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MIAMI (AP) LeBron James saved a championship reign, canceled a celebration.

The toughest part now might be topping this performance in Game 7.

"It's by far the best game I've ever been a part of," James said.

Wings give Datsyuk $22.5M, 3-year deal
DETROIT (AP) The Detroit Red Wings accomplished their No. 1 goal of the offseason Tuesday by agreeing to a $22.5 million, three-year deal with Pavel Datsyuk. "It's a great day for the Red Wings," general manager Ken Holland said in a telephone interview. "He's is a world-class player and there are no moves I can make to find players like Pavel Datsyuk." (MORE)

Venus out of Wimbledon with back injury

After 16 consecutive years of always showing up at Wimbledon, winning five titles along the way, Venus Williams pulled out of the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Tuesday, citing a lower back injury.

Williams, who turned 33 on Monday, never had missed Wimbledon since making her debut there in 1997, although she lost in the first round a year ago. She won the singles trophy - it happens to be called the Venus Rosewater Dish - in 2000-01, 2005 and 2007-08, to go with two more major championships at the U.S. Open in 2000-01. (MORE)

Harvey, Wheeler pitch Mets to DH sweep
ATLANTA (AP) After a long day at Turner Field, the future suddenly looks a lot brighter for the New York Mets. Just imagine Matt Harvey and Zack Wheeler at the top of the rotation for years to come. (MORE)

Youkilis out 10-12 weeks, Teixeira to DL
NEW YORK (AP) They come back for a bit, then they're gone again. So it goes for the New York Yankees and many of their ailing stars this season. Kevin Youkilis needs back surgery and Mark Teixeira returned to the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with inflammation in his right wrist, the latest injury setbacks for the depleted Yankees. (MORE)

Hossa expected to play in Game 4
BOSTON (AP) Marian Hossa is one of the Chicago Blackhawks' top scorers, with three game-winning goals already this postseason. And then, suddenly, he wasn't in the lineup for a team that needed all the scoring it can get. (MORE)

Gronkowski has successful back surgery
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski underwent back surgery on Tuesday, his fourth operation this year. The latest surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Watkins and was successful, said Drew Rosenhaus, Gronkowski's agent. (MORE)

Altidore lifts US in World Cup qualifier
SANDY, Utah (AP) No amount of tight defense could keep Jozy Altidore from doing what he does best. Altidore has been money in scoring timely goals for the U.S. national team this spring. Honduras made a concerted effort to keep him in check, but the American forward still put himself in the highlight reel again. (MORE)

Red Sox put 9-0 Buchholz on 15-day DL
BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have put pitcher Clay Buchholz on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained neck. The Red Sox made the move Tuesday after beating Tampa Bay 5-1 in the opener of a day-night doubleheader. Buchholz threw for a brief period in the bullpen following the game. (MORE)

A's top Texas, Darvish winless in last 6
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Facing Yu Darvish has been no problem for the Oakland Athletics. They have beaten the Texas Rangers' Japanese ace four times, more than any other team. Brandon Moss and John Jaso homered, Jarrod Parker went seven strong innings for his fourth consecutive victory and the AL West-leading A's beat the Rangers 6-2 on Tuesday night. (MORE)

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