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A Title, and Legacies, on the Line for Heat, Spurs - ABC News tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778179513078 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:58:23 GMT Aaron Hernandez's accuser never mentioned him to police - USA TODAY tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778184321836 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:01:42 GMT Rafael Nadal getting seeded No. 5 at Wimbledon is a joke - USA TODAY tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778183472056 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:03:54 GMT Brazil officials reverse subway, bus fare hike - Houston Chronicle tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778183934665 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:52:58 GMT Houston Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel - Minneapolis Star Tribune tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778184666123 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:03:22 GMT Celtics-Clippers Trade Talks Back On - Celtics Hub.com tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778184908191 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:14:34 GMT Tiger Will Undergo Treatment On Elbow - ESPN tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778184828176 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:19:59 GMT Yankees spoil Mattingly's return to Bronx, beat Dodgers 6-4 behind Kuroda and ... - Minneapolis Star Tribune tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778183217119 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:23:52 GMT Bruins' Stanley Cup run helping city get past hurt from attacks at Boston Marathon - Minneapolis Star Tribune tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778184879373 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:01:42 GMT Jaguars, Jacksonville agree to $63 million stadium renovation plan - Los Angeles Times tag:news.google.com,2005:cluster=52778184709068 Sports Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:49:15 GMT |
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Estimate goes for Gold Cup glory. Royal Ascot feature race could go to Queen-owned filly. Robson, Watson and Baltacha all out. Dominant England reach Trophy final. England cruise into the final of the Champions Trophy with a convincing seven-wicket victory over South Africa at The Oval. Football fixtures for 2013-14 announced. Stepping out of Wiggins's shadow. Chris Froome says he is coming into his prime as he bids to emulate Sir Bradley Wiggins by winning the Tour de France Brazil 2-0 Mexico. A Neymar-inspired Brazil defeat Mexico to all but secure their place in the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup. Australia give three players debuts. Australia name Israel Folau among three debutants for Saturday's first Test against the British & Irish Lions in Brisbane. Al Kazeem heads Doyle Ascot treble. Jockey James Doyle secures an 891-1 treble at Royal Ascot, including victory on board Al Kazeem in the Prince of Wales's Stakes. Striker Carroll signs for West Ham. West Ham United complete the signing of England striker Andy Carroll from Liverpool in a club record £15m deal. Mercedes & Pirelli face test hearing. Mercedes and tyre supplier Pirelli face disciplinary charges after being accused of breaking rules governing testing. Serena sorry for quotes on US rape. World tennis number one Serena Williams apologises after reportedly appearing to criticise the victim in a high-profile US rape case. Elbow injury set to sideline Woods. Tiger Woods has a strained elbow that is likely to keep him out of action until next month's Open at Muirfield. North one of the best, says Howley. British & Irish Lions attack coach Rob Howley warns Australia the best of Welsh wing George North is still to come. Violent protests mar Brazil match. Protesters clash with police in Brazil's city of Fortaleza ahead of a football match against Mexico, as public discontent over poor public services widens. Wimbledon 2013 seedings announced. Rafael Nadal could play Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic or Roger Federer as early as the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Hearts placed into administration. Hearts' administrators say they are aware of the need to find a resolution to the club's problems so close to the new season. Celtic to open against Ross County. Blake out of World Championships 200m. Yohan Blake will not run the 200m at the World Championships after pulling out of the Jamaican national championships. Farah presence will inspire McKinna. Shot putter Sophie McKinna says she will learn from being alongside Mo Farah at the European Team Championships. Salford agree fee for Bulls forward. Salford City Reds agree a "substantial fee" to sign Bradford Bulls forward Elliott Whitehead. Sri Lanka to target India bowlers. Sanath Jayasuriya says Sri Lanka will target India's bowling in Thursday's Champions Trophy semi-final at Cardiff. Justin Rose: Pictures through the years. Following Justin Rose's maiden major victory in the US Open at Merion, BBC Sport looks back at the Englishman's career Sir Henry Cecil's life in pictures. After the death of legendary trainer Sir Henry Cecil aged 70, BBC Sport looks back on a lifetime spent creating winners. VIDEO: Italy v Japan. Gary Lineker presents live coverage of the 2013 Fifa Confederations Cup as Italy take on Japan in Group A. VIDEO: Brazilian freestyle football skills. Watch these freestyle footballers showing off their skills in Rio de Janeiro. VIDEO: Highlights: Brazil 2-0 Mexico. A goal and assist from striker Neymar gives Brazil a 2-0 win over Mexico in the Confederations Cup in Fortaleza. VIDEO: GB slump to Czech EuroBasket defeat. Great Britain's women lose 66-55 to Czech Republic in their opening encounter of round two at EuroBasket in France. VIDEO: Wiggins a loss to Sky - Froome. Chris Froome says Bradley Wiggins' absence from the Tour de France is "definitely a loss" for Team Sky but admits he will be relieved not to face constant questions regarding the team's leadership. VIDEO: