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Miami Heat

In Sports

Heat perplexed at inability to catch fire in Finals

Inconsistent play and stiff competition have baffled the Heat over the last 12 playoff games.

Phil Mickelson

In Sports

Heartbreak continues for Phil Mickelson

There was no big birthday celebration for Phil Mickelson, only another case of heartache at the U.S. Open.

Miami Heat San Antonio Spurs

In Sports

Heat capitalize on costly turnovers to take shine off Spurs

The Spurs ran into a Miami defense that turned 18 turnovers into 23 points in Game Four.

Oakland Athleticcs beat Yankees

In Sports

A's beat Yankees in 18-inning game

The Oakland Athletics beat the New York Yankees 3-2 in a marathon game after 18 innings.

Phil Mickelson

In Sports

Phil Mickelson flies high at Merion

Phil Mickelson thrilled fans by taking the clubhouse lead in the first round of the U.S. Open.

nets

In Sports

Kidd named new Brooklyn coach

The Brooklyn Nets naming recently retired point guard Jason Kidd as their new head coach.

Jason-Leffler

In Sports

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler killed in New Jersey crash

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died from injuries suffered in a dirt track race.

heat-spurs

In Sports

Spurs stun Heat, Parker's status unknown

The Spurs moved two wins away from an NBA title with a stunning 113-77 blowout.

soccer

In Sports

Altidore among the goals as U.S. top qualifying group

oals from Jozy Altidore and Eddie Johnson gave a confident United States a 2-0 win over Panama.

pacman

In Sports

Bengals' Adam 'Pacman' Jones charged with assault

Bengals defensive back Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested on charges that he punched a woman.

chad-johnson

In Entertainment, Sports

Chad Johnson gets 30 days in jail for courtroom butt slap

Chad Johnson enraged the judge by slapping his lawyer's butt in court.

lebron-james

In Sports

Heat smash Spurs in Game Two to square Finals

The Miami Heat rebounded from their NBA Finals opening game loss.

dwayne-wade

In Sports

Tiredness and turnovers cost Heat, says Wade

Dwyane Wade said the Heat may have paid the price for their grueling seven-game series.

parker

In Sports

Parker proves his worth in 'money time'

Tony Parker's scrambling play sealed the Spurs' win over Miami.

bruins

In Sports

Bergeron's double-overtime winner puts Bruins on the brink

Patrice Bergeron scored a dramatic double-overtime winner for Boston.

lebron-james

In Sports

Spurs up against a 'smarter' LeBron in Finals rematch

A more confident LeBron James heads into his fourth NBA Finals.

dog

In Sports

VIDEO: Dog interrupts NCAA baseball game

A husky interrupted a NCAA Tournament game between Cal-State Fullerton and Arizona State. Watch!

miami-heat

In Sports

For Heat and Spurs it is all about now

Two teams that were built to win will meet in the NBA Finals.

football

In Sports

Hall of fame football star Deacon Jones dies at 74

Hall of Fame football great David "Deacon" Jones has died at the age of 74.

NBA-player

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Ex-NBA player Mookie Blaylock accused of vehicular homicide

Former NBA player Mookie Blaylock was charged with vehicular homicide.

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Edward Snowden

In National

Snowden hits back against critics of NSA leaks

NSA contractor Edward Snowden says the government's "litany of lies" about the programs compelled him to act.

Airplane

In National

FBI rushes to Newark airport after poison claim

A passenger who screamed that he had poison aboard a plane is taken into FBI custody.

Jim James

In Music

Jim James, John Oates jam with R. Kelly and Billy Idol

My Morning Jacket's Jim James jammed with with John Oates, R. Kelly and others at Bonnaroo's Superjam.

Nigella Lawson

In Entertainment

TV chef Nigella Lawson moves out after photo scandal

Nigella Lawson has moved out after a domestic dispute with her husband was caught on camera.

Angelina Jolie

In Entertainment

Angelina Jolie working for cancer testing

Angelina Jolie is working to make testing for the cancer causing gene mutation available for all women.