June 19, 2013

Tennis Recap: Murray beats Cilic to win Queen’s for third time

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Story Highlights Andy Murray defeated defending champion Marin Cilic 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 It’s the third Queen’s Club title for Murray The match was delayed for more than three hours by rain LONDON (AP) — Top-seeded Andy Murray rallied to beat defending champion Marin Cilic 5-7, 7-5, 6-3 on Sunday to win the Queen’s Club tournament [...]

2013 Stanley Cup Final Preview: No. 1 (West) Blackhawks vs. No. 4 (East) Bruins

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Chicago goalie Corey Crawford is sure to see plenty of Bruins driving to his net. (Bill Smith/NHLI via Getty Images) Snapshot (PhatzRadio / SI) — Two great teams. Two great markets. If anything could finally wash away the aftertaste of the lockout that nearly torpedoed the season, a Stanley Cup Final clash between the Chicago [...]

2013 Stanley Cup Finals: Chicago Blackhawks and Boston Bruins offer something for everyone in Stanley Cup finals

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(PhatzRadio / AP) — CHICAGO – Two franchises, rich in history, talent and star power. Two winning teams that know what it takes to bring home the Stanley Cup. Intrigue, in the form of a schedule that kept them away from each other for an entire season. Oh, there’s plenty to love about this series. [...]

NHL Playoff Roundup: Kane scores 3 goals, Blackhawks knock off defending champion Kings to reach Stanley Cup finals

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(PhatzRadio / AP) — CHICAGO – Patrick Kane skated toward the middle of the ice, dropped to his knees and pumped his right arm, surrounded by a sea of red jumping up and down in waves. The hats began to come down as the Chicago Blackhawks rushed in to celebrate another trip to the Stanley [...]

2013 French Open: Nadal takes down Djokovic, reaches French Open final

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Rafael Nadal of Spain will get a shot at his eighth French Open crown after defeating Novak Djokovic of Serbia in five sets.(Photo: Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports) (PhatzRadio / AP) — PARIS – Rafael Nadal won an epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay — for [...]

Golf Roundup: Harris English takes St. Jude lead, Mickelson 8 back

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Harris English, who shot a 6-under 64 on Friday, watches his drive off the eighth tee during the second round of the St. Jude Classic golf tournament. (Rogelio V. Solis/Associated Press) MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Harris English is becoming more comfortable on the PGA Tour every week, and feels right at home on TPC Southwind’s [...]

French Open 2013: Sharapova knocks USA’s Stephens out of French Open

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Maria Sharapova cruises into the quarterfinals, defeating Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3.(Photo: Michel Spingler, AP) Story Highlights Maria Sharapova cruised past Sloane Stephens 6-4, 6-3 Sharapova converted eight of her 12 break points Sharapova is the defending champion PARIS (AP) — A day before Serena Williams puts her 28-match winning streak on the line at the [...]

French Open 2013: Azarenka, Sharapova, USA’s Stephens win at French Open

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Sloane Stephens of the USA follows through on a forehand during her three-set victory Saturday against Marina Erakovic of New Zealand in the third round at the French Open.(Photo: Petr David Josek, AP) Story Highlights Victoria Azarenka struggled but advanced, defeating Alize Cornet 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 The USA’s Sloane Stephens is into the fourth round [...]

Golf: Tiger wants to talk golf, not Sergio, not rules

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Tiger Woods responds to questions during a news conference Wednesday for the Memorial Tournament.(Photo: Allan Henry, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Tiger Woods leads the field this week at the Memorial He said in a news conference Wednesday he wants to talk only about golf Of the spat with Garcia, he said, “That’s already done [...]

Rookies shine during WNBA’s opening weekend

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Phoenix Mercury center Brittney Griner (42) tries to block Chicago Sky guard Elena Delle Donne (11) during the third quarter on Monday, May 27, 2013 at US Airways Center.(Photo: Aaron Lavinsky, The Republic) (PhatzRadio / AP) — Brittney Griner and Elena Delle Donne put on a quite a show to cap off an impressive opening [...]