Shaq's Cause

Shaq works on hunting down sexual predators
He's Shaquille O'Neal, the world's largest undercover officer.

Andre's Out

French Open
An aging Agassi feels the pain.

See the day's French Open events and results: Rolandgarros.com

Miami Celebrates

The Heat dancers perform between the 1st and 2nd quarters.

Brown Stays With Pistons

Brown says he's never met with Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons coach Larry Brown says he has never spoken to Cleveland owner Dan Gilbert about the possibility of becoming president of the Cavaliers.

Milwaukee's Luck

General Manager Larry Harris and the Bucks have the top pick in the 2005 NBA draft on June 28.

Heat-Pistons Tied 1-1

Wade sizzles, Heat prevail

Brian Hill's Back

New Orlando coach Brian Hill who is returning to the Magic after being fired in 1997. Hill, an assistant with the New Jersey Nets last season, took the Magic to their only NBA finals appearance in 1995

Wade Shines

Dwyane Wade scored 14 of Miami's first 16 points in the final quarter and finished with more than 30 points for the sixth time in the playoffs.

Split Decision

Shaq answered double teams with a double-double Wednesday.

The Heat turned it up a notch in Game 2, getting 40 points, 8 boards and 6 dimes from Dwyane Wade in a 92-86 victory to tie the series. The ball will be in Detroit's court on Monday (RP Time). Final

Duncan's Prowess

San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan, left, pulls down a rebound past the Phoenix Suns' Jim Jackson.

Nash's Agony

The Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash watches the game against the San Antonio Spurs from the bench during the third quarter at America West Arena in Phoenix in game two of the Western Conference Finals. San Antonio won 111-108.

Top Draft Pick

Australian centre Andrew Bogut scores a basket during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The Milwaukee Bucks could choose Bogut after it won the National Basketball Association draft lottery.

Manu-a-Mano

San Antonio Spurs' Manu Ginobili celebrates after a successful play against the Phoenix Suns in their NBA semi-final series. The Spurs won 111-108 to take a 2-0 lead in the series.

Wade Is Key

Wade-ing into the deep end

Suns Now 0-2

   

Phoenix Suns' Steve Nash drives the lane against San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker during Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference Finals in Phoenix. The Spurs won, 111-108, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Full report

Not A Good Start

Then: Reggie Miller holds the souvenir he received for being the Pacers' first-round draft pick in this June 24, 1987, file photo. Fans at the draft party two days earlier weren't happy.

Sad State of Knicks

When Ewing Left the Knicks, Divided They Fell
By HARVEY ARATON, NY Times
The love-in celebrating the end of Reggie Miller's 18 years with Indiana likely made Patrick Ewing and the Knicks want to call a do-over.

The Wade Rules

What does Dwyane Wade see when he attacks the Detroit defense? ESPN's Marc Spears takes a close look at the forest and the trees. Story

NBA Updates

•	Brown mum on reported talks with Cavs
•	Bucks win top pick in draft lottery | BURNS
•	Wizards' Jamison undergoes knee surgery
•	Spurs take 2-0 lead | Suns fade | BURNS
•	Stern: NBA has offered framework for deal
•	Cheeks, Iverson glad to be back together
•	Magic turn back clock to rehire Hill to coach
•	Kareem dispenses hoops wisdom in China
•	Mavs' Finley to have surgery on right ankle
•	Sonics' McMillan mum on whether he'll return

Heat Host Pistons for Game 2

Alonzo Mourning and the Heat's role players attempt to offer more support than they did in Game 1.

Weather Update

Intertropical convergence zone (ITCZ) affecting Mindanao. Frontal system affecting Northern and Central Luzon.

 
Metro Cebu: Mostly cloudy with rainshowers and thunderstorms mostly in the afternoon or evening, winds will be light to moderate blowing from the southeast, coastal waters will be slight to moderate, temperature range 24 to 34°C (75 to 93°F).
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