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James helps Heat stave off elimination in Game 6

12:21 AM, Jun 19, 2013

MIAMI - LeBron James shrugged off a poor start to get 32 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, Ray Allen hit a 3-pointer with 5.2 seconds to play to force overtime and the Miami Heat staved off elimination with a 103-100 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of the NBA Finals on Tuesday night.

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NBA Game Summary - Miami at San Antonio

7:09 AM, Jun 12, 2013

San Antonio, TX (Sports Network) - The stars for the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat were again on the bench ...

Spurs hammer Heat, take 2-1 series lead

6:51 AM, Jun 12, 2013

The stars for the San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat were again on the bench in the final minutes of Game 3.

Heat rise to occasion, bury Pacers in Game 7

4:29 AM, Jun 4, 2013

The Miami Heat were tested throughout their Eastern Conference final series, but with the season and their reputation both on the line in a decisive Game 7, they rose to the occasion.

NBA Game Summary - Indiana at Miami

4:29 AM, Jun 4, 2013

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - The Miami Heat were tested throughout their Eastern Conference final series, but ...

Kings hire Mike Malone as head coach

4:00 PM, Jun 3, 2013

The Sacramento Kings officially named Michael Malone as their new head coach on Monday.

Jason Kidd calls it a career

12:39 PM, Jun 3, 2013

Jason Kidd has decided to retire.

Game 7 on tap between Heat and Pacers

10:36 AM, Jun 3, 2013

Monday night is Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the defending NBA champion Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers from South Beach.

Pacers' Hibbert hit with $75K fine

7:07 PM, Jun 2, 2013

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert was fined $75,000 by the NBA for his postgame press conference rant following his team's win over the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday.

Pacers' Hibbert apologizes for postgame comments

12:42 PM, Jun 2, 2013

Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert offered an apology Sunday after making derogatory remarks in a postgame media session following Saturday's Game 6 win over the Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference finals.

National Basketball Association Playoff Game Capsules

12:09 AM, Jun 2, 2013

The Pacers surged ahead in the third quarter this time. And when the Miami Heat charged back in the fourth, Roy Hibbert won a showdown at the rim against LeBron James to swing the momentum and send the series back to South Beach. Paul George had 28 points and eight rebounds, while Hibbert added 24 points and 11 boards in the Pacers' 91-77 win over the Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals. After the Heat outscored Indiana by a 30-13 margin in the 12 minutes after halftime in Game 5, the Pacers held a 29-15 advantage in the third of Game 6 to turn a one-point halftime deficit into a 68-55 cushion heading into the final frame. Miami cut the gap to four midway through the fourth and found itself down 77-68 a bit later before James drove down the lane and met Hibbert at the rim. James double clutched, and Hibbert, who jumped straight up from inside the restricted area, drew an offensive foul when

Pacers down Heat to force Game 7

11:18 PM, Jun 1, 2013

The Pacers surged ahead in the third quarter this time.

NBA Game Summary - Miami at Indiana

11:16 PM, Jun 1, 2013

Indianapolis, IN (Sports Network) - The Pacers surged ahead in the third quarter this time. And when ...

Grant Hill retires after 19 seasons

8:41 PM, Jun 1, 2013

Longtime NBA forward Grant Hill announced his retirement Saturday after a 19-year career in which he was named an All- Star seven times.

Heat shoot for close-out in Indianapolis

8:56 AM, Jun 1, 2013

The Miami Heat are just one win away from dispatching the Indiana Pacers and advancing to the NBA Finals, but Game 6 will be in hostile territory for the defending champs.

Report: Former Hawks player Mookie Blaylock improves after car crash

9:58 PM, May 31, 2013

Former NBA star Mookie Blaylock is reportedly in critical condition following a car accident in Georgia.

Raptors hire Ujiri as new general manager

8:44 PM, May 31, 2013

The Toronto Raptors signed Masai Ujiri to be the team's general manager on Friday.

Heat's Andersen suspended for Game 6

7:59 PM, May 31, 2013

Miami Heat forward Chris Andersen has been suspended for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals following his Game 5 incident with Indiana Pacers forward Tyler Hansbrough.

Jazz forward Marvin Williams to undergo surgery

7:22 PM, May 31, 2013

Jazz forward Marvin Williams will undergo surgery next week on his right heel and Achilles tendon.

Report: Former Hawks player Mookie Blaylock on life support

7:16 PM, May 31, 2013

Former NBA star Mookie Blaylock is reportedly on life support following a car accident in Georgia.

