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LeBron James a hero as Miami Heat force Game 7 of NBA finals

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San Antonio Spurs beaten 103-100 in Game 6 after Chris Bosh makes a brilliant save on the buzzer. Read Article LeBron James a hero as Miami Heat force Game 7 of NBA finals

NHL: Bruins edge ahead of Blackhawks in Stanley Cup finals

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Goaltender Tuukka Rask stops 28 shots as the Boston franchise beat Chicago 2-0 in Game 3. Read Article NHL: Bruins edge ahead of Blackhawks in Stanley Cup finals

NBA finals: San Antonio Spurs coach's faith in Manu Ginobili rewarded

Manu Ginobili scored 24 points in Game 5 against Miami Heat on his first start of the seaosn for San Antonio Spurs. Brendan Maloney / AP Photo

Starting the Argentine in Game 5 was unexpected, but a tactical masterstroke by Gregg Popovich, writes Steve Dilbeck. Read Article NBA finals: San Antonio Spurs coach's faith in Manu Ginobili rewarded

Los Angeles Clippers get the NBA rumour mill up and running

Boston Celtics' Kevin Garnett (C) slaps hands with teammates as he takes the court before the start of the first half of Game 1 of their NBA Eastern Conference semifinal playoff basketball series against the Philadelphia 76ers in Boston, Massachusetts May 12, 2012. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL) *** Local Caption *** BOS210_NBA-_0513_11.JPG

If the Clippers have not made you a trade offer – in the last 48 hours – you clearly are not a member of the NBA. Read Article Los Angeles Clippers get the NBA rumour mill up and running

NBA finals: Manu Ginobili spurs San Antonio to Game 5 win

The old guard fires in what could be their last game in front of the home crowd as Miami Heat are beaten 114-104. Read Article NBA finals: Manu Ginobili spurs San Antonio to Game 5 win

MLB: Younger pitchers moving up faster in the big leagues

Houston Astros select Stanford's Mark Appel as first overall in MLB draft as he is the latest college player who may leapfrog the minor leagues, writes Gregg Patton. Read Article MLB: Younger pitchers moving up faster in the big leagues

Major League Baseball should take a swing at brawls

Two brawls last week just shed more light on when MLB will legislate such idiocy out of the game, writes Gregg Patton. Read Article Major League Baseball should take a swing at brawls

Dan Paille scores in overtime as Bruins tie Stanley Cup series

Second straight game against Chicago Blackhawks to go into overtime with Game 3 set for Monday. Read Article Dan Paille scores in overtime as Bruins tie Stanley Cup series

NBA Finals: Pressure builds before Game 5 with series tied

Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs both agree Game 5 in San Antonio will be best of the NBA Finals as final two games will be back in Miami. Read Article NBA Finals: Pressure builds before Game 5 with series tied

There are always extra hurdles for athletes in life before the big game

But not all players such as golfer Phil Mickelson and footballer Dennis Bergkamp have the ability to balance personal issues with their careers. Read Article There are always extra hurdles for athletes in life before the big game

Miami Heat get their swagger back to even up NBA Finals with Spurs

Riding on big performances from their Big Three, the Heat tied the NBA Finals with a 109-93 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4. Read Article Miami Heat get their swagger back to even up NBA Finals with Spurs

Blackhawks beat Bruins in longest Stanley Cup game since 2008

Goal from Andrew Shaw in third overtime hands the Blackhawks morale-boosting win in Game 1. Read Article Blackhawks beat Bruins in longest Stanley Cup game since 2008

San Antonio Spurs rout Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA finals

Tim Duncan bounces back from his worst performance in the NBA finals – in Game 2 – with 12 points and 14 rebounds. Read Article San Antonio Spurs rout Miami Heat in Game 3 of the NBA finals


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Why do South Africa choke in cricket?

13 Jun 1999: (L to R) Lance Klusener, Allan Donald and Hansie Cronje of South Africa discuss tactics during the World Cup Super Six match against Australia at Headingley in Leeds, England. Australia won by 5 wickets to join South Africa in the semi-finals. \ Mandatory Credit: Adrian Murrell /Allsport

As they face England in today's Champions Trophy semi-finals, Richard Ferraris looks for answers  Why do South Africa choke in cricket?

Ivan Jovanovic to script Al Nasr's path

Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Jun 18, 2013 - Introductory press conference for Ivan Jovanovic, Al Nasr's new manager at Al Maktoum Stadium. ( Jaime Puebla / The National Newspaper ) *** Local Caption *** JP0617-Nasr03.jpg

But Serbian asks for something few coaches are afforded in UAE. Patience. John McAuley writes  Ivan Jovanovic to script Al Nasr's path

Host Brazil are not looking back in history

Brazil's defender Marcelo controls the ball during a training session of the national team at the National Stadium (Mane Garrincha), in Brasilia, on the eve of the kick off of the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013 football tournament, on June 14, 2013. AFP PHOTO / YASUYOSHI CHIBA *** Local Caption *** 345057-01-08.jpg

The last time they met – in the final at the London Olympics last year – Mexico shockingly won  Host Brazil are not looking back in history

Motorsport: Young talent coming to UAE

Emirati Mohammed Al Mutawaa was the first Arab accepted into the FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy in 2011-12. He has since become part of the new Abu Dhabi Racing team in the Middle East Rally Championship. (Courtesy Total Communications)

FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy programme will train the next generation  Motorsport: Young talent coming to UAE

Animal Kingdom fails at Royal Ascot

ASCOT, ENGLAND - JUNE 18: Jospeh O'Brien riding Declaration of War lands the Queen Anne Stakes during day one of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2013 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse) *** Local Caption *** 170797659.jpg

Declaration Of War wins Queen Anne Stakes as Dawn Approach takes St James's Palace Stakes  Animal Kingdom fails at Royal Ascot

ACT Brumbies spring a surprise on Lions

Stuart Hogg (L) of the British and Irish Lions kicks for goal during the tour match in Canberra on June 18, 2013. The Brumbies won 14-12. IMAGE STRICTLY RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE AFP PHOTO / Mark GRAHAM *** Local Caption *** 369476-01-08.jpg

Warren Gatland says the Lions received a 'reality check' with the first Test against Australia on Saturday  ACT Brumbies spring a surprise on Lions

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In Pictures: Highlights from the NBA finals

The championship series ebbs and flows as both the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat show character and class(Photos)

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In Pictures: Lions beat Waratahs

It is a 47-17 victory for the visitors against the home team in Sydney.(Photos)

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In pictures: Manuel Pellegrini's Primera Liga stints in Spain

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In Pictures: Nadal makes it eight French Open wins

The Spaniard became the first man to hold an individual major trophy eight times after beating David Ferrer at Roland Garros.(Photos)

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In Pictures: Al Ahli lift President's Cup

Heartbreak for Al Shabab after what was a fitting finale to the UAE football season in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday night(Photos)

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In Pictures: Pro League Awards

The first ever Pro League Awards ceremony was held in Abu Dhabi(Photos)

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In Pictures: Ajman win the Etisalat Cup

An upset at Zabeel Stadium as Ajman come from behind to beat Al Jazira for their second trophy in nearly three decades(Photos)

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