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The Miami Heat react after overtime of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, Wednesday, June 19, 2013 in Miami. The Heat defeated the Spurs 103-100. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

MIAMI – LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals last night. James missed nine of his first 12 shots, but scored 16 points in the fourth to rally the Heat from a 10-point deficit. The Heat trailed 94-89 with 28 seconds to play, but James hit a 3 with 20 seconds to go and Allen drilled another to tie it. … 0

Tim O’Sullivan: No healing relationship between Doc, Celtics

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

A favorite go-to joke for Doc Rivers is reminding people he’s not a real doctor. He should be glad that’s the case, because if he was a practicing physician instead of a hesitant coach, the Celtics might drop a malpractice suit on him. Rivers has botched this offseason for Boston, a mess that … 0

Gomes’s walk-off homer lifts Red Sox to doubleheader sweep

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

BOSTON – Jonny Gomes hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday, completing a doubleheader sweep. Daniel Nava was aboard on a leadoff walk when Gomes followed with a towering shot off Joel Peralta (1-3) that cleared … 0

Heat – and LeBron – back on familiar, shaky ground in Finals

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

MIAMI – LeBron James has been here before, with dire results. It was two years ago, the end of the first season of “Big Three” basketball in Miami. The situation: Heat down 3-2, hosting Game 6 of the … 0

Rose win at Merion gives England the missing piece

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

ARDMORE, Pa. – The most recent golden era of golf in England had everything but the one prize that brings credibility. A major championship. Lee Westwood and Luke Donald reached No. 1 in the world. Ian Poulter turned … 0

Devoted father Leffler took steps to ensure son’s security

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Jason Leffler, like every other racer, understood the risks of his profession. It’s a conversation he had with his longtime girlfriend when his NASCAR prospects dried up and a return to the sprint car circuit … 0

Gatlin finding his groove as nationals approach

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Justin Gatlin talked a big game before a recent race with the world’s fastest sprinter, stepping up his boasting simply to bait Usain Bolt. Usually, that’s not a wise move. And yet the American backed up running his … 0

Pete D’Alessandro begins ‘dream job’ as Kings GM

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Pete D’Alessandro has wanted a leading role in professional basketball since his father first took him to watch Julius Erving and the old New York Nets on Long Island in the 1970s. On his 45th … 0

Ex-NFL star Chad Johnson released from jail

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

A contrite Chad Johnson apologized yesterday for disrespecting a judge when the former NFL star slapped his attorney on the backside in court last week and was released from jail after only a week instead of 30 days. … 0

Cashman: ‘Leaning’ toward putting Teixeira on DL

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Slumping Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira could be heading back to the disabled list. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman says he’s leaning toward putting Teixeira on the DL. Cashman spoke on a conference call Monday, an off-day for New York before its hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers in … 0

Stanley Cup Game 2 draws most viewers for NBC Sports

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

The Stanley Cup finals’ Game 2 drew the most viewers for the NHL on NBC Sports Network since the cable channel started televising the league in 2006. The Boston Bruins’ 2-1 overtime win over the Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night averaged 3.96 million viewers. That’s more than triple … 0

Headlines from around the world in sports

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

NFL Packers release linebacker Bishop GREEN BAY, Wis. – The Green Bay Packers released linebacker Desmond Bishop. The move yesterday was expected after Bishop and the team couldn’t agree on a restructured contract. Bishop was due to make … 0

A roundup of local sports briefs, news and announcements

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Baseball result Concord Post 21 Senior Legion opened up the regular season with a victory over Merrimack, 6-2. Concord was led by Eddie Dionne, who went six innings with 10 strikeouts, allowing two walks and two hits. Josh Partridge finished the game, allowing two runs over three innings … 0