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James scores 29, Heat oust Knicks 106-94

By TIM REYNOLDS AP Sports Writer MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James decided not to play in New York two summers ago. He won't be playing there any more this season, either. The Knicks have been put away, and the Miami Heat are headed to the second round of the NB

Rested Spurs win Game 1 over weary Clippers 108-92

SAN ANTONIO (AP) -- Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs, recharged after a weeklong layoff, wore down the busy Los Angeles Clippers to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, 108-92 last night. Playing for t

Mighty Madrid next in APOEL's firing line

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- APOEL's historic run in the Champions League will receive the ultimate test this week when the tiny Cypriot club takes on mighty Real Madrid in arguably the biggest quarterfinal mismatch in the competition'

Dissidents, US denounce Cuba on man's beating

By PAUL HAVEN Associated Press HAVANA (AP) -- US officials and an island human rights advocate have condemned the alleged beating and detention of a Cuban dissident days after he testified by video conference before a Senate subcommittee about harassment

Djokovic wins six-hour final

By JOHN PYE AP Sports Writer MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- Novak Djokovic ripped off his shirt and let out a primal scream, flexing his torso the way a prize fighter would after a desperate, last-round knockout. This was the final act in Djokovic's 5-7, 6-

James' triple-double leads Heat to title

By BRIAN MAHONEY AP Basketball Writer MIAMI (AP) -- The decision is final: LeBron James made the right call coming to Miami. Finally an NBA champion, it's all worth it now. James had 26 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and got the kind of help that was

Let the games begin!

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net The opening day of the 30th Hugh Campbell basketball tournament featured five games to begin play with matchups between GSSSA and BAISS schools dominating the schedule. Doris Johnson Mystic M

Bolt sets season best of 9.76

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- World record-holder Usain Bolt put his poor performance in the Czech Republic behind him with a season's best 9.76 seconds in the 100-meter race at the Golden Gala. Bolt ran a relatively slow 10.04 in Ostrava

Haiti seeks to rebuild, or just build, power grid

By TRENTON DANIEL Associated Press BOUCAN CARRE, Haiti (AP) -- Sometimes it seems as though the people here have only the sun and moon: the blinding sun that bakes their mud homes and moonlight that with flickering gas lamps fights against the dark of nig

New Mexicans narrow candidates in state primaries

By BARRY MASSEY and JERI CLAUSING Associated Press ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) -- Turnout was light across the state Tuesday as New Mexicans weighed in on the Republican presidential primary and narrowed their field of candidates for US Senate and Congress. R

Gerrard leads Liverpool to 3-0 win over Everton

By STUART CONDIE AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Steven Gerrard marked his 400th Premier League appearance with a hat trick yesterday, leading Liverpool to a 3-0 win over local rival Everton. Gerrard opened the scoring in the 34th minute by curling a prec

DARVISH, TEXAS AGREE TO DEAL AT DEADLINE

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) -- Yu Darvish and the Texas Rangers have reached a deadline deal. The two-time defending American League champion Rangers and the 25-year-old Darvish, who is considered Japan's best pitcher, came to an agreement on a $60 million, six-

Djokovic reaches the quarterfinals

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- Top-ranked Novak Djokovic overcame a poor first set and a smashed racket to beat Juan Monaco 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 and reach the Italian Open quarterfinals yesterday. Also through at Foro Italico were five-time Rome c

PATRIOTS EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT IN THE SUPER BOWL

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium. The next time he puts on his New England Patriots unifo

PATRIOTS EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT IN THE SUPER BOWL

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium. The next time he puts on his New England Patriots unifo

PATRIOTS EAGER FOR ANOTHER SHOT IN THE SUPER BOWL

By HOWARD ULMAN AP Sports Writer INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- Less than an hour after losing the Super Bowl again, Tom Brady slowly slipped on his dark vest and suit jacket and walked to the postgame podium. The next time he puts on his New England Patriots unifo

Eagles must keep season alive vs Patriots

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer THE final six weeks of the season could be a real treat for the New England Patriots. Tied with three other teams for the AFC's best record, the Patriots face their toughest foe on the remainder of the schedule when

Eagles must keep season alive vs Patriots

By BARRY WILNER AP Pro Football Writer THE final six weeks of the season could be a real treat for the New England Patriots. Tied with three other teams for the AFC's best record, the Patriots face their toughest foe on the remainder of the schedule when

After poor Golden Spike showing, Bolt isn't worried

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer ROME (AP) -- After running a relatively slow 10.04 seconds in the Czech Republic last week, Usain Bolt is ready to ramp up his Olympic preparation with a faster time at Thursday's Golden Gala meet. The Ostrava race was Bol

Chelsea beat Tottenham 5-1, reach FA Cup final

By STEVE DOUGLAS AP Sports Writer LONDON (AP) -- Chelsea sealed a meeting with Liverpool in the FA Cup final after thrashing London rival Tottenham 5-1 at Wembley Stadium yesterday thanks to some ruthless finishing and a controversial goal that will reign