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Blatt: Game similar here, abroad
Like most kids growing up near Boston, David Blatt lived and breathed the Celtics. They were his team, the only team.
Penguins entrust Johnston to make necessary tweaks
The Penguins have insisted during their extensive front office overhaul that the on-ice product doesn’t need to change much for the franchise to return to the NHL’s elite.
Vandy dandy: Commodores win CWS title
John Norwood’s home run in the top of the eighth inning gave Vanderbilt the lead, and the Commodores beat Virginia, 3-2, Wednesday night for their first national championship.
Lincecum gets second no-hitter against Padres
He needed just 113 pitches, 35 fewer than he needed last July 13.
Price pitches Rays past Pirates
Pittsburgh hasn’t swept a series since its finale last season against Cincinnati.
LeBron’s future in question again via free agency
LeBron James delivered his message loud and clear, without actually saying a word.
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Wimbledon: Nadal wins in four sets
Nadal beat 51st-ranked Martin Klizan of Slovakia 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3.
Woods creates buzz at Congressional
About two dozen photographers lined up in a row on the range Tuesday at Congressional, a reminder that golf is different when Tiger Woods is around.
Cavaliers weigh another No. 1 draft pick
The Cavaliers have had plenty of practice picking first in the NBA draft.
Pirates hold off Rays to get above .500
The Pirates have the NL’s best record (27-18) since May 6 and are now 39-38.
Cavaliers force decisive third game in CWS
Each team will be playing for its first national title in baseball in the winner-take-all Game 3 tonight.
Stadium opening awaits Niners
The team will play its first game in the new stadium on Aug. 14 in a preseason matchup with the Denver Broncos.
Instead of breather, US faces challenge
The Americans may need a win or a tie against Germany to advance.