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Rookie Rust golden for Pens in finale

Bryan Rust scored a pair of second-period goals and Matt Murray stopped 16 shots.


James, Love and a dose of tenacious ‘D’ power Cleveland

LeBron James scored 23 points then grabbed a seat, Kevin Love scored 25, and the Cleveland Cavaliers unleashed tenacious defense.


Kluber, Indians shut down ChiSox

Corey Kluber still is considered an ace in the Cleveland Indians’ clubhouse.


Kerr: Warriors down, but can shift momentum

Steve Kerr gave his Golden State players a much-needed mental day off with time to rest their weary bodies.


NBA Playoffs

NBA Playoffs Game 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FINALS CAVALIERS116 RAPTORS78 Cleveland leads series,


Murray outlasts Bourgue in five sets

Andy Murray lost 16 points in a row during one stretch.


Pirates rally past Diamondbacks

David Freese hit a long two-run home run to cap a four-run fifth inning.


RACING roundup

NASCAR SPRINT CUP COCA COLA 600 Site: Charlotte, N.C. Schedule: Today, practice (FS1, 2 p.m.),


Cavs’ swagger has disappeared

Cleveland was stripped of its dominance and a 2-0 advantage during a long weekend in Toronto.


Serena wins opener, but two other top seeds lose in French Open

Serena Williams is chasing her 22nd Grand Slam title.


Tomlin, Indians top Chicago ace

Josh Tomlin beat Chris Sale in a one-sided matchup of unbeaten pitchers and Francisco Lindor had three hits.


Crosby, Penguins force Game 7 in Pittsburgh

The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed home for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final.


Polanco, Pirates crush Arizona

Gregory Polanco hit a three-run homer in the Pirates’ 12-1 victory.


Steelers’ Bell believes foes played to ‘take people out’

Le’Veon Bell considers the first injury of his NFL career a freak accident. The last two? Not so much.


WOE CANADA

Lowry, DeRozan help Raptors even up series with Cavs