TONY PARKER DRIVES PAST GRIZZLIES DEFENDER (AP Photo)

by Teresa M. Walker

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP)—It may seem as if the San Antonio Spurs are playing for an NBA title every year. Tim Duncan and Tony Parker know only too well how very long it’s been since their last chance.

Now they’re back in the Finals with their first chance at a championship since 2007, a really long time for a Spurs team that knows a thing or two — or three — about hoisting trophies.

Pittsburgh Steelers second round draft pick running back Le'Veon Bell takes part in a drill during NFL football practice, Wednesday, May 22, 2013, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

by Will Graves

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Le'Veon Bell wants the ball in his hands. Always.

First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield.

Right now at this very moment, it is 7:15 a.m. on May 28, the day after Memorial Day. During the previous 24 hours, I have lost and found my wallet, had holds put on and removed from all of my credit and debit cards, ate too much and by the way, my computer crashed.

Pittsburgh Pirates' Starling Marte (6), Travis Snider (23) and Andrew McCutchen celebrate a baseball game win over the Milwaukee Brewers, Saturday, May 25, 2013, in Milwaukee. The Pirates won 5-2. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

by Will Graves

AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jason Grilli gets it. Really, he does.

The angst. The dread. The perpetual waiting for it to all fall apart. The Pirates closer totally understands why Pittsburgh's tormented, long-suffering fan base treats every victory with a mix of glee and trepidation.