Celtics edge Lakers 108 102 to take 2 0 Finals lead
Celtics survive late Lakers push to win 108 102 and move within two victories of the championship. Pierce led Boston with to pace the offense as Garnett and Allen added 17 apiece while Bryant kept LA close with a late surge.
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Pavlik paves path as next middleweight star after title defense
Kelly Pavlik, the 26-year-old "Ghost" from Boardwalk Hall, defeated Gary Lockett by third round and issued an open challenge to top contenders. With Mayweather retired and De La Hoya winding down, Pavlik rises as boxing looks for the next pound-for-pound leader amid Hopkins’s fading era.
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Nadal and Federer Clash Over Clay at French Open
Nadal seeks consecutive French Open titles while Federer pursues clay success. The tale centers on Nadal leading 6 0 career clay wins versus Federer and Federer’s 0 losses in this matchup at Roland Garros while Nadal trails in total sets lost this year.
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Indians falter as Tigers win to go 2-1 in series at Detroit
Detroit beats Cleveland 5-2 at Comerica Park as Jeremy Sowers struggles through four innings. Indians manager Eric Wedge says Sowers lacked command while Westbrook heads to elbow surgery and possible yearlong DL. Tonight’s pitching matchup set Lee vs Willis with ESPN and ST0 airing.
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Kahne rides All-Star win into Sprint Cup chase
Kahne stretched his momentum from a $1 million All-Star payday into a strong run, winning at Pocono for his second victory in three Sprint Cup Series races. He has three wins in four events, lifting him to ninth in the standings as fans' vote boosted his confidence and communication.
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Nadal Completes French Open Victory Over Federer In Slam Final
Rafael Nadal overwhelmed Roger Federer 6 1 6 3 6 0 to claim a fourth straight Roland Garros title. The lopsided final, Nadal’s strongest performance, marked Federer's worst Grand Slam loss and left him short of a career Grand Slam in Paris. Nadal publicly apologized to Federer during the trophy ceremony.
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