 USA TODAY | Four-Point Play: Durant, Thunder climb uphill to NBA Finals USA TODAY By Adi Joseph, USA TODAY The old man hit the bank shot. Then the forward dropped a bounce pass into the paint for the waiting, open center. The Thunder beat the Spurs and advanced to the NBA Finals the same way they dropped the Dallas Mavericks in the ... Thunder eliminates Spurs, advances to NBA Finals Thunder strike down Spurs, advance to finals Thunder headed to NBA finals, beat Spurs 107-99 |
 USA TODAY | Thunder headed to NBA finals, beat Spurs 107-99 SI.com OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- After years of nagging Oklahoma City Thunder coach Scott Brooks not to take him out of games, Kevin Durant finally got his wish. And now, he's one big step closer to making his basketball dreams come true. Thunder Headed to NBA Finals After Knocking Out Spurs Spurs eliminated after squandering 18-point lead in 107-99 loss to finals ... Thunder off to Finals with series-clinching win over Spurs |
USA TODAY | Thunder off to Finals with series-clinching win over Spurs USA TODAY By Robert Klemko, USA TODAY OKLAHOMA CITY -- Kevin Durant played every minute of a game the Oklahoma City Thunder trailed at one point by 18, leading the Thunder into a new era in the NBA's Western conference. By Mark D. Smith, US Presswire Oklahoma ... Thunder Headed to NBA Finals After Knocking Out Spurs Thunder Headed to NBA Finals, Beat Spurs 107-99 Thunder eliminates Spurs, advances to NBA Finals |
 USA TODAY | Devils prolong Stanley Kings' Cup coronation with Game 4 win USA TODAY By David Leon Moore, USA TODAY LOS ANGELES â€" After 45 years, the Los Angeles hockey team will have to wait at least three more days to see if it has a nickname that finally fits. By Jayne Kamin-Oncea, US Presswire New Jersey Devils center Adam Henrique ... Kings fail to finish off the Devils in Game 4 Devils avoid elimination, beat Kings on late goals NJ Devils hold off elimination in Stanley Cup Finals with 3-1 win over LA ... |
 CTV.ca | Kings, Devils scoreless after first period Fox News Los Angeles, CA â€" The first period of Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Finals has passed without a goal as the Los Angeles Kings and New Jersey Devils are battling at Staples Center. The Devils were awarded two power plays in the period, while the Kings had ... Kings-Devils tied 0-0 after first period of Cup final Kings Vs. Devils, Stanley Cup Finals 2012 Game 4: Still Scoreless After Two Morrissey family is ready for the Kings to win the Stanley Cup |
 USA TODAY | Boston Celtics have no trouble embracing their identity USA TODAY By Kevin Massoth, USA TODAY Boston coach Doc Rivers is confident his Celtics can handle the pressure of closing out the Miami Heat in Game 6 on Thursday of the Eastern Conference finals. Boston coach Doc Rivers is confident his Celtics can handle the ... For Veteran Celtics, Not Practicing Makes Perfect Sense 6th sense calls for LeBron loss Heat forward Chris Bosh may start Game 6 vs. Celtics |
 CBC.ca | Kings go for sweep of Devils and first Cup NHL.com LOS ANGELES -- People crammed into Staples Center and the restaurants of LA Live across Chick Hearn Way for a celebration Wednesday night, and it is up to the Los Angeles Kings to ensure the Stanley Cup is part of the gala. Morrissey family is ready for the Kings to win the Stanley Cup Underdog LA Kings on brink of first Stanley Cup in 44-year history Stanley Cup finals Devils - Kings Game 4: As they play |
 Los Angeles Times | Game 4 call by Bob Miller, Jim Fox to be heard inside Staples Center Los Angeles Times By Helene Elliott Thanks to some scrambling by the Kings, the voices of team TV announcers Bob Miller and Jim Fox will be heard inside Staples Center on Wednesday during Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final, and will also be preserved for posterity. Underdog LA Kings on brink of first Stanley Cup in 44-year history Kenora cheers on LA Kings' Mike Richards LA Kings keep it cool with Stanley Cup in sight |
 NEWS.com.au | Maria Sharapova made 2nd straight French Open semis with win over Kaia Kanepi SI.com Jon, you have to agree that now it's Maria Sharapova's French Open to lose. There is no other remaining player in the women's draw with a clay court Masters Title this year. Will she rise to the challenge? • You predict tennis results -- especially on ... Sharapova Looks Comfortable in Role as Favorite Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova set up showdown Feeling at home in Paris, Maria Sharapova moves 2 wins away from completing ... |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Nadal improves to 50-1 at French Open; Ferrer next Denver Post By HOWARD FENDRICH AP Tennis Writer Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates winning his quarter final match against compatriot Nicolas Almagro at the French Open tennis tournament in Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Wednesday June 6, 2012. French Open 2012: Andy Murray's search for first grand slam title fizzles out ... Andy Murray satisfied with French Open campaign Nadal, Ferrer to meet in all-Spanish French semi |
 BBC Sport | Sharapova has time to kill while waiting for Kvitova Chicago Tribune PARIS (Reuters) - An afternoon of eavesdropping and people watching in Paris awaited Maria Sharapova as she crept closer to fulfilling her burning desire to hold aloft the Suzanne Lenglen Cup by setting up a French Open semi-final date with Petra ... Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova set up showdown French Open 2012: Maria Sharapova blasts her way into semi-finals at Roland ... Feeling at home in Paris, Maria Sharapova moves 2 wins away from completing ... |
