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Family seeks answers in killing tied to Hernandez

At least one company yanked an endorsement deal from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Friday.


James, Heat securing their places in history

The Heat became the sixth franchise in league history to win consecutive championships.


Federer could face Nadal in Wimbledon quarterfinals

Associated Press LONDON Seven-time champion Roger Federer could face Rafael Nadal in the


UCLA eliminates North Carolina

Associated Press OMAHA, NEB. Pat Valaika’s two-run double gave UCLA some cushion, record-setting


Mississippi State ousts Oregon State

A Southeastern Conference team is heading to the College World Series finals for the sixth straight year.


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LeBron powers Heat to second straight NBA title

LeBron James had 37 points and 12 rebounds and the Miami Heat repeated as champions.

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Burglary at Bob Stoops’ home in Oklahoma

Police said Thursday they have no suspects in a burglary at the home of Oklahoma football coach and Youngstown native Bob Stoops.

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Chaney product Smith hosting camp at YSU

The True Foundation Football Camp is Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at YSU’s Stambaugh Stadium.


Penn State rewards O’Brien

His contract when he arrived in January 2012 called for a base salary of $950,000. That’s going up to $1.9 million starting July 1, the school said Thursday.


Suit alleges Hernandez shot man in face

The lawsuit was filed late Wednesday by 30-year-old Alexander Bradley.


Alvarez, Pirates stay hot with win over Reds

Pedro Alvarez hasn’t changed anything in June, except those RBI numbers. They’re way up there, just like the Pirates.\


Offenses got going in Game 4

Associated Press CHICAGO So much for all the talk about the impenetrable goalies, and forget


On the Links | Thursday’s professional golf results

TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP CROMWELL, CONN. Charley Hoffman missed the course record by a stroke,


Athletes want class-action suit against NCAA

Associated Press OAKLAND, Calif. Former college basketball standout Ed O’Bannon and his lawyers


North Carolina ousts rival N.C. State from College World Series

Associated Press OMAHA, Neb. North Carolina’s Hobbs Johnson combined with Chris McCue on a five-