Cavaliers Even Finals With 95 93 OT Win Over Warriors
LeBron James posted 39 points 16 rebounds and 11 assists in 50 minutes lifting Cleveland to a 95 93 overtime victory at Oracle Arena to even the NBA Finals. Matthew Dellavedova sank go ahead free throws and Iman Shumpert sealed the win with a late deflection.
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Lingmerth wins Memorial in playoff at Muirfield Village
David Lingmerth captured the Memorial title in a three hole playoff with Justin Rose after a 69 in regulation. Rose made a 20 footer for par on the final playoff hole but Lingmerth parred from five feet to win as Nicklaus hosted. Lingmerth earns Masters, PGA Championship and World Golf Championship entries along with a three year PGA Tour exemption.
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Pirates Struck by Braves as Wood Ejected in Loss
Pirates pitcher hit hard by Braves offense in Turner Field contest. Wood allowed three runs, walked one and fanned five over five innings before an ejection after arguing with home plate umpire Mark Carlson following the third out. Cole and Simmons triggered tensions with hard pitches and retaliatory chatter as Atlanta avoided a late jam.
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Bryant and Boyd highlight Steelers camp chemistry
Torey Bryant credits growing trust with Ben Roethlisberger as the Steelers offense emphasizes reading defenses and playing instinctively. Tahj Boyd, now in Pittsburgh, notes Bryant's rising confidence and spark as he aims for a breakout season with improved production and on-field control.
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American Pharoah Wins Belmont to End Long Triple Crown Drought
Belmont frompage reports American Pharoah claimed victory by seven lengths in the Belmont Stakes, completing a sweep after Derby and Preakness wins. Jockey Victor Espinoza rode from post five as trainer Bob Baffert secured his fourth Triple Crown bid. The 3-5 favorite ran the 1 1/2 miles in 2:26.65, with the final quarter-mile in 24.32 seconds, marking a historic triumph for horse and connections.
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