 The Guardian | Is the US Open Tiger's to lose? ESPN After trading body blows with the Olympic Club on Friday, Tiger Woods came out on top with a share of the 36-hole lead at the US Open. So what are his chances of winning major No. 15 on Sunday? And who made the biggest move in Round 2 to challenge for ... Woods shares lead Woods sitting on 139 with David Toms and Jim Furyk, while Rory McIlroy and ... Woods shares second-round US Open lead with Furyk, Toms |
 Telegraph.co.uk | Tiger dispels myth of golf's big three ESPN By Ian O'Connor | ESPN.com SAN FRANCISCO -- The big three was always a myth, a counterfeit USGA sell, a grouping of the most popular American stars that pushed an angle crushed by the nuclear weapons in Tiger Woods' bag. Golf doesn't have a big three, ... David Toms shares lead at U.S. Open Woods grabs a share of lead at US Open Tiger Woods shares lead, but it's a slippery slope at the Open |
 USA TODAY | Thunder has to worry about hot Shane Battier, too Chicago Sun-Times BY MARK POTASH mpotash@suntimes.com June 15, 2012 11:24PM James Harden (R) of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends against Shane Battier (L) of the Miami Heat during Game 2 of the NBA Finals at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, ... Series just might live up to the hype Heat survive Thunder rally for win David J. Neal: Conspiracy theories abound in NBA Finals |
 FOXSports.com | Woods nabs share of lead at US Open FOXSports.com Just when this US Open was starting to look like child's play, Tiger Woods led a trio of tested champions who took it back Friday. Woods, another round closer to a serious shot at his 15th major, overcame three straight bogeys on the front nine for an ... Woods, Furyk, Toms share US Open lead Woods Tied With Two at the Top in the Open Woods, Furyk, Toms share midway lead in US Open |
 USA TODAY | Woods, Furyk, Toms share US Open lead USA TODAY SAN FRANCISCO (AP) รข€" Just when this US Open was starting to look like child's play, Tiger Woods led a trio of tested champions who took it back Friday. Woods, another round closer to a serious shot at his 15th major, overcame three straight bogeys on ... A Glance at the US Open Golf-Woods grabs a share of lead at US Open Tiger Woods finishes Day 2 of US Open at Olympic with a share of the lead |
 The Associated Press | Tiger Woods regains share of lead ESPN Woods birdied three of five holes to move into a tie with David Toms and clubhouse leader Jim Furyk at 1 under with three holes to play in a wild second round Friday. Furyk carded a 1-under 69 in the morning. Toms had five holes left. Woods makes steady start as McIlroy falls away U.S. Open 2012, Tiger Woods: After Rough Start, Tiger Finishes Tied For Lead Woods shares US Open lead with Furyk, Toms |
 New York Times | Attacking the Basket and a Perception New York Times OKLAHOMA CITY Reputations are not transformed by a single play, a single shot, a single victory. They evolve, sometimes reluctantly, with a steady accumulation of evidence. But a timely tweet can help nudge the process. James, Durant exceeding hype through first two games NBA conspiracy theories resurface after LeBron-Durant no-call Heat's Bosh plays "sensational" game as a starter |
 Globe and Mail | Battier getting hot at right time for Miami Houston Chronicle Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Kevin Durant (35) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second half at Game 2 of the NBA finals basketball series, Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Oklahoma City. Photo: Jeff Roberson / AP Miami Heat small forward ... Heat feeling good as NBA Finals shift back to Miami Brooks not planning to change starters as Finals head to Miami NBA Finals: Shoe is on the other foot this year |
 CBC.ca | Heat-Thunder shaping up to be lengthy series CBC.ca Kevin Durant had the ball in his hands and LeBron James in his face. With 10 seconds left in Game 2, the NBA Finals were providing all the theatre anyone could ask. Two superstars going head-to-head, the Miami Heat trying to hold off another stirring ... Finals shift back to Miami, with Heat feeling good Chris Bosh has become the Miami Heat's X factor in Finals Brooks not planning to change starters as Finals head to Miami |
 USA TODAY | US Open live: Tiger Woods alone in front USA TODAY By Joe Fleming, USA TODAY Tiger Woods put himself in prime position at the US Open with a first-round 1-under 69, and he dominated his playing partners. Phil Mickelson opened with a 6-over 76, and Bubba Watson staggered to a 78. U.S. Open Leader Thompson Starts 2nd Day With Par; Woods 3 Back U.S. Open notes: Michael Thompson goes about his business U.S. Open Leaderboard 2012: Tiger Woods Takes The Lead At Olympic |
 USA TODAY | US Open Update: Tiger lays in wait, Casey Martin to miss cut, big names still ... Indianapolis Star Ernie Els, of South Africa, hits out of a bunker on the 18th hole during the second round of the US Open Championship golf tournament Friday at The Olympic Club in San Francisco. / (AP Photo/Ben Margot) The Olympic Club course, site of this week's US ... McDowell Is Two Shots Off Lead at U.S. Open; Woods Is Three Back Furyk only golfer under par through 36 holes 2012 U.S. Open Cut Line: Number Should Settle Around +8 |
 Los Angeles Times | McIlroy losing more ground at US Open Fox News Rory McIlroy's US Open defense was hanging by a thread after the Northern Irishman made a poor start to his second round at the Olympic Club on Friday. Needing to shoot a low score to make the cut after opening the tournament with a seven-over-par 77 ... Golf-McIlroy losing more ground at US Open US Open 2012: Rory McIlroy and Luke Donald left to play catch-up Westwood tries to hang on; McIlroy, Donald in trouble |
