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LeBron’s 35 help Cavs beat Celtics 87-79, reach NBA Finals

BOSTON (AP) — With another Game 7 victory at stake, LeBron James would not sit out.He would not say goodbye to Cleveland again —...

Warriors, Rockets set for Game 7 in West finals

HOUSTON (AP) — When the Golden State Warriors lost Game 5 of the Western Conference finals to the Rockets on Thursday night to send...

WORLD CUP: France defender Blanc scores 1st ‘golden goal’

Sudden death is used in an array of sports to determine the outcome of a match when the score is tied.Soccer decided to embrace...

Will Power the latest Indianapolis 500 champion for Penske

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Will Power lost three consecutive championships before he decided a change was in order.He knew he must improve on oval tracks...

Indians rally for wild 10-9 win over Astros

CLEVELAND (AP) — Greg Allen had one thought as he saw his teammates waiting for him at home plate.“Just don’t get too roughed up...

Gibbs: Kyle Busch is simply ‘special’ on race day

CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Joe Gibbs has coached Super Bowl champions.He’s learned that to reach that level, it takes a group of guys who...

Rose 20 under at Colonial for 3-stroke win over Koepka

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Justin Rose got his first PGA Tour victory at Jack Nicklaus’ tournament. His latest came after finishing 20 under...

Capitals, Golden Knights in improbable Stanley Cup Final

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Washington Capitals have waited nearly 44 years to raise the Stanley Cup for the first time.Their only remaining obstacles...

Gonzalez goes third deck off Harvey, Rockies beat Reds 8-2

DENVER (AP) — Carlos Gonzalez had a season-high four hits, including a third-deck homer off Matt Harvey, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Cincinnati...

Lauer: Senior trio provided talent, leadership

MASON - Clinton-Massie has just three seniors on its 2018 roster.So physically there will be a trio of positions to fill - Claire Carruthers...