Bale should move for career - Zico. Brazilian legend Zico says it is important for an "excellent" player like Gareth Bale "to compete in the Champions League". VIDEO: Tahitian football's greatest moment?. Jonathan Tehau sparks wild celebrations by scoring for Tahiti against Nigeria in the Confederations Cup in Brazil. VIDEO: Players disappointed by Lions defeat. Matt Stevens and Simon Zebo say the squad are very disappointed with the British and Irish Lions' defeat by the ACT Brumbies but hope the loss will spur them on when the Test series starts. VIDEO: Murray takes aim at coach Lendl. Andy Murray hit a forehand winner directly at his coach Ivan Lendl during a charity exhibition match at Queens VIDEO: Highlights: Spain 2-1 Uruguay. Goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado help Spain beat Uruguay 2-1 at the Arena Pernambuco in the Confederations Cup on Sunday. VIDEO: Highlights: Tahiti 1-6 Nigeria. Nnamdi Oduamadi scores a hat-trick as Nigeria beat Tahiti 6-1 in the Confederations Cup. VIDEO: Neymar volley stuns Mexico. Brazil striker Neymar scores a fantastic volley to put Brazil 1-0 ahead in their Confederations Cup match against Mexico in Fortaleza. VIDEO: Wozniacki ousts Robson at Eastbourne. Caroline Wozniacki records a 6-4 6-4 victory over Laura Robson to reach the quarter-finals of the Aegon International at Eastbourne. VIDEO: Watch Carroll's goal against Sweden. Andy Carroll's powerful header gives England the lead over Sweden in Kiev. VIDEO: Wimbledon quiz: Find out the answer. Can you guess the year this action took place at Wimbledon? AUDIO: Kinnear's interview on talkSport. Joe Kinnear has hit back at the critics who have questioned his return to Newcastle as director of football on a three-year contract. VIDEO: Robson hits form against Beygelzimer. Laura Robson defeats Yuliya Beygelzimer at Eastbourne to set up a second-round match against world number nine Caroline Wozniacki. VIDEO: GB target Eurobasket quarter-final. Team GB head coach Damian Jennings says the prospects of his side reaching a maiden Eurobasket quarter-final are "not a long shot". VIDEO: Aluko sets sights on Euro 2013 glory. Chelsea's Eniola Aluko says England want to "go one further than 2009" and win the European Championship after being named in the 23-woman squad for Euro 2013. Tough start as Man Utd enter new era. Man Utd's testing fixture list gives David Moyes the chance to lay a good platform to build on, writes BBC Sport's Phil McNulty 'At Newcastle, he could make the difference'. Ex-players, colleagues and a journalist share memories of working with Newcastle director of football Joe Kinnear Jeremy Guscott Lions special Q&A. Would captain Sam Warburton be in BBC rugby union pundit Jeremy Guscott's Lions XV for the First Test? Spain's new breed ready to replace old guard. Meet Spanish football's ready-made replacements for Alonso, Xavi and Iniesta Loose cannon Pearce pays the price. As Stuart Pearce exits England's youth set-up, BBC Sport's Phil McNulty looks at the way forward for the Under-21s Must-not-miss sport on the BBC. Your guide to this week's sporting events on the BBC, including Confederations Cup, Eastbourne tennis and Champions Trophy League reveals anniversary fixtures. Derby play Blackburn and Burnley face Bolton on the first day of the season to mark the Football League's 125th anniversary "People questioned if I'd ever win a Grand Slam". Roger Federer talks about his first Wimbledon triumph in "Roger Federer: Centre Court King" on BBC Radio 5 live on Wednesday Campbell-Brown given provisional ban. Veronica Campbell-Brown is provisionally suspended from competition after testing positive for a banned substance. Big names 'avoiding' Nathan Cleverly. High-profile opponents are running scared of WBO light-heavyweight champion Nathan Cleverly, says his promoter Frank Warren. Cook relishing 'dream' England final. Captain Alastair Cook says it will be a childhood dream come true when England appear in the Champions Trophy final. Froome 'relief' at Wiggins Tour loss. Chris Froome says Sir Bradley Wiggins's absence from the Tour de France is a "relief" after media scrutiny of their rivalry. London 2012 medallists target Worlds. Great Britain include 28 medallists from the 2012 London Paralympics in their team for the 2013 World Championships. Italy v Japan. Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's game between Italy and Japan in the Fifa Confederations Cup. Murray Walker diagnosed with cancer. Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker is diagnosed with lymphatic system cancer. Jacklin tips Rose for more majors. Two-time major winner Tony Jacklin tips Justin Rose for more success after the Englishman's triumph at the US Open. Dawn Approach wins at Royal Ascot. Dawn Approach beats Toronado in a photo finish to win the St James's Palace Stakes on the opening day at Royal Ascot. MotoGP grid set to increase in 2014. The MotoGP grid could increase to 28 bikes for 2014, with Italians Aprilia possibly increasing their involvement. Olympic champion Hosking retires. British Olympic champion Sophie Hosking announces her retirement from professional rowing at the age of 27. Soliola to undergo foot surgery. St Helens forward Sia Soliola faces up to 10 weeks on the sidelines as he undergoes surgery on a foot injury. Davies 'didn't want to play for Wales'. Rugby legend Jonathan Davies tells a TV documentary that he did not want to play for Wales after returning to union from league in 1995. Lee match-fixing hearing date set. Suspended snooker player Stephen Lee will face a hearing on 9 September into allegations of match fixing. Meilutyte claims another record. Olympic gold medallist swimmer Ruta Meilutyte claims her second European breaststroke record in four days in Barcelona. Last Brits out of Wimbledon qualifying. Naomi Broady and Jade Windley, Britain's last two competitors in Wimbledon qualifying, are beaten in the second round. Alcott to train with Norwegian team. Briton Chemmy Alcott will prepare for the Winter Olympics by training the Norwegian World Cup team. FA Cup final moves to end of season. The FA Cup final will be played at the end of the domestic season for the first time since 2010 in the 2013-14 season. Jackson expects Hearts job losses. Administrator Bryan Jackson insists that Hearts can be saved, but expects there to be job losses at Tynecastle. Glamorgan secure fourth YB40 victory. Glamorgan boost their hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the YB40 with a 34-run victory over Leicestershire at Grace Road. McWilliams to contest Armoy races. Jeremy McWilliams will take part in his first Irish national road race when he rides at the Armoy road races on 26 and 27 July. |
