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President Barack Obama, left, and British Prime Minister David Cameron, right, help Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, center, find his toe marker during the NATO family photo at the NATO Summit in Chicago, Sunday, May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

10 Things to Know for Tuesday

Your daily look at late-breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today (times EDT): Late-breaking news, upcoming events and stories of interest (times EDT): 1. UN SAYS DEAL STRUCK WITH IRAN TO PROBE SUSPECTED NUCLEAR ARMS Allowing inspections could give Iran leverage in talks later ...

  • Updated: 6:54 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012
The San Antonio Spurs bench reacts to a play during the second half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012. The Spurs won 102-99. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Spurs flirting with history on 18-game streak

Eighteen wins in a row, and eight more victories to go. That says it all about how the San Antonio Spurs are steamrolling through these playoffs at a pace that is flirting with NBA history, even if they are saying as little about it as possible. "We don't have any ...

  • Updated: 2:18 a.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Boston Celtics' Ray Allen (20) drives past Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9)and over 76ers Thaddeus Young during the second quarter of Game 5 in their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series in Boston, Monday, May 21, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Bass erupts for Celtics in 101-85 win over Sixers

They started as a Big Three and grew to a Big Four when Rajon Rondo earned the right to be mentioned along with the other Boston Celtics All-Stars. At no point, however, did Brandon Bass merit marquee billing in his first season in Boston. The fifth, newest and least-heralded member ...

  • Updated: 10:40 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012
Miami Heat forward LeBron James loses control of the ball in front of Indiana Pacers forward Danny Granger (33) during the first half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series on Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Column: Same skills, new mindset for LeBron?

Spectacular as it seemed, it was nothing we haven't seen from LeBron James before. Maybe that's the funny thing about all the hoopla over James' performance in Game 4 of the Pacers-Heat series. Because for once, it wasn't just his talent that deserved the spotlight, but his maturity. The question, ...

  • Updated: 8:51 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012

Irving, Lin among players to train vs US Olympians

Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving of Cleveland and Knicks star Jeremy Lin are among 13 NBA players chosen to scrimmage against the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team in July. Also picked Monday were: John Wall (Washington), Ryan Anderson (Orlando), DeMarcus Cousins (Sacramento), Paul George (Indiana), Kawhi Leonard and DeJuan ...

  • Updated: 7:52 p.m. Monday, May 21, 2012
San Antonio Spurs center Tim Duncan dunks as Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Spurs rally to beat Clippers, win series

The San Antonio Spurs mowed down another opponent, using their guile under pressure to close out another perfect playoff series. Tim Duncan scored 21 points, Tony Parker added 17 and the Spurs beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-99 on Sunday night to win their second-round matchup 4-0 and advance to ...

  • Updated: 2:39 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2012
Miami Heat forward LeBron James (6) dunks in front of Indiana Pacers' George Hill (3), Roy Hibbert (55) and Paul George (24) during the second half of Game 4 of their NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series, Sunday, May 20, 2012, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

James, Wade combine for 70 as Heat win Game 4

The coveted NBA championship, the one LeBron James needs to validate everything, was vanishing. With 18,000 towel-waving fans roaring like the engines at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indiana Pacers had knocked the Miami Heat to the floor and to the edge of elimination. James didn't panic. He simply picked up ...

  • Updated: 10:27 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012
FILE - In this 1968 photo provided by the Chicago Bulls, Bulls' Bob Boozer poses in uniform. Former NBA star and 1960 Olympic gold medalist Boozer has died. He was 75. Thomas Funeral Home in Omaha confirmed that Boozer died Saturday night, May 19, 2012. (AP Photo/The Chicago Bulls, File)

Ex-NBA star, Olympian Bob Boozer dies at 75

Bob Boozer was a star in college, an Olympic gold medalist and an 11-year professional who finished his playing career with an NBA championship. His friends and family remember him more for his humility and service to others. Boozer died of a brain aneurysm Saturday afternoon at an Omaha hospital. ...

  • Updated: 8:10 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012
Los Angeles Kings center Mike Richards, right, tries to score against Phoenix Coyotes goalie Mike Smith during the first period of Game 4 of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup Western Conference finals in Los Angeles, Sunday, May 20, 2012. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Coyotes beat LA Kings 2-0, avoid West final sweep

The Clarence Campbell Bowl was in Staples Center for the first time, waiting to be presented by Commissioner Gary Bettman to the NHL's Western Conference champions. The Los Angeles Kings' long-suffering fans gathered downtown shortly after dawn, eager to witness a series sweep and a coronation. And then Captain Coyote ...

  • Updated: 7:24 p.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012
Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka defends during the first half in Game 4 of an NBA basketball playoffs Western Conference semifinal, Saturday, May 19, 2012, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Thunder rally past Lakers, take 3-1 series lead

Kevin Durant stood above the 3-point line and watched the shot clock dwindle in the final seconds of Game 4. When Metta World Peace backed up slightly on defense, Durant hesitated only an instant before launching a 26-footer. "It left my hand, (and) I was thinking, 'If this doesn't go ...

  • Updated: 4:04 a.m. Sunday, May 20, 2012
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