 NEWS.com.au | LeBron James' first NBA title met with acceptance by Cleveland, his first NBA home Washington Post CLEVELAND â€" On the same sidewalk where fans torched a LeBron James jersey in protest two summers ago, office workers on their lunch hours passed gamblers headed to the new downtown casino. Just another summer day. While James was in Miami celebrating ... Heat on High After easy way fails, Heat wins hard way No love for Heat, LeBron James |
 MiamiHerald.com | Miami Heat's LeBron James had to reinvent himself to become a champion MiamiHerald.com The pain of last year's Finals loss to the Mavericks pushed LeBron James to make drastic changes on an off the court. The result: His first NBA championship. Miami Heat's LeBron James, hugs the trophy as they celebrate the championship on stage after ... No love for Heat, LeBron James Heat relishing the moment, hope for some redemption Heat 'saved our best for last' |
 Boston.com | Subban the man for B's Boston Herald By Stephen Harris PITTSBURGH â€" The Bruins [team stats]-Canadiens rivalry just got a whole lot more interesting â€" well, in two or three years, anyway. The Bruins pulled a bit of a surprise last night with their first-round pick (No. Bruins draft G Malcolm Subban in 1st round Thomas waives no-trade; Bs tab Subban in draft Subban sibling rivalry |
 CBC.ca | NHL Draft Update, Day 1 Fox News (The Sports Network) - The New York Rangers have selected defenseman Brady Skjei with the 28th overall pick of the 2012 NHL Entry Draft. The New Jersey Devils have the 29th pick of the First Round. Round One: 1. Edmonton Oilers - Nail Yakupov (RW, ... NHLChat Replay: NHL Draft Round 1 Yakupov taken by Oilers with top pick in NHL draft Edmonton again picks 1st in NHL draft |
 New York Times | Germany goals abound in 2nd half as team reaches Euro 2012 semifinals with 4-2 ... Washington Post GDANSK, Poland â€" With Chancellor Angela Merkel cheering every step of the way, Germany dominated Greece â€" on the soccer field. The Germans reached the European Championship semifinals for a record seventh time by beating Greece 4-2 Friday in a match ... Greek-German Tensions Over Finances Spill Into Another Arena Germany rocks Greece 4-2 in 'classy performance' at Euro 2012 (with video) 'Battle of the Euro' Goes to Germany |
 USA TODAY | Wade's knee may keep him out of London Games Fox News MIAMI â€" Dwyane Wade played with knee pain throughout the playoffs. He'll soon know exactly what was causing that problem, and if it could keep him out of the London Olympics. One day after celebrating his second NBA championship, the Miami Heat guard ... Wade's ailing knee may keep him out of Olympics |
 The Guardian | As Sandusky Jurors Deliberate, Lawyer Acknowledges His Doubts New York Times BELLEFONTE, Pa. â€" With the jury in the Jerry Sandusky sex-abuse case deep into its second day of deliberation, Sandusky's lawyer said Friday evening he would be shocked if his client was acquitted on all of the nearly 50 counts of abusing young boys he ... Sandusky lawyer: I would be shocked by acquittal Sandusky Lawyer: I Would Be Shocked by Acquittals Jerry Sandusky's lead attorney Joseph Amendola: I would 'probably die of a ... |
 ESPN | Sandusky: Acquittal would shock me ESPN AP BELLEFONTE, Pa. -- Jerry Sandusky's lawyer said Friday that he would be shocked and "die of a heart attack" if the ex-Penn State assistant football coach were acquitted on all counts. The candid remarks by Joe Amendola lasted about 15 minutes inside ... Sandusky jury continues deliberations Lawyer: I will die of "heart attack" if Sandusky's acquitted Sandusky jurors keep coming back to unknown victims, renewing focus on Penn St ... |
 New York Times | Greece vs. Germany Spills Off the Soccer Field New York Times GDANSK, Poland â€" The giant blue-and-white flag blotted out the overcast Baltic sky on Friday as the Greek fans pounded their drums and cheered at the foot of the centuries-old City Hall here. The Germans took up a chant in honor of their chancellor, ... Greece gains respect but Germany wins at soccer Slick Germany crush Greek dreams again Analysis: Loew gamble pays off in Greek rout |
 USA TODAY | Sandusky Jurors, in Second Day of Deliberations, Review Testimony New York Times BELLEFONTE, Pa. â€" Jurors in the child sexual abuse trial of Jerry Sandusky sent a note to Judge John M. Cleland at 2:45 pm Friday, asking to hear one of his instructions again about circumstantial evidence and the “excited utterance†of a janitor who ... Sandusky jury rehears Mike McQueary testimony Sandusky jury rehears McQueary, related testimony and instructions Sandusky jury seeks guidance on janitor testimony |
 ABC News | Sandusky Jury Seeks Guidance on Janitor Testimony ABC News (ABCNEWS.com) Juror questions in Jerry Sandusky's sexual abuse trial are focusing on the two alleged victims still unknown to investigators. On Friday, the jury sought details from the judge on a boy known as Victim 8. Jerry Sandusky Trial Rocked by ... Jurors continue deliberations in Sandusky trial Jury weighing Sandusky's fate back deliberating behind closed doors after ... It's an isolated life for Sandusky trial jurors |
 Toronto Star | Roundtable: What's next for Heat, Thunder after NBA Finals? SI.com LeBron James was brilliant and the Miami role players did their part as the Heat defeated the Thunder to win the NBA title. See you next year? Kevin Durant (left) and LeBron James will have their teams in title contention again in 2012-13. LeBron proves to be too valuable to sit during playoffs A short NBA Finals, and perhaps a lengthy rivalry Cleveland weather guy freaks out about Heat |
