Magic fire coach Van Gundy after five NBA seasons
(Reuters) - The Orlando Magic fired head coach Stan Van Gundy following a season where he clashed with All-Star center Dwight Howard, the National Basketball Association (NBA) team said on Monday.
Van Gundy, who...
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Williams ready for Monaco after "Herculean effort"
LONDON (Reuters) - Bruno Senna's Williams car came through the Spanish Grand Prix garage fire relatively undamaged and the Brazilian will use it in Monaco again this weekend, the Formula One team said on Monday.
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Nadal beats Djokovic to regain Rome title
ROME (Reuters) - Rafa Nadal enjoyed the perfect fillip ahead of his French Open defense with a commanding 7-5 6-3 victory over world number one Novak Djokovic in the delayed Rome Masters final on Monday.
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Flame goes out for first time in 2012 relay
By Clare Kane
LONDON (Reuters) - The Olympic flame went out on Monday for the first time during the torch relay around Britain ahead of the London Games because of a "malfunctioning burner", organizers...
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Spurs sweep Clippers, advance to West finals
By Jahmal Corner
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The San Antonio Spurs steamrolled into the NBA Western Conference finals after a 102-99 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday gave them a clean sweep...
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Sparkling Spurs sweep Clippers to advance to finals
By Jahmal Corner
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The red-hot San Antonio Spurs steamrolled their way into the Western Conference finals by beating the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday to complete another series sweep.
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New York's Prust suspended for one game
NEW YORK (Reuters) - New York Rangers forward Brandon Prust was suspended for one game by the NHL on Sunday for elbowing New Jersey Devils defenseman Anton Volchenkov.
The incident occurred in Saturday's Game...
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Heat overpower Pacers to tie playoff series
(Reuters) - LeBron James and Dwyane Wade combined for 70 points as the Miami Heat recovered from back-to-back defeats to grind down the Indiana Pacers 101-93 on Sunday and level the NBA's Eastern conference semi-final at 2-2.
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Thunder silence Lakers to take 3-1 series lead
By Mark Lamport-Stokes
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A late three-pointer by Kevin Durant capped a dramatic fightback by the Oklahoma City Thunder as they pushed the Los Angeles Lakers to the brink of playoff...
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I'll Have Another wins Preakness Stakes
By Steve Ginsburg
BALTIMORE (Reuters) - Kentucky Derby champion I'll Have Another won the $1 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday to remain on course for the Triple Crown, the greatest prize in U.S. thoroughbred...
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I'll Have Another wins the Preakness Stakes
BALTIMORE (Reuters) - I'll Have Another won the $1 million Preakness Stakes on Saturday to stay on course for the elusive Triple Crown.
Ridden by Mexican jockey Mario Gutierrez, I'll Have Another followed up...
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Drogba fires Chelsea to Champions League glory
By Mike Collett
MUNICH (Reuters) - Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the first time as Didier Drogba struck the decisive blow in a penalty shootout at the Allianz Arena...
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Chelsea beat Bayern on penalties to win Champions League
MUNICH (Reuters) - Chelsea stunned Bayern Munich to win the Champions League for the first time after a penalty shootout in the Allianz Arena after a tension-soaked final had ended 1-1 after extra time on Saturday.
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Djokovic downs Federer to set up Nadal final
By Simon Cambers
ROME (Reuters) - World number one Novak Djokovic beat Roger Federer in straight sets on Saturday and will play Rafa Nadal in the Rome Masters final for the second year in...
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Nadal wears down Ferrer to reach Rome final
By Simon Cambers
ROME (Reuters) - Five-times champion Rafa Nadal wore down fellow Spaniard David Ferrer 7-6 6-0 on Saturday to reach the final of the Rome Masters.
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