Dwyane Wade's slow start dooms Heat in Game 1 - USA TODAY

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Dwyane Wade's slow start dooms Heat in Game 1 USA TODAY OKLAHOMA CITY â€" Dwyane Wade and slow starts have become synonymous with the 2012 NBA playoffs. It continued in Game 1 of the NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Heat guard was 3-of-8 from the field in the first half, ... Ian Thomsen: Durant outplays LeBron as Thunder storm back to take Game 1 of FinalsSI.com Thunder's fourth-quarter fly-by beats Heat in NBA Finals openerLos Angeles Times Miami Heat's new issue: Dwyane Wade looks oldMiamiHerald.com MLive.com -Detroit Free Press -Boston Herald all 4,103 news articles »

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With Poise and Power, Thunder Rally in Opener - New York Times

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With Poise and Power, Thunder Rally in Opener New York Times OKLAHOMA CITY â€" It took patience to endure the 23-win season, the four straight lottery appearances, the long slog through a Western Conference populated with superstars and dynasties. If they learned nothing else these last few years, the Oklahoma ... Thunder seize Game 1 as Heat stars fade away in fourth quarter againSI.com Thunder rally past Heat in Game 1FOXSports.com 2012 NBA FinalsWashington Post Fox News -Chicago Sun-Times -MiamiHerald.com all 4,004 news articles »

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Thunder rally past Heat in Game 1 - FOXSports.com

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Thunder rally past Heat in Game 1 FOXSports.com Kevin Durant showed LeBron James how to play the fourth quarter in the NBA Finals. Durant scored 17 of his 36 points in another flawed final period for James and his team, leading a Thunder storm that overwhelmed the Heat and gave Oklahoma City a ... Lee Jenkins: Thunder seize Game 1 as Heat stars fade away in fourth qurter againSI.com Durant, Westbrook propel Thunder past Heat in Game 1USA TODAY Thunder defeat Heat, 105-94, in Game 1 of NBA FinalsLos Angeles Times Washington Post -Houston Chronicle -MiamiHerald.com all 3,600 news articles »

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David Stern talks Finals, Team USA, Seattle, Kings, flopping - USA TODAY

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David Stern talks Finals, Team USA, Seattle, Kings, flopping USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY NBA Commissioner David Stern and deputy commissioner Adam Silver discussed a variety of topics before Game 1 of the NBA Finals, including flopping, the financial state of the league, the impact of the new collective ... Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade: Matchup with Kevin Durant will make LeBron James focusMiamiHerald.com Battier, Chalmers aide James' start; Heat lead Thunder at the halfFox News David Stern takes flopping to task in pre-Finals addressSportingNews.com ESPN -Boston.com -Chicago Tribune all 3,436 news articles »

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Heat vs. Thunder: Game 1 updates - Los Angeles Times

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Heat vs. Thunder: Game 1 updates Los Angeles Times OKLAHOMA CITY -- So much for being fatigued. Just days after closing out a grueling seven-game series against Boston, the Miami Heat took a 54-47 halftime lead over Oklahoma City in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. The Heat looked spry from the start, ... James scores 14 as Heat lead Thunder 54-47Reuters As NBA Finals begin, what's Howard Schultz thinking?The Seattle Times Heat Vs. Thunder, NBA Finals 2012 Game 1: Led By LeBron James, Miami Leads By ...SB Nation SportingNews.com -NewsOK.com -MiamiHerald.com all 3,226 news articles »

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With Tie Against Russia, Co-Host Poland Stays in Contention - New York Times

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With Tie Against Russia, Co-Host Poland Stays in Contention New York Times Alan Dzagoev scored his third goal of the European Championships before Jakub Blaszczykowski tied the game in the second half Tuesday as Russia and Poland drew, 1-1, in Warsaw. Before the match there was fighting between fans from both countries, ... Czechs top Greece, 10 hurt in Euro 2012 violenceCBSSports.com Euro: Poland and Russia draw; Czech Republic beats GreeceUSA TODAY Euro 2012: Polish blast blows Group A wide openNew York Daily News Fox News -FOXSports.com -San Francisco Chronicle all 2,462 news articles »

