Miami Heat small forward LeBron James (6) moves the ball against San Antonio Spurs shooting guard Manu Ginobili (20) during the second half of Game 6 of the NBA Finals basketball game, Tuesday, June 18, 2013 in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

‘There’s no Game 8’

COLUMN | Both Miami and San Antonio realize what’s at stake during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

In the finale, it’s home sweet home

In the finale, it’s home sweet home

No road team has won Game 7 of the NBA Finals since the Bullets won in Seattle 35 years ago.

Wizards as Superheroes.

Wizards as Superheroes.

Some of the guys had a pretty good base knowledge of superheroes. Others, not so much.

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‘There’s no Game 8’

‘There’s no Game 8’

COLUMN | Both Miami and San Antonio realize what’s at stake during Game 7 of the NBA Finals.

LeBron James: Headband will return for Game 7.

LeBron James: Headband will return for Game 7.

It's a matter of superstition for the Heat's superstar. Unless it doesn't work.

Foster, Etherly get a look at Wizards workout

Wizards evaluate possible late-round or free agent selections.

LeBron James leads Heat past Spurs with help from Chris Bosh, Ray Allen

After Miami’s 103-100 overtime victory over San Antonio in Game 6, Game 7 will decide the champions.

Beal expected to be cleared July 1

Beal expected to be cleared July 1

Injury took longer to heal than originally expected.

Miami Heat fans leave early, making a huge mistake in Game 6

Miami Heat fans leave early, making a huge mistake in Game 6

It turns out the fat lady hadn't sung yet. Chances are they'll stick around for Game 7.

Heat rally, outlast Spurs in OT

Heat rally, outlast Spurs in OT

LeBron James had one of two huge three-pointers in the closing seconds of regulation as the Heat extended the NBA Finals to a Game 7.

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LeBron silences critics — for now

LeBron silences critics —  for now

COLUMN | The Heat star rises to the occasion in Game 6 with his second triple-double of the series.

PSL: Nats, Ovechkin, Redskins and LeBron

PSL: Nats, Ovechkin, Redskins and LeBron

The PSL crew discussed the Nationals struggling offense, Alex Ovechkin's third Hart Trophy, how many titles LeBron needs to win to be considered one of the game's geeats and the Redskins relocating training camp.

Georgetown's Whittington sidelined by injury, reports say

Georgetown's Whittington sidelined by injury, reports say

Sophomore forward could miss the season after hurting his knee.

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Time for LeBron to get nasty

Time for LeBron to get nasty

For the Heat to rally past the Spurs, LeBron James must find the killer instinct that goes with being the game’s best player.

Spurs only one really tough win away

Spurs only one really tough win away

After pushing Heat to the brink of elimination, Spurs still have work remaining to reach a fifth NBA title.

Jay-Z is real star of NBA Finals (video)

Jay-Z is real star of NBA Finals (video)

Documentary commercial for new album steals the show.

Former Wizards executive lands in Denver

Former Wizards executive lands in Denver

Connelly's first order of business will be finding a replacement for fired coach George Karl.

Wizards will 'probably not' return to Bullets

Wizards will 'probably not' return to Bullets

Most D.C. sports fans are against a Redskins name change. But the name change they do want is unlikely to happen.

Boston Celtics, L.A. Clippers: Are Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett headed west?

Boston Celtics, L.A. Clippers: Are Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett headed west?

Boston Celtics are in talks with L.A. Clippers about Doc Rivers and Kevin Garnett.

Tiger Woods, LeBron James: Who will win a championship first?

Tiger Woods, LeBron James: Who will win a championship first?

With a lot riding on them, both superstars looked shaky over the weekend.

Who is Danny Green? Maybe the NBA Finals MVP.

Who is Danny Green? Maybe the NBA Finals MVP.

Unheralded Spurs player sets record for three-pointers as Spurs take 3-2 lead in series.

Ginobili, Green carry Spurs to victory

Ginobili, Green carry Spurs to victory

Manu Ginobili had his best game of the postseason as San Antonio took a 3-2 lead in the NBA Finals.

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Ginobili turns back the clock

Ginobili turns back the clock

COLUMN | Manu Ginobili, nearing 36 years old, plays like the Manu of old with a season-high 24 points.

Lewis hoping to get first ring

Lewis hoping to get first ring

Four years after his first trip to the NBA Finals, former Wizard Rashard Lewis is back with a different role in Miami.

Oladipo declines invite to Verizon

Oladipo declines invite to Verizon

The Wizards would like to host former Indiana and DeMatha star Victor Oladipo but the Upper Marlboro native would prefer to have team visit him.

A student changing the NBA game?

A student changing the NBA game?

Heat are one of two NBA teams to seek input from Stanford grad student Muthu Alagappan during title run.

Noel eyes No. 1, but ‘anything can happen’

Noel eyes No. 1, but ‘anything can happen’

Seven-foot center from Kentucky, still recovering from an ACL injury, says he's just glad to be in the discussion at No. 1 or No. 3, where the Wizards pick.

Deja vu for Robinson, Duncan

Deja vu for Robinson, Duncan

Like David Robinson before him, Tim Duncan has been an effective player for the Spurs as he gets older.

Familiar setting, but a different feel

Familiar setting, but a different feel

Versatile forward Otto Porter Jr. says he’d be a good fit within the Wizards’ current nucleus.

Wade, Bosh lift burden from James

Wade, Bosh lift burden from James

Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have taken heat this postseason but they spared LeBron James from having to carry Miami on his own in Game 4 win.

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Heat’s stars step up, take over Game 4

Heat’s stars step up, take over Game 4

COLUMN | The Lone Star State finally witnessed a real introduction to Miami’s Big Three.

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