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Harrison’s double lifts Bucs

Josh Harrison doubled home the winning run with two outs in the bottom of the 11th inning.


Kentucky field is wide-open

Past winners Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski trying to strengthen their bids for more success.


Keselowski’s record run earns Kentucky pole

Brad Keselowski couldn’t stick around long to discuss his track-record pole speed for tonight’s Sprint Cup Series race at Kentucky Speedway.


Djokovic survives injury fears, foe

Novak Djokovic lay crumpled on Centre Court, clutching his upper left arm and grimacing. He felt something pop and feared the worst.


Soccer surge: Is the game catching on in America?

n the U.S., soccer is a youth-driven sport; about 70 percent of “core” soccer players — those who play 26 or more times a year — are ages 6-17.


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It’s Wiggins: Cavaliers grab Kansas freshman with top pick

Wiggins averaged a Kansas freshman-record 17.1 points.

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A winning loss: U.S. blanked by Germany, but advances in World Cup

The Americans held onto second when Portugal defeated Ghana 2-1.


FIFA bites back against Suarez with one of soccer’s longest bans

Luis Suarez exits the World Cup with one of the longest bans in tournament history, and his reputation once again in tatters.


2014 NBA DrafT selections | Team-by-team picks

First Round 1. Cleveland, Andrew Wiggins, g, Kansas. 2. Milwaukee, Jabari Parker, f, Duke. 3.


Plenty of options

The NHL may as well put out a casting call for a movie set in Philadelphia.


On the links Thursday’s pro golf results

QUICKEN LOANS NATIONAL BETHESDA, MD. Tiger Woods was back on the PGA Tour for the first time in


Czech cleared: Nadal advances at Wimbledon

Nadal came back to beat 52nd-ranked Lukas Rosol of the Czech Republic 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-4, 6-4.


SPORTS DIGEST || Oldtimers to meet at Scrappers game

Oldtimers to meet at Scrappers game niles The Youngstown baseball Oldtimers and families will


Rookie Polanco powers Pirates

Polanco is hitting .338 in 16 games since being called up from Triple-A Indianapolis on June 10.


LeBron’s free agency affects Cavs’ draft

Cleveland is expected to make a strong pitch for James to come “home.”