Lee Jenkins: Energetic Thunder tap into youth, dismantle red-hot Spurs in Game 3 - SI.com

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Lee Jenkins: Energetic Thunder tap into youth, dismantle red-hot Spurs in Game 3 SI.com Thabo Sefolosha held Spurs' point guard Tony Parker to 16 points -- half his output in Game 2. OKLAHOMA CITY -- It took 50 days, 20 games and 10 different opponents. It took the highest scorer in the NBA, the loudest crowd and the best sixth man. 2012 NBA PlayoffsUSA TODAY Thunder beat Spurs at their own game, climb back into Western finalsCBSSports.com Oklahoma City Thunder play to potential in Game 3 rout of San Antonio SpursSportingNews.com Fox News -Chicago Tribune -Detroit Free Press all 4,617 news articles »

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Thunder get big win, end Spurs' amazing run - msnbc.com

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Thunder get big win, end Spurs' amazing run msnbc.com Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant goes up for a dunk between San Antonio's Boris Diaw and Tim Duncan during the second quarter Thursday night. By JEFF LATZKE OKLAHOMA CITY - The streak is over. The series may only be beginning. Kevin Durant scored 22 points ... Thunder put end to Spurs' 20-game win streakSan Francisco Chronicle Thunder rolls over Spurs to reignite seriesReuters Thunder beat Spurs at their own game, snap Spurs 20-game win streakCBSSports.com New York Times -SI.com all 4,565 news articles »

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Thunder Wallop Spurs 102-82, Pull Within 2-1 - ABC News

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Thunder Wallop Spurs 102-82, Pull Within 2-1 ABC News The streak is over. The series may only be beginning. Kevin Durant scored 22 points, Thabo Sefolosha set playoff career-bests with 19 points and six steals, and the Oklahoma City Thunder snapped San Antonio's 20-game winning streak by beating the Spurs ... Thunder snap Spurs' 20-game win streak in routUSA TODAY After 20 Straight Victories, the Spurs Take a Tumble in Oklahoma CityNew York Times Thunder rout Spurs, trim deficit to 2-1FOXSports.com Los Angeles Times all 4,246 news articles »

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Marathon Man Isner loses 18-16 in 5th at French - Houston Chronicle

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Marathon Man Isner loses 18-16 in 5th at French Houston Chronicle Andy Murray of Britain grabs his right knee in his second round match against Jarkko Nieminen of Finland at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday May 31, 2012. Photo: Michel Euler / AP Andy Murray of Britain ... French Open: Marathon Man falls 18-16 in 5thPeoria Journal Star Mathieu stands taller on this dayESPN John Isner loses 18-16 in 5th at French OpenTucson Citizen Los Angeles Times all 331 news articles »

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Activated Only This Week, Kemp Is Sent Back to Disabled List - New York Times

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Activated Only This Week, Kemp Is Sent Back to Disabled List New York Times The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed center fielder Matt Kemp on the 15-day disabled list for the second time this month because of a left hamstring strain. The move came Thursday after Kemp went 1 for 4 with a double and a run scored in two games since ... Dodgers' Matt Kemp out at least four weeks with hamstring injuryLos Angeles Times Dodgers slugger Matt Kemp heads back to 15-day DLKansas City Star Kemp returns to DL with hamstring injurySI.com ESPN all 315 news articles »

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Mathieu stands taller on this day - ESPN

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Mathieu stands taller on this day ESPN By Ravi Ubha | ESPN.com PARIS -- John Isner and Paul-Henri Mathieu came full circle Thursday at the French Open. Mathieu was the happier. Isner completed a career Grand Slam of sorts, while Mathieu, a 30-year-old veteran, earned redemption after being ... Andy Murray advances, John Isner loses at French OpenLos Angeles Times John Isner loses in marathon match at French OpenSI.com French Open Results 2012: John Isner Falls Short In Marathon MatchSB Nation Chicago Tribune -Tucson Citizen all 320 news articles »

