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This Weekend in Sports: Wimbledon and U.S. Women’s Open Golf
A light sports calendar features the end of the first week of play at a Grand Slam tennis event and the best players in women's golf competing for a major title. Here's what to watch this weekend:
2013 College World Series — UCLA Beats Mississippi State, 8-0, To Win Its First CWS Title
Nick Vander Tuig pitched eight shutout innings and Eric Filia drove in five runs, as UCLA beat Mississippi State, 8-0, to sweep the best-of-three College World Series in Omaha, Neb. on Tuesday night. Filia, Kevin Kramer and Cody Regis each had two hits for the Bruins, who won their first College World Series championship in school history...
2013 Stanley Cup Finals — Blackhawks Rally Past Bruins, 3-2, To Win Stanley Cup
Bryan Bickell and Dave Bolland scored within 17 seconds of each other late in the third period, and the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins, 3-2, in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals on Monday night to win their second championship in four seasons.
2013 NBA Finals Recap — LeBron James Leads Heat Over Spurs, 95-88, To Win NBA Title
LeBron James scored 37 points, and the Miami Heat won their second straight title by beating the San Antonio Spurs, 95-88, in a thrilling Game 7 of the 2013 NBA Finals in Miami on Thursday night.
This Weekend in Sports: The Stanley Cup Finals, College World Series
The official arrival of summer brings a slight lull in the sports calendar. Here's what to watch this weekend:
2013 U.S. Open Recap — Justin Rose Wins the U.S. Open
Justin Rose shot a final round 70 on Sunday to win the 2013 U.S. Open golf championship at Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, Pa. and capture his first major title.
This Weekend in Sports: U.S. Open, NBA Finals & the Stanley Cup
The calendar is packed with championship-level offerings in several sports this weekend. Here's what to watch:
2013 Stanley Cup Finals Preview & Schedule — Chicago Blackhawks vs. Boston Bruins
The Chicago Blackhawks face the Boston Bruins in the best-of-seven Stanley Cup Finals beginning on Wednesday night in Chicago. Here's a preview of the series that will decide the NHL's championship:
Blackhawks Fan Grows Playoff Lawn, City Cuts It
The Stanley Cup Finals begin Wednesday night in Chicago when the Blackhawks face the Boston Bruins in Game 1 of the NHL's championship series. If Chicago loses, its fans may storm the offices of the city of nearby Park Ridge, Ill. in protest because the suburb's leaders obviously don't understand NHL playoff superstitions.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Will Look Like Superman at Michigan’s NASCAR Race
As difficult as saving the world can be, Superman never had to worry about anyone rubbing his bumper at 200 mph.
Which NBA All-Star Used To Squeegee Windshields For Money?
Pundits might question Carmelo Anthony's shot selection or defensive skills, but they best not doubt the all-star forward's toughness. In a recent interview with WebMD magazine, the New York Knicks' star talked about growing up in one of the toughest neighborhoods in Baltimore...
Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe Donut Debuts At San Diego Fair, Sends Hearts Into Delicious Panic
To paraphrase the late Robert F. Kennedy, some people would ask 'Why put sloppy joe meat into a deep-fried, glazed donut shell?' but Charlie Boghosian asks 'Why not?' Boghosian, known to many fans of fair food (and presumably their cardiologists) as "Chicken Charlie," debuted a Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe Donut Sandwich at the San Diego Fair on Saturday...