Orlando Magic evaluating All-Star Jameer Nelson for possible return for NBA finals

ORLANDO, Fla. — Orlando is evaluating All-Star point guard Jameer Nelson for a possible return to the Magic lineup for the NBA finals that begin Thursday night in Los Angeles.

Indians catcher Martinez out with bruised left knee against Yankees

CLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez did not start against the New York Yankees because of a bruised left knee and was not expected to play Sunday.

Indians place All-Star OF Grady Sizemore on disabled list, call up Gimenez from Triple-A

CLEVELAND — The Indians have placed All-Star outfielder Grady Sizemore on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow inflammation and called up utilityman Chris Gimenez from Triple-A Columbus.

CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over Indians

CLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night.

It’s Magic: Orlando makes Kobe-LeBron story line disappear, will meet Lakers in NBA finals

There will be no Kobe-LeBron showdown in the NBA finals — and that could make things tougher for the Lakers.

LeBron James not enough to save Cavs from elimination, end Cleveland’s championship drought

ORLANDO, Fla. — LeBron James walked off the court, head down, brushing off a few pieces of confetti. He ignored the few taunts by Magic fans and took one last look at the crowd without muttering a word.

Magic Moment: Howard scores 40 as Orlando makes NBA finals with 103-90 win over Cavs in Game 6

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, a team overlooked and ignored all season sent LeBron James home and is on its way to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals.

Magic Moment: Howard scores 40 as Orlando makes NBA finals with 103-90 win over Cavs in Game 6

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Magic can no longer be ignored. After 14 frustrating years, a team overlooked and ignored all season sent LeBron James home and is on its way to face Kobe Bryant in the NBA finals.

CC Sabathia wins in return to Cleveland, pitches Yankees to 10-5 victory over Indians

CLEVELAND — CC Sabathia won in his return to Cleveland, and the New York Yankees got home runs from Jorge Posada and Nick Swisher in a 10-5 victory over the Indians on Saturday night.

Yankees 10, Indians 5

E_Choo (4), Garko (2). DP_New York 2. LOB_New York 7, Cleveland 5. 2B_Teixeira (11), H.Matsui 2 (11), B.Francisco (11). HR_Posada (6), Swisher (10), Sizemore (9), Choo (7).

Indians catcher Victor Martinez fouls ball off left shin, leaves game

CLEVELAND — Indians catcher Victor Martinez left Cleveland’s game against the New York Yankees on Saturday night after fouling a ball off his left knee.

Pettitte leaves with stiff back; Yankees take AL East lead by beating Indians 3-1

CLEVELAND — New York manager Joe Girardi was more concerned with Andy Pettitte’s health than the Yankees moving alone atop the AL East for the first time in more than two years.

Yankees 3, Indians 1

DP_New York 1. LOB_New York 10, Cleveland 11. 2B_Posada (7). SB_B.Francisco (8). S_Gardner. SF_Swisher, Choo.

Catcher Jorge Posada comes off DL for Yankees

CLEVELAND — New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada was activated from the 15-day disabled list and was in the lineup for Friday night’s game against the Cleveland Indians.

Indians recall LHP Perez from Triple-A, designate OF Dellucci to make room on roster

CLEVELAND — The Indians have recalled left-hander Rafael Perez from Triple-A Columbus and designated outfielder David Dellucci for assignment to make roster room.

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Saved By LeBron: James records triple-double as Cavaliers beat Magic 112-102 in Game 5

CLEVELAND — LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6.

Saved By LeBron: James records triple-double as Cavs beat Magic 112-102, stay alive in Game 5

CLEVELAND — LeBron James made a new guarantee: Game 6. With Cleveland’s wondrous season on the line, James had 37 points, 14 rebounds and 12 assists, and Mo Williams, who boldly predicted his team would come back and win this tight-as-can-be series, added 24 points in the Cavaliers’ 112-102 victory over the Orlando Magic in Game 5 on Thursday night.

NBA finals from June 4

WASHINGTON - The National Basketball Association announced dates and times for all games of the NBA finals.