Spurs surge past Heat to take 2-1 NBA Finals lead
Kawhi Leonard scored a career high 29 as the Spurs shot 75.8 percent in the first half and built a 41-25 edge. San Antonio shot 19 of 21 to start, finished 25 of 33 in the half, and led by as many as 25 en route to a 111-92 victory in Miami. LeBron James and Dwyane Wade had 22 points each for the Heat.
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Brazil eyes World Cup glory despite domestic unrest
Brazil prepares to open against Croatia in Sao Paulo amid protests over delays and housing demands. Fans hope home advantage offsets unfinished stadiums and critics, with Ramires championing unity as global rivals Germany Italy Argentina and the Netherlands loom. Budweiser and FIFA launch Twitter Man of the Match vote. The Homeless Workers Movement claims government will build 2000 houses on land near the stadium to avert protests during the monthlong tournament.
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Blue Jays fall to Twins 4 0 in Toronto blanking
Minnesota starter Kevin Correia and three relievers shutout Toronto 4-0 at Rogers Centre. Brian Dozier homered as the Twins improved to 30-33 while the Blue Jays dropped to 39-27 and faced a string of zeroes in four games. Manager John Gibbons lamented the offense and a quick turnaround on Wednesdays matinee.
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Medicine Hat soccer teams win three medals in Lethbridge
Batteras Athletic Soccer Club earned medals in three divisions at a Lethbridge tournament with gold for under-12 boys silver for under-16 boys and bronze for under-14 boys. The under-14s went 2-1-1 in round robin play, with a 3-2 Sunday loss to Calgary MUSC Blue, and an 8-0 win over Grasslands. Coaldale captured gold in a 3-0-1 run. The under-16s finished second after ties with Calgary Madrid 2-2 and Coaldale Thunder 3-2, then wins over Calgary Westhills 2-1 and Calgary MUSC Impact 1-0. The under-12 girls did not place, while the under-12 boys also won gold. Local outdoor league saw Earl's beat Alianza 7-2, and Ralston's Lee Young scored thrice in an 8-3 win over Medicine Hat Wild.
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Jackson hires ex Laker Derek Fisher to coach Knicks
Phil Jackson named Derek Fisher as head coach after firing Mike Woodson. Fisher, 39, retired earlier this year after 18 seasons, brings leadership and championship experience but limited coaching track record to the beleaguered New York Knicks.
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