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Hernandez's background scrutinized by NFL teams before draft. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:57:25 EDT SI Now: Why is Hernandez being 'uncooperative'?. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:53:59 EDT 2013 NBA Mock Draft 4.0. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:52:04 EDT Manu, Spurs ponder how they lost Game 6. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:14:26 EDT Blackhawks must keep it simple vs. Bruins in Game 4. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:24 EDT Police search Hernandez's house for second day. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:23:55 EDT Duncan was on court illegally at end of Game 6. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:15:59 EDT Ed O'Bannon v. NCAA: What's at stake?. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:20:02 EDT Bosh tells fans who left: 'Don't come to Game 7?. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:34:50 EDT Davis hits two more homers as O's pound Tigers. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:01:49 EDT |
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 - Olympic bronze medalist Justin Gatlin is not willing to call his surprising 100 meters victory over world record holder Usain Bolt a fluke.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d85f9cd/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Jenson Button could not wait to get out of his mishandling McLaren after a miserable afternoon in Canada and now, less than two weeks later, he is impatient to step back in.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d85f615/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7a0e7a/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Brazil will benefit with more than just new soccer stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in the country continued to overshadow the Confederations Cup.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d820671/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Rafa Nadal could face world number one Novak Djokovic, defending champion Roger Federer or home favorite Andy Murray as early as the Wimbledon quarter-finals after he was seeded fifth for the grasscourt major on Wednesday.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7f7526/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d8015de/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Mercedes principal Ross Brawn, a past master at finding Formula One loopholes, may need to pull another rabbit from his magician's hat on Thursday if his team are to escape potentially heavy sanctions.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7f02d2/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League West division.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7c1e9e/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - Massachusetts State Police searched the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as part of a probe into a suspected homicide, according to ABC News.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7a48ca/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
 - The Los Angeles Kings rewarded Slava Voynov with a six-year contract after the Russian defenseman led the team in points during the playoffs, the team said on Tuesday.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d790856/mf.gif' border='0'/><br/><br/><a href=)
![A title, and legacies, on the line for Heat, Spurs](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/title-legacies-line-heat-spurs-215622347.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rZGfc6Wb4Hujiz.47l3GIw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/e2a68c6688fa3b14350f6a7067002b64.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, right, jokes with small forward LeBron James as he takes a shot during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Heat host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)" align="left" title="Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, right, jokes with small forward LeBron James as he takes a shot during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Heat host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)" border="0" /></a>MIAMI (AP) Game 7s do more than settle championships. They define legacies.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/mums-word-hossa-amid-nhls-injury-culture-074432037.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/DJh6t3_5SS1oaa5bRBFatw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/1761149869ff2214350f6a706700a24d.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a press conference in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Blackhawks trail the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)" align="left" title="Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville listens to a reporter's question during a press conference in Boston, Tuesday, June 18, 2013. The Blackhawks trail the Boston Bruins 2-1 in the best-of-seven series in the Stanley Cup Finals. Game 4 is scheduled for Wednesday in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)" border="0" /></a>BOSTON (AP) Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![LeBron excited for title-deciding Game 7](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/lebron-excited-title-deciding-game-7-201609525.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/rZGfc6Wb4Hujiz.47l3GIw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/e2a68c6688fa3b14350f6a7067002b64.