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James, Wade combine for 70 as Heat win Game 4 (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:25:13 PDT

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - MAY 20: LeBron James #6 of the Miami Heat dunks over Danny Granger #33 of the Indiana Pacers on his way to a game-high 40 points in Game Four of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2012 NBA Playoffs at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on May 20, 2012 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Heat defeated the Pacers 101-93. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to validate everything, was vanishing.

Max Scherzer's 15 Ks help Tigers beat Pirates 4-3 (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:33:25 PDT

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Max Scherzer, right, celebrates with Prince Fielder after the team scored a run against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning of an interleague baseball game, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Detroit. Scherzer struck out 15 batters, the most by a Detroit pitcher in 40 years, in a 4-3 win over the Pirates. (AP Photo/Detroit News, Robin Buckson) DETROIT FREE PRESS OUT; HUFFINGTON POST OUT

DETROIT (AP) Max Scherzer headed off the mound and toward the dugout, where manager Jim Leyland was waiting to offer a congratulatory handshake.

Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:25:00 PDT

Los Angeles Kings' Justin Williams (14) falls to ice in front of Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith, center, and Oliver Ekman-Larsson, of Sweden, during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

LOS ANGELES (AP) The Clarence Campbell Bowl was in Staples Center for the first time, waiting to be presented by Commissioner Gary Bettman to the NHL's Western Conference champions. The Los Angeles Kings' long-suffering fans gathered downtown shortly after dawn, eager to witness a series sweep and a coronation.

Tortorella takes shots at Devils, defends Prust (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:21:32 PDT

New Jersey Devils' Patrik Elias, center, of Czech Republic, takes a shot against New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist, left, of Sweden, and Ryan McDonagh during the second period of Game 3 of an NHL hockey Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final playoff series, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NEW YORK (AP) John Tortorella stood out again at a playoff news conference. Only this time it was because of his feistiness toward the New Jersey Devils and not for his brevity and contentiousness with the media.

I'll Have Another could face strong Belmont field (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 15:20:49 PDT

Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner I'll Have Another is lead around his stable just after arriving at Belmont Park in New York, Sunday, May 20, 2012. I'll Have Another came out of his thrilling Preakness victory over Bodemeister in

NEW YORK (AP) I'll Have Another will face several familiar foes in his attempt to win the Belmont Stakes and become the first Triple Crown champion in 34 years.

Lucroy, Greinke help Brewers rout Twins 16-4 (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:19:45 PDT

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, left, watches as Milwaukee Brewers' Jonathan Lucroy hits a two-run-scoring single during the second inning of an interleague baseball game on Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

MILWAUKEE (AP) Jonathan Lucroy's first time as a cleanup hitter for the Milwaukee Brewers was a big success.

Strasburg stars as Nationals beat Orioles 9-3 (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:33:25 PDT

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg (37) waves to the crowd after hitting his first career home run during the fourth inning of an interleague baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles in Washington, Sunday, May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

WASHINGTON (AP) Stephen Strasburg took a swing and looked in amazement as the baseball carried over the left-field wall.

Dufner's 25-foot birdie putt on 18 wins Nelson (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 18:30:55 PDT

Jason Dufner, left, and Chad Campbell shake hands on the 18th hole during the third round of the PGA Byron Nelson Championship golf tournament Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Irving, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

IRVING, Texas (AP) A month ago, Jason Dufner was a single man still in search of his first PGA Tour victory.

Beckett works 7-plus to lead Red Sox over Phillies (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 16:33:25 PDT

Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Josh Beckett throws during the first inning of an interleague baseball game with the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 20, 2012 in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) If he keeps this up, Josh Beckett won't have to worry about hearing boos anymore.

Chris Perez says Indians fans should support team (Yahoo! Sports)

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:24:26 PDT

Cleveland Indians relief pitcher Chris Perez reacts after striking out all three Miami Marlins batters in the ninth inning to secure the Indians' 2-0 win in an interleague baseball game in Cleveland, Saturday, May 19, 2012. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

CLEVELAND (AP) Chris Perez is throwing some heat at Cleveland fans.