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Clippers take Griffin with No. 1 pick in NBA draft

The Los Angeles Clippers selected Blake Griffin with the No. 1 pick Thursday night, grabbing the only player considered a sure thing in a draft full of question marks.

Blockbuster: Cavs acquire Shaq from Suns

One is the King, a reigning MVP who at age 24 needs only a championship to complete his resume. The other is a larger-than-life personality who may be past the prime of his career but remains an undeniable force and hungers for a fifth NBA title.

Report: Suns trade Shaq to Cavs

The Phoenix Suns have traded Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ben Wallace, Sasha Pavlovic, a second-round draft pick and cash, according to a Yahoo! Sports report.

United States beats Spain 2-0

The United States stunned top-ranked Spain 2-0 Wednesday night on goals by Jozy Altidore and Clint Dempsey, advancing to the Confederations Cup final with one of the Americans' biggest soccer victories.

Glover holds on for 2-shot win at US Open

Lucas Glover steadied his hands for a 3-foot par putt on the 18th hole, an anticlimatic finish to five dreary days at a U.S. Open filled with more delays than drama.

Weir shoots 64 at US Open

Despite a double bogey on his back nine, the former Masters champion closed with back-to-back birdies for a 6-under 64, giving him a two-shot lead over Peter Hanson of Sweden and the lowest score in the U.S. Open in six years.

Source: Estefans buying stake in Dolphins

Singer Gloria Estefan and her husband, producer Emilio Estefan, are buying a "very small" ownership stake in the NFL team, a person familiar with the deal said Monday. The person requested anonymity because the deal won't be announced until Thursday by owner Stephen Ross.

Redemption: Bryant leads Lakers to 15th NBA title

One year after failing miserably in the finals against Boston, Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers found redemption. They finished a season they felt was theirs with a 99-86 win over the Orlando Magic on Sunday night in Game 5 to win the 15th NBA title in franchise history.

Pittsburgh Penguins fans celebrate championship

Thousands of people poured into the streets in spontaneous celebrations Friday night to celebrate the Penguins' first Stanley Cup victory in 17 years.

Talbot's 2 lift Penguins to Stanley Cup title

Max Talbot scored two second-period goals, and the Penguins overcame the loss of captain Sidney Crosby to beat the defending champion Detroit Red Wings 2-1 in Game 7 and win the Cup on Friday night.