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Thunder's Westbrook needs to find basket against Heat - USA TODAY

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Thunder's Westbrook needs to find basket against Heat USA TODAY OKLAHOMA CITY â€" Do-it-all point guard Russell Westbrook helped deliver the Thunder to the NBA Finals with a combination of energy, enthusiasm and upbeat floor tempo. Westbrook, a target in the past regarding questionable decision-making, ... 05 pm: A day in the life of an arena during the NBA FinalsNewsOK.com Lil Wayne set to attend Game 1 of NBA FinalsMiamiHerald.com Lil Wayne buys tickets for Game 1 of NBA Finals at OKC Thunder's Chesapeake ...SportingNews.com Washington Post -Albany Times Union all 3,133 news articles »

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Violence flares in Warsaw before 1-1 draw - Reuters

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Violence flares in Warsaw before 1-1 draw Reuters By Patrick Graham | WARSAW (Reuters) - A thrilling 1-1 draw between old adversaries Poland and Russia was marred by the worst fan violence of soccer's European Championship so far on Tuesday, with 123 fans arrested after running street battles in ... Spectacular goal gives Poles night to rememberFox News Poland, Russia draw 1-1 as fans clash in WarsawSI.com Euro 2012: Violent clashes between Russia and Poland soccer supporters leave ...SportingNews.com BBC Sport -FOXSports.com all 2,156 news articles »

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Heat vs. Thunder: LeBron James, Kevin Durant go toe-to-toe in Game 1 - Washington Post

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Heat vs. Thunder: LeBron James, Kevin Durant go toe-to-toe in Game 1 Washington Post The 2012 NBA playoffs have played out like a changing of the guard with youth (the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder) vanquishing age and experience (the Boston Celtics and San Antonio Spurs) to set the table for a tantalizing NBA Finals featuring ... One Sonic fan's Thunderous quandaryThe Seattle Times 15 pm: A day in the life of an arena during the NBA FinalsNewsOK.com Lopresti: LeBron James is viewed as hero, villain, eyesoreUSA TODAY Washington Times -New York Daily News -Entertainment Weekly all 3,029 news articles »

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Lopresti: LeBron James is viewed as hero, villain, eyesore - USA TODAY

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Lopresti: LeBron James is viewed as hero, villain, eyesore USA TODAY OKLAHOMA CITY â€" He's a hero. He's a villain. He's an icon. He's an eyesore. LeBron James' time is now. Or it isn't. The NBA Finals started Tuesday night and nobody's upsides and downsides were clearer than his. When the series ends, his critics will be ... Heat's LeBron James can erase stain of last year's Finals flop by playing like ...New York Daily News Oklahoma fans are proud that the Thunder will roar into the NBA FinalsWashington Times 42 pm: A day in the life of an arena during the NBA FinalsNewsOK.com SB Nation -ESPN -Sports Network all 2,939 news articles »

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Heat's LeBron James can erase stain of last year's Finals flop by playing like ... - New York Daily News

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Heat's LeBron James can erase stain of last year's Finals flop by playing like ... New York Daily News OKLAHOMA CITY â€" To the Miami Heat, it's no secret what has fueled LeBron James' run to the 2012 Finals against Oklahoma City. It's been James' Finals flop of 2011, one of the worst moments of his celebrated career. “It drove him all season,'' Dwyane ... Heat-Thunder PreviewESPN High stakes, contrasting styles add sizzle to James-Durant showdownSI.com 2012 NBA Finals: By the numbersNBA.com SB Nation -Vancouver Sun -New York Times all 2,859 news articles »

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Heat-Thunder Preview - ESPN

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Heat-Thunder Preview ESPN OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) -- LeBron James is quickly racking up MVP awards while Kevin Durant is collecting scoring titles at the same pace. Either could make a case as the best player in the NBA. Neither is interested in anything beyond team accomplishments. High stakes, contrasting styles add sizzle to James-Durant showdownSI.com 2012 NBA Finals: By the numbersNBA.com NBA Finals 2012: Complete Thunder Vs. Heat Coverage From SB NationSB Nation NewsOK.com -Sun-Sentinel -SportingNews.com all 2,747 news articles »

