Kevin Durant has won the scoring title in each of the past
three seasons. His reign at the top is being challenged by Carmelo Anthony.

Some believe the Miami Heat won't lose a game in the
Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Others feel they'll sweep every series en
route to another NBA Finals appearance.

What a way to continue an inaugural season.

For just the second time in franchise history, the Miami
Heat will begin the playoffs as defending champions.

The Seattle Mariners finally scored some runs
and helped Felix Hernandez pick up his 100th career win.

Felix Hernandez will try to keep the good times rolling for
the Seattle Mariners Friday in the opener of a three-game series versus the LA
Angels of Anaheim at Safeco Field.

Jeff Carter had one goal and an assist
and Martin Jones made 31 saves as the Los Angeles Kings cruised to a 4-1 win
over the San Jose Sharks at Staples Center.

The Chicago Blackhawks ended the Los Angeles Kings' bid
for back-to-back Stanley Cup championships last season en route to their
second title in four years.

It was announced on Thursday that LPGA Tour
major winner Hollis Stacy will be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in
2012.

The Philadelphia Eagles head into Sunday's
game against the New England Patriots with many key players injured, including
star quarterback Michael Vick.

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to terms with
forward Kris Humphries.

Alize Cornet of France and Laura Robson of
Great Britain were among Wednesday's second-round winners at the Guangzhou
Open tennis event.

Fresh off her title last week in
Uzbekistan, Serb Bojana Jovanovski stayed hot Tuesday by upsetting top seed
Sorana Cirstea in first-round action at the Guangzhou Open tennis event.

The draft night blockbuster trade between the
Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets became official on Friday.

Two-time champion Andy Murray suffered a
third-round upset Thursday, while his fellow multiple Rogers Cup titlist
Rafael Nadal reached the quarterfinals at the $2.887 million Rogers Cup tennis
event.