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Spurs PG Tony Parker hurt in Drake-Brown brawl
San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker says he suffered a scratched retina on one of his eyes during a New York City nightclub brawl involving singer ...
US basketball star hurt in Drake-Brown brawl
Professional basketball starTony Parker says he suffered a scratched retina on one of his eyes during a New York City nightclub brawl involving singer ...
Column: McIlroy the 'next Tiger Woods?' Not yet.
A year after posting the lowest score ever to win the U.S. Open and being anointed the latest "next Tiger Woods," Rory McIlroy won't be around for the ...
Game 2 draws NBA Finals' best TV rating since 2004
The NBA Finals' Game 2 drew the highest television rating since 2004. The Miami Heat's 100-96 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night on ...
A tense, tied NBA Finals moves to Miami for Game 3
Kevin Durant had the ball in his hands and LeBron James in his face. With 10 seconds left in Game 2, the NBA Finals were providing all the theater ...
Shaw, Snyder had 2nd interviews with Jordan
Charlotte Bobcats president of basketball operations Rod Higgins said Friday the team is getting closer to make a decision on their next head coach, ...
Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win
LeBron James had received plenty of help from Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, and now he had to finish it on his own. With what Wade called the loudest ...
NBA Finals: LeBron at his best? Can KD be stopped?
The Miami Heat evened the NBA Finals at one game apiece with a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City on Thursday night. LeBron James had another ...
Bosh replaces Haslem in Heat starting lineup
All-Star forward Chris Bosh is back in the starting lineup for the Miami Heat. After coming off the bench in the first four games since returning from ...
Miami, Ohio St. football teams earn academic honor
The NCAA just gave the football programs at Miami and Ohio State a big morale boost. Both teams outperformed many of their rivals in the classroom and ...
NCAA deregulates texts, calls to hoops recruits
Coaches can now pick up their smartphones without trepidation. Starting Friday, Division I men's basketball coaches will be able to send unlimited ...
Westbrook's injured thumb not expected to be issue
Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks says he expects Russell Westbrook to be fine for Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, even though the ...