• NBA Rumors: Houston Rockets' James Harden Gets Back On Track; Dwight Howard, Ty Lawson See Better Leader

  The Houston Rockets are clawing their way out of the sinkhole that trapped them at the bottom of the Western Conference this NBA season. With the Golden State Warriors confidently closing in on yet another championship win, the Dwight Howard squad attempts to climb back up in the division. Moreover, James Harden now feels the pressure to back up his word during the offseason. That is, he has to prove that he is the more deserving MVP than Stephen Curry.

  

• NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors Hold On To DeMar DeRozan; SG Refuses Lakers, OKC Deals?

  The Toronto Raptors are quietly reaping the rewards of their rebuilding efforts this NBA season. At this point, the Kyle Lowry squad ranks second only to LeBron James' Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference. This places the DeMar DeRozan higher than the division's runner up last season, Jimmy Butler's Chicago Bulls, and Al Horford's Atlanta Hawks. As the NBA trade deadline approaches, however, the Toronto Raptors are hounded by basketball teams interested in some of their stars.

  

• NFL Rumors: New England Patriots No Longer Super Bowl Favorites? Tom Brady, Dion Lewis Reject Playoffs Predictions

  The New England Patriots are entering the playoffs from a slightly disappointing standpoint. After dominating the NFL at the start of the season, the Tom Brady squad lost four of their last six games prior to the playoffs. These losses translated to them relinquishing the top seed in the AFC, which was taken by Peyton Manning's Denver Broncos.

  

• NFL Rumors: Tim Tebow Eyes Dallas Cowboys, San Francisco 49ers Offers; QB Rejects Philadelphia Eagles?

  The NFL playoffs may have only a few days left before it heats up, but the football teams still face a lot of concerns. One of the most pressing matters that came up this season is the quarterback drama. NFL teams with initially promising quarterbacks fell victim to injuries and unexpected suspensions. While battle scars in the field could never be avoided, these injuries could spell the doom for the Super Bowl dreams of the NFL teams.

  

• NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Aim For Jeremy Lin Trade; Charlotte Hornets Open To Offers?

  The Charlotte Hornets are sitting at the bottom portion of the Eastern Conference this NBA season, but the basketball squad appears to be unperturbed by the situation. Given their desire to rebuild their roster, the Michael Jordan team had been signing promising players in the offseason. One of the most notable acquisitions of the Charlotte Hornets is Jeremy Lin.