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By BRIAN MAHONEY, AP Basketball Writer Brian Mahoney, Ap Basketball Writer

NEW YORK – LeBron James kept missing, forcing Dwyane Wade to be practically perfect to keep Miami ahead.

Once Wade's hot streak ended, so...

By ROBERT MILLWARD, AP Football Writer LONDON (AP)—Adidas hit back Monday at criticism that the World Cup ball is difficult to control and a nightmare for goalkeepers, stressing that it was widely tested and approved long ago.

Company spokesman Thomas van Schaik said he was surprised to hear the critical comments, made by top goalkeepers such as Spain’s Iker Casillas and Brazil’s Julio Cesar, because the “Jabulani” balls had been used for months without any...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (Reuters) – LeBron James found his scoring touch in the second half to grab 24 of his game-high 30 points and lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 104-93 victory over Eastern Conference rivals Boston on Sunday.

In his second game back from an ankle injury, J...

By ANTONIO CALANNI, Associated Press Writer Antonio Calanni, Associated Press Writer –

MILAN, Italy – David Beckham wanted so much to become the first player to appear in four World Cups for England.

He was close before tearing his left Achilles' tendon Sunday...

By PAT GRAHAM, AP Sports Writer Pat Graham, Ap Sports Writer

WHISTLER, British Columbia – Lindsey Vonn began these Olympics with a shin so badly bruised she didn't know if she could compete.

Two weeks, two medals and two ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Hitting a game-winning shot never gets old for Kobe Bryant.

"Every time it feels like the first time," he said.

Bryant returned to l...

NEW ORLEANS (Reuters) – To many residents of this storm-battered city, the New Orleans Saints carried more than a trophy when they came home on Monday after winning the first Super Bowl in their 42...