 USA TODAY | No surprise: Jonathan Quick is playoff MVP USA TODAY LOS ANGELES (AP) â€" Jonathan Quick and Martin Brodeur hugged and exchanged a few private words in the Stanley Cup Final handshake line. Brodeur was welcoming Quick to the club. The Los Angeles Kings' quiet goalie is an NHL champion and one of hockey's ... At last, the Kings have a Stanley Cup answer Hit that sparked Kings' Cup-winning surge will reverberate through Jersey history Kings finally crowned |
 USA TODAY | Penalty leads to Kings' clinching win USA TODAY LOS ANGELES â€" You couldn't avoid Steve Bernier in these playoffs. He was in your face, crashing into your body, forechecking with purpose, playing with passion. You couldn't avoid him in the New Jersey Devils locker room, either, after his five-minute ... LA's new royalty, Kings turn tumult into Stanley Cup triumph Kings' celebration set for Thursday LA fans celebrate Kings' Stanley Cup victory |
 New York Times | Kings Capture the Cup With an Early Outburst New York Times LOS ANGELES â€" After two months of playoff domination, spearheaded by sensational goaltending, the Los Angeles Kings completed their improbable Stanley Cup run Monday night in a mere five minutes. The pivotal moment came at 10 minutes 10 seconds of a ... Kings rout Devils 6-1 to win first Cup Kings win the Stanley Cup Kings rule! LA powers way to Cup |
 CTV.ca | Kings win the Stanley Cup with 6-1 victory over Devils Los Angeles Times The Los Angeles Kings, born as one of six expansion teams for the 1967-68 season, ended 45 years of wandering in the NHL wilderness Monday night. Captain Dustin Brown re-emerged in the Stanley Cup Final series with a goal and two assists, ... LA Kings win first Stanley Cup Kings beat Devils to win first Stanley Cup title Devils' Cup comeback hopes dashed with major penalty in Game 6 |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Ukraine beats Sweden 2-1 at Euro 2012 Canada.com KIEV, Ukraine â€" As soon as Andriy Shevchenko had scored his second goal of the evening, he knew who he had to thank. While fans shouted “Sheva, Sheva,†the Ukraine veteran striker sprinted to the sideline and embraced his coach Oleg Blokhin, ... Euro: Ukraine beats Sweden; France and England draw 1-1 Co-hosts Ukraine make stunning entrance Euro 2012 Day 4: Shevchenko turns in an effort for the ages for Ukraine |
 New York Times | France Ties England Amid Heavy Security New York Times DONETSK, Ukraine â€" On a day of blistering heat and searing chances from France, England desperately held on for a 1-1 tie in the opening match for both teams at the European Championships. England managed only three shots to 19 for France, ... England and France settle in with a draw How Does England Pave a Way Forward? Lescott 1 Les Bleus 1: And that's a good start for England, says Hodgson |
 CBS News | Stanley Cup Final: Kings vs. Devils, Game 6 live coverage Los Angeles Times The Devils killed their first penalty of Game 6. The Kings had one shot on goal during the two minutes they had the man advantage. --- New Jersey's Anton Volchenkov is sent off for hooking Anze Kopitar three minutes into the first period. Stanley Cup Finals: Kings email tells Devils of Game 6 payback Kings try again to win first Stanley Cup New Jersey Devils attempting the biggest Stanley Cup comeback in 70 years |
 BBC Sport | Euro 2012 day four analysis: England keep France at bay BBC Sport England's 1-1 draw against France could be described as being similar to a jabbing boxer keeping an opponent at a safe distance. A resolute defensive performance by Roy Hodgson's side limited France to 13 of their 19 shots coming from outside the ... Euro 2012: England captain Steven Gerrard full of praise for Alex Oxlade ... France Left Frustrated by England's Defense in Euro 2012 Opener England holds on for 1-1 draw with France |
 The Guardian | England holds on for 1-1 draw with France SI.com Joleon Lescott scored England's lone goal on England's lone shot on target a few minutes before Samir Nasri equalized as the teams finished even in Group D of the European Championship. "I think we have to be happy with that,'' France coach Laurent ... France Left Frustrated by England's Defense in Euro 2012 Opener Euro 2012: Roy Hodgson believes England's solid start is good platform Patience with Nasri pays off for Blanc |
 The Hindu | Patience with Nasri pays off for Blanc Chicago Tribune DONETSK (Reuters) - France coach Laurent Blanc's patience with the much criticised Samir Nasri paid off on Monday after the midfielder equalised in a 1-1 draw with England in their Euro 2012 Group D opener. "Samir has always been up there with other ... England frustrated by technically superi England holds on for 1-1 draw with France Euro 2012: 'That was at you' says Samir Nasri in swipe at French critics |
 Toronto Star | Jonathan Wilson: England's set play success forces 1-1 draw with France SI.com Joleon Lescott (15) celebrates with John Terry after scoring for England in the 30th minute against France. Three thoughts after the 1-1 draw between England and France in Donetsk, Ukraine. 1. England thrives with English goals. England hold France, Ukraine snub An Opening Tie Amid Concerns of Racist Behavior France, England draw their Euro 2012 opener |
 Telegraph.co.uk | SN voices: Nadal, Djokovic, or Federer? ESPN Rafael Nadal won his seventh French Open after defeating Novak Djokovic. Is he the best active men's player? lamsterca: "Nadal was so close in beating Djokovic earlier this year in AO final. So, why wouldn't anyone be shocking that Nadal beat Djokovic ... Nadal Wins Seventh French Open Title Novak Djokovic's 27-match Slam streak ends against Rafael Nadal Djokovic's 27-match Slam streak ends against Nadal |
