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ABC News
Hawks Game Day: Bruins battle back to 4-4 tie
Chicago Tribune
BOSTON -- There are must-wins, and there are must-wins, and the Chicago Blackhawks encountered the latter in the Stanley Cup Final on Wednesday. Beat the Bruins, and the Hawks recapture home ice advantage while making the series a best-of-3. Lose ...
The goals are pouring in at the Stanley Cup FinalsUSA TODAY
Blackhawks Lead Bruins 4-3 After 2nd of Game 4ABC News
Blackhawks hold 4-3 lead after two periods of Game 4MiamiHerald.com

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ESPN (blog)
Drivers among 800 at funeral
Asheboro Courier Tribune
SAD DAY — NASCAR driver Brad Keselowski arrives for Wednesday's funeral of driver Jason Leffler at Grace Covenant Church in Cornelius. Leffler died in a racing accident last week. From wire reports. CORNELIUS — Sprint Cup drivers Kasey Kahne, Brad ...
Jason Leffler remembered as a father firstESPN (blog)
Jason Leffler: Competitor's life in racing remembered in tears, talesSportingNews.com
Friends remember Leffler the racer and dadNascar
San Jose Mercury News -Minneapolis Star Tribune
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New York Daily News
For the Mets, an Afterglow, Then Reality's Harsh Light
New York Times
ATLANTA — From the sublime emotional high provided by Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler, the Mets' young, hard-throwing right-handers, the team on Wednesday descended back to the realities of its everyday existence. Enlarge This Image ...
Super Tuesday hangover for Mets as winless Shaun Marcum (0-9) loses to ...New York Daily News
Medlen blows lead, Braves rally to defeat MetsAtlanta Journal Constitution
Braves hand Mets' Marcum another lossSports Network
Newsday -Rotoworld.com
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KIMA CBS 29
Appel's childhood teammates show their support
MLB.com
HOUSTON -- Several of Mark Appel's former teammates from his days in the Post Oak Little League in Houston were at Minute Maid Park to greet him Wednesday after he signed a contract with the Astros, who selected him with the first overall pick in the ...
Top overall pick Mark Appel signs with AstrosUSA TODAY
Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark AppelYahoo! Sports
Mark Appel becomes biggest amateur investment in Astros historyHouston Chronicle (blog)
Minneapolis Star Tribune -Bloomberg
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ABC News
Body found near Patriot's home was homicide victim
SI.com
BOSTON (AP) - A man found dead in an industrial park about a mile from New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez's home had been killed, a prosecutor said Wednesday. The state medical examiner identified the man as 27-year-old Odin Lloyd and ...
Adversity follows Patriots TEs Rob Gronkowski, Aaron HernandezUSA TODAY
Body found near Aaron Hernandez's home identifiedNFL News
Body found near Hernandez's home was semi-pro athlete'sCNN
Boston.com -ESPN
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CBS News
Bill Russell's NBA Finals Game 7 advice for Heat, Spurs
USA TODAY
When you've played in and won 10 Game 7's, you know a thing or two about pressure. The Celtics legend got his wisdom from iconic coach Red Auerbach and now passes it on to today's superstars. 6-19-bill-russell-nba-finals-game-7. Celtics legend Bill ...
After a Crusher, Spurs Regroup and RefocusNew York Times
Heat Fans Denied ReentryESPN
Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade dealing with pain in left kneeMiamiHerald.com
SportingNews.com -Detroit Free Press -SI.com
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Boston Globe
Clippers, Celtics expected to continue Doc Rivers trade talk Thursday
Los Angeles Times
The talks that resumed between the Clippers and Boston Celtics on Wednesday are expected to resume again Thursday for Coach Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett to come to Los Angeles, said league officials who weren't authorized to speak publicly on the ...
