AP - Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker was "quickly recovering" following hospitalization for a concussion and facial injuries after a Las Vegas robbery.
AP - The Boston Celtics won their 17th NBA title in relentless fashion, trouncing the L.A. Lakers 131-92 to win the NBA Finals in six games. It's the Celtics' first title in 22 years, dating back to the Larry Bird era.
AFP - Former champion Lindsay Davenport still fancies her chances of fronting up for Wimbledon despite pulling out injured on Tuesday from the Eastbourne Championships.
AP - Alan Ahmady hit the go-ahead single in the fifth inning, five Fresno State pitchers combined to hold North Carolina scoreless for all but one inning and the upstart Bulldogs continued to surprise Tuesday night with a 5-3 victory in the College World Series.
AP - It was only a few weeks ago that Igor Larionov and Glenn Anderson were playing exhibition games together in Europe and had a discussion about how nice it would be to enter the Hockey Hall of Fame at the same time.
AFP - World champions Italy beat old foes France 2-0 here on Tuesday to go through to the Euro 2008 quarter-finals as Group C runners up with a helping hand from Holland whilst their rivals and 2006 World Cup finalists exited.
Reuters - The Boston Celtics captured a record
17th NBA championship by trouncing the Los Angeles Lakers
131-92 on Tuesday to seal the best-of-seven title series 4-2.
AP - The agent for All-Pro defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth doesn't think a long-term deal with the Tennessee Titans will be reached before the July 15 deadline.
AP - John Lackey scattered six hits over seven-plus innings Tuesday night to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 victory that spoiled Jerry Manuel's debut as New York Mets manager.
AP - Oakland Raiders wide receiver Javon Walker remained hospitalized with a concussion and a battered face Tuesday, one day after he was beaten, robbed and left unconscious on a Las Vegas street after a night of partying.