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Friday, June 12, 2015
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Tom Goldman
The Golden State Warriors tied up the NBA Finals series 2-2. On the road in Cleveland, the Warriors beat the Cavaliers 103-82. Game 5 will be played on Sunday in Oakland, Calif.
Thursday, June 11, 2015
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Tom Goldman
James is averaging more than 40 points a game, and with him leading the way, his team isn't looking like the underdog these days. But observers wonder what's fueling his on-court rampage.
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
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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.
Sunday, June 07, 2015
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Tom Goldman
The Cleveland Cavaliers have evened the NBA Finals at one game apiece. Sunday night in Oakland, the Cavs won a thrilling game, beating the Golden State Warriors 95-93 in overtime. Both finals games have gone to an extra period.
Cleveland led by 11 points with a little over three minutes ...
Sunday, June 07, 2015
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Tom Goldman
The spotlight is about to shine on one of the more unlikely starting players in the NBA Finals.
Australian native Matthew Dellavedova is expected to start for the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. He will replace injured all-star ...
Friday, June 05, 2015
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Tom Goldman
In what may herald an exciting series, Game 1 of the NBA Finals went into overtime Thursday night. But the Warriors ran away from the Cavaliers in the final five minutes, winning 108-100.
Thursday, June 04, 2015
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Tom Goldman
The NBA finals begin Thursday night, matching the league's best teams: The Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers. Both teams are trying to overcome decades without a pro title of their own.
Friday, May 29, 2015
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Tom Goldman
The corruption arrests of officials on soccer's governing body hardly surprised those who pay attention the sport. Lack of accountability and payouts to soccer federations helped to create the empire.
Monday, May 18, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Everything is new in this year's NBA Conference Finals, which start this week. The teams in the postseason represent the new way the game is being played — fast-paced with long-range shooting.
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
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Tom Goldman
An investigation found that Brady was "generally aware" that New England Patriots employees were letting air out of balls. Under-inflated balls are easier to grip. The Patriots were fined $1 million.
Monday, May 11, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Tom Brady's agent, Don Yee, delivered a lengthy statement in response to the quarterback's suspension, calling it 'ridiculous.' He also said that the NFL investigation into deflategate was unfair.
Monday, May 11, 2015
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Tom Goldman
The NFL has also fined the New England Patriots $1 million. The punishments follow last week's report on the deflategate scandal.
Monday, May 04, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao aren't the only ones recovering after their big fight Saturday. Sports fans are trying to figure out if their feelings about boxing are good, bad or indifferent.
Sunday, May 03, 2015
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Tom Goldman
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Saturday, May 02, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Updated at 1:50 a.m. EDT Sunday: Mayweather wins
Floyd Mayweather Jr.maintained his unbeaten record with a unanimous decision victory over Manny Pacquaio in their unified welterweight megabout in Las Vegas on Saturday.
The 38-year-old American made a surprisingly strong start, then withstood some aggressive counter-punching by the Filipino southpaw ...
Friday, May 01, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Boxers Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao are set to fight Saturday night in Las Vegas. Celebrities, sports figures and others have all flocked to the city to see two of the greatest fighters of their era finally box.
Friday, May 01, 2015
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Tom Goldman
It's been dubbed the fight of the century. Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao face off on Saturday. The weigh in is Friday, as well as other fight-themed distractions to keep fans engaged.
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Floyd Mayweather is expected to beat Manny Pacquiao in their much anticipated fight this Saturday in Las Vegas, but many are rooting for him to lose. He is one of boxing's most polarizing figures.
Friday, April 17, 2015
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Tom Goldman
With the NBA playoffs about to begin, the Golden State Warriors have the best record in the league and the most exciting playing style — highlighted by Stephen Curry's long-range shooting.
Tuesday, April 07, 2015
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Tom Goldman
Duke won another men's college basketball championship Monday night in Indianapolis. The Blue Devils beat the Wisconsin Badgers 68-63. It was the school's 5th men's title under coach Mike Krzyzewski.