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LeBron dismisses critics in search of second title

MIAMI - LeBron James, one win away from a second consecutive NBA title, is refusing to let relentless critics shift him from his goal of earning a place as one of the game's greatest.

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A's dismantle Darvish to stretch AL West lead

- The Oakland Athletics overcame Texas Rangers ace Yu Darvish to record a 6-2 road victory on Tuesday to stretch their lead at the top of the American League West division.

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Contador has solid support but no Dane in Saxo Tour team

PARIS - Alberto Contador will be supported by Michael Rogers, Roman Kreuziger and Nicolas Roche as he bids for a third Tour de France title in a Team Saxo-Tinkoff squad without a Danish rider, the team said on Wednesday.

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Olazabal wins Spain's most prestigious sports award

MADRID - Spanish golfer Jose Maria Olazabal has won the Iberian nation's most prestigious sports award, the Prince of Asturias prize, after he captained Europe's Ryder Cup team to a stunning win against United States last year.

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World Cup legacy for Brazil goes beyond soccer, says Blatter

RECIFE, Brazil - Brazil will benefit with more than just new soccer stadiums from hosting the 2014 World Cup, FIFA president Sepp Blatter said as unrest in the country continued to overshadow the Confederations Cup.

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Man sues NFL player for shooting him in the eye

BOSTON - A Connecticut man has sued New England Patriots football player Aaron Hernandez for allegedly shooting him in the face after the two left a strip club in Miami in February, the victim's lawyer said on Wednesday.

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Champions League final live blog – Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund

The first all German final of the world's most prestigious club soccer competition comes to Wembley in London as some of Europe's finest look to put on a show.

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NBA Finals

Highlights as the Heat take on the Spurs.

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