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The Golden State Warriors needed a big lift from their bench to down the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 in the NBA Finals opener in Oakland on Thursday

The Golden State Warriors needed a big lift from their bench to down the Cleveland Cavaliers 104-89 in the NBA Finals opener in Oakland on Thursday

The NBA will award a total of $15 million to the league’s top teams this year.

The NBA will award a total of $15 million to the league’s top teams this year.

The NBA will award a total of $15 million to the league’s top teams this year.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals, a rematch between LeBron James and Stephen Curry.The rivalry between James and Curry is heating up off the court, too.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals, a rematch between LeBron James and Stephen Curry.The rivalry between James and Curry is heating up off the court, too.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors are back in the NBA Finals, a rematch between LeBron James and Stephen Curry.The rivalry between James and Curry is heating up off the court, too.

Once an afterthought in a crowded sports landscape, Major League Soccer is starting to capitalize on America’s rising obsession with soccer. But whether the MLS can sustain its recent rabid growth for years to come remains a matter of debate.

Once an afterthought in a crowded sports landscape, Major League Soccer is starting to capitalize on America’s rising obsession with soccer. But whether the MLS can sustain its recent rabid growth for years to come remains a matter of debate.

Once an afterthought in a crowded sports landscape, Major League Soccer is starting to capitalize on America’s rising obsession with soccer. But whether the MLS can sustain its recent rabid growth for years to come remains a matter of debate.

Along with New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees’ achievements on the football field, he is seeing success in the business world as well.

Former MLB players team up in a new food startup in hopes of hitting a home run in the peanut butter industry.

Former MLB players team up in a new food startup in hopes of hitting a home run in the peanut butter industry.

Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus and wife Barbara are raising money through the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation which provides families access to world-class pediatric health services.

Legendary golfer Jack Nicklaus and wife Barbara are raising money through the Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation which provides families access to world-class pediatric health services.

The partnership is the first of its kind for Under Armour and a minor coup in its bid to catch industry leader Nike Inc., which has been slower to embrace digital fitness. The deal gives UA access to the NBA's base of more than one billion social media followers.

The partnership is the first of its kind for Under Armour and a minor coup in its bid to catch industry leader Nike Inc., which has been slower to embrace digital fitness. The deal gives UA access to the NBA's base of more than one billion social media followers.