In their first game without Russell Westbrook, the Thunder looked both spectacular and sloppy, says Ben Golliver. It was enough to edge the Rockets 104-101 and take a 3-0 lead.
Where USC's Matt Barkley fits on the Eagles' depth chart is anybody's guess, says Don Banks, who touches on other quarterbacks, the Senior Bowl, SEC dominance and more.
The final tally for UFC 159: A fifth straight title defense for Jon 'Bones' Jones, another loss for Chael Sonnen, a broken toe, and more buzz for the UFC, writes Jeff Wagenheim.
Kevin Durant knows his place in the game, and however hallowed it might be, he's not happy about it. Here's how the game's most lethal scorer found his mean streak-and a taste for metaphor.
Last season was the year of Trout and Harper, but there was a third bro from the rookie class of 2012 who left his mark in more subtle ways. Heed the words of his buddy Bryce: Manny Machado's career is about to get real loud, real soon.
How Gregg Popovich-a foodie, former spy (maybe), Russian literature lover, French new wave cinephile, wine enthusiast, curmudgeon, father figure, defensive guru turned offensive mastermind and the longest-tenured coach in American professional sports-created a masterpiece in San Antonio.