 FOXSports.com | Kahne now true part of Hendrick family FOXSports.com Lee Spencer is the senior NASCAR writer for FOXSports.com. She has provided award-winning coverage of auto racing over the last 15 years. Spencer has lent her expertise to both television and radio and is a regular contributor to SiriusXM Radio and the ... NASCAR: Kasey Kahne powers to victory in Coca-Cola 600 Cary Estes: Five things we learned in Charlotte at NASCAR's longest race Kasey Kahne backs up win guarantee |
 USA TODAY | Four-Point Play: Ginobili, Spurs out-nasty Thunder in Game 1 USA TODAY By Adi Joseph, USA TODAY Gregg Popovich pulled his team aside during a timeout. The Spurs had been lethargic. "It's not supposed to be easy," the veteran coach said. "I want some nasty." The Thunder are long, tall and athletic. And like all long, ... Jan Hubbard: With a touch of nastiness, Spurs subdue Thunder in thrilling Game 1 Durant, Thunder fade in fourth as 'nasty' Spurs deny Oklahoma City upset in ... Thunder can't finish near-upset in 'nasty' Game 1 |
 CBC.ca | Spurs Finish Strong for 19th Straight Win New York Times SAN ANTONIO â€" The San Antonio Spurs looked closer to early retirement than in their ability to keep up with the Oklahoma City Thunder for three quarters Sunday night. Unable to cope with the flash of their younger opponent, the Spurs suddenly shifted ... Spurs rally to hold off Thunder, win 19th in a row Spurs strike first in West finals, win 19th in row Spurs 101, Thunder 98 |
 Globe and Mail | Dario Franchitti wins his third Indy 500 in honor of late friend Dan Wheldon Chicago Sun-Times BY HERB GOULD hgould@suntimes.com May 27, 2012 10:22PM INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 27: Dario Franchitti of Scotland, driver of the #50 Target Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, pours the victory milk over his head in victory lane in celebration of winning the IZOD ... Lopresti: Dan Wheldon would've smiled with Indy 500 finish Franchitti makes it three Franchitti's win makes memorable 500 |
 Globe and Mail | Spurs-Thunder Matchup Is Not Exactly Second Fiddle New York Times SAN ANTONIO â€" For star power and panache, what happens in the Eastern Conference finals between the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics may be at the center of the NBA universe. For some fans, an injury report on the Heat's Chris Bosh may move the needle ... Spurs Given A Taste Of Their Own Medicine NBA playoffs: Wizards could learn much from Celtics, Heat, Thunder and Spurs Western Conference Finals - Game 1 |
 MiamiHerald.com | Miami Heat needs Chris Bosh to win title but can top Celtics without him MiamiHerald.com LeBron James #6 and Chris Bosh #1 of the Miami Heat talk in Game Three of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the New York Knicks during the 2012 NBA Playoffs on May 3, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Eastern Conference Finals Capsule Preview Wade: Heat-Celtics Was 'Inevitable' Matchup Dwyane Wade: Heat-Celtics was 'inevitable' matchup |
 USA TODAY | Honda enjoys day of redemption at Indy 500 USA TODAY By Phillip B. Wilson, The Indianapolis Star INDIANAPOLIS â€" As Dario Franchitti basked in the adulation of a third Indianapolis 500 victory Sunday, the Scotsman made sure he gave props to the guys who built his Honda engine. Dario Franchitti unflappable at Indy George Diaz: Indy 500 was all about Dan Wheldon UPDATE 3-Motor racing-Franchitti wins Indy 500 for third time |
 ABC News | Column: Another Last-Lap Blunder Decides Indy 500 ABC News In the early going of the Indianapolis 500, Bobby Rahal advised his driver to show a little patience. If only Takuma Sato had been listening on the last lap Sunday. The Japanese driver was perfectly positioned when the white flag came out â€" right ... Sato unrepentant after last lap crash |
 ESPN | Franchitti Wins 3rd Indy 500 ESPN INDIANAPOLIS -- Dario Franchitti stamped his name in the record books, the latest three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500. But this was not about Franchitti: It was all for Dan Wheldon. Franchitti won a wheel-to-wheel, last-lap battle Sunday, ... Sato unrepentant after last lap crash Dixon unhappy with second place finish Franchitti wins 3rd Indy 500, gives nod to Wheldon |
 USA TODAY | Bruce Martin: Franchitti wins 96th Indy 500 SI.com Dario Franchitti is just the ninth driver in history to have won the Indy 500 three times. INDIANAPOLIS -- Before the start of Sunday's 96th Indianapolis 500, Dario Franchitti stood under an umbrella held by his wife -- actress Ashley Judd -- to shield ... Franchitti Wins Indianapolis 500 for a Third Time Franchitti Wins Indianapolis 500, His Third UPDATE 2-Motor racing-Franchitti wins Indy 500 for third time |
 New York Times | Franchitti Wins Indianapolis 500 for a Third Time New York Times INDIANAPOLIS â€" Dario Franchitti won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time Sunday after Takuma Sato, a Japanese driver who has never won the race, hit the wall on the last lap in a courageous but costly challenge for the lead. Dario Franchitti wins third Indianapolis 500 in thrilling finish Dario Franchitti wins 2012 Indy 500 Read More Dario Franchitti wins his third Indy 500 |
 ABC News | Roddick Is a Casualty on Day 1 of French Open ABC News Six major champions made their way through the first round of the French Open on Sunday's opening day. One didn't â€" Andy Roddick. Venus Williams, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, recovered from a slow start to beat 19-year-old Paula Ormaechea of ... 5 major champions reach 2nd round at French Open Andy Roddick suffers another early upset at French Open Five major champs reach French Open 2nd round |