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, right, jokes with small forward LeBron James as he takes a shot during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Heat host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)" align="left" title="Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade, right, jokes with small forward LeBron James as he takes a shot during NBA basketball practice, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami. The Heat host the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the NBA Finals on Thursday. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)" border="0" /></a>MIAMI (AP) LeBron James could not sleep after Game 6.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/woods-rest-elbow-skip-t-national-180150761.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/A1zbmW_9rZ8hzFP7DAO7rA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/c4156b952c54f314340f6a7067002bfa.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Tiger Woods reacts to a missed putt on the fourth hole during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)" align="left" title="Tiger Woods reacts to a missed putt on the fourth hole during the fourth round of the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)" border="0" /></a>In little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Board backs turning Astrodome into convention hall](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/board-backs-turning-astrodome-convention-hall-220106388.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/EM_hrW461WDjkblOKUFSKw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/623aded185b52c14350f6a706700d3c6.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this May 21, 2012, file photo, rows of dirty, tattered seats ring the Astrodome in Houston. Once touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the nation's first domed stadium sits quietly gathering dust and items for storage. The National Trust for Historic Preservation put the Astrodome on its 2013 list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The Astrodome was the worlds first domed, air-conditioned stadium and needs a viable plan to be reused to avoid demolition. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this May 21, 2012, file photo, rows of dirty, tattered seats ring the Astrodome in Houston. Once touted as the Eighth Wonder of the World, the nation's first domed stadium sits quietly gathering dust and items for storage. The National Trust for Historic Preservation put the Astrodome on its 2013 list of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places. The Astrodome was the worlds first domed, air-conditioned stadium and needs a viable plan to be reused to avoid demolition. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan, File)" border="0" /></a>HOUSTON (AP) A county board has recommended converting Houston's historic but deteriorating Astrodome into a giant convention center and exhibition space.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Body near Patriot's home was semi-pro athlete's](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/body-near-patriots-home-semi-pro-athletes-225403161.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/PLervdaYW09grzb7cYOM8g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0ae5596987f53614350f6a7067006329.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Two members of the Massachusetts State Police walk toward the front door of the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Their knock on the door went unanswered. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)" align="left" title="Two members of the Massachusetts State Police walk toward the front door of the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Their knock on the door went unanswered. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)" border="0" /></a>BOSTON (AP) A Boston woman says her son was the man found dead in an industrial park about a mile from New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez's home in Massachusetts.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Bruins' run excites city wounded by marathon bombs](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/bruins-run-excites-city-wounded-marathon-bombs-200120503.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/676f_LgBcg0ue_p_HTNSHQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/ac6bf62088963914350f6a7067000e5f.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this April 17, 2013, file photo, Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly wears a "Boston Strong" decal, left, on his helmet during an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston. With their "Boston Strong" decals on the back of their helmets and the steady parade of Boston Marathon bombing victims honored at their games, the Bruins are hoping that a Stanley Cup victory will provide solace to those affected in the April 15 attacks. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this April 17, 2013, file photo, Boston Bruins center Chris Kelly wears a "Boston Strong" decal, left, on his helmet during an NHL hockey game against the Buffalo Sabres in Boston. With their "Boston Strong" decals on the back of their helmets and the steady parade of Boston Marathon bombing victims honored at their games, the Bruins are hoping that a Stanley Cup victory will provide solace to those affected in the April 15 attacks. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)" border="0" /></a>BOSTON (AP) They have come to wave flags or meet the players or just appear on the video screen, invariably to a standing ovation, during the Boston Bruins' run to the Stanley Cup finals.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Yankees spoil Mattingly's return to Bronx](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/yankees-spoil-mattinglys-return-bronx-203053538.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/aJkVIXGHpF48s6.Rt_q1LQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0fdb937d88d43a14350f6a7067001792.