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Scott Stallings leads at tricky Memorial - USA TODAY

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Scott Stallings leads at tricky Memorial USA TODAY By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY Scores of players were caught off guard Thursday in the first round of the Memorial. If they don't catch a break from Mother Nature, it could prove to a long, hard journey to the winner's circle. Stallings shoots 66 to lead at MemorialFox News Golf: Stallings leads in roller-coaster day at Memorial TournamentSalt Lake Tribune Rory McIlroy stages Memorial fightback after quadruple bogeyThe Guardian NewsOK.com all 702 news articles »

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John Isner loses in marathon match at French Open - SI.com

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John Isner loses in marathon match at French Open SI.com PARIS (AP) -- This, then, is who John Isner is for now: The Marathon Man of Tennis, the guy who plays and plays and plays, for hours on end, until the last set seems interminable. At Wimbledon two years ago, he won 70-68 in the fifth, the longest set ... RoboCop Mathieu comes off the bench to set recordReuters John Isner loses 18-16 in 5th at French OpenAZ Central.com all 295 news articles »

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Another Marathon for Isner, but This Time He Loses - New York Times

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Another Marathon for Isner, but This Time He Loses New York Times PARIS â€" This time, John Isner lost to the unseeded Frenchman in the first week of a Grand Slam tournament with the fifth set deep, though not nearly so deep, into double digits. This time, with red clay underneath his big feet instead of English grass ... RoboCop Mathieu comes off the bench to set recordReuters Marathon Man Isner loses 18-16 in 5th at FrenchSI.com Tennis-Mathieu teaches Isner the meaning of deja vuChicago Tribune SB Nation all 249 news articles »

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Nicklas Lidstrom provided blueprint for Kings' Drew Doughty - SportingNews.com

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Nicklas Lidstrom provided blueprint for Kings' Drew Doughty SportingNews.com NEWARK, NJâ€"The words to describe Nicklas Lidstrom's career cannot help but be insufficient. The numbers come closer to doing justice to the 42-year-old Swedish defenseman, who retired Thursday after winning seven Norris Trophies, four Stanley Cups and ... Retired Nicklas Lidstrom: the Perfect HumanDetroit Free Press Numbers help tell story of Lidstrom's brillianceNHL.com NHL star Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasonsChicago Daily Herald SB Nation -SI.com -MLive.com all 770 news articles »

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Was Lidstrom the MVP of his era? - SI.com

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Was Lidstrom the MVP of his era? SI.com Of the many things that Nick Lidstrom said Thursday morning while announcing the end of his remarkable playing career (video), it was perhaps the last one in his prepared remarks that spoke the loudest: “Retiring today,” he said, “allows me to walk ... Numbers help tell story of Lidstrom's brillianceNHL.com Nicklas Lidstrom retires: What they're sayingSportingNews.com Nicklas Lidstrom's replacement as Detroit Red Wings captain likely to be ...MLive.com Detroit Free Press -Vancouver Sun -FS Detroit all 737 news articles »

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Larsson won't forget taking warm-up with Lidstrom - NHL.com

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Larsson won't forget taking warm-up with Lidstrom NHL.com NEWARK, NJ -- Pre-game warm-ups are so routine for hockey players that rarely, if at all, do they remember them unless someone gets hurt. Devils rookie defenseman Adam Larsson begs to differ on that point. He will never forget the pre-game warm-ups in ... Drew Sharp: Red Wings captain Nicklas Lidstrom's retirement turns into Ken ...Detroit Free Press Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasonsUSA TODAY 'Remarkable' career for Lidstrom, says McLellanComcast SportsNet Bay Area Vancouver Sun -Fox News all 712 news articles »

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Miami Heat Burn Through Celtics Despite Rondo's Big Game - Fox News

