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Heat take down Raptors 102-96 in overtime

Wed, 05/04/2016 - 2:17am
TORONTO -- Goran Dragic's game-high 26 points led the Miami Heat to a 102-96 overtime victory over the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night at Air Canada Centre. With the win, the Heat take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals series.

Boyle, Lightning strike Islanders in OT

Wed, 05/04/2016 - 2:10am
NEW YORK -- Brian Boyle scored 2:48 into overtime Tuesday night to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-4 victory over the New York Islanders in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Barclays Center. The Lightning lead the series 2-...

Chris Carter goes deep twice, Brewers beat Angels 5-4

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:07pm
Chris Carter hit two long home runs and drove in three, Junior Guerra won his first career major league start, and the Milwaukee Brewers rallied from an early four-run deficit to beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Pfister ghost makes another visit to MLB player

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 5:13pm
An Anaheim Angels player says he was visited by a ghost this weekend while staying at the Pfister Hotel.

Family of Afghan boy with plastic Messi jersey flees to Pakistan

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 2:09pm
The family of a young Afghan boy, who gained worldwide fame after being photographed wearing a makeshift Lionel Messi soccer jersey fashioned from a plastic bag, has fled to Pakistan after receiving threats, the father of the boy told CNN.

Father-to-be Michael Phelps to skip Olympic prep meet

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 1:32pm
Michael Phelps will skip an Olympic prep meet next week in Atlanta as he awaits the birth of his first child.

Kate Upton announces engagement to Justin Verlander

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 1:20pm
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander are engaged after three years of dating, according to E! News.

Obamas challenge royal family to Invictus Games

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 1:01pm
Boom! There's a social media war between the Obamas and Prince Harry, and the prince just brought in the Queen.

Olympic torch begins trip around Brazil

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 12:29pm
The Olympic torch has finally arrived in Brazil -- but the burst of enthusiasm might be short-lived.

Dwyane Wade 'honored' to be Prince's favorite player

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 12:04pm
Dwyane Wade tweeted Monday that he's feeling "all kinds of emotions" after learning he apparently was Prince's favorite basketball player.

Flames fire 2015 NHL coach of year Hartley

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 11:31am
Bob Hartley, the Jack Adams Trophy winner as NHL Coach of the Year in 2015, is out as head coach of the Calgary Flames.

NCAA hero Jenkins will return to Villanova

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:57am
Villanova junior forward Kris Jenkins, the hero of the Wildcats' victory over North Carolina in the NCAA championship game, withdrew his name from the 2016 NBA Draft and will return for his senior season, the school announced Monday.

Major ticket sites asked to help with resellers

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 10:27am
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman wants StubHub and Ticketmaster to help him crack down on what he says are illegal ticket resellers driving up the price of attending events in New York.

Gostisbehere, McDavid, Panarin up for Calder Trophy

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:59am
Defenseman Shayne Gostisbehere of the Philadelphia Flyers, forward Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers and forward Artemi Panarin of the Chicago Blackhawks were selected Monday the three finalists for the 2015-16 Calder Memorial Trophy, which is awarded the NHL's top rookie.

Vikings sign German WR Boehringer

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:56am
The Minnesota Vikings signed wide receiver Moritz Boehringer on Monday, making him the first 2016 draft pick to sign a contract.

Premier League title could net Leicester $220M

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:16am
It's been a rags-to-riches story, and Leicester City could be in line to pocket as much as $220 million for their fairytale Premier League title win.

MLB roundup: RHP Colon hits milestone in Mets win

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:06am
Bartolo Colon threw eight shutout innings to earn his 220th career victory -- second all-time among pitchers born in the Dominican Republic -- and the New York Mets hit three homers during a four-run first inning Monday night before cruising to a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field.

Red Sox's Sandoval set for shoulder surgery

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 9:02am
Boston Red Sox third baseman Pablo Sandoval will undergo left shoulder surgery in the coming days, the team announced Monday night.

Thunder outlast Spurs 98-97; tie series at 1-1

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 2:11am
Russell Westbrook scored 29 points and handed out 10 assists and Kevin Durant added 28 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder outlasted the San Antonio Spurs 98-97 Monday in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinal and tied the best-of-seven series at one win apiece.

Pens hold off furious Cap attack for 3-2 win

Tue, 05/03/2016 - 1:51am
Rookie goalie Matt Murray made 47 saves while standing up to Washington Capitals' avalanche of shots, and the Pittsburgh Penguins turned two goals a minute apart into a 3-2 victory Monday night in Game 3 of the Eastern Confere...

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