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)" align="left" title="New York Yankees starting pitcher Hiroki Kuroda, of Japan, delivers during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) Yankees fans showed Don Mattingly the love from the moment he took the lineup card to home plate Wednesday. Hiroki Kuroda, though, wasn't feeling nostalgic when facing his old team.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/astros-sign-no-1-overall-pick-rhp-mark-180529985.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/jutp5HqNtQ245vpz.TkjYg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/03797f7489513c14350f6a706700ef5b.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Newly-signed Houston Astros pitcher Mark Appel smiles as he answers a question during a news conference Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Houston, to announce his signing. Appel was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in baseball's first-year player draft. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" align="left" title="Newly-signed Houston Astros pitcher Mark Appel smiles as he answers a question during a news conference Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Houston, to announce his signing. Appel was selected with the No. 1 overall pick in baseball's first-year player draft. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)" border="0" /></a>HOUSTON (AP) Mark Appel received high praise from MLB commissioner Bud Selig on Wednesday when the No. 1 overall pick signed with the Houston Astros.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Man sues NFL player for shooting him in the eye](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/man-sues-nfl-player-shooting-him-eye-220301383.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/DCgCWIa6DIQyy7.LRnEILQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T220301Z_1_CBRE95I1P9E00_RTROPTP_2_NFL-SUPERBOWL.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis" align="left" title="Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis" border="0" /></a>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, is also being questioned by police in Massachusetts in a separate case after a body was discovered near his home in North Attleborough, according to local media. Attorney David Jaroslawicz said he filed a complaint on behalf of his client Alexander Bradley on Wednesday in U.S. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/police-patriots-tight-ends-home-2nd-day-152611209.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/PLervdaYW09grzb7cYOM8g--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/0ae5596987f53614350f6a7067006329.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Two members of the Massachusetts State Police walk toward the front door of the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Their knock on the door went unanswered. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)" align="left" title="Two members of the Massachusetts State Police walk toward the front door of the home of New England Patriot's NFL football player Aaron Hernandez in North Attleborough, Mass., Wednesday, June 19, 2013. Their knock on the door went unanswered. State and local police spent hours at the home Tuesday as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Erika Niedowski)" border="0" /></a>NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![LeBron dismisses critics in search of second title](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/lebron-dismisses-critics-search-second-title-215450013.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/wJP3csf.ONviR6y1fHzmxw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T215450Z_1_CBRE95I1OVN00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-NBA-FINALS-JAMES.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="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" align="left" 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" border="0" /></a>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 straight Olympic gold medal and winning a fourth league Most Valuable Player award, James still has his critics. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![PREVIEW-NBA-Miami, San Antonio prepare for ultimate test](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/san-antonio-lead-miami-six-points-halftime-game-022324372.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/_zuhJFSllav0_F7v1j.npA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T042859Z_66674287_TB3E96J0CG38P_RTRMADP_3_NBA-FINALS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Spurs' Green knocks the ball away from Miami Heat's James during overtime in Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami" align="left" title="Spurs' Green knocks the ball away from Miami Heat's James during overtime in Game 6 of their NBA Finals basketball playoff in Miami" border="0" /></a>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 excitement by what has already been a classic series full of wild fluctuations and escalating drama. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Woods out of action until British Open due to elbow strain](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/woods-action-until-british-open-due-elbow-strain-194606363.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/5_oDbo3bBzOw9VIHLOA2VA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T194606Z_1_CBRE95I1IX000_RTROPTP_2_GOLF-OPEN.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="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" align="left" title="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" border="0" /></a>(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 and shaking his left arm on several occasions. "I was examined after I returned home from the U.S. Open, and the doctors determined I have a left elbow strain," the American said in a statement on his website. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Olazabal wins Spain's most prestigious sports award](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/olazabal-wins-spains-most-prestigious-sports-award-111727682.