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Teague leads Hawks past Wizards to tie series
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Teague leads Hawks past Wizards to tie series

May 11, 2015

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) is fouled as he attempts a shot between Atlanta Hawks center Al Horford, left, and guard Kyle Korver, right, in the first half Monday…

Demons eye playbacks at state girls tennis
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Demons eye playbacks at state girls tennis

May 11, 2015

Now they play the waiting game. After those first-round victories, Hackett, at No. 3 singles, and the West duo, at No. 4 doubles, ran into stiff competition in the quarterfinals…

Golden State ties series at 2, blasts Grizzlies
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Golden State ties series at 2, blasts Grizzlies

May 10, 2015

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots against Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph on Monday in Memphis, Tenn.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press The Warriors hadn’t lost three consecutive games all season,…

Clippers rout Rockets 128-95 to take 3-1 series lead
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Clippers rout Rockets 128-95 to take 3-1 series lead

May 10, 2015

The Los Angeles Clippers and guard Austin Rivers were a slam-dunk Sunday against Houston and are one win away from claiming the NBA playoff series.Jae C. Hong/Associated Press Jordan made…

Rangers hold off Caps to force Game 7
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Rangers hold off Caps to force Game 7

May 10, 2015

New York Rangers defenseman Marc Staal (18), defenseman Dan Boyle (22) and left wing Tanner Glass (15) celebrate the game-winning goal – and extended playoff life – Sunday in Washington.Alex…

Colorado’s slide climbs to 9 games
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Colorado’s slide climbs to 9 games

May 10, 2015

After 4 inches of snow were cleared from Coors Field, the Los Angeles Dodgers used Justin Turner’s tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning to send the Colorado Rockies to their…

Fowler delivers major performance to win Players
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Fowler delivers major performance to win Players

May 10, 2015

It wasn’t the celebration, but Rickie Fowler pumped his fist after making a birdie putt on the 18th hole of regulation, ultimately getting him into a playoff in The Players…

James hits jumper at buzzer, lifts Cavaliers over Bulls
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James hits jumper at buzzer, lifts Cavaliers over Bulls

May 10, 2015

Cleveland Cavaliers’ LeBron James hits the game-winner Sunday.Nam Y. Huh/Assocaited Press James finished with 25 points to help the Cavaliers win in another wild finish, returning the favor after Chicago…

Grizzlies take 2-1 series lead over Warriors
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Grizzlies take 2-1 series lead over Warriors

May 9, 2015

Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) works against Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry during Saturday’s NBA playoff game.Mark Humphrey/Associated Press Mike Conley and Courtney Lee both finished with 11…

Pierce’s buzzer-beater lifts Wiz past Hawks
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Pierce’s buzzer-beater lifts Wiz past Hawks

May 9, 2015

Washington Wizards forward Paul Pierce celebrates after hitting the game-winning shot Saturday.Alex Brandon/Associated Press With three defenders near him, Pierce made a fallaway, 21-foot jumper that went in off the…

Bayfield track and field runs wild in Monte vista
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Bayfield track and field runs wild in Monte vista

May 9, 2015

The Wolverines won six individual events at the IML/SJL Invitational in Monte Vista, finishing first in the boys meet with 105 points and third in the girls meet with 77…

Players bunched at top of leaderboard
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Players bunched at top of leaderboard

May 9, 2015

Saturday’s third round of The Players Championship proved to be a blast for leader Chris Kirk.John Raoux/Associated Press That one shot summed up a warm and wild afternoon Saturday at…