 The Hindu | Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova set up showdown ESPN PARIS -- Maria Sharapova walked calmly and elegantly out to Court Philippe Chatrier on Wednesday, clad in her crisp, men's-wear-style black jacket and black tennis dress. There was no smile on her face, no acknowledgement of the cheering crowd, ... Sharapova has time to kill while waiting for Kvitova Feeling at home in Paris, Maria Sharapova moves 2 wins away from completing ... Sharapova Looks Comfortable in Role as Favorite |
NEWS.com.au | Sharapova Looks Comfortable in Role as Favorite New York Times PARIS â€" For years, Maria Sharapova struggled on the red clay at the French Open, as if the court itself were a red light screaming at her to stand still. The alternative sometimes proved more embarrassing, at least initially. She ran so awkwardly, ... Swift win gives Sharapova time to sit and stare Sharapova has time to kill while waiting for Kvitova Sharapova to Face Kvitova in French Open Semis |
 Globe and Mail | Nadal drops Almagro in quarters, moves to 50-1 at French Open SI.com PARIS (AP) - A rain shower stopped play at Roland Garros for a minute or two in the middle of Rafael Nadal's quarterfinal. Nicolas Almagro? He couldn't do anything to slow Rafa at his favorite tournament. Second-seeded Nadal defeated his fellow ... Nadal races into French semis Sharapova dumps Kanepi, reaches French semis Rafael Nadal rolls into French semis |
The Hindu | Sharapova brushes aside Kanepi to set up Kvitova clash CNN (CNN) -- Maria Sharapova remains on course to complete a career slam after she set up a French Open semifinal showdown with Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. The Russian dispatched Kaia Kanepi, from Estonia, 6-2 6-3 and now needs just two more ... Maria Sharapova advances to French Open semifinals Sharapova, Kvitova will clash in French Open semis |
 USA TODAY | Do the Heat Have Heart? New York Times Such is the state of the LeBron James-fixated NBA that now everything â€" in the Eastern Conference at least â€" appears to revolve around the axis of the Miami Heat. Whatever happens in any game, it becomes some sort of a reflection on the Heat and their ... Celtics stun Heat to force elimination game Worried? Miami Heat have to be, after another loss to Boston LeBron James And Great Expectations |
 ABC News | Sharapova Moves to French Open Semifinals ABC News Maria Sharapova moved another step closer to filling in the last piece of the career Grand Slam, defeating Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-2, 6-3 on Wednesday to reach the French Open semifinals. Second-seeded Sharapova rolled through her 23rd-seeded opponent ... Sharapova cruises into French Open semi-finals Sharapova beats Kanepi, reaches 3rd French Open SF Maria Sharapova into semifinals |
 The Guardian | Celtics Cool Heat, Paul Pierce & Company Take 3-2 Lead Fox News For Lebron James and Dwayne Wade the NBA Finals now look even further away. And for one of sports' most storied franchises, yet another trip to the finals might be looming. Kevin Garnett finished with 26 points and 11 rebounds, Paul Pierce scored 19 ... NBA Playoffs 2012, Heat Vs. Celtics: Blogger Reaction To Game 5 Tipsheet: Celtics become America's team Wally: 'KG proved me completely wrong' |
The Guardian | Celtics take 3-2 lead as Heat's title hopes look like empty promises SI.com Kevin Garnett had 26 points and 13 rebounds and helped the Celtics' core improve to 9-0 in Game 5s when the series is tied. MIAMI -- The videos were spliced together to give the false impression of never-ending effort and resilience. It's little things that add up to a Celtics' win Celtics Cool Heat, Paul Pierce & Company Take 3-2 Lead Tipsheet: Celtics become America's team |
 SB Nation | Boston Celtics Continue To Prove Us All Wrong At Every Turn SB Nation By Gethin Coolbaugh - Regional Editor Kevin Garnett and the Boston Celtics have gone from two games under .500 at the All-Star break to one win away from the third NBA Finals trip of the new Big Three era, and all throughout this magical journey, ... Paul Pierce stepped up at the end for Celtics Celtics are Rajon Rondo's Team Now? Kevin Garnett is still a monster leading the Celtics |
 CTV.ca | Kings ready for crown Boston.com LOS ANGELES - Everybody in the sold-out building sensed a crucial moment of the Stanley Cup finals when the New Jersey Devils got a two-man advantage early in a scoreless Game 3. The Devils threw every star and every scheme at the Los Angeles net, ... Devils Keep Faith Despite 3-0 Stanley Cup Deficit; Game 4 Wednesday 15 facts about the Kings Stanley Cup: Desperate Devils look to stay alive vs. Kings tonight |
USA TODAY | Kevin Garnett is still a monster leading the Celtics USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" It's not a resurrection because Kevin Garnett's career wasn't over, left for retirement on some brutal eight-game road trip in 13 days. By Steve Mitchell, US Presswire Boston forward Kevin Garnett, right, ... 1. How Celtics Put LeBron On Ropes Again Contribution by Bosh Celtics take control of East, beat Heat 94-90 |
 Kansas City Star | Nats clip Mets in extras Chicago Tribune Washington, DC â€" Washington overcame a pair of one-run deficits in extra innings before Bryce Harper hit the game-winning single in the 12th to lift the Nationals over the New York Mets, 7-6, in the opener of a three-game series on Tuesday. Mets lose lead 3 times in 12-inning loss to Nats Harper's the hero as Nationals edge Mets in 12 Mets Fritter Away Game and Chance to Be in First |
 USA TODAY | Boston takes 3-2 lead as Miami Heat falls to Celtics MiamiHerald.com The Celtics stole home-court advantage from the Heat on Tuesday and could throw a knockout blow Thursday in Game 6. By Joseph Goodman The last time LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh fell behind 3-2 in a series, the Dallas Mavericks finished off ... Four-Point Play: Kevin Garnett shows LeBron James toughness Ian Thomsen: Celtics take 3-2 lead as Heat's title hopes look like empty promises Bosh returns to Heat in Game 5, plays limited minutes off bench |
