Lakers Celtics Game 7 final showdown at Staples Center
Lakers and Celtics meet in the first NBA Finals Game 7 since 2005 with Los Angeles aiming for a 16th title and Boston seeking an 18th. Kobe Bryant leads LAL while Rajon Rondo and Paul Pierce pace BOS as Perkins injury tests Boston’s depth.
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Shaquille O’neal
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Kevin Garnett
James ready to test max contracts in NBA free agency
James weighs top offers from New York New Jersey Miami Chicago Washington Sacramento Los Angeles Minnesota and Oklahoma City amid speculation he will command a five year max deal. He studies rosters coaches and cities, planning a high profile free agent tour with parades and rallies likely in several locales.
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Free Agent Frenzy Around July 1 NBA Free Agency
A look at the countdown to July 1 free agency with stars like LeBron James Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh in play. The piece notes 15 days remaining and explores fan sites and speculation about James’s future and Cavaliers coaching. It cites Thomas McDonough and the voiceof2million site and discusses possible destinations and uncertainty.
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Voiceof 2Million.com
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Miami-Dade
Brecksville dominates SWC baseball honors
Brecksville swept the Southwestern Conference baseball honors with Mike Mancuso named Most Valuable Player and John Mutch chosen Coach of the Year. First Team includes Mancuso, Dan Hitch, Danny Becks, and several Brecksville standouts. Second Team and Honorable Mentions list players from Brecksville and nearby schools.
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John Mutch
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Olmsted Falls
Amherst, Sr
Tyler Beck
Avon Lake, Jr
Kyle Coronel
Eric
Zack Forster
Robert Davidson
Westlake
Ben O’connor
Avon Lake
Jonathan Brick
Bobby Bowles
Ben Hagen
Matt Burnett
North Olmsted
Kevin Tominc
Ryan Doyle
Midpark
John Kronander
Kyle Heineke
Berea
Anthony Hall
Joe Vazquez
T.J. Thompson
Zack Sherman
Amherst
Kyle Hagerich
Tyler Overdorff
David Venezuela
Cory Maddocks
Chile Tops Honduras 1-0 in World Cup Group H
Chile delivered a dominant 1-0 victory over Honduras in Group H as Uruguay routed South Africa 3-0 and Switzerland upset Spain 1-0. Gerson Fernandes celebrated Switzerland’s win while Diego Benaglio stopped 8 Spaniards in the upset. Honduras adds Palacios brothers to lineup history and notes a family tragedy.
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Gokhan Inter
Durban
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Honduras
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Argentina
Gerson Fernandes
Moses Mabhida
Pretoria
Diego Benaglio
Diego Forlan
Forlan
Atletico Madrid
Yugoslavia
Jerry Palacios
Johannesburg
Julio Cesar de Leon
Jerry
Wilson
Johnny
Edwin Rene Palacios
Edwin
Mauricio Isla
Tim Howard
Andrej Komac
Slovenia
United States
The
Associated Press
Switzerland stun Spain to claim upset World Cup win
Switzerland defeats Spain 1-0 in Group H as Eren Derdiyok drives through the defense and Fernandes converts the loose ball in the 52nd minute. Spain, title favorite, suffers a surprising opening loss while others chase progression to the knockout rounds amid mixed results.
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Switzerland
Spain
Iker Casillas
Gerard Pique
Derdiyok
Fernandes
Mickelson Eyes Open Glory Amid Personal Trials
Phil Mickelson reflects on his near misses at the Open and his long, patient pursuit of a national Open title. He cites Pebble Beach ties and Augusta memories, while noting a difficult year with Amy's breast cancer and his mother's health, contrasting his resolve with Tiger Woods' career.
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Titsworth 5th at Hudson Junior Invitational golf event
Avon resident Beau Titsworth tied for fifth at the Hudson Junior Invitational held at The Country Club of Hudson. He shot 7 over par 223 across three rounds, opening with 74 and finishing 75 after 74s in rounds one and two. Alex Carpenter of Westerville won with 215. Other area results include Westlake players and Avon Lake competitor Andrew Lombardi.
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Beau Titsworth
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John Daly
Alex Carpenter
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