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Cleveland Takes 2-1 Lead In NBA Finals Over Golden State

8:01am June 10, 2015

by Tom Goldman

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated Tuesday's NBA Finals game — coming out on top over the Golden State Warriors 96-91. The Cavs lead the series 2-1. Game 4 will be played in Cleveland on Thursday.

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As NHL Players Pursue Lord Stanley's Cup, Shaving Is A Jinx

8:01am June 10, 2015

Even die-hard fans grow beards for good luck. But Mark Lazarus, the chairman of NBC Sports, says bushy beards make players too hard to recognize on TV.

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Chicago Blackhawks' Brandon Saad (left) reaches for a puck as Tampa Bay Lightning goalie Ben Bishop and Cedric Paquette (right) defend during the third period in Game 3 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Final on Monday.

Come-From-Behind Drama Continues In Stanley Cup Final

6:27pm June 09, 2015

by David McGuffin

Tampa Bay has a 2-1 lead over Chicago in the best-of-seven series. Cedric Paquette scored the game-winning goal late in the third period, with help from defenseman Victor Hedman.

In Their First World Cup Match, U.S. Women Beat Australia 3 -1

2:21pm June 09, 2015

by Shereen Marisol Meraji

After Monday's victory, the U.S. has a strong lead in its World Cup group. That's good news for Hemphill family members, who are spending their vacation following the team during play in Canada.

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Not all winning tickets are being cashed in, after American Pharoah took the Belmont Stakes to complete the first Triple Crown in 37 years.

Thousands Who Bet On American Pharoah Are Keeping The Tickets

11:30am June 09, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Instead of turning in a $2 ticket that would pay $3.80 for American Pharoah winning the Belmont Stakes, most people who bought them are stashing them away.

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FIFA Movie Lands With A Thud In U.S. Theaters

8:08am June 09, 2015

A movie about the history of FIFA, the worldwide soccer authority, premiered in the U.S. on Friday. It reportedly cost $30 million to produce, and raked in about $900 over the weekend.

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Christen Press of the United States celebrates Monday after scoring a second-half goal against Australia during the FIFA Women's World Cup in Winnipeg, Canada.

U.S. Women Beat Australia 3-1 In Teams' Opening Match Of World Cup

12:31am June 09, 2015

by Russell Lewis

Midfielder Megan Rapinoe scored twice and goalie Hope Solo made five saves against a tough Australian team that had the game tied at halftime.

Oakland's Switch-Pitcher Pat Venditte Makes MLB Debut

6:56pm June 08, 2015

NPR's Robert Siegel talks to Emma Span, a senior editor for Sports Illustrated, about ambidextrous pitcher Pat Venditte who made his MLB debut this weekend.

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Matthew Dellavedova (right) of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball against Jeff Teague of the Atlanta Hawks in the Eastern Conference finals last month.

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Cavs' Matthew Dellavedova — A Standout In The Classroom And On The Court

11:56am June 08, 2015

by Tom Goldman

The NBA Finals spotlight is about to shine on an unlikely starting player. The undrafted 24-year-old went to a small liberal arts college where, his adviser says, he was the academic "real deal."

Victor Espinoza celebrates atop American Pharoah after winning the 147th running of the Belmont Stakes at Belmont Park on June 6 — the first Triple Crown win since 1978.

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After 37 Years, A Triple Crown Winner At Last: American Pharoah Sweeps The Races

7:10am June 08, 2015

by Camila Domonoske

The colt ran to victory in the Belmont Stakes Saturday, after winning the Derby and the Preakness. He's the first horse since 1978 to achieve what some call the most difficult feat in sports.