 CBC.ca | Record heat takes aim at Indy 500 fans, drivers Houston Chronicle TOM DAVIES, AP IndyCar drivers Josef Newgarden, left, Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, and Will Power, of Australia, seek some refief from the sun under a broken umbrella during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis ... Indianapolis pays tribute to Wheldon Indy 500 gets underway |
Roddick loses to Mahut in French Open's 1st round Fox News PARIS â€" Andy Roddick exited in the opening round at a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2007, losing to 88th-ranked Nicolas Mahut 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Sunday at the French Open. The 26th-seeded Roddick is 7-10 this season, 0-4 on clay. |
 Kansas City Star | Record heat takes aim at Indy 500 fans, drivers SI.com INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Tens of thousands of fans are arriving at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for what could be the hottest Indianapolis 500 on record. Temperatures were forecast to climb into the mid-90s during Sunday's race, and many fans brought ... Indy 500 gets underway Is it finally an Andretti year? Indy 500: It's race day -- and things are heating up |
 Boston Globe | Wide-open Indy 500 cause for excitement Boston Globe By Jenna Fryer | AP Calling the Indianapolis 500 “our Super Bowl,'' Marco Andretti looks to add to the sterling legacy of his family in the sport. INDIANAPOLIS - Marco Andretti knows how much heartache his family has suffered at Indianapolis Motor ... Who will win the most wide-open Indy 500 in years? Record heat takes aim at Indy 500 drivers, fans Indy 500 race day: Cars are gridded on the track |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Sam Stosur, Svetlana Kuznetsova reached French Open 2nd round in straight sets SI.com PARIS (AP) -- Major champions Sam Stosur and Svetlana Kuznetsova won in straight sets Sunday, quickly making their way into the second round of the French Open on opening day. The sixth-seeded Stosur, who won last year's US Open and reached the final ... Stosur, Kuznetsova reach 2nd round at French Open Kuznetsova, Stosur move on at French Open Stosur, Kuznetsova reach 2nd round |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | They meet again: Heat-Celtics in East finals Atlanta Journal Constitution By TIM REYNOLDS AP MIAMI â€" It's a rematch: Miami and Boston will meet in the playoffs again, this time with a spot in the NBA finals at stake. Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (34) has the ball swatted away as he drives against Philadelphia 76ers ... Stephen A. Smith Predicts Celtics Will Get Steamrolled by Heat, Would Be ... NBA Playoffs 2012, Celtics Vs. 76ers: Philly Fans Thankful For Postseason Run Rondo leads Celtics to 85-75 Game 7 win over 76ers |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Who has potential to unseat dos Santos? ESPN (blog) By Josh Gross Invariably one question echoes following a big fight night, when the shelf life for quality performances is on par with freckled organic bananas. Don't miss a moment of the latest MMA coverage from around the world. UFC 146: Junior Dos Santos cements his place as champion on night of the heavies Dos Santos keeps heavyweight title in UFC 146 UFC 146 wins in hand, Dos Santos-Velasquez II on tap |
 Globe and Mail | Rondo rescues Celtics late, Heat up next HoopsWorld By HOOPSWORLD The sign, held up by a fan late in Saturday night's Celtics series-clinching win over the 76ers, previewed the Eastern Conference finals, which start Monday night in Miami. While the fan who hoisted the sign may be hit with the old “be ... Rondo leads Celtics to 85-75 Game 7 win over 76ers Paul Pierce expected Celtics win, even after fouling out Miami next stop for Celtics after beating 76ers in Game 7 |
 Boston Globe | Paul Pierce expected Celtics win, even after fouling out Boston Globe By Barbara Matson Paul Pierce was fired up from the outset, and showed it after drawing a foul on a drive in the first quarter. This game unfolded like a difficult construction project. And so brick by brick, the Celtics managed to assemble an 85-75 ... 76ers' playoff experience invaluable Rajon Rondo arrives just in time Celtics dispose of 76ers; Heat on deck |
 Boston.com | 76ers' playoff experience invaluable Boston.com As the regular season wound down, there was a faction that hoped the 76ers wouldn't sneak into the playoffs with the eighth seed, instead hoping for the lottery. Coach Doug Collins has never understood that. And with the Sixers reaching Game 7 of the ... Heat and Celtics prepare to meet again in postseason Rajon Rondo arrives just in time Celtics eliminate 76ers with Game 7 win |
Globe and Mail | Paul Pierce expected a Celtics victory, even after fouling out Boston.com This game unfolded like a difficult construction project. And so brick by brick, the Celtics managed to assemble an 85-75 victory over the Sixers at TD Garden to win their second-round series in seven games. It was not exactly a show house, ... Celtics eliminate 76ers with Game 7 win Heat and Celtics prepare to meet again in postseason Celtics advance to face the Heat |
 CBS News | Heat and Celtics prepare to meet again in postseason NBA.com MIAMI (AP) -- It's a rematch: Miami and Boston will meet in the playoffs again, this time with a spot in the NBA finals at stake. Boston's 85-75 win in Game 7 over Philadelphia on Saturday night earned the Celtics a trip to Miami, where the reigning ... Ian Thomsen: Rondo helps Celtics survive Game 7 by turning weakness into strength Celtics eliminate 76ers with Game 7 win Rajon Rondo arrives just in time |