 CBC.ca | Nadal in seventh heaven as he ends Djokovic dream Fox News Rafa Nadal won a record seventh French Open title on Monday but that tells only half the story of a final which included temper tantrums, rain suspensions and the end of Novak Djokovic's grand-slam dream. The number two seed overtook Sweden's Bjorn ... Nadal tops Djokovic for 7th French Open title Nadal's Monument Made of Clay Rafael Nadal finally sees off Novak Djokovic in men's French Open final to ... |
CBC.ca | Rafael Nadal Beats Djokovic to Win Record 7th French Open San Francisco Chronicle (Updates to add Nadal and Djokovic comment throughout. See {TENN } for French Open coverage.) June 11 (Bloomberg) -- Rafael Nadal held his head in his hands and cried after a double fault ended Novak Djokovic's run in major tennis tournaments and ... Nadal wins record 7th French Open title Rafael Nadal or Novak Djokovic: Who's the world's best? [Poll] Nadal finds redemption against Djokovic in historic French Open |
 Sydney Morning Herald | 50 thoughts on rainy French Open SI.com Rain wreaked havoc, but Rafael Nadal managed to defeat Novak Djokovic to win a record 7th French Open title. PARIS -- Cleaning out the notebook after a soggy 2012 French Open. • Rafael Nadal will go down as the King of Clay. Rafael Nadal wins record seventh French Open Nadal tops Djokovic for 7th French Open title Rafael Nadal Makes Case to Challenge Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic as Best ... |
 CTV.ca | Nadal wins record 7th French Open FOXSports.com The man they call ''Rafa'' won his record seventh French Open title Monday, returning a day after getting rained out to put the finishing touches on a 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 victory over Novak Djokovic. He denied Djokovic in his own run at history - the ... Rafael Nadal beats Novak Djokovic to win record 7th French Open title Rafael Nadal captures record seventh French Open crown Rafael Nadal Beats Djokovic to Win Record 7th French Open |
 USA TODAY | Rafael Nadal captures record seventh French Open crown USA TODAY PARIS â€" Rafael Nadal had to wait a while for history, but he made it just the same. Nadal captured his Open-era record seventh French Open crown, defeating world No. 1 Novak Djokovic of Serbia 6-4, 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 in the rain-suspended men's final at ... Nadal wins record 7th French Open Nadal tops Djokovic for 7th French Open title French Open Tennis Final Restarts After Overnight Rain Delay |
 USA TODAY | Tell us: How will NBA Finals play out? USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY There is already talk of an Oklahoma City dynasty and what will happen to the Miami Heat when they lose their second consecutive finals. Who knows what storyline will be once the teams actually play a game. With Great Finals Matchup Set, It's Time To Appreciate the State of the NBA Game James, Heat find their way back to NBA finals James, Heat find their way back ... As Heat return, Thunder get 1st taste of finals By The Associated Press ... |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Why the Pacquiao v Bradley controversy does yet more damage to the sport of boxing Mirror.co.uk You can usually take what promoters say not just with a pinch of salt, but a whole lorry load of the stuff. But when Bob Arum claimed after Manny Pacquiao's controversial defeat to Timothy Bradley "who's going to take this sport seriously? 'Pacman' loss leaves Philippines fans stunned Boxer Timothy Bradley returns to Palm Springs area after defeating Manny Pacquiao No plans for Nevada commission to review Pacquiao-Bradley judges |
Telegraph.co.uk | 'Pacman' loss leaves Philippines fans stunned CNN International (CNN) -- Philippines boxing icon Manny Pacquiao's fellow countrymen were left reeling Monday after their hero's controversial defeat to American boxer Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas at the weekend. It was his first loss in seven years, and a contentious ... Pacquiao's shocking defeat leaves fans, officials reeling Timothy Bradley On Pacquiao Fight: I Won, It Was Not A Controversial Decision Timothy Bradley Vs. Manny Pacquiao: No Real Winners |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Bosh's emotional postseason will end in NBA finals _ and this time, he hopes ... Washington Post MIAMI â€" Chris Bosh has watched the birth of his son, collapsed to the court in agony with a strained abdominal muscle, seen his team sputter many times during nine games without him, then dealt with the death of a masseuse who was stricken at his home. Kevin Durant, LeBron James rise to the top in NBA Finals Bosh's return comes at huge time in Heat title run LeBron James bracing for epic Finals battle vs. Kevin Durant |
 Boston.com | Bradley makes good on promise Boston.com LAS VEGAS - Timothy Bradley promised to shock, though the biggest shock in his fight with Manny Pacquiao came from the judges' scorecards. In a fight Pacquiao seemed to have in hand, two judges decided otherwise, giving Bradley a split decision ... Promoter Arum embarrassed for fight game after Pacquiao-Bradley decision Tim Dahlberg: World wonders how Tim Bradley scored victory over Manny Pacquiao Bradley-Pacquiao decision leaves boxing reeling |