Clippers, Celtics resume Doc Rivers trade talksUSA TODAY
Sources: Celtics, Clips Resume TalksESPN
Clippers Resume Talks to Get Celtics' Rivers, Garnett, ESPN SaysBloomberg
Yahoo! Canada Sports -SouthCoastToday.com -RealGM.com (blog)
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New York Times
Dave Jennings, All-Pro Punter for Giants, Dies at 61
New York Times
Dave Jennings, who as a punter for the Giants was twice named an All-Pro and was more often the best player on a woeful team, died on Wednesday at his home in Upper Saddle River, N.J. He was 61.
Former Giants punter Dave Jennings dies at 61Wall Street Journal
Former Giants punter, broadcaster Jennings dead at 61 after battle with ...New York Post
Former NFL punter and radio analyst Dave Jennings dies at 61Los Angeles Times
New York Daily News -Bloomberg
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ESPN
Yankees spoil Don Mattingly's return to Bronx
USA TODAY
NEW YORK — In our previous episode of Yankees-Dodgers in the Bronx, the date was Oct. 28, 1981. Tommy John started for the Yankees, George Frazier lost for the third time in relief, and Los Angeles departed with a win in the Game 6 clincher of the World ...
Young Dodger Earns Cheers; Yanks Earn SplitNew York Times (blog)
Capuano, Dodgers blank Yankees to split doubleheaderSports Network
Chris Capuano: Chris Capuano goes six scoreless in victoryRotoworld.com
Asbury Park Press -Minneapolis Star Tribune -Sioux City Journal
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TheCelebrityCafe.com
Serena Williams releases apology after criticizing Steubenville rape victim
TheCelebrityCafe.com
The rape case rocked the small town of Steubenville after two teenage boys were convicted of raping an intoxicated teenage girl, following a night of partying. Videos and photographs were posted on social media sites the following day, and the two bragged ...
Does Serena Have A Point About Responsibility?Huffington Post
Serena Williams apologizes for rape case remarkYahoo! Sports
Serena Williams: teen rape victim 'lucky'Sydney Morning Herald
Minneapolis Star Tribune -ABC News -Gant Daily
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ABC News
Neymar keys Brazil's 2-0 win over Mexico in Confederations Cup
Houston Chronicle
FORTALEZA, Brazil - Neymar scored one goal and set up another for Jo to lift Brazil to a 2-0 win over Mexico on Wednesday and a spot in the semifinals of the Confederations Cup for the host nation. The Brazilian striker scored his second of the tournament ...
Few options for Brazil leader in face of protestsMiamiHerald.com
Analysis: Brazil's protests: Not quite a 'Tropical Spring'Reuters
Sao Paulo officials reverse subway, bus fare hikeNewsday
Irish Times -RT -Montreal Gazette
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Jaguars, city deal to feature largest video scoreboards in the world
Florida Times-Union
Rendering of improvements to the north end zone. The Jacksonville Jaguars and the City of Jacksonville announced $63 million in enhancements to EverBank Field in a locker room press conference on Wednesday. * The cost of the project is $63 million and ...
Jags' spending says they're staying putESPN (blog)
Jaguars, Jacksonville agree to $63 million stadium renovation planLos Angeles Times
Jaguars agree on $63 million stadium upgrade planSI.com
NFL News -WJXT Jacksonville -Jacksonville Jaguars
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49ers extend Justin Smith through 2015
San Francisco Chronicle
In discussing his NFL future last week, soon-to-be 34-year-old Justin Smith noted the NFL "doesn't like old guys." Despite his advancing age, however, Smith isn't close to being ready for the walking-cane-and-hearing-aid circuit. More evidence that Smith is ...
49ers sign defensive end Justin Smith to contract extensionSacramento Bee
San Francisco 49ers sign Justin Smith to a two-year extensionSan Jose Mercury News
After Justin Smith contract extension, could a new deal for Frank Gore be coming?Niners Nation
Harrison Daily -National Football Post -ESPN (blog)
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Goal.com
Zaccheroni: Italy more than just Pirlo & Balotelli
Goal.com
The Samurai Blue face the Azzurri in the second of their group matches, having suffered an opening-day loss to Brazil, while their opponents were guided to victory over Mexico thanks to goals from their two star men. Yet Zaccheroni - who will be coming up ...