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ldhjeYAdg0kHykO52ffrbg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T111727Z_1_CBRE95I0VDB00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-GOLF-OLAZABAL-AWARD.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore" align="left" title="Spain's Jose Maria Olazabal tees off on the second hole during the first round of the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at the Merion Golf Club in Ardmore" border="0" /></a>MADRID (Reuters) - Spanish golfer Jose Maria Olazabal has won the Iberian nation's most prestigious sports award, the Prince of Asturias prize, after he captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a stunning win against United States last year. "One of the best golfers in history, with two Masters titles at Augusta and four Ryder Cup wins, a competition in which he also showed his leadership qualities, as captain helping the Europe team to an epic comeback in 2012," the jury said in announcing their decision. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/pitcher-safety-against-liners-still-issue-mlb-074446337.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ICnF6fQUyn.Cq7t_sRirDQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4d2d42cd0decdd14340f6a70670053c7.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, and left fielder Kelly Johnson, center, rush in to assist starting pitcher Alex Cobb as Cobb grabs his head and lies on the pitcher's mound after being hit by a line drive by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)" align="left" title="Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Lobaton, left, and left fielder Kelly Johnson, center, rush in to assist starting pitcher Alex Cobb as Cobb grabs his head and lies on the pitcher's mound after being hit by a line drive by Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 15, 2013, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Cobb was taken off the field on a stretcher. (AP Photo/Brian Blanco)" border="0" /></a>Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![A's dismantle Darvish to stretch AL West lead](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/dismantle-darvish-stretch-al-west-lead-065105869.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/SVD7ruVtbS617GA_6NOzXQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T065105Z_1_CBRE95I0J1D00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-BASEBALL-ROUNDUP.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Oakland Athletics pitcher Grant Balfour points to left field after getting the last out against the Texas Rangers during their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas" align="left" title="Oakland Athletics pitcher Grant Balfour points to left field after getting the last out against the Texas Rangers during their MLB American League baseball game in Arlington, Texas" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League West division. Brandon Moss and John Jaso each homered against the Japanese starter to provide an early 3-0 lead for the Athletics (43-30), who added more runs after the Rangers had threatened a comeback to extend their advantage to three games over Texas (39-32). Darvish (7-3) struck out 10 batters but allowed five runs in six innings to absorb the loss. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Allen magic keeps Heat title hopes alive](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/allen-magic-keeps-heat-title-hopes-alive-061544352.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/BEXBWrj34j7DluTvk..tHg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T061544Z_1_CBRE95I0HEF00_RTROPTP_2_NBA-FINALS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Spurs' Duncan and Miami Heat's Allen reach for a rebound during Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Miami" align="left" title="Spurs' Duncan and Miami Heat's Allen reach for a rebound during Game 6 of the NBA Finals in Miami" border="0" /></a>By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - Ray Allen has made more three pointers than any player in the NBA but with five seconds left and his team three points down on Tuesday, he had not made a single one in the crucial Game Six of the NBA Finals. Miami's only hope of keeping their series with San Antonio, and their season, alive was to make a basket from beyond the three point line and LeBron James tried his luck. The ball bounced out off the backboard, Chris Bosh grabbed it and zipped it to Allen, who with his trademark nonchalance effortlessly made the shot and forced the game into overtime. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Spurs left to rue missed opportunities against Miami](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/spurs-left-rue-missed-opportunities-against-miami-055825572.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/fWV4FWOtBQD4lZYJf0WARw--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T055825Z_1_CBRE95I0GLI00_RTROPTP_2_NBA-FINALS.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="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" align="left" title="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" border="0" /></a>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 series into a seventh and deciding game. Tim Duncan, who scored 30 points and pulled in 17 rebounds but ran out of gas in the final quarter, was at a loss to explain his team's failure to close out the game. "I don't know what happened in the fourth and in overtime," he said. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![AL West-leading A's beat Rangers, Darvish 6-2](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/al-west-leading-beat-rangers-darvish-6-2-044805155.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/GISBuU3qDAGxlsiV_TLxuA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/90c05a6885172914350f6a706700e443.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) congratulates John Jaso (5) on his solo home run that came off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)" align="left" title="Oakland Athletics' Yoenis Cespedes (52) congratulates John Jaso (5) on his solo home run that came off a pitch from Texas Rangers' Yu Darvish in the second inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)" border="0" /></a>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Wheeler, Harvey lead Mets' sweep of Braves](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/wheeler-harvey-lead-mets-sweep-braves-023844127.