jose city officials said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday.
Ellis tells Bucks he will opt out of contract (Yahoo! Sports)
ST. FRANCIS, Wis. (AP) -- The Milwaukee Bucks have lost their leading scorer.
Blackhawks-Bruins Preview (Yahoo! Sports)
BOSTON (AP) -- Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason.
AP Source: Couture agrees to extension with Sharks (Yahoo! Sports)
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) -- The San Jose Sharks agreed to a contract extension with star center Logan Couture to keep him off the market next summer.
Diving great Greg Louganis to marry in fall (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) -- Former Olympic diving champion Greg Louganis plans to get married this fall.