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Stanley Cup 2013 Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins Favorites, Kings 11/1 To Repeat - SI.com

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Stanley Cup 2013 Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins Favorites, Kings 11/1 To Repeat SI.com By Kevin McCauley - Contributor The Los Angeles Kings are 11/1 to repeat as Stanley Cup champions, but they're not the favorites to lift the cup in 2013. Jun 12, 2012 - It's the day after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup finals, meaning it's the best ... The West was the best, of courseESPN Why the Kings won the Stanley CupUSA TODAY Jonathan Quick's 2-year-old takes over news conference [Video]Los Angeles Times New York Times -Vancouver Sun -Sportsnet.ca all 4,917 news articles »

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Why the Kings won the Stanley Cup - USA TODAY

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Why the Kings won the Stanley Cup USA TODAY The Los Angeles Kings ended the longest wait for a Stanley Cup championship in league history when they defeated the New Jersey Devils in Game 6 Monday night. They were competing in their 44th NHL season, breaking the the mark of 32 seasons previously ... Stanley Cup 2013 Odds: Pittsburgh Penguins Favorites, Kings 11/1 To RepeatSB Nation What the Honest Devils Fan KnowsNew York Times LA Kings fans still aglow over Stanley Cup: 'It wasn't a dream'Los Angeles Times Vancouver Sun -NBC Los Angeles -Forbes all 4,783 news articles »

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LeBron James or Kevin Durant ... - ESPN

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LeBron James or Kevin Durant ... ESPN LeBron James. Kevin Durant. They're not playing flag football anymore. How will the two stars fare on the NBA's biggest stage? (Game 1 on ABC, ESPN Radio 9 pm ET.) Henry Abbott, ESPN.com: LeBron James. He has been more productive in the measures that ... Previewing The Finals from a stats point of viewNBA.com Which team will win the NBA title?USA TODAY Tonight in the NBA: Heat, Thunder begin FinalsComcast SportsNet Philadelphia SportingNews.com -Kansas City Star -Fox News all 2,731 news articles »

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Leading Off: The New Kings - New York Times (blog)

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Leading Off: The New Kings New York Times (blog) By LYNN ZINSER Jonathan Alcorn/ReutersFans celebrating near Staples Center in Los Angeles after the Kings won the Stanley Cup on Monday night. In the end, Los Angeles threw hockey a proper party Monday night. The silver streamers were a classy touch ... Devils' Ilya Kovalchuk: 'We'll be better next year'The Star-Ledger - NJ.com Zach Parise Refuses To Discuss Free Agency After Game 6 LossSB Nation Sask. born players celebrate LA Stanley Cup winCBC.ca Rotoworld.com -OCRegister -KFDA all 4,763 news articles »

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Sask. born players celebrate LA Stanley Cup win - CBC.ca

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Sask. born players celebrate LA Stanley Cup win CBC.ca Left-winger, Dwight King, from Meadow Lake and his parents celebrate after the Los Angeles Kings win the Stanley Cup. Left-winger, Dwight King, from Meadow Lake and his parents celebrate after the Los Angeles Kings win the Stanley Cup. Can the Devils return to the Cup?ESPN L.A. Kings win Stanley Cup for the first timeCincinnati.com Steve Bernier's Hit Was Reckless, But He Shouldn't Bear Responsibility for ...NESN.com The Star-Ledger - NJ.com -SB Nation -Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia all 4,682 news articles »

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NBA Finals: Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder have questions to answer - SportingNews.com

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NBA Finals: Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder have questions to answer SportingNews.com AP The season started with 30 teams, got whittled down to 16 and now there are two â€" the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder, set to begin the NBA finals on Tuesday night. LeBron James in his third finals. Kevin Durant in his first. Thunder Shakes Seattle Where Fans Ask Why NBA's SuperSonics LeftSan Francisco Chronicle NBA Finals How the Oklahoma City Thunder were builtBoston.com NBA Finals 2012: Kevin Durant Not Concerned With LeBron James Match-UpSB Nation Boston Globe -NESN.com -Chronicle-Telegram all 2,514 news articles »