Drew agrees to become coach of Bucks

6:36 PM, May 31, 2013

The Milwaukee Bucks have reached an agreement in principle for Larry Drew to become the team's new head coach, general manager John Hammond announced Friday.

Report: Raptors hire Ujiri as new general manager

6:33 PM, May 31, 2013

The Toronto Raptors have reportedly signed Denver Nuggets general manager Masai Ujiri to a five-year contract to run the team's basketball operations.

Kings' sale finalized

2:07 PM, May 31, 2013

The sale of the Sacramento Kings to an investment group headed by Vivek Ranadive was completed Friday.

Heat-Pacers was angry before Birdman-Hansbrough fight

1:12 PM, May 31, 2013

These Eastern Conference finals were already marked by physical play, even before Chris "Birdman" Andersen got involved Thursday night.

James scores 30, Heat take Game 5, 90-79

11:53 PM, May 30, 2013

MIAMI (AP) -- LeBron James scored 30 points, Udonis Haslem made his last eight shots on the way to a 16-point night, and the Miami Heat used a dominant third quarter to turn things around and beat the Indiana Pacers 90-79 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals on Thursday.

James carries Heat to series lead in Game 5 win

11:18 PM, May 30, 2013

LeBron James put the Miami Heat on his back in a game-changing -- and potential series-defining -- third quarter.

NBA Game Summary - Indiana at Miami

11:17 PM, May 30, 2013

Miami, FL (Sports Network) - LeBron James put the Miami Heat on his back in a game-changing -- and potential ...

Report: Mike Malone to coach Kings

10:49 PM, May 30, 2013

The Sacramento Kings have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Mike Malone to be their new head coach.

Warriors' Lee undergoes hip surgery

5:33 PM, May 30, 2013

Golden State Warriors All-Star forward David Lee had successful surgery to repair a torn right hip flexor performed Thursday in Philadelphia, the team announced.

Nothin' but Net: The X Factor

2:25 PM, May 30, 2013

There's enough star power on the Miami Heat to light the night sky.

NBA fines James, West, Stephenson for Game 4 flops

10:51 AM, May 30, 2013

The NBA fined Miami's LeBron James and Indiana's David West and Lance Stephenson $5,000 apiece on Thursday for flopping in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Finals series.

Pacers, Heat back in Miami for Game 5

10:38 AM, May 30, 2013

The Eastern Conference Finals shift back to South Beach Thursday with the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers tied at 2-2.

Malone to work with Jazz as part-time coach

12:03 AM, May 30, 2013

Utah Jazz legend Karl Malone will return to the team he spent nearly his entire Hall of Fame career with as a special assistant coach for the upcoming 2013-14 season, head coach Tyrone Corbin announced Wednesday.

Bobcats hire Clifford as head coach

2:57 PM, May 29, 2013

The Charlotte Bobcats officially made Steve Clifford the sixth head coach in franchise history on Wednesday.

Blazers' Matthews has elbow surgery

2:04 PM, May 29, 2013

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews underwent a successful arthroscopic debridement of his left elbow on Wednesday.

Pacers hold off Heat to even East finals

11:34 PM, May 28, 2013

This time it was LeBron James on the sideline in the deciding moments as the Indiana Pacers escaped Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals with a 99-92 victory over the Miami Heat.

Budenholzer named Hawks' head coach

4:48 PM, May 28, 2013

The Atlanta Hawks named San Antonio assistant Mike Budenholzer the team's new head coach on Tuesday.

NBA approves sale of Kings

3:04 PM, May 28, 2013

The sale of the Sacramento Kings to an investment group headed by Vivek Ranadive was unanimously approved Tuesday by the NBA's Board of Governors.

NBC's 'The Voice' crowns a Season 4 winner

Danielle Bradbery is The Voice.

10:25 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Aaron Hernandez questioned, home searched in possible homicide probe

New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez had his home searched and he is being questioned by police in connection with a possible homicide in North Attleboro, Mass., according to reports by SI.com, ABC News and a local newspaper.

9:19 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Building Up and Out in $20M Skyway Expansion

Above the busy streets of Downtown Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Transportation Authority's Skyway is marketed as a convenient commute for downtown patrons. Now the transit system that is constantly under scrutiny is putting together a $20 million expansion.

11:21 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Victim identified in fatal wrong way crash on I-295

An early morning crash involving a bus and a 2001 Honda Civic shut down Interstate 295 northbound just past Pritchard Road Tuesday morning.

