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Indiana Pacers' Paul George participates during NBA basketball practice ahead of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday, May 21, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Miami Heat and the Pacers are scheduled to meet for the second straight postseason starting Wednesday night, with a trip to the NBA Finals awaiting the series winner. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Experienced Heat, upstart Pacers ready to go

Dwyane Wade's rookie season ended with a playoff loss to the Indiana Pacers. The next year, the Miami Heat were headed to the Eastern Conference finals and certain that an NBA championship was in their sights. That's when Wade learned a valuable lesson: Never take playoff chances for granted. Wade ...

FILE - In this Sept. 9, 2012, file photo, Serena Williams reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament in New York. The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN, the U.S. Tennis Association and ESPN, announced Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

ESPN cutting workforce, 'smartly managing costs'

ESPN is cutting its workforce, the latest Disney division to reduce staff. "We are implementing changes across the company to enhance our continued growth while smartly managing costs," the sports media giant said in a statement Tuesday. "While difficult, we are confident that it will make us more competitive, innovative ...

NFL, Xbox enhancing interactive television viewing

Imagine Sean Payton holding up a Surface tablet instead of a cardboard playsheet on the sideline. Envision Peyton Manning sitting on the bench and dissecting the last series from a variety of camera angles on his hand-held device instead of looking at still photos. Or sitting at home and pulling ...

FILE - In this June 6, 2012 file photo, Quebec Remparts head coach and co-owner Patrick Roy reacts as he talks about Michel Therrien being named head coach of the Montreal Canadiens NHL team, during a news conference in Quebec City. Avalanche fans are talking about the possibility of Hall of Fame goalie Patrick Roy becoming the next coach of the Colorado team.  Roy's younger brother, Stephane Roy, posted a Facebook note late Monday night, May 20, 2013 saying his brother would be the new coach. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jacques Boissinot, File)

Avs mum on report Patrick Roy may be next coach

Patrick Roy and Joe Sakic formed a productive partnership on the ice during their playing days, leading the Colorado Avalanche to two Stanley Cup titles. Now, Avalanche fans are hoping they're reunited again to steer the foundering franchise back to the glory days. According to reports, the Hall of Fame ...

New York Knicks' Amare Stoudemire argues with referee Monty McCutchen after being called for a technical foul during the first half of Game 4 of an Eastern Conference semifinal NBA basketball playoff series against the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, in Indianapolis. The Pacers won 93-82. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Knicks unsure about Stoudemire's role

Amare Stoudemire will go into next season with $45 million left on his contract and no guarantee of a starting job. He also could remain a reserve who plays restricted minutes. Searching for ways to improve next season, the New York Knicks could use a reliable second scorer and dependable ...

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