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  • Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig is tagged out by New York Yankees shortstop Jayson Nix in New York
    Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig 2 hours 22 minutes ago

    By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away … More »Yankees impressed with first look at LA's Puig

    Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig is tagged out by New York Yankees shortstop Jayson Nix in New York

    By Larry Fine NEW YORK (Reuters) - The New York Yankees had a first-hand look at Cuban rookie sensation Yasiel Puig of the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday and came away mightily impressed. "He hits the ball hard, I can tell you that. He's got a very good arm and he's aggressive," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said after …

  • Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis
    Man sues NFL player for shooting him in the eye 7 hours ago

    By Richard Valdmanis BOSTON (Reuters) - A Connecticut man has sued New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez for allegedly shooting him in the face after the … More »Man sues NFL player for shooting him in the eye

    Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis

    By Richard Valdmanis BOSTON (Reuters) - A Connecticut man has sued New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez for allegedly shooting him in the face after the two left a strip club in Miami in February, the victim's lawyer said on Wednesday. Hernandez, who plays tight end for the National Football League team, …

  • Miami Heat player LeBron James looks on during a team practice ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball playoff against the San Antonio Spurs in Miami
    LeBron dismisses critics in search of second title 7 hours ago

    By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James, one win away from a second consecutive NBA title, is refusing to let relentless critics shift him from his goal of earning … More »LeBron dismisses critics in search of second title

    Miami Heat player LeBron James looks on during a team practice ahead of Game 7 of the NBA Finals basketball playoff against the San Antonio Spurs in Miami

    By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - LeBron James, one win away from a second consecutive NBA title, is refusing to let relentless critics shift him from his goal of earning a place as one of the game's greatest. Despite a remarkable 12 months that has included a maiden NBA title with the Miami Heat, leading the U.S. to a second …

  • NHL-Blackhawks and Bruins headed to overtime 2 hours 28 minutes ago

    (Adds third period) BOSTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Game Four of the Stanley Cup Final between Boston and the Chicago Blackhawks went to overtime on Wednesday after the Bruins' … More »NHL-Blackhawks and Bruins headed to overtime

    (Adds third period) BOSTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Game Four of the Stanley Cup Final between Boston and the Chicago Blackhawks went to overtime on Wednesday after the Bruins' Johnny Boychuk scored to tie the game at 5-5 at the end of three periods. The Bruins entered the third trailing 4-3 but were quickly back on level terms …

  • Spurs' Green knocks the ball away from Miami Heat's James during overtime in Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami
    PREVIEW-NBA-Miami, San Antonio prepare for ultimate test 8 hours ago

    By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - One of the most turbulent championships in National Basketball Association (NBA) history will reach its climax on Thursday when the … More »PREVIEW-NBA-Miami, San Antonio prepare for ultimate test

    Spurs' Green knocks the ball away from Miami Heat's James during overtime in Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami

    By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - One of the most turbulent championships in National Basketball Association (NBA) history will reach its climax on Thursday when the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs meet in the decisive seventh game of the Finals. Basketball fans in the United States have been whipped into a frenzy of …

  • NHL-Shuffle leaves Blackhawks coach with winning hand 36 minutes ago

    * Toews ends scoring slump * Series shifts to Chicago for Game Five (Adds details) By Steve Keating BOSTON, June 19 (Reuters) - Coach Joel Quenneville shuffled his deck and came up with a winning hand as the Chicago Blackhawks' aces found their target in a wild 6-5 win over the Boston Bruins on Wednesday to level the Stanley …

  • Soccer-Protest-inspired Neymar shines in Brazil win 7 hours ago

    * Neymar scores after nine minutes * Sets up substitute Jo for the second goal * Match played against backdrop of protests in Brazil * Neymar speaks up in favour of the protestors (Adds quotes) By Tatiana Ramil FORTALEZA, Brazil, June 19 (Reuters) - Neymar, inspired by the protest movement which has swept Brazil in the …

  • Soccer-Italy edge Japan to make Confederation Cup semis 3 hours ago

    (Adds quotes) By Andrew Downie RECIFE, Brazil, June 20 (Reuters) - Substitute Sebastian Giovinco tapped in a late goal to secure Italy a thrilling 4-3 win over Japan on Wednesday and a semi-final berth in the Confederations Cup. Giovinco slotted home the winner in the 86th minute after latching onto a cross in the area, …

  • Woods out of action until British Open due to elbow strain 9 hours ago
    Tiger Woods of the U.S. wipes his face while on the second green during the final round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore

    (Reuters) - Tiger Woods has been diagnosed with a left elbow strain that will keep him out of competition until next month's British Open at Muirfield, the world number one said on Wednesday. Woods had been suffering minor discomfort before last week's U.S. Open at Merion, where he aggravated the problem and was seen wincing …

  • FACTBOX: NBA-Memorable Finals Game Sevens 5 hours ago

    (Reuters) - The Miami Heat face the San Antonio Spurs in Game Seven of the NBA Finals on Thursday, marking the 18th time the league's championship series has gone the distance. Here are five of the most memorable Game Sevens in NBA Finals history. - - 1984 - Boston Celtics 111, Los Angeles Lakers 102 Boston's Larry Bird …

  • Spurs left to rue missed opportunities against Miami 23 hours ago
    Spurs coach Popovich speaks to his players near the end of the fourth quarter against the Heat in Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami

    By Julian Linden MIAMI (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs were inconsolable after the NBA championship was ripped from their grasp in Tuesday's stunning overtime loss to the Miami Heat. The Spurs were just seconds away from clinching their fifth title when Miami produced a miraculous turnaround to win 103-100 and send the …

  • Cycling-Andy Schleck to lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour 15 hours ago

    (Makes clear Schleck is 2010 Tour champion) PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - Luxembourg's former champion Andy Schleck will lead RadioShack-Leopard on the Tour de France even though he has been struggling with his form for a year, the team said on Wednesday. Since he broke his pelvis in June 2012, Schleck has failed to finish …

  • Contador has solid support but no Dane in Saxo Tour team 16 hours ago
    Contador of Spain cycles up the Cauberg hill during the Men's Elite Road Race at the UCI Road World Championships in Valkenburg

    PARIS (Reuters) - Alberto Contador will be supported by Michael Rogers, Roman Kreuziger and Nicolas Roche as he bids for a third Tour de France title in a Team Saxo-Tinkoff squad without a Danish rider, the team said on Wednesday. "On a personal level it has been a tough decision for me to not have a Danish rider in the …

  • Soccer-Korea coach Choi exits, Hong in the running 22 hours ago

    * Korea disappoint in qualification for finals in Brazil * 2002 skipper Hong considered strong candidate for job (Adds quotes from KFA's Huh) SEOUL, June 19 (Reuters) - Hong Myung-bo, who coached South Korea's Olympic side to a bronze medal at the 2012 London Games, is one of the "strongest candidates" to replace Choi Kang-hee …

  • Bruins' playoff run offers comfort to wounded city 6 hours ago
    Boston Bruins head coach Claude Julien smiles while answering questions from reporters in Boston

    By Steve Keating BOSTON (Reuters) - For all appearances it was business as usual on a sparkling Wednesday afternoon in Boston where the hometown Bruins prepared to host the Chicago Blackhawks in the Stanley Cup Finals. Across town, Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox were getting ready to host the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway …

 

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