 USA TODAY | Durant cries to Mom, has revenge in eyes after Finals loss USA TODAY By Scott Gleeson, USA TODAY Meanwhile, Kevin Durant was left with a dagger in his heart. He hugged James to congratulate him, and then had a private-turned-public moment when he went into the tunnel and eventually made way to embrace his mother, ... NBA Finals MVPs LeBron James gets his title; Heat beat Thunder to win NBA Finals Read More A three-Heated title in Miami |
 ESPN | Mike Dunlap pushing tempo for Harrison Barnes, others in Charlotte Bobcats ... News & Observer By Rick Bonnell - rbonnell@charlotteobserver.com New Charlotte Bobcats coach Mike Dunlap jumped into a pre-draft workout Thursday, speeding the pace to the extent former North Carolina star Harrison Barnes called it a “track meet. UNC's Barnes works out for Bobcats before draft At No. 2, MJ's Bobcats are keeping everyone guessing North Carolina's Barnes works out for Bobcats before draft |
 USA TODAY | King is crowned: James, Heat win NBA title USA TODAY MIAMI â€" One team burned for a championship. The other team is not yet aware of what it takes. The Miami Heat, that other team last year, playing in the high-pressure stratosphere of extreme expectations promised by LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris ... LeBron, Heat win NBA title LeBron James Leads Heat Past Thunder for NBA Title LeBron James gets his title; Heat beat Thunder to win NBA Finals Read More |
 ABC News | Heat Closing in, Lead Thunder 95-71 in Game 5 ABC News Chris Bosh had 22 points to lead six Miami Heat players in double figures, LeBron James added 19 and the Miami Heat closed in on the NBA championship by taking a 95-71 lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder after three quarters in Game 5 of the Finals on ... Star watch: LeBron James, Kevin Durant in NBA Finals Game 5 NBA Finals: Heat leads Thunder, 95-71, after third quarter Heat-Thunder: Game 4 analysis |
 Los Angeles Times | NBA Finals: Heat leads Thunder, 59-49, at halftime Los Angeles Times Heat 59, Thunder 49 (halftime) AmericanAirlines Arena will never be confused with its NBA Finals counterpart, Chesapeake Energy Arena, in terms of deliverable decibels, but the place was rocking midway through the second quarter of Game 5. Star watch: LeBron James, Kevin Durant in NBA Finals Game 5 Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Miami Heat - live! Who is Heat's preteen anthem starlet? |
 The Hindu | Ronaldo's Latest Masterpiece Puts Portugal in Semifinals New York Times WARSAW Cristiano Ronaldo is playing with such high levels of invention, bravery and desire that he is carrying Portugal in the European Championships. The tournament's first quarterfinal pitted the Czech Republic against Portugal on Thursday. Portugal gains spot in semifinals, beating Czechs 1-0 on Ronaldo's 3rd goal of ... Ronaldo puts Portugal into Euro semis with win over Czechs Winnipeg fans cheer after Portugal moves to Euro semis |
 USA TODAY | LeBron Vs. Jordan ESPN MIAMI -- Heat forward LeBron James has never been this close to an NBA championship, and he's treating Thursday's potential series-clinching Game 5 as though it's the Miami Heat who have their backs against the wall. The most noticeable thing LeBron ... Future Coach? Heat veteran Juwan Howard does his part in these playoffs from ... Miami Heat trying to close out Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Finals Lopresti: Out with the old LeBron, in with a champion? |
 CBC.ca | Miami Heat trying to close out Oklahoma City Thunder in NBA Finals Los Angeles Times MIAMI--The banner headline in the Miami Herald read, "PROMISED LAND," in huge capital letters. There was no question mark at the end of the words, as if the Miami Heat's beating the Oklahoma City Thunder to close out the NBA Finals was a fait accompli. Paul Jannace: Oklahoma City Thunder searching for answers NBA Finals: No Crown Tonight For LeBron James LeBron James: 'I'm ready to go' for Game 5 |
 NEWS.com.au | Grant Wahl: Ronaldo lends star power to win over Czechs SI.com Cristiano Ronaldo dominated the ball for a Portugal team that dominated possession in a 1-0 over the Czech Republic on Thursday. • Cristiano Ronaldo is a fantastic player. We knew this already, of course, but Ronaldo was terrific in three different ... CR7, Portugal defeat Czech Republic EURO 2012 LIVE: Czech Rep. 0 Portugal 1 Portugal just need to believe to reach final: Ronaldo |
 FOXSports.com | CR7, Portugal defeat Czech Republic FOXSports.com After his fine footwork failed to find the target, Cristiano Ronaldo knocked in the only goal Thursday with a thrusting header, sending Portugal into the European Championship semifinals with a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic. Portugal has changed its style from possession game to quicker transition attack Portugal Beats Czech Republic, 1-0, and Advances to Semifinals Ronaldo sends Portugal into Euro 2012 semis |
 USA TODAY | MLB hits Rays' Peralta with eight-game ban MLB.com By Bill Chastain / MLB.com | 06/21/12 4:07 PM ET WASHINGTON -- Joel Peralta's punishment was administered Thursday afternoon when Major League Baseball slapped the Rays reliever with an eight-game suspension for "possessing a foreign substance on his ... Rays' Peralta Suspended Eight Games for Having Pine Tar in Glove Joel Peralta suspended 8 games Rays' Peralta gets 8-game suspension |
 USA TODAY | LeBron James: 'I'm ready to go' for Game 5 USA TODAY By Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" Miami Heat forward Chris Bosh joked that he brought teammate LeBron James a six-pack of Gatorade and salt tablets to help prevent leg cramps. Dwyane Wade said no way was he bringing Gatorade from his house. LeBron Vs. Jordan LeBron James: “I'm ready to go†after leg cramps in Game 4 Thunder trying to stave off elimination; Heat want it done now |
