Murray impresses Lendl with fighting spirit at Queen's
Andy Murray's renewed partnership with Ivan Lendl got off to a winning start on Sunday and the Briton said the American coach was impressed with his battling qualities as he rallied to lift the Queen's Club trophy for a record fifth time.Murray, who this month reunited with the man who coached him to a pair of grand slam victories, came from a set and a break down to beat big-serving Canadian Milos Raonic 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 in the Aegon Championships final, a key Wimbledon warm-up event.The Scot h..>> view originalCleveland fans may not have stolen a firetruck, but they did go nuts after Game 7
Go crazy, Cleveland. You’ve earned this. (Angelo Merendino/Getty Images) Cleveland fans are known as some of the most passionate in U.S. sports, and they are certainly among the most beleaguered, with no professional team from that city having won a title since 1964, suffering plenty of heartbreaking moments along the way. So when the Cavaliers ended that drought Sunday with an NBA title-clinching victory over the Golden State Warriors, those fans had every reason to go nuts. [Cavalier..>> view originalWarrior fans prepare for 'historic' Game 7
OAKLAND -- From the hopeful tipoff to the crushing end, Warriors fans who paid thousands of dollars for their seats to witness history never took them.Instead, they remained on their feet the entire game, cheering, yelling, swearing and, in the final minute, falling stone-silent."It just feels empty now," said Greg Rueb, of Alamo, who has had season tickets since 1988."We broke every record in the regular season and postseason and then to lose the championship, it's the worst way to feel," said ..>> view originalDustin Johnson may be penalized for moving ball, or maybe not
OAKMONT, Pa.—Standing on the 12th tee, Dustin Johnson held a two-stroke lead in the U.S. Open. Then several USGA officials approached Johnson, and his lead might not have been so large after all.Back on the fifth green, Johnson had stood over a short par putt, then backed off and called in a rules official. His ball had moved. Johnson wanted to let the official know of the movement, and that he had not grounded his club. If he had, he would be facing a one-stroke penalty. [UPDATE: Johnson ..>> view originalCharles Tillman says he only wants to play for Panthers
If Charles Tillman returns for a 14th NFL season, he only wants to play for the Carolina Panthers.It's a sentiment he conveyed following the season, and on Saturday, he made it clear that his thoughts haven't changed as he continues his rehab from surgery five months ago to repair his torn ACL."I just want to play for Carolina," he said, according to NOLA.com on Saturday in Slidell, Louisiana, where he was helping former Chicago Bears teammate Matt Forte with his football camp.Tillman tore his A..>> view originalWarriors Fall in Game 7
It came down to the final minute, but ultimately, the Warriors fell short, losing 93-89 to the Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday. Photo Gallery | Box Score | Interviews | Highlights It came down to the final minute, but ultimately, the Warriors fell short, losing 93-89 to the Cavaliers in Game 7 on Sunday. Draymond Green put on a sensational performance, notching 32 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists, but it was Kyrie Irving’s three-pointer with 53.0 seconds left that proved to be the deciding ba..>> view originalTour Confidential: Dustin Johnson Wins 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont
Every Sunday night, GOLF.com conducts an e-mail roundtable with writers from Sports Illustrated and Golf Magazine. Check in every week for the unfiltered opinions of our writers and editors and join the conversation in the comments section below. 1. Dustin Johnson won the U.S. Open to claim his first major title after several close calls. Is Johnson even more of a threat now that the major monkey is off his back? Josh Sens, contributing writer, GOLF Magazine (@JoshSens): Absolutely. Monkey’s of..>> view originalAngels-Astros preview
HOUSTON -- In posting their second shutout victory of the season Sunday, Houston capped an interleague series win over the Cincinnati Reds and set the stage for a critical three-game set against the Los Angeles Angels, who will arrive 21/2 games behind the third-place Astros in the American League West.The Astros improved to 14-7 in their last 21 games, 17-8 in their last 25 and 27-19 since May 1. And while the Rangers keep winning atop the division -- Texas extended its winning streak to six ga..>> view originalJR Smith breaks down on podium, credits family
OAKLAND, Calif. -- With tears streaming down his face during an emotional postgame news conference after winning his first NBA championship on Sunday, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith credited his family, and especially his father, for being a key source of inspiration.Editor's Picks"I mean, my parents, my family, that's the biggest inspiration in my life," Smith said while fighting back tears after the Cavaliers beat the Warriors 93-89 in Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Oracle Arena. "I've been..>> view originalCavs slog through doubt and come out the other side with a title
OAKLAND, Calif. -- After unraveling the Golden State Warriors in Game 6, LeBron James ordered the NBA's camera crews out of the Cavaliers' locker room in Cleveland and gathered his team together.Editor's PicksWould Kyrie Irving's presence have changed the outcome of last year's Finals? Might this year be different with Draymond Green in Game 5? History is made, but revisionists remain.After a season that saw an NBA-record 73 wins, another MVP for Steph Curry and endless accolades, the Warriors f..>> view original
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