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Goldschmidt homers in 9th, Arizona beats Marlins PHOENIX (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a leadoff home run in the bottom of the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks ended a four-game losing streak, beating the Miami Marlins 3-2 Tuesday night. (...)

Indians rally for 4-3 win over Royals CLEVELAND (AP) — Michael Brantley's sacrifice fly capped Cleveland's three-run eighth inning, rallying the Indians to a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. (...)

AP PHOTOS: Heat's overtime escape to defend title MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Heat were so close to elimination from the NBA championships that the team noticed officials bringing yellow tape out to block off the court for the Spurs' trophy presentation. But a couple of big 3-pointers later and powered by LeBron James' fourth-quarter surge, the defending champions stayed alive, edging San Antonio 103-100 in overtime. Game 7 is in Miami on Thursday, the NBA's first do-or-die game to determine its champion since the Lakers beat the Celtics in 2010. Here are some of the best images from Game 6: (...)

Mets 4, Braves 3 (...)

James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6 MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7. (...)

Yankees spoil Mattingly's return to Bronx NEW YORK (AP) — Hiroki Kuroda shut down his former team into the seventh inning, Ichiro Suzuki homered and drove in three runs, and the New York Yankees spoiled Don Mattingly's return to the Bronx with a 6-4 victory over the sloppy Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. (...)

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Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — State police returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Wednesday, two days after a body was found about a mile away. (...)

Police at Patriots tight end's home for 2nd day NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Massachusetts State Police have returned to the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez. (...)

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fifth operation this year. (...)

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has undergone back surgery. (...)

Police visit home of Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — State and local police spent hours at the home of New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez on Tuesday night as another group of officers searched an industrial park about a mile away where a body was discovered the day before. (...)

Patriots TE Gronkowski undergoes back surgery FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. (...)

James, Heat beats Spurs 103-100 in OT; Game 7 next MIAMI (AP) — LeBron James led a title-saving charge, and now his crown will be on the line one more time in Game 7. (...)

Spurs' coach puts Pop into news conferences MIAMI (AP) — During his team's Game 3 rout of the Heat, Gregg Popovich was shown on TV talking to his players while they were in the process of burying Miami with a stirring offensive display. (...)

5 things learned from Game 6 of NBA Finals MIAMI (AP) — Five things to learn from the Miami Heat's 103-100 overtime win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night: (...)

Chalmers breaks out of slump sparks Heat in Game 6 MIAMI (AP) — Mario Chalmers broke out of a shooting slump to score 10 points, lifting the Miami Heat to a 27-25 lead over the San Antonio Spurs after one quarter of Game 6 in the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. (...)

A title, and legacies, on the line for Heat, Spurs MIAMI (AP) — Game 7s do more than settle championships. They define legacies. (...)

Duncan's 30 gives Spurs lead in Game 6 MIAMI (AP) — Tim Duncan scored 30 points and grabbed 14 rebounds to lift the San Antonio Spurs to a 75-65 lead over the Miami Heat after three quarters in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night. (...)

Yankees' Jeter takes batting practice in Tampa TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has taken on-field batting practice for the first time since being cleared to increase his rehabilitation program for a broken left ankle. (...)

Yankees INF Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL NEW YORK (AP) — They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season. (...)

Yankees' Youkilis needs surgery, Teixeira to DL NEW YORK (AP) — Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with an aching right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted New York Yankees. (...)

Calif. city sues MLB over A's proposed move SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — A Northern California city is suing Major League Baseball over the Oakland Athletics' pursuit of a new ballpark in the city. (...)

US collegians to host Cuba in July DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The U.S. collegiate national baseball team will host its Cuban counterpart next month in a five-game international "friendship" series. (...)

Pitcher safety against liners still issue for MLB Cleveland Indians reliever Vinnie Pestano has a recurring dream. A batter hits a line drive right back up the middle and it's screaming toward his head. (...)

Astros sign No. 1 overall pick RHP Mark Appel HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have signed right-handed pitcher Mark Appel of Stanford, the No. 1 overall draft pick in the draft earlier this month. (...)

Bruins' run excites city wounded by marathon bombs BOSTON (AP) — They have come to wave flags or meet the players or just appear on the video screen, invariably to a standing ovation, during the Boston Bruins' run to the Stanley Cup finals. (...)

Blackhawks lose Hossa, lose game 2-0 BOSTON (AP) — The Chicago Blackhawks needed all their offensive weapons against the Bruins' smothering defense and goalie Tuukka Rask. Instead, they lost one of their best before the game. (...)

Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins' third line was No. 1 in Boston. (...)

Red Wings plan new home in Detroit sports district DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit Red Wings and city officials have announced a $650 million plan for a new arena for the NHL team in Detroit's downtown entertainment and sports district. (...)

Paille, 3rd line push Bruins into series lead BOSTON (AP) — The Bruins' third line was No. 1 in Boston. (...)

Surprise Hossa scratch part of NHL injury culture BOSTON (AP) — Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. (...)

Mum's the word on Hossa amid NHL's injury culture BOSTON (AP) — Chicago Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville didn't want to talk about the injury that forced him to scratch forward Marian Hossa from the Stanley Cup finals against the Boston Bruins. (...)

England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major Ever since Greg Norman's memorable final-round implosion let Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships. (...)

Rose running on adrenaline after US Open victory CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Justin Rose says he may need adrenaline to carry him through the Travelers Championship after winning the U.S. Open last week. (...)

England's Rose blooms after 17-year wait for major Ever since Greg Norman's final-round implosion allowed Nick Faldo win the Masters in 1996, a generation of fine English talent has come up short in golf's four major championships. (...)

Woods to rest elbow, skip AT&T National In little more than a month, Tiger Woods went from being tough to beat to having a tough time even playing. (...)

Woods, McIlroy to play in Dubai in 2014 DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy will play in the Dubai Desert Classic in 2014 when the tournament marks its 25th year. (...)

Mickelson has silver market cornered in US Open ARDMORE, Pa. (AP) — The U.S. Golf Association is not opposed to inflicting cruel and unusual punishment at its premier championship, so here's something it might want to consider. (...)

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