1:19 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Florida Offers Tool to Find Best Homeowners' Insurance Rates

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida consumers have a new tool to help them shop for the best property insurance rates.

4:58 PM, Aug 8, 2011

Who is Jimmy Hoffa?

James Riddle Hoffa, the legendary but controversial labor leader, was president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters from 1958-1971.

9:50 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Orlando Magic to play game in Jacksonville

The Orlando Magic and New Orleans Pelicans will kick off their 2013-14 season with a preseason game on Oct. 9 at Jacksonville's Veterans Memorial Arena.

3:38 PM, Jun 18, 2013

NTSB: Financial pressures contributed to helicopter crash

New information was released Tuesday about a helicopter crash that killed a mayo clinic heart surgeon and technician on Dec. 26, 2011.

7:02 PM, Jun 18, 2013

Man makes shocking discovery inside a 50 cent folder

Gregory Dunn bought that folder at a Goodwill store on Lenox Avenue for 50 cents. What he found inside sent him on a mission.

4:10 PM, Jun 17, 2013

Board approves Atlanta Falcons stadium agreement

The Georgia World Congress Center Authority board members have approved an agreement with 360 Architecture to build the new, proposed Falcons stadium.

8:29 PM, Apr 30, 2013

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$864K worth of marijuana seized in Clay County

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Kim Kardashian is a mom

Attempted burglary on Jacksonville's Westside

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Crazy golf pants

One missing iguana found safe

Jax Truckies Food Truck Championship

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A look inside a Camden County meth bust

Suspects in Operation Ancient City Brewers

Fiddler's Green demolition begins

Buddy Check 12 at Baptist Health fair

MIA NICOLE DOCK, 19 - Charged with out of county warrant and larceny. Bond $10,000

Women busted for allegedly stealing from outlet mall

Light pole on vehicle blocks NB Blanding

MASON ANTHONY GATES, 21 - Charged with fraud

June 2013 Mugshots

Twinkie hotdog

Weird food combinations, are they delicious or a disaster?

Coast Guard deploys artificial reef

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Ponce de Leon re-enactor visits El Galeon

George Zimmerman stands with his defense attorneys Mark OMara, left, and Don West at Seminole circuit court, in Sanford, Fla., for a pre-trial hearing Friday, June 7, 2013.(Photo: AP)

Key players in Zimmerman murder trial

Fatality in retention pond

The Dilworth's family 6th annual Alex's Lemonade Stand Grand Stand

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FRENCH OPEN DAY 14

Photos of Tropical Storm Andrea from around the First Coast

JT Townsend graduates from UNF

Great Grads

Jacksonville - Photo Courtesy of Aaron Bynion

Your June weather shots from around the First Coast

FCN Jax Ready Hurricane Preparedness at Suns game

SHAWNEE, OK - MAY 20: Candice Lopez (L) and Stephanie Davis help clean debris from Thelma Coxs mobile home after it was destroyed by a tornado May 20, 2013 near Shawnee, Oklahoma. A series of tornados moved across central Oklahoma May 19, killing two people and injuring at least 21. (Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images)

Images from the disasters that have dominated 2013

Graduation comes to hospital for teen waiting for heart transplant

Have you seen these iguanas?

A protestor flashes a victory sign as he takes part in a demonstration in support of protests in Istanbul and against the Turkish Prime Minister and his ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP), in Ankara, on June 1, 2013. (ADEM ALTAN/AFP/Getty Images)

Protest in Turkey

Tall ship El Galeon on display in St. Augustine

Bradford Sheriff's Office searches home

Jean Stapleton arrives at the premiere Broadway performance of Bea Arthur on Broadway: Just Between Friends at the Booth Theater in New York City. Stapleton died June 1. (1/29/02 Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

Celebrities who have died in 2013

       Floyd Reynolds

'Operation Spring Cleaning', the remaining wanted suspects

Searched resumed on Friday for missing fisherman

Check out Robert Griffin III $2.5 million house

Former NHL player Mike Danton, conspiracy to commit murder in 2004.

Professional athletes who have been arrested

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TacoLu's upcoming Big, Fat Yard Sale

Photo courteous of the Governors Press Office

'Great Floridian' awarded to Steve Spurrier

Photo courtesy of Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars Cheerleaders shoot 2014 calendar

Camden County Sheriff's Office busts man making meth, again

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