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Neymar provides spark for Brazil
Neymar showed why he is carrying Brazil’s hopes at the World Cup, scoring twice on Thursday.
Lester, Ortiz lead Red Sox over Indians
Another strong showing from Jon Lester and a few timely two-out hits led the Boston Red Sox to a much-needed win.
Spurs school Heat again
Kawhi Leonard had 20 points and 14 rebounds, and the Spurs routed the Heat again, winning 107-86 on Thursday night to open a commanding 3-1 lead in the NBA Finals.
Cardinal Mooney to host football camp
Cardinal Mooney to host football camp Youngstown The “Camp of Champions” will take place June
McCutchen, Volquez power Pirates
Andrew McCutchen had two doubles and two RBIs to lift the Pittsburgh Pirates to a 4-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night.
Steelers make Pouncey NFL’s highest-paid center
The Steelers have signed center Maurkice Pouncey to a five-year extension that will keep the three-time Pro Bowler as the anchor of the offensive line for the rest of the decade.
NL MVP’s first-inning homer powers Pirates
Andrew McCutchen homered and reached base four times and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Chicago Cubs, 4-2, at rainy PNC Park on Wednesday night.
Heat looks to correct defensive lapses
Miami’s defense didn’t offer much resistance early in Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
U.S. coach warns against expectations
Jurgen Klinsmann maintains fans shouldn’t expect the U.S. to lift soccer’s top trophy for the first time July 13, even if that stance upsets some.
Qualifier gives up his chance to play in Open
Jason Millard packed his bags, tossed his clubs in the car, and headed off to Pinehurst No. 2 to play in his first major championship.
Ultimately, sacrifice flies lift Royals
The Royals (33-32) moved over .500 for the first time since May 18. They also jumped over Cleveland into second place in the division.
Brown, British look to US Open
The fairways are as much brown as they are green, mainly along the edges.
Rangers come out swinging to avoid sweep, force Game 5
The champagne the Los Angeles Kings had ready for a coronation stayed in boxes.