The Heat are finally getting a serious challenge in these playoffs, as the Pacers are disrupting their overall flow so far in Game 1. Will Indiana keep it up, or can Miami fend them off?
Petty complaining. 'Inappropriate' jokes. The Sergio Garcia-Tiger Woods spat keeps getting more ridiculous. But it also reveals an awful lot about both men, writes Michael Rosenberg.
A program of measured but constant evolution has made the Cardinals a model of consistent excellence, and their latest bid to stay ahead of the game is bringing a heat wave to St. Louis
No player has taken a bigger step forward this season than forward Paul George, which is why even without their best scorer, the tenacious Pacers are a credible threat to the Heat
The NHL'S sun-belt strategy hasn't always worked (just look at Phoenix and Atlanta ... er, Winnipeg), but it was been boffo in the golden state, where the teams are strong and the talent runs deep