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LeBron James of the Miami Heat looks on during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Miami Heat on April 6, 2013 at American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida.

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Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) walks on the court during the first half of Game 1 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference finals playoff series against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, May 22, 2013 in Miami.

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LeBron James caught the inbounds pass, changed direction and immediately attacked the rim.

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N.C. State pitcher Brad Stone winds up for the delivery from the mound during the first inning against Clemson on Wednesday May 22, 2013 during the ACC Baseball Tournament at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park in Durham, N.C.

NC State tops Clemson 6-3 in ACC opener

NC State got everything it wanted Wednesday out of its ACC Baseball Championship opener, a 6-3 Wolfpack win over the Clemson Tigers at Durham Bulls...

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Northwood baseball downs Carrboro, advances to 2A regional series

The Chargers defeat the Jaguars for the third time this season.

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Duke University basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski, center, holds a Team USA jersey, as he is flanked by school President Richard Broadhead, left, and Director of Athletics Kevin White at a news conference in Durham, N.C., Thursday, May 23 2013. Krzyzewski is back as the U.S. men's national team coach and ready for another run at Olympic gold. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Corey Lowenstein) MANDATORY CREDIT

DeCock: Krzyzewski’s Olympic change of heart also a commitment to Duke

By reversing course and deciding to coach the U.S. Olympic team in 2016 after stepping down last summer, Mike Krzyzewski also ensured he’d ... 3 hours ago

MLB Baseball

Indians' Huff designated

The Cleveland Indians have designated pitcher David Huff for assignment and recalled pitcher Scott Barnes from Triple-A Columbus. 2 hours ago

Auto Racing

NASCAR Hall of Fame announces the 2014 inductees , racing legend Richard Petty congratulates his brother Maurice Petty (right) moments after Maurice Petty was named as an inductee, during an event held at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday May 22,2013. Robert Lahser - rlahser@charlotteobserver.com

2014 NASCAR Hall of Fame class spans decades

Tim Flock, Maurice Petty, Dale Jarrett, Jack Ingram and Fireball Roberts were elected as the five-man 2014 class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Wednesday...

Carolina Hurricanes

Canes to have a new look on the ice next season

The Carolina Hurricanes won't just be playing in a new NHL division next season. They'll also have a new look on the ice.

NFL Football

Coded goal: RG3 still aiming for Redskins' opener

Robert Griffin III's rehab started with a "cry festival." Then came a special new passcode for his cellphone and a chance to hash things with coach Mike Shanahan. 23 minutes ago