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Windhorst: Cavs aim to ride LeBron momentum in Game 5

Brian Windhorst — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:49:01 PDT

LeBron James and the Cavs have had an excellent recent history of Game 5s on the road. They'll be banking in Boston, Brian Windhorst writes.

Adande: Jazz find the Lakers slightly out of tune

J.A. Adande — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:39:51 PDT

Kobe and the Lakers have reason to be nervous for the first time in these playoffs, J.A. Adande writes.

Stars face must-win situation vs. Red Wings

External — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:27:27 PDT

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Women's tennis No. 1 Henin retiring immediately

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:59:56 PDT

Justine Henin is retiring effective immediately.

Sabathia tosses 5-hit shutout, fans 11 in Tribe win

Recap — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:37:44 PDT

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Derby winner Big Brown heavy Preakness favorite

Jay Privman — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:18:44 PDT

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Rays phenom Kazmir agrees to $28.5M extension

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:45:59 PDT

Tampa Bay left-hander Scott Kazmir has agreed to a $28.5 million, three-year extension through 2011, a deal with a club option that could raise the contract's value to $39.5 million over four seasons.

Ex-LSU star Perrilloux transfers to Jacksonville St.

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:11:23 PDT

Troubled ex-LSU quarterback Ryan Perrilloux won't have to wait long to play again.

Fifth suspect, 16, charged in Sean Taylor slaying

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:46:14 PDT

Prosecutors in Miami say a fifth person has been charged in the slaying of Washington Redskins star Sean Taylor.

Hank speaks, wants more effort out of Yankees

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:29:01 PDT

With the Yankees falling two games under .500, team senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner is weighing in -- and he says he wants to see more effort out of baseball's best-paid team.

Broken fingernail lands BoSox's Buchholz on DL

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 15:11:26 PDT

Clay Buchholz was put on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken nail on his right middle finger.

Winslow's absence felt as Browns open practices

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:10:49 PDT

Kellen Winslow wouldn't be practicing anyway, but his absence from the Cleveland Browns' organized team activities this week is notable.

Marbury says he's prepping for D'Antoni's offense

ESPN.com news services — Wed, 14 May 2008 18:23:36 PDT

Stephon Marbury attended Mike D'Antoni's introductory news conference at the Garden on Tuesday, but what remains to be seen is how Marbury fits in D'Antoni's plans.

Carlisle vows to pick up pace of Mavericks' offense

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 17:20:29 PDT

Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more.

Ex-center Whitley found dead in his Texas trailer

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 11:49:43 PDT

Former NFL center Curtis Whitley has been found dead in his trailer home in West Texas.

Federer, Nadal prevail at Hamburg; Blake beaten

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:26:11 PDT

Top-ranked Roger Federer eased past Jarkko Nieminen 6-1, 6-3 Wednesday to reach the third round of the Hamburg Masters, a tournament he has won four times.

Rookie called up after kneecap KO's 2nd Reds SS

Associated Press — Wed, 14 May 2008 16:17:03 PDT

The Cincinnati Reds called up rookie infielder Paul Janish to replace injured shortstop Jeff Keppinger.

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