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Miami Heat Burn Through Celtics Despite Rondo's Big Game Fox News Imagine playing your biggest game but having nothing to show for it? Rajon Rondo posted a stat line never before seen in NBA playoff history. He was on the court for every second of a game that finished more than three hours after it started. Boston needs some déjà vu from Big Three or end is nearNBA.com Celtics wilt in Heat of OTBoston Herald Is the Celtics' best not good enough?ESPN WEEI.com -Chicago Sun-Times -Rotowire all 1,777 news articles »

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Is Rajon Rondo the best point guard left in the playoffs? [Poll] - Los Angeles Times

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Is Rajon Rondo the best point guard left in the playoffs? [Poll] Los Angeles Times By Chuck Schilken Rajon Rondo had the game of a lifetime for Boston on Wednesday night, playing all 53 minutes of the Celtics' 115-111 overtime loss to the Miami Heat and finishing with 44 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds. Miami Heat Burn Through Celtics Despite Rondo's Big GameFox News Celtics wilt in Heat of OTBoston Herald Rondo unhappy with missed overtime callIndianapolis Star NBA.com -WEEI.com -Chicago Sun-Times all 1,777 news articles »

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Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons - USA TODAY

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Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasons USA TODAY By Helene St. James, USA TODAY DETROIT â€" Todd Bertuzzi said he was "actually shocked, big time" to hear the news of Detroit Red Wings defenseman Nicklas Lidstrom's retirement. It was something everybody knew might happen but didn't want to face. The four-time Stanley Cup-winner set an NHL record of 1564 games for one teamSI.com NHL star Nicklas Lidstrom retires after 20 seasonsFox News Larionov: Lidstrom 'set the example' for rest of NHLNHL.com Chicago Sun-Times -Chicago Tribune all 629 news articles »

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Anthony Davis Likely Headed to New Orleans Hornets, Who Never Seemed to Follow ... - NESN.com

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Anthony Davis Likely Headed to New Orleans Hornets, Who Never Seemed to Follow ... NESN.com by Ben Watanabe on Thu, May 31, 2012 at 11:15AM Tanking is open to interpretation. As distasteful as it is to watch an NBA team give less than its full commitment to winning games in hopes of getting slightly better lottery odds, it can be challenging ... NBA Draft Lottery Winners And Losers: Hornets Thrilled, Nets Have ProblemsSB Nation Andre Drummond's Next Stop Wide Open After NBA LotteryHartford Courant Brandon Jennings: Bucks targeting a guard at No. 12 in draft?Rotoworld.com Chronicle-Telegram -WWL -SB Nation New York all 1,979 news articles »

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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Pistons Take Andre Drummond, According to SB Nation Mock - SB Nation

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2012 NBA Mock Draft: Pistons Take Andre Drummond, According to SB Nation Mock SB Nation The Detroit Pistons will select former UConn Husky Andre Drummond with the ninth pick in this summer's NBA Draft, according to SB Nation's NBA mock guru Tom Ziller. I'm eager to hear where Drummond's floor ends up. If he impresses Geoff Petrie with raw ... NBA AM: The Fix Is Not In, In New OrleansHoopsWorld Tell us: Was the NBA Draft Lottery fixed?USA TODAY New Orleans wins lottery, No. 1 pickShelbyville Times-Gazette CBS Local -Swarm and Sting -SB Nation Minnesota all 1,953 news articles »

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NBA AM: The Fix Is Not In, In New Orleans - HoopsWorld

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NBA AM: The Fix Is Not In, In New Orleans HoopsWorld By Steve Kyler The Fix Is Not In: No sooner had NBA Deputy Commissioner Adam Silver announced that the New Orleans Hornets had leap frogged to the top overall pick in the 2012 NBA Draft, Twitter erupted with claims that the NBA had doctored the lottery ... Tell us: Was the NBA Draft Lottery fixed?USA TODAY 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Perry Jones III Predicted To Go In Top 15SB Nation Anthony Davis: Hornets expected to pick Anthony Davis No. 1Rotoworld.com ABC7Chicago.com -Indianapolis Star -Yahoo! Sports (blog) all 1,888 news articles »

