Heat force Game 7 with 103-100 OT win over Spurs
MIAMI (AP) -- When LeBron James' greatness almost wasn't good enough, officials began preparing for a San Antonio celebration....

5 things learned from Game 6 of NBA Finals
MIAMI (AP) -- Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night:...

Column: Spurs' collapse starts at top with Pop
The sly smile on Erik Spoelstra's lips said it all. If only this once, the Miami coach couldn't wait to field questions....

Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture
BOSTON (AP) -- Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins....

Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB
Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head....

Protesters out again in Brazil's biggest city
SAO PAULO (AP) -- Scattered street demonstrations popped up around Brazil early Wednesday as protesters continued their collective cry against the low-quality public services they receive in exchange for high taxes and high prices....

Nadal seeded No. 5 for Wimbledon
If Rafael Nadal is going to win Wimbledon for a third time, he'll have to do it the hard way....

Altidore leads US over Honduras in WCup qualifying
SANDY, Utah (AP) -- As goaltender Tim Howard looks out from in front of the U.S. net, he likes what he sees: the scoring of striker Jozy Altidore, the ball control of the midfielders and the steadiness of the defense....

Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL
NEW YORK (AP) -- They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season....

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- Massachusetts State Police have returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez....