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Sex Scandal Dogs Tiger At British Open

Tiger Woods shot a 67 in his first round today at the British Open. Woods is trying to find his winning game -- while the press keeps asking questions about his personal life.

Sex Scandal Dogs Tiger At British Open

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National League Wins Baseball's All-Star Game

The National League drought is over. The NL has defeated the American League, 3-1, in the All-Star Game for the first time since 1996. It look place Tuesday night just hours after legendary New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner died.

National League Wins Baseball's All-Star Game

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Miami-Bound LeBron Breaks Hearts In Cleveland

LeBron James announces his decision during a primetime special hosted by ESPN's Jim Gray on Thursday night at the Boys & Girls Club of America in Greenwich, Conn. Larry Busacca/Getty Images hide caption

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Miami-Bound LeBron Breaks Hearts In Cleveland

LeBron James announced last night on ESPN that he's heading to Miami, where it's undoubtedly a bit sunnier today. But in Cleveland, where he played for seven years, there is a new layer of bitterness in a place where sports and hard luck have gone together for many years.

Miami-Bound LeBron Breaks Hearts In Cleveland

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Will Wimbledon's Marathon Match Ever End?

The longest tennis match in history resumes at Wimbledon Thursday. John Isner of the U.S. and Nicolas Mahut of France played Wednesday until they ran out of daylight. Officials suspended the match for the evening with the two players tied at 59-all in the fifth set.

Will Wimbledon's Marathon Match Ever End?

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Lakers Clinch 2nd Straight NBA Title With Late Rally

The Los Angeles Lakers celebrate winning the NBA championship, 83-79, over the Boston Celtics on Thursday at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Chris Pizzello/AP hide caption

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Lakers Clinch 2nd Straight NBA Title With Late Rally

The Los Angeles Lakers have won the franchise's 16th NBA championship, dramatically bouncing back from a fourth-quarter deficit to beat their archrival Boston Celtics 83-79. It was an all-out defensive classic at L.A.'s Staples Center.

Lakers Clinch 2nd Straight NBA Title With Late Rally

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Lakers Dominate Celtics, Force Game 7

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Boston Celtics 89-67 Tuesday night in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. The win evens the series at three games a piece, and forces Game 7 Thursday night in Los Angeles.

Lakers Dominate Celtics, Force Game 7

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Celtics Beat L.A., Could Take Series In Game 6

In Game 5 of the NBA Finals in Boston, the Celtics withstood 38 points from Kobe Bryant to beat the defending NBA champion Los Angeles Lakers 92-86 Sunday night. The Celtics take a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Celtics Beat L.A., Could Take Series In Game 6

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Legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden Dies

John Wooden sits with his wife, Nell, in 1948. The UCLA coach known as the Wizard of Westwood has died. AP hide caption

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Legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden Dies

In his 27 years as the men's basketball head coach -- from 1948 to 1975 -- Wooden's Bruins won a record 10 NCAA titles, including an unmatched seven in a row. Wooden was 99 years old.

Legendary UCLA Coach John Wooden Dies

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Lakers' Tough Performance Beats Boston 102-89

The Los Angeles Lakers won Game 1 of the NBA finals, beating the Boston Celtics 102-to-89 Thursday night in Los Angeles. Game 2 is Sunday night at the Staples Center.

Lakers' Tough Performance Beats Boston 102-89

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