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Tell us: Was the NBA Draft Lottery fixed? - USA TODAY

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Tell us: Was the NBA Draft Lottery fixed? USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY So did the Hornets get the pick straight up or was there some shenanigans involved? Was it "karma" as Davis suggested or something more sinister that got the Hornets, about to be sold by the NBA, the top pick? 2012 NBA Mock Draft: Hornets Land Anthony Davis, Wizards Are KeystoneSB Nation NBA draft: Hornets expected to make Anthony Davis No. 1 pickIndianapolis Star New Orleans jumps for joy, Charlotte sulks after NBA lotteryJanesville Gazette Cowbell Kingdom -Sportsrageous -Midwest Sports Fans all 1,897 news articles »

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Celtics' Allen tries to find ways to cure shooting woes - HoopsWorld

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Celtics' Allen tries to find ways to cure shooting woes HoopsWorld By HOOPSWORLD Ray Allen has been getting a lot of unsolicited advice lately. Things got even worse when he went 1-for-7 from the floor in Game 1 against Miami. He snapped out of it to a degree in Wednesday's Game 2, hitting five shots, ... Miami Heat win ugly but they'll take itBoston Globe OT win puts Heat up 2-0Tampabay.com Miami Heat comes back in overtime to defeat Boston Celtics, take 2-0 lead in ...MiamiHerald.com ABC News -Yahoo! Sports (blog) -USA TODAY all 1,576 news articles »

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Kopitar's overtime goal lifts Kings over Devils - Enterprise News

Kopitar's overtime goal lifts Kings over Devils Enterprise News AP The Kings' Anze Kopitar celebrates with teammate Justin Williams after scoring in overtime during Game 1 of the Stanley Cup finals on Wednesday night in Newark, NJ Skating away is the Devils' Dainius Zubrus. By Tom Canavan The Associated Press Anze ... Kings keep rolling, beat Devils 2-1 in overtimeKRIS Corpus Christi News LA gains early momentum with Game 1 win on roadPueblo Chieftain all 3,825 news articles »

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Kopitar's OT goal lifts Kings over Devils 2-1 - Boston.com

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Kopitar's OT goal lifts Kings over Devils 2-1 Boston.com NEWARK, NJâ€"Anze Kopitar scored a spectacular goal on a breakaway with 11:47 left in overtime Wednesday night and the Los Angeles Kings beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Finals. Kopitar faked a backhand shot, put the puck on ... Kings keep rolling, beat Devils 2-1 in overtimeSTLtoday.com Anze Kopitar in right place at the right time for KingsLos Angeles Times Brodeur laments 'wrong move' in Stanley Cup chess matchChicago Tribune all 3,914 news articles »

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Miami Heat comes back in overtime to defeat Boston Celtics, take 2-0 lead in ... - MiamiHerald.com

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Miami Heat comes back in overtime to defeat Boston Celtics, take 2-0 lead in ... MiamiHerald.com The Heat offset Rajon Rondo's 44 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds to take a 2-0 lead as the series shifts to Boston. By Joseph Goodman The Heat was expecting it at least once or twice this series. It happened on Wednesday on Miami's home court. Heat overcome Rondo, top Boston 115-111 in Game 2Fox News Rondo's Game 2 performance one for the record booksUSA TODAY Rajon Rondo deserved betterESPN FOXSports.com -Boston Globe all 1,451 news articles »

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Rondo's Game 2 performance one for the record books - USA TODAY

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Rondo's Game 2 performance one for the record books USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" All heart, all guts, the embodiment of this version of the Boston Celtics, point guard Rajon Rondo produced a playoff game for the ages: 44 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, playing all 53 minutes in Game 2 of ... Rajon Rondo deserved betterESPN Heat show resilience, overcome Rondo's heroics for 2-0 East leadSI.com Heat survive Rondo's huge night, win 115-111 in OTBoston.com Fox News -Chicago Tribune -Boston Herald all 1,393 news articles »

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