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/019ETAkJ2obO0sehBIDrgA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/000bdb1c85272914350f6a7067004e3e.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)" align="left" title="New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler pitches in the fifth inning in the second baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Todd Kirkland)" border="0" /></a>ATLANTA (AP) After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![AL West-leading A's beat Texas, Darvish 6-2](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/al-west-leading-beat-texas-darvish-6-2-031137039.html"><img src="http://l1.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/es.QNZmEocDsCVD5.m6SpA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/6c21984484f62814350f6a7067000b7a.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)" align="left" title="Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Jarrod Parker works against the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 18, 2013, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)" border="0" /></a>ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered off Yu Darvish and the AL West-leading Oakland Athletics beat Texas 6-2 on Tuesday night.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Massachusetts police search NFL player's home in homicide probe: report](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/massachusetts-police-search-nfl-players-home-homicide-probe-030710535.html"><img src="http://l.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/WxqLxQeADEcMMid.uRxSIA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T030710Z_1_CBRE95I08OE00_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-USA-PATRIOTS-HERNANDEZ.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis" align="left" title="Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez talks on a phone during media day for the NFL Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis" border="0" /></a>(Reuters) - Massachusetts State Police searched the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday as part of a probe into a suspected homicide, according to ABC News. Hernandez was initially uncooperative with police after the body of a 27-year-old man was found in an industrial park near his home in North Attleborough on Monday, ABC News said, citing unnamed law enforcement sources. A police spokesman confirmed there was a homicide investigation under way in North Attleborough, but declined to give further details. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/police-visit-home-patriots-te-aaron-hernandez-023646316.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/UL5GPSJqCiYsfp77yPiTfg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/fefe3f0985682a14350f6a706700f8e4.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2012 file photo, New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) holds his helmet as he steps onto the field before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. State and local police spent hours at the home of Hernandez on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this Dec. 10, 2012 file photo, New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez (81) holds his helmet as he steps onto the field before an NFL football game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans in Foxborough, Mass. State and local police spent hours at the home of Hernandez on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (AP Photo/Steven Senne, File)" border="0" /></a>NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![California city wants team, sues Major League Baseball](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/california-city-wants-team-sues-major-league-baseball-023036771.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/Dx83aBxyWBJK5euRgBjhXQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-19T023036Z_1_CBRE95I06Z500_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-USA-BASEBALL-ATHLETICS-SANJOSE.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="To match Reuters Life! COSTARICA-BASEBALLS/" align="left" title="To match Reuters Life! COSTARICA-BASEBALLS/" border="0" /></a>By Sharon Bernstein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Weeks after a fight over the Sacramento Kings basketball team ended with promises of a new arena and a decision to stay in town, a tussle over another ball club is roiling professional sports in California - this time involving baseball. In an action that highlights the big dollars at stake when teams move to a new community, the city of San Jose sued Major League Baseball on Tuesday, alleging it was holding up a proposed relocation by the Oakland Athletics. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/patriots-te-gronkowski-undergoes-back-surgery-000336414.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/ajI5zUV5Y1iofRHlV_tnJQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3B4b2ZmPTUwO3B5b2ZmPTA7cT04NTt3PTEzMA--/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4f4dcbce84f02814350f6a70670088fc.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="File- This Nov. 18, 2012 file photo shows New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has undergone back surgery, Tuesday June 18, 2013. The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)" align="left" title="File- This Nov. 18, 2012 file photo shows New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski on the sidelines in the second half of an NFL football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Foxborough, Mass. Gronkowski has undergone back surgery, Tuesday June 18, 2013. The operation was performed on Tuesday by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)" border="0" /></a>FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/yankees-inf-youkilis-needs-surgery-teixeira-dl-010121033.