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Lightning beat Blackhawks 3-2, take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup
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Lightning beat Blackhawks 3-2, take 2-1 lead in Stanley Cup

June 8, 2015

Tampa Bay’s Ondrej Palat, center, and the Lightning flexed their muscles Monday night in another hard-fought Stanley Cup Finals game with Chicago.Charles Rex Arbogast/Associated Press Hedman had two assists while…

Rapinoe’s 2 goals fuel U.S.’s goal of 3rd title
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Rapinoe’s 2 goals fuel U.S.’s goal of 3rd title

June 8, 2015

Despite being shakey early on defense against Australia and Emily van Egmond, front, the United States, with Carli Lloyd, back, proved to be head and shoulders above the Aussies in…

LeBron, Cavs in recovery mode
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LeBron, Cavs in recovery mode

June 8, 2015

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James let it all hang out Sunday. On Monday, James and the Cavaliers were in recovery mode from what has already been a drama-filled, exhausting NBA…

Arizona starts trend, drafts shortstop No. 1
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Arizona starts trend, drafts shortstop No. 1

June 8, 2015

Monday was a good day for Vanderbilt shortstop Dansby Swanson. First, he led the Commodores to the College World Series. Then, later in the day, he was the No. 1…

A half marathon – and full-bore skateboarding
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A half marathon – and full-bore skateboarding

June 8, 2015

In more ways than one. Runners would have a difficult time finding a more picturesque route in which to contest a half marathon than from Baker’s Bridge north of Durango…

Cavs even NBA Finals, beat Warriors 95-93 in OT
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Cavs even NBA Finals, beat Warriors 95-93 in OT

June 7, 2015

Just when they were being counted down and out, the Cleveland Cavaliers and LeBron James rose up to snatch Game 2 at Golden State and tie the NBA Finals series…

Hechavarria HR in 10th does in Rockies
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Hechavarria HR in 10th does in Rockies

June 7, 2015

Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Kyle Kendrick settled in after a rocky start Sunday, lasting seven innings and allowing two runs.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Still, the wiry shortstop recognizes the ear-pleasing thud…

Lingmerth goes the distance and more to win Memorial
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Lingmerth goes the distance and more to win Memorial

June 7, 2015

David Lingmerth reacts after winning the Memorial golf tournament Sunday.Darron Cummings/Associated Press Showing great resolve and little emotion, Lingmerth gave a soft fist pump when his putt just inside 5…

Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix
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Hamilton wins Canadian Grand Prix

June 7, 2015

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain gives his crew a thumbs-up from the podium after winning the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Sunday.Paul Chiasson/Associated Press The reigning world…

Truex breaks through at Pocono for 1st win since 2013
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Truex breaks through at Pocono for 1st win since 2013

June 7, 2015

Martin Truex Jr. celebrates in Victory Lane at Pocono Raceway after winning Sunday’s NASCAR race.Derik Hamilton/Associated Press LONG POND, Pa. – Martin Truex Jr. led the most laps for the…

Triple Crown winner to get rest, then race again
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Triple Crown winner to get rest, then race again

June 7, 2015

With trainer Bob Baffert looking on, members of the media got their turn at Triple Crown winner American Pharoah on Sunday at Belmont Park.Seth Wenig/Associated Press A hero’s welcome greeted…

Loss to Wawrinka in French final denies Djokovic career Slam
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Loss to Wawrinka in French final denies Djokovic career Slam

June 7, 2015

Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka celebrates winning the men’s French Open final Sunday.David Vincent/Associated Press This time, it would be Stan Wawrinka standing between the No. 1-seeded Djokovic and the title at…

Pietrack is interim men’s coach at FLC
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Pietrack is interim men’s coach at FLC

June 7, 2015

Pietrack The announcement was made Sunday by Gary Hunter, FLC director of athletics, and comes two days after Bob Hofman announced his transition year into retirement. Hofman will remain as…

American Pharoah gives Zayat biggest prize in racing
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American Pharoah gives Zayat biggest prize in racing

June 6, 2015

Ahmed Zayat, owner of American Pharoah, holds up the Triple Crown trophy Saturday.Kathy Willens/Associated Press “This is for the sport,” he proclaimed after his brilliant colt won the Belmont Stakes…

Reign delay: Rockies shrug off rain, storm past Marlins
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Reign delay: Rockies shrug off rain, storm past Marlins

June 6, 2015

The long ball wasn’t the only damage Colorado inflicted Saturday against Miami, as the Rockies’ Nolan Arenado added a two-run triple in the 10-5 victory.David Zalubowski/Associated Press Wilin Rosario homered…

A Triple Crown celebration – finally
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A Triple Crown celebration – finally

June 6, 2015

The crowd embraces Victor Espinoza and American Pharoah’s historic Triple Crown-winning run Saturday in the Belmont Stakes.Julio Cortez/Associated Press All over, there were cheers as American Pharoah galloped away Saturday…

American Pharoah wins Triple Crown
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American Pharoah wins Triple Crown

June 6, 2015

American Pharoah led all the way to win the Belmont Stakes by 5½ lengths on Saturday, becoming the first horse since 1978 to sweep the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont…

Tiger shoots worst round of career, 85, at Memorial
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Tiger shoots worst round of career, 85, at Memorial

June 6, 2015

Tiger Woods’ reaction to a shot on the ninth hole told part of the story Saturday during the third round of the Memorial golf tournament.Darron Cummings/Associated Press Right when it…

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Sports Extra

June 5, 2015

Abbreviated qualifying puts Kurt Busch on the pole LONG POND, Pa. – Kurt Busch turned a lap at 177.599 mph Friday and won the pole at Pocono Raceway in a…