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NBA Finals questions: Heat-Thunder ready to go - San Francisco Chronicle

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NBA Finals questions: Heat-Thunder ready to go San Francisco Chronicle (06-12) 00:21 PDT (AP) -- The season started with 30 teams, got whittled down to 16 and now there are two â€" the Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder, set to begin the NBA finals on Tuesday night. LeBron James in his third finals. Column: Durant is the anti-superstar superstarBoston.com LeBron James has high praise for Doc RiversBoston Globe NBA Championship Window Is Too Small For This Version Of ThunderSB Nation The Atlantic -Midwest Sports Fans -Sportsrageous all 2,800 news articles »

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LA Kings top NJ Devils, claim first NHL Stanley Cup - ABC7Chicago.com

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LA Kings top NJ Devils, claim first NHL Stanley Cup ABC7Chicago.com June 12, 2012 (LOS ANGELES) -- Dustin Brown practically snatched the Stanley Cup away from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, skating directly to center ice and thrusting it skyward. Forgive his haste. The Los Angeles Kings' captain had only been waiting ... Kings beat Devils, claim first Stanley CupAppleton Post Crescent LA Kings beat Devils 6-1, claim 1st Stanley Cupabc13.com At last, the Kings have a Stanley Cup answerLos Angeles Times USA TODAY all 4,507 news articles »

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Rafael Nadal wins 7th French Open - Boston Globe

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Rafael Nadal wins 7th French Open Boston Globe By Greg Bishop Rafael Nadal cradles the championship trophy after beating Novak Djokovic in four sets to win his record seventh French Open title, breaking the mark he shared with Bjorn Borg. PARIS - Knees covered in clay, eyes wide and mouth agape, ... Nadal tops Djokovic, stays on top at French OpenSI.com Nadal nets record seventh title with impressive feat on clayVancouver Sun Nadal wins 7th French Open titleNorman Transcript Sumter Item all 5,983 news articles »

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LA Kings Beat Devils 6-1, Claim 1st Stanley Cup - ABC News

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LA Kings Beat Devils 6-1, Claim 1st Stanley Cup ABC News Dustin Brown practically snatched the Stanley Cup away from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, skating directly to center ice and thrusting it skyward. Forgive his haste. The Los Angeles Kings' captain had only been waiting his whole life for this moment. Cup crowns Kings' playoff runSTLtoday.com At last, the Kings have a Stanley Cup answerLos Angeles Times Kings of the NHL: LA routs New Jersey to win the CupChicago Tribune Daily Mail -Vancouver Sun all 4,363 news articles »

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LA Kings beat Devils 6-1, claim 1st Stanley Cup - San Jose Mercury News

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LA Kings beat Devils 6-1, claim 1st Stanley Cup San Jose Mercury News LOS ANGELESâ€"Dustin Brown practically snatched the Stanley Cup away from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, skating directly to center ice and thrusting it skyward. Forgive his haste. The Los Angeles Kings' captain had only been waiting his whole life for ... Kings of the NHL: LA routs New Jersey to win the CupChicago Tribune Quick Named Playoff MVPESPN At last, the Kings have a Stanley Cup answerLos Angeles Times USA TODAY -SportingNews.com all 4,242 news articles »

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At last, the Kings have a Stanley Cup answer - Los Angeles Times

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At last, the Kings have a Stanley Cup answer Los Angeles Times At long last, Kings. The game of small-town Canada has just been heisted by Hollywood. A group of bearded beach bums has just stolen sports' most chilling trophy and stuck it where the sun shines. The most popular puck around here is no longer Wolfgang ... Quick Named Playoff MVPESPN Martin Brodeur will 'hopefully continue' despite loss to LA KingsSportingNews.com No surprise: Jonathan Quick is playoff MVPUSA TODAY Boston.com -Chicago Tribune -NHL.com all 4,174 news articles »

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