 Globe and Mail | No Rondo to the rescue ESPN By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com MIAMI -- The day before Boston's Game 7 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers, Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo was asked about Doc Rivers' old adage that suggests that, as goes Rondo, so go the Celtics. Ian Thomsen: Celtics need big series from Rondo to overcome sluggish Game 1 loss Four-Point Play: Flexible Wade, LeBron bend, break Celtics Heat use different looks to stop Rondo, Celtics' offense |
 USA TODAY | Four-Point Play: Flexible Wade, LeBron bend, break Celtics USA TODAY By Adi Joseph, USA TODAY The ball went to Dwyane Wade. LeBron James, the Heat's do-everything superstar, grabbed a defensive rebound. He turned upcourt, then faced point guard Mario Chalmers. Then he passed to Wade to bring the ball up the court. Heat's LeBron James, Dwyane Wade dominate Boston Celtics in Game 1 of ... Celtics drop Game 1 to Heat, 93-79 Heat handle Celtics, take 1-0 Eastern finals lead |
 CBC.ca | Heat's LeBron James, Dwyane Wade dominate Boston Celtics in Game 1 of ... MiamiHerald.com LeBron James had 32 points, 13 rebounds and three assists as the Heat captured the first game of the Eastern Conference finals. By Joseph Goodman The Heat took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference finals on Monday night with a 93-79 victory against the ... Heat's James and Wade Continue Domination James' 32 Lift Heat Past Celtics, 93-79 LeBron James powers Heat past Celtics in Game 1 |
 ABC News | James' 32 Lift Heat Past Celtics, 93-79 ABC News A big early Miami lead was wasted. Once the Heat took control again, they simply ran away from the Boston Celtics. And the NBA finals are now three wins away for LeBron James and the Heat. James scored 32 points and grabbed 13 rebounds, ... LeBron James power Heat by Celtics in Game 1 Heat vs. Celtics: LeBron James scores 32 and Miami stifles Boston Celtics ... Heat's James and Wade Continue Domination |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Boxer Paul Williams paralyzed in crash Tucson Citizen by Bob Velin on May. 28, 2012, under USA TODAY News Paul Williams, the always exciting, always smiling boxer known as “The Punisher,†and long considered one of the most avoided fighters in the sport, faces the toughest battle of his life after being ... Boxer Paul Williams seriously hurt in motorcycle accident Manager says boxer Williams paralyzed in Ga. crash Paul Williams paralyzed after crash |
 The Age | Manager says boxer Williams paralyzed in Ga. crash Boston.com ATLANTAâ€"Boxer Paul Williams was paralyzed Sunday after being involved in a motorcycle crash in the Atlanta suburbs and doctors said it is unlikely he will continue his career, his manager said Monday. "From the waist down, he has absolutely no movement ... Trainer: Boxer Paul Williams paralyzed in motorcycle crash Paul Williams paralyzed after crash Trainer: Boxer Williams paralyzed in crash |
 New York Daily News | Two-time welterweight champ Williams paralyzed New York Daily News The boxer Paul Williams, who recently signed a lucrative contract to face Saul (Canelo) Alvarez in September, was in a career-ending motorcycle accident on Sunday in a suburb of Atlanta that left him paralyzed from the waist down, his longtime manager ... Manager says boxer Williams paralyzed in Ga. crash Trainer: Boxer Paul Williams paralyzed in motorcycle crash Paul Williams paralyzed after crash |
 USA TODAY | Paul Williams paralyzed after crash ESPN By Dan Rafael | ESPN.com ATLANTA -- Boxer Paul Williams was paralyzed from the waist down Sunday after being involved in a motorcycle crash in the Atlanta suburbs and doctors said it is unlikely he will continue his career, his manager, George Peterson ... Boxer Paul Williams seriously hurt in motorcycle accident Manager Says Boxer Williams Paralyzed in Ga. Crash |
 CBS News | Rondo's triple doubles have the Heat's attention Boston Herald By Mark Murphy Asa team that knows as much about the Celtics [team stats] as any other opponent over the last three years - which is how frequently these two teams have met in the playoffs over that stretch - the Heat are naturally very attuned to the ... Will Absence of Chris Bosh or Avery Bradley Matter More in Celtics-Heat Series? Chris Bosh not expected to rejoin Heat lineup anytime soon Miami Heat's Chris Bosh opens up about crying after NBA Finals |
 SI.com | Miami Heat's Chris Bosh opens up about crying after NBA Finals SI.com Chris Bosh addressed the criticism he has received for crying after a loss in last year's NBA Finals. (Garrett Ellwood/Getty Images) After the Dallas Mavericks finished off the Miami Heat in last season's NBA Finals, Chris Bosh cried. Chris Bosh not expected to rejoin Heat lineup anytime soon Chris Bosh Injury: Erik Spoelstra Says There's Still No Timetable For Return Chris Bosh participates in drills |
 The Guardian | Roger Federer equals Jimmy Connors' major record with 233rd match win The Guardian Tennis Kevin Mitchell Roland Garros Few players in the history of tennis have had more right to celebrate their own deeds than Roger Federer. On Monday another honour tumbled into the great man's lap, when he dismissed Tobias Kamke with only minor ... Reuters Sports News Summary Federer Ties Connors' Record Federer equals Connors' record with 233rd grand slam victory |
 USA TODAY | Chris Bosh not expected to rejoin Heat lineup anytime soon USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" Injured Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh (lower abdominal strain) has progressed to the next step of his rehabilitation, which included a light on-court workout Sunday. By Steve Mitchell, US Presswire Chris Bosh's ... Chris Bosh participates in drills Boston Celtics coach Rivers believes Heat may be more dangerous without Bosh 'Deep Thoughts' and Cheap Thoughts: Miami Heat vs. Boston Celtics |