 USA TODAY | After Game 2 win, Heat now hold home-court advantage USA TODAY OKLAHOMA CITY รข€" The Miami Heat had a chance to finish with a better regular-season record than the Oklahoma City Thunder but Heat coach Erik Spoelstra decided on rest and health for key players. Spoelstra decided wisely. Forwards LeBron James and Chris ... Starting five for Thunder suffering on both ends of floor NBA@2: Refs Cost Thunder NBA Finals Game 2? Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win |
 Boston.com | US Open cut could affect big names Boston.com By Antonio Gonzalez | AP Sergio Garcia shot a 73 on Thursday, and needed a strong day on Friday to jump back into competition. SAN FRANCISCO รข€" Day 2 of the US Open has begun with 155 players all chasing leader Michael Thompson. US Open Round 2: Tiger Woods looks for encore this afternoon Photos: US Open รข€" Second Round on Friday, June 15, 2012 Woods Sits 3 Shots Off Lead Heading Into U.S. Open 2nd Round |
USA TODAY | Woods Sits 3 Shots Off Lead Heading Into U.S. Open 2nd Round Bloomberg Tiger Woods's new golf swing has reached the stage where he can hit a variety of shot shapes and make adjustments to his game mid-round, his US Open playing partner Bubba Watson said. Woods's play during a 1-under-par 69 round yesterday was hard to ... US Open cut looms large for some marquee names Tiger chasing Thompson on Day 2 of US Open Tiger trails, but builds a buzz |
 The Associated Press | In Duel of Stars, Heat's James Gains an Early Edge New York Times OKLAHOMA CITY รข€" Their statistics were nearly identical, mirror images of dueling superstars in search of the slightest of edges. But as LeBron James and Kevin Durant spoke late Thursday night, it was clear that the psychology of the NBA finals had been ... Key to Heat-Thunder series? Attack LeBron James comes through in the clutch of Game 2 of 2012 NBA Finals The Sixth Man: Thunder must cure slow starts |
The Associated Press | NBA AM: LeBron James Delivers in Clutch HoopsWorld By Alex Kennedy Hate him or love him, there's no denying that LeBron James delivered when the Miami HEAT needed him most during Game 2 of the NBA Finals. As the Oklahoma City Thunder fought back after trailing by as many as 17 points, it was James who ... Heat Vs. Thunder: LeBron James Is Shaking The 'Not Clutch' Label Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win Show in Review |
 Globe and Mail | Heat prove their mettle in holding off Thunder to even NBA Finals SI.com Chris Bosh delivered in Game 2 with 16 points and 15 rebounds in his return to the starting lineup. OKLAHOMA CITY -- "Resilient" is not a word most people use to describe the Miami Heat, but since I'm not allowed to repeat the words they do use, ... Miami Heat Hold On, Even Series With OKC Thunder Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win LeBron James' Uncalled Foul on Kevin Durant Erases Clutch Steal That Would ... |
 The Guardian | Russell Westbrook is a defensive challenge for Miami Heat Boston.com By Gary Washburn OKLAHOMA CITY - Heat coach Erik Spoelstra realized there would be no breaks after Miami eliminated the Celtics in the Eastern Conference finals, especially at point guard. Rajon Rondo caused the Heat major problems throughout the ... LeBron James pours in 32 as Heat withstand furious Thunder rally Lots of questions, few answers for OKC's slow starters Tell us: What happens now in NBA Finals? |
 Boston.com | Thunder rally falls short in Game 2 loss to Miami Boston.com OKLAHOMA CITYรข€"The Oklahoma City Thunder finally faced a deficit even Kevin Durant couldn't rescue them from. Another slow start put Oklahoma City down 16 almost from the start, and even Durant's 16-point fourth quarter wasn't enough to rally the ... Miami fights off late-game rally to win game two of NBA Finals Heat holds off Thunder rally to earn road split Chris Bosh has become the Miami Heat's X factor in Finals |
Globe and Mail | Heat survive Thunder rally for 100-96 win Fox News OKLAHOMA CITY รข€" LeBron James had received plenty of help from Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, and now he had to finish it on his own. With what Wade called the loudest crowd he'd ever heard booing, certain James had just fouled Kevin Durant, the league's ... NBA Finals: LeBron at his best? Can KD be stopped? Thunder rally comes up short against Heat in Game 2 Slow start sinks Thunder this time |
 USA TODAY | Four-Point Play: Bosh, Wade assist on LeBron's big shots USA TODAY By Adi Joseph, USA TODAY LeBron James catches the ball on the left wing. Seven seconds on the shot clock. He turns toward Thabo Sefolosha, the Thunder's top defender. Squares him up. Drive, jump stop, fadeaway. The ball kisses off the backboard. Heat hang tough NBA Finals questions: LeBron at his best? Wade or Westbrook? Can Durant be ... Slow start sinks Thunder this time |
 ESPN | Slow start sinks Thunder this time ESPN By Marc Stein | ESPN.com AP Photo/Jeff Roberson Not even 16 fourth-quarter points from Kevin Durant could erase the Thunder's early hole. OKLAHOMA CITY -- The NBA's young playoff darlings, I'm afraid, deserve every ounce of the sting that comes with ... Chris Bosh has become the Miami Heat's X-factor in Finals LeBron's night finally comes with defining fourth quarter to tie Finals Heat prove their guts in holding off Thunder in Game 2 |