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/gS9ubinEuAGjptORr09Fkg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/92af94416a712414350f6a706700a041.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/yankees-youkilis-needs-surgery-teixeira-dl-203306588.html"><img src="http://l3.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/gS9ubinEuAGjptORr09Fkg--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/92af94416a712414350f6a706700a041.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)" align="left" title="FILE - In this June 11, 2013, file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira reacts after taking a strike from Oakland Athletics' Jerry Blevins in the eighth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday, June 18, 2013, with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)" border="0" /></a>NEW YORK (AP) Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![Heat face crunch time in bid to keep Finals alive](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/heat-face-crunch-time-bid-keep-finals-alive-160936816.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/6jOFG3SH2ueMWUHfIMEPkQ--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/Reuters/2013-06-18T160936Z_1_CBRE95H18W500_RTROPTP_2_CSPORTS-US-NBA-FINALS-PREVIEW.JPG" width="130" height="86" alt="Spurs' Duncan goes to the basket past Miami's Miller during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio" align="left" title="Spurs' Duncan goes to the basket past Miami's Miller during Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio" border="0" /></a>By Simon Evans MIAMI (Reuters) - An enthralling NBA Finals reaches Game Six later on Tuesday with the San Antonio Spurs one win away from clinching their fifth championship and the Miami Heat knowing they must win to keep their season alive. The Spurs ended their run of three home games with an explosive 114-104 win over Miami on Sunday to go 3-2 up in the best-of-seven series, and history suggests that gives them the edge. In Finals series tied 2-2, the team that won game five went on to win the NBA title on 20 of 27 occasions. ...</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
![England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major](<p><a href="http://news.yahoo.com/englands-rose-blooms-17-wait-major-150632975.html"><img src="http://l2.yimg.com/bt/api/res/1.2/O7YNZtxQcSjq56oGdoGgKA--/YXBwaWQ9eW5ld3M7Zmk9ZmlsbDtoPTg2O3E9ODU7dz0xMzA-/http://media.zenfs.com/en_us/News/ap_webfeeds/4dcddb3e470df814340f6a70670034f6.jpg" width="130" height="86" alt="Justin Rose, of England, kisses the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)" align="left" title="Justin Rose, of England, kisses the trophy after winning the U.S. Open golf tournament at Merion Golf Club, Sunday, June 16, 2013, in Ardmore, Pa. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)" border="0" /></a>Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships.</p><br clear="all"/>){kind=link}
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d8666d0/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d85f60f/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d852ba3/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Scraping around the fringes of professional tennis, at tournaments in unglamorous locations, without umpires and ball boys and against players not old enough to remember his golden moment, George Bastl is determined for one last hurrah.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d81d099/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d80c8bf/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Spanish golfer Jose Maria Olazabal has won the Iberian nation's most prestigious sports award, the Prince of Asturias prize, after he captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a stunning win against United States last year.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7f22d5/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Britain's telecom regulator said on Wednesday that it would launch an investigation into satellite TV firm BSkyB over the wholesale supply of its sports channels after a complaint by Sky's increasingly bitter rival BT.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7f072b/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - The world athletics body (IAAF) on Wednesday denied that it had any prior knowledge or evidence of Italian 2008 Olympic race walk champion Alex Schwazer's doping practices before he was caught with a positive test last year.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7e0cbf/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Ray Allen has made more three pointers than any player in the NBA but with five seconds left and his team three points down on Tuesday, he had not made a single one in the crucial Game Six of the NBA Finals.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7bcaef/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - 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.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7ba5b0/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Weeks after a fight over the Sacramento Kings basketball team ended with promises of a new arena and a decision to stay in town, a tussle over another ball club is roiling professional sports in California - this time involving baseball.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7a41ba/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Olympic double sprint silver medalist Yohan Blake will only run in the 100 meters at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow after he withdrew from this weekend's Jamaican national championships, his manager said on Tuesday.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d7a0e7b/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}
 - Who can a woman turn to when everything falls apart? Her mother, of course - even if, in Li Na's case, it necessitated a 12-hour flight from Paris to China after her early exit from the French Open.<img width='1' height='1' src='http://reuters.us.feedsportal.com/c/35217/f/654202/s/2d79faf3/mf.gif' border='0'/><div class=){kind=link}