 ESPN | King James earns long-awaited crown ESPN By Dick Vitale | ESPN.com Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images It took nine seasons, but LeBron James finally has an NBA title to his name. As I said before the season started, this was going to be the year that the Miami Heat and LeBron James would stand tall ... Short NBA Finals may be start of a lengthy rivalry, as James, Heat expect to ... In Effort to Remove Tarnish, a Heat Title Helps Nike releases a commercial on LeBron James' winning a title [Video] |
 Telegraph.co.uk | In Effort to Remove Tarnish, a Heat Title Helps New York Times Miami â€" When the party crashed the locker room, made the floor a sticky mess and packed it with revelers wall-to-wall, Micky Arison stood in the middle and referenced the last time he picked up the check for a wild Miami Heat bash. LeBron James celebrates first NBA title with all-night party with his Heat ... A Short NBA Finals, and Perhaps a Lengthy Rivalry With unstoppable LeBron making teammates better, Heat may continue reign |
Telegraph.co.uk | Miami Heat players party at nightclub to celebrate NBA title Los Angeles Times After hugging their families and the Larry O'Brien Trophy, the Miami Heat players went to the LIV nightclub in Miami early Friday to celebrate the franchise's second NBA championship. The players reportedly spent an estimated $200000 on champagne, ... For Heat fans, promise fulfilled with second NBA championship LeBron James finally gets it After Dominating Run to Finals, Thunder Must Absorb Loss |
 CBS News | It's All Over Now. Or Is It? New York Times Perhaps, in the end, the Heat's NBA championship will bring greater relief to everyone else than even to LeBron James himself. Because while yes, even James's superteam shortcut of sorts to the championship that would make his nickname sound fitting ... Why the Finals had to end this way LeBron James dispels critics, wins the big one The King is finally crowned |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Novak Djokovic to open vs. Ferrero ESPN AP WIMBLEDON, England -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will begin the defense of his Wimbledon title against former No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero on Monday. For the latest results and news at the All England Club, text "Wimbledon" to 43776 and sign up for ... Wimbledon 2012: Can Novak Djokovic Defend His Title? Djokovic to open Wimbledon defense against Ferrero Djokovic could meet Federer in Wimbledon semis |
 USA TODAY | Tell us: More titles for Heat or Thunder? USA TODAY By Reid Cherner, USA TODAY Just because the Oklahoma City Thunder didn't win the NBA title doesn't mean we were wrong about a dynasty. Or maybe the Miami Heat are the ones that become the team that everyone needs to get past. The King is finally crowned Thunder season comes to crashing end Coronation: James leads Heat to NBA title |
 Globe and Mail | Miami Heat and Lebron James Burn OKC to Win NBA Championship Fox News MIAMI â€" LeBron James has won his first NBA championship and his first NBA Finals MVP, after leading the Miami Heat in a 121 - 106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to win the championship in five games. James had 26 points, ... MVP LeBron James Wins First NBA Title as Heat Upset Thunder Champs! James' triple-double lifts Heat to title LeBron James passes on Cleveland question in post-game press conference |
 Sydney Morning Herald | Ronaldo header lifts relentless Portugal to semifinals Boston.com By Raf Casert | AP WARSAW - Cristiano Ronaldo scored on a powerful header in the 79th minute, sending Portugal to the European Championship semifinals with a 1-0 victory over the Czech Republic on Thursday. Ronaldo hit the post twice, then finally ... Ronaldo sends Portugal into Euro 2012 semis Rosicky: Portugal deserved to win but Czech Republic players can be proud Ronaldo heads way to semis |
 msnbc.com | The King is finally crowned msnbc.com Winderman: LeBron James has been a prodigy, superstar and villain. And now he's an NBA champion. The journey has left the league and Finals MVP humbled and happy for those closest to him. As Bubba Watson and Webb Simpson proved in the first round of ... MVP LeBron James's numbers difficult to deny LeBron James finally gets his title Heat 121, Thunder 106 LeBron James and Miami Heat win NBA championship |
 FOXSports.com | LeBron James finally gets his title FOXSports.com James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, leading the Heat in a 121-106 rout of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night to win the NBA Finals in five games. All that was left was a celebration nine years in the making - and two years after ... Finals MVP LeBron James finally an NBA champion Heat 121, Thunder 106 LeBron James and Miami Heat win NBA championship LeBron James, Heat dominate Thunder to win NBA championship |
 msnbc.com | LeBron, Heat win NBA title msnbc.com NBA Finals MVP LeBron James holds the championship trophy after the Miami Heat defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-106 to win the franchise's second title Thursday. By BRIAN MAHONEY MIAMI - Music blared and confetti fell, the only celebration LeBron ... Champs! James' Triple-Double Lifts Heat to Title Dwyane Wade's 2nd NBA championship comes with him taking a different path Wade steps up by stepping aside |
 ABC News | Champs! James' Triple-Double Lifts Heat to Title ABC News Music blared and confetti fell, the only celebration LeBron James really wanted in Miami. Not that one two summers ago, the welcoming rally where he boasted of multiple titles, perhaps without realizing how hard it would be to win just one. Zach Lowe: Three thoughts on Heat's championship Column: First ring makes James (finally) a contender for mythical 'best ever ... Miami Heat show Oklahoma City Thunder need defensive boost |
