2010 Worlds: Team USA's lucky draw

Here's a closer look at Team USA's competition in the first round of the 2010 World Championship.

U.S. won't face Spain, Greece, Argentina

Regardless of whether it is at full strength, Team USA will not have to face Spain, Greece or Argentina in the opening round of the World Championship next summer in Turkey.

Weighing the percentages is a must

Brian McKitish provides his latest rankings and discusses why it's difficult to make up ground in the percentage categories.

Injured McGrady on pace to start

Kobe Bryant is the leading vote-getter for the NBA All-Star Game and Tracy McGrady is on track to join him in the Western Conference backcourt despite not playing yet this season.

Not A Good Start To An NFL Career

We don't wish ill on anyone. Actually, that's not true, but we don't wish ill on anyone relevant to this discussion. Nevertheless, injuries happen, an...

ESPN NBA Awards Watch

Most Valuable Player Watch 1. Steve Nash, Suns G MIN FG% 3P% FT% STL BLK RPG AST PTS PER 11 32.7 .529 .457 .935 0.1 0.3 2...

BEIJING - AUGUST 10: (L-R) Dwight Howard #11, Kobe Bryant #10, Dwyane Wade #9, Chris Bosh #12 and LeBron James #6 of the...

Daily Dime: Has Kobe ever been better?

Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE/Getty Images With Pau Gasol sporting street clothes for the first seven games, Kobe and Co. are off to a 6-1 start...

Daily Dime: Trevor Ariza vs. Ron Artest I

NBAE/Getty Images Ron Artest (15 points) found himself in the middle of the action against his former team. ...

Daily Dime: Ariza vs. Artest I

NBAE/Getty Images Ron Artest (15 points) found himself in the middle of the action against his former team. ...

Weekend Dime: Who will have money for the summer of 2010?

Getty Images In one projection, the Nets would have the most cash to woo the top free agents next summer. 1 With Salary Cap Expect...

Coach K's decision OK

Dick Vitale writes that Mike Krzyzewski's decision to return as Team USA coach for the 2012 Olympics will be great for recruiting at Duke.

1- ORLANDO, FL - OCTOBER 7: Dwight Howard #12 of the Orlando Magic smiles during the preseason game against the Miami Heat on October...

'09-10 Predictions: Most Valuable Player

Our NBA experts predict who will become the 2009-10 Most Valuable Player.

Nets sell appearance by players

For $25,000 Nets fans can get a courtside seat and an appearance by their favorite New Jersey player.