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Toronto Star
Tiger Will Undergo Treatment On Elbow
ESPN
In a little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing. Woods said Wednesday that soreness in his left elbow would keep him from defending his title next week in the AT&T National at Congressional, ...
Tiger Woods sidelined by strained left elbowUSA TODAY
Tiger Woods to miss AT&T National with elbow injury; plans to play British OpenWashington Post
Tiger Woods, diagnosed with left elbow strain after US Open, pulls out of his own ...New York Daily News
Los Angeles Times -FOXSports.com -Minneapolis Star Tribune
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USA TODAY
Johnny Manziel wanted to leave College Station over a parking ticket
USA TODAY
Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel caused a stir early Sunday morning, when he tweeted that he “can't wait to leave” College Station, Texas. manziel1. Manziel quickly deleted the tweet and wrote that he loves Texas A&M, but the damage was done.
Johnny Manziel can blame only Johnny Look At Me for troublesSportingNews.com
Report: Johnny Manziel was briefly suspended by Texas A&M in 2012SI.com
Report: Texas A&M's Johnny Manziel tweeted he wanted to leave College ...Dallas Morning News
Brush News Tribune -NBCSports.com -Bleacher Report
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USA TODAY
Rafael Nadal getting seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon is a joke
USA TODAY
Wimbledon announced Wednesday it will adhere to its seeding formula and not change Rafael Nadal's No. 5 seed, setting the stage for a potential quarterfinal matchup between the Spanish tennis star and one of his “big four” confreres, Novak Djokovic, Andy ...
Wimbledon date shift from 2015 will help to reduce injury toll on playersTelegraph.co.uk
Nadal Made a Dangerous Fifth Seed at WimbledonNew York Times (blog)
2013 Wimbledon: It's Time to Find Out What Andy Murray Is Really Made OfYahoo! Sports
SI.com -Los Angeles Times -Reuters
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CBSSports.com
Watch kids boo NJ Gov. Chris Christie for being a Cowboys fan
Los Angeles Times
Chris Christie might have committed political suicide Tuesday. Luckily the members of his audience were all well under voting age. While admitting “is not the smartest thing for the governor of New Jersey to be,” Christie told a group of students at a school in ...
NJ Gov. Christie is still a Dallas Cowboys fanNewsday
Where's your sense of loyalty Christie? New Jersey Governor reveals he's a ...Daily Mail
New Jersey Liberals Think They Have 'Smoking Gun' To Stop Chris Christie's ...Mediaite
USA TODAY
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CBC.ca
Soccer: US team parts ways, with Brazil in sight
Salt Lake Tribune
The red, white and blue U.S. Soccer signs have all been stripped off the walls at Rio Tinto Stadium, and the members of the men's national team have gone their separate ways for the summer. Jozy Altidore and Fabian Johnson, who combined for the game ...
Wrap-up of June 2013 United States World Cup QualifiersYahoo! Sports
US vs. Honduras: US takes another step toward 2014 World Cup with 1-0 victoryWashington Post
Jozy Altidore's goal gives US 1-0 win over HondurasLos Angeles Times
New York Daily News -FOXSports.com -USA TODAY
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USA TODAY
ESPN: Arizona Cardinals 26th in future power rankings
Arizona Sports
They went 5-11 in 2012, and while there is some excitement over new head coach Bruce Arians and some of the changes made to the roster, the Cards are still at the bottom looking up at a very difficult NFC West. So perhaps that's why, in an ESPN Insider ...
Cardinals coach: Fans are reason why gay player wouldn't be accepted in leagueHouston Chronicle (blog)
Arians: Fans a problem for gay playerESPN
Fantasy Football Breaking NewsRotoworld.com
Examiner.com -KFFL -NFL News
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