 USA TODAY | Thunder on Game 5: 'No reason to hide from this moment' USA TODAY By Jon Saraceno, USA TODAY MIAMI â€" If the Oklahoma Thunder are reeling, you could not tell prior to Thursday night's Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. "If you're going to feel sorry for yourself, you might as well not come to the game ... LeBron Vs. Jordan LeBron James, Heat on brink of NBA title Westbrook learning like LeBron did |
CBC.ca | Just one win from a title, LeBron, Heat take nothing for granted CNN After collecting 26 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in Game 4, LeBron James will look to clinch the NBA title against OKC in Game 5. MIAMI -- Despite the Heat's 3-1 series lead, it seems that Miami needs a win more than Oklahoma City wants to ... Heat-Thunder: Game 5 preview Heat's Chalmers, Battier could become dual NCAA/NBA champs Heat, Thunder lack two things: coaches |
 FOXSports.com | BCS commissioners reach consensus FOXSports.com Senior College Football writer Thayer Evans previously wrote for The New York Times and Houston Chronicle, as well as contributed to The Economist, USA Today, The Washington Post and more. Follow him on Twitter. The 15 men stood together across a stage ... Moving in the right direction SitRep: The Mysterious And Impending College Football Playoff College Football Closes in on a Playoff _ Finally |
 The Associated Press | Heat-Thunder: Game 5 preview ESPN With Game 5 at hand, the Thunder-Heat series could be coming to an end. Our writers weigh in with another Finals edition of 5-on-5. Henry Abbott, ESPN.com: If it's the game that gets him his first ring, it means that whole "Witness" campaign isn't a ... LeBron James, Heat poised to be crowned Heat hope to coronate The King, host Thunder in Game 5 Ian Thomsen: One win away from a title, LeBron, Heat take nothing for granted |
 Sydney Morning Herald | After 2 years filled with highs and lows, LeBron James stands on the brink of ... Washington Post MIAMI â€" LeBron James has been called heartless, callous, narcissistic, cowardly and selfish. And that was just in one letter from Dan Gilbert, the man who used to pay him to play for the Cleveland Cavaliers. One more win, and James will have to be ... Ian Thomsen: One win away from a title, LeBron, Heat take nothing for granted Miami police adds officers for NBA Finals Game 5 James, Heat on brink of a title |
Sydney Morning Herald | James, Heat on brink of a title The Seattle Times By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer LeBron is on LeBrink, a victory from winning his first NBA title. Appearing relaxed Wednesday, he said he has recovered well from the cramping issues that knocked him out of Game 4. LeBron James ready for Game 5: 'My job is not done' NBA AM: LeBron James' Focus Pays Off Berger: Hard not to like LeBron's approach |
 CBSSports.com | Berger: Hard not to like LeBron's approach CBSSports.com By Ken Berger | NBA Insider MIAMI -- LeBron James is owning it now, owning all of his talent and his position of power and influence in sports and all of his mistakes. It's all his, for better or worse. However this plays out from here, there will be ... Rebounding Is The Difference In NBA Finals For Heat Heat top Thunder 104-98, 1 win from NBA title James, Heat on brink of a title |
 Atlanta Journal Constitution | James, Heat on brink of a title Atlanta Journal Constitution By BRIAN MAHONEY AP MIAMI â€" The only thing that can stop LeBron James' championship coronation is another Thunder comeback. Miami Heat small forward LeBron James reacts during practice, Wednesday, June 20, 2012, in Miami. The Heat play Game 5 against ... Cramp to champ? James feeling better after leg scare with his Heat on brink of ... Chalmers evolving into prime-time player for Heat Spoelstra on Game 5: 'We want to treat it as a Game 7' |
 CBC.ca | Cramp to champ?: James feeling better after leg scare, and he and Heat on ... Washington Post MIAMI â€" LeBron James has never been here before. He's been in nearly every imaginable situation everything over his nine seasons marked by three MVP awards, three trips to the NBA Finals with two teams and one decision that changed everything. On Basketball LeBron James a win away from redemption Relax OKC; all the pressure is on Heat Leg Cramps Won't Slow Down James |
 Boston.com | On Basketball LeBron James a win away from redemption Boston.com By Gary Washburn AP MIAMI - On the eve of what could be the most monumental night in a career of monumental personal achievements, LeBron James refused to ponder the repercussions of a victory by his Miami Heat Thursday night. James, Heat on Brink of a Title Reuters Sports News Summary James, Heat one win away from NBA title |
USA TODAY | James, Heat on brink of a title Denver Post By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer MIAMIâ€"The only thing that can stop LeBron James' championship coronation is another Thunder comeback. LeBron is on LeBrink, a victory from winning his first NBA title. Appearing relaxed Wednesday, he said he has ... Down 3-1 to Heat in NBA Finals, Thunder say they will keep fighting |
CBC.ca | Down 3-1 to Heat in NBA Finals, Thunder say they will keep fighting Washington Post MIAMI â€" Down 3-1 in the NBA Finals, history says the Oklahoma City Thunder aren't coming back. Nobody has ever rallied from that deficit in the finals. Then again, few have erased a 2-0 deficit in any playoff series, and the Thunder did that just one ... Lowe: Heat's fate in LeBron's hands LeBron is title ready James on the brink |
