LeBron delivers buzzer beater as Cavaliers clip Bulls
LeBron James overruled a Cleveland timeout to take the final shot and hit a 21‑foot jumper at the buzzer, lifting the Cavaliers 86 84 over the Chicago Bulls to tie the Eastern Conference semifinal 2 2. Despite a sprained left ankle, James posted 25 points with 14 rebounds and eight assists as Cleveland erased a late deficit.
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Woods endures worst 72-hole showing at The Players
Tiger Woods posted an even par 72 final round to finish 3 over 291, sliding from the top 60 at The Players. He described swing frustrations amid three sevens on the week, noted progress, and outlined plans to rest three weeks before returning at the Memorial with an eye on improvement and potential wins.
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Coetzee Wins Mauritius Open in Playoff Drama
George Coetzee defeated Thorbjorn Olesen on the second playoff hole to capture the Mauritius Open at Heritage Golf Club. Coetzee finished 13 under after a final round 69, boasting three birdies on 18 and a key birdie at the last to force extra holes. Mardan Mamat finished third at 12 under.
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Rangers Force Game 7 in Capitals Series Showdown
Chris Kreider opened the scoring and Rick Nash and Dan Boyle added in the third as the New York Rangers hung on to beat the Washington Capitals 4 3 in Washington forcing a decisive Game 7 at Madison Square Garden. Henrik Lundqvist made 42 saves in a playoff career high non overtime win.
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Fowler Win Ends Kisner Playoff Run at Pebble Beach
Fowler clinched his first PGA Tour victory in three years at Pebble Beach after a dramatic playoff with Kisner. Kisner, winless in 102 starts, faltered despite clutch birdies and a late surge, while Fowler poured in birdies and an eagle over the final stretch to reach 12 under and seal the win at the Stadium Course.
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Braves Rally For Tie As Wood Struggles In Cincinnati Series Opener
Braves starter Wood allowed three first inning runs and exited with six and two thirds innings pitched, collecting three hits while striking out seven. Cameron Maybin misplayed a Harper ball on the warning track for an early 3-0 Washington lead before Atlanta tied the game in the second and third. Braves manager Fred Gonzalez shuffled lineups, aiding bullpen plans as Jason Grilli was unavailable with back spasms. Shelby Miller, 4-1 with a 1.66 ERA, opens for Atlanta against the Reds.
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