 CBC.ca | Azarenka recovers from shaky start to advance at French, more mail SI.com Victoria Azarenka lost the first set, but found her form to beat Alberta Brianti and reach the second round. A sleep-deprived Baguette to kick things off. How jet-lagged am I? In a state of apparent hallucination, for a moment there I almost thought ... Azarenka survives by winning ugly Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka reaches second round of French Open with win over ... Victoria Azarenka finds fight to win, advance |
 The Hindu | Azarenka survives by winning ugly Reuters | PARIS (Reuters) - At 6-7 0-4 and break point down during her first-round match at the French Open, Victoria Azarenka briefly turned down the volume on her ear-splitting shrieks that could be heard all the way down from Roland Garros to the Champs ... Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka reaches second round of French Open with win over ... Victoria Azarenka finds fight to win, advance Azarenka has narrow escape in French first round |
 CBSSports.com | French Open: Azarenka survives first-round scare CBSSports.com PARIS -- Roger Federer equaled Jimmy Connors' record of 233 career Grand Slam match wins by beating Tobias Kamke of Germany 6-2, 7-5, 6-3 in the first round of the French Open on Monday. Federer, who owns a record 16 major championships, ... Federer equals record with win, Azarenka has close shave Top-ranked Novak Djokovic reaches 2nd round at French Open with straight-set win Djokovic bid for history off to winning start |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Victoria Azarenka finds fight to win, advance ESPN PARIS -- It would have been totally understandable if Victoria Azarenka sighed one more time, closed her eyes, and chose to give in to the momentum mounting against her. Her first-round match at the French Open, against No. 105-ranked Alberta Brianti ... Azarenka has narrow escape in French first round Azarenka, Li advance at Roland Garros Victoria Azarenka survives in 1st round of French Open |
 Toronto Star | Azarenka has narrow escape in French first round Reuters | PARIS (Reuters) - Victoria Azarenka narrowly escaped becoming the first women's top seed to lose in the first round of the French Open when she recovered from losing the opening set to beat Italian Alberta Brianti 6-7 6-4 6-2 on Monday. Victoria Azarenka survives in 1st round of French Open Azarenka avoids upset in 1st round of French Open French Open 2012: Victoria Azarenka narrowly avoids shock exit |
CBC.ca | Azarenka avoids upset in 1st round of French Open CNN Victoria Azarenka dropped the first set, but rallied to dispatch Alberta Brianti in the first round of the French Open. PARIS (AP) - Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka survived a scare in the first round of the French Open on Monday. Azarenka survives in 1st round of French Open Azarenka survives Round 1 scare at French open French Open 2012: Victoria Azarenka narrowly avoids shock exit |
 BBC News | Dario Franchitti wins Indy, remembers Dan Wheldon Boston Herald By Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel INDIANAPOLIS â€" Dan Wheldon would have been back in victory lane. You can bet on that. He'd have laughed, maybe wept, and patted his buddy on the back. He'd have called Dario Franchitti "old man. Indianapolis 500: Franchitti takes win at face value Franchitti wins Indianapolis 500 Dario Franchitti wins third Indianapolis 500 in thrilling finish |
 Toronto Star | Boxer dies: 5-time champ Johnny Tapia found dead in N.M. at 45 Indianapolis Star Johnny Tapia, shown Jan. 19, 2002, after defeating Argentina's Eduardo Alvarez during the international featherweight boxing contest in London. / Associated Press Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE â€" Johnny Tapia, the five-time boxing champion whose ... 5-time boxing champion Johnny Tapia dead at 45 Johnny Tapia, five-time world champion, dies aged 45 Johnny Tapia Dead at 45 |
 USA TODAY | How will the Western Conference playoffs turn out? USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Now remember, when things look bad and it looks like you're not gonna make it, then you gotta get mean. I mean plumb, mad-dog mean. 'Cause if you lose your head and you give up then you neither live nor win. Spurs go into attack mode to beat Thunder, 101-98, in Game 1 Thunder in unfamiliar position with Game 1 loss Spurs get 'nasty' to take 1-0 lead over Thunder |
 The Guardian | Johnny Tapia, the five-times boxing champion, found dead aged 45 The Guardian Johnny Tapia, the five-times boxing champion whose turbulent career was marked by cocaine addiction, alcohol, depression and run-ins with the law, was found dead on Sunday at his Albuquerque home. He was 45. Authorities were called to the house at ... Three-weight world champion Johnny Tapia found dead Johnny Tapia | 'Mi Vida Loca' Dead at 45 Tapia found dead at 45; fighter had troubled life |
 Globe and Mail | Spurs get 'nasty' to take 1-0 lead over Thunder Houston Chronicle SAN ANTONIO (AP) â€" Trailing in the fourth quarter, Gregg Popovich snarled an order in the huddle that the NBA Coach of the Year punctuated with a sharp and angry sweep of his hand. But truthfully, Popovich was already getting what he really wanted: the ... 'Nasty' Spurs strike first against Thunder Ginobili, Spurs open with a bang Four-Point Play: Ginobili, Spurs out-nasty Thunder in Game 1 |
 CBS News | Ginobili, Spurs open with a bang Boston.com SAN ANTONIO - Gregg Popovich wanted some “nasty.'' The San Antonio Spurs obliged, and they've now tied NBA history. Not to mention left the Oklahoma City Thunder agonizing about what could have been. Manu Ginobili scored a playoff-high 26 points and ... Spurs get 'nasty' to take 1-0 lead over Thunder Spurs beat Thunder 101-98 in Game 1 of West finals Spurs get nasty in Game 1 win over Thunder |
