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Cisar pitches Bulls past Astro in Connie Mack tournament

The Bulls defeated the Falcons 1-0 in opening-round play.


Keselowski earns third win of 2014

The No. 2 car finished No. 1 in New Hampshire.


LeBron signs two-year contract

The deal provides flexibility for the NBA’s biggest star with the league’s maximum salary expected to rise in the future.


On the links Saturday’s professional golf results

WOMEN’S BRITISH OPEN SOUTHPORT, ENGLAND Inbee Park shot a 4-under 68 and took the lead Saturday


Cavaliers get Powell, Haywood in trade

The Cavs announced the move Saturday, one day after LeBron James said he’s returning to Cleveland.


Germany looks to make history today

No European team has ever won a World Cup played in the Americas.


McCutchen’s home run lifts Pirates in 11th

The Pirates blew a four-run lead for the second straight night, but managed to come back behind McCutchen, who has more homers against Cincinnati than anyone else since 2009.


Abreu’s 29th homer helps Sox top McAllister, Indians

Chicago managed just four hits off McAllister (3-5) in seven innings.


Scrappers’ late rally not enough to avoid sweep

Mahoning Valley lost its eighth in a row and fell to 8-20.


Timko finishes fourth in Ohio Amateur

Canfield High School graduate and Ohio State senior Boo Timko of Girard was fourth, shooting a 69 to finish at 2-under 282.


ALL IS FORGIVEN

LeBron James is returning to the Cavaliers to make good on a promise to win a title at home. ‘What’s most important for me is bringing one trophy back to Northeast Ohio,’ he said.

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LeBron James homecoming: Joy fills streets of Cleveland

Associated Press CLEVELAND The oft-maligned city of Cleveland is on quite a roll. Cheers


The making of the Decision II: Excerpts from James’s letter

Associated Press Excerpts from LeBron James’ story — as told to Lee Jenkins of Sports Illustrated


On the links | Friday’s pro golf results

JOHN DEER CLASSIC SILVIS, Ill. Zach Johnson and William McGirt were at 12-under-par 130 and tied


Blatt, Cavaliers overjoyed by James’ return to franchise

David Blatt will never forget July 11, 2014.