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Isiah Thomas' recent failings have overshadowed his past as a Hall of Fame player for the Detroit Pistons, but now it seems he might have a chance to turn things around.

While hoops and hockey teams battle for a spot in the playoffs, baseball teams are just starting their long trek toward the postseason. From thrilling finishes to intriguing beginnings, these are the Games We're Watching ...

Watching the standings in the NBA and the NHL has become nearly as entertaining as watching the games themselves. The puppies nipping at the heels of the big dogs look to sneak their way into the playoffs with late-season wins.

With the end of the regular season in sight, the Knicks risk entering the playoffs with zero mojo. Melo and Co. have lost six of their last seven games, they'll try to rebound against the Magic. Lotta hoops and hockey to get you through this hump day.

If you thought the big shots and buzzer-beaters ended with your weekend, think again. The women's NCAA tournament continues tonight with two of the top-seeded teams in action. Find out how the Stanford seniors could make tonight an historic one.

Quick, find Tru TV on your channel lineup! The new 68-team NCAA tournament starts tonight and you don't wanna miss a minute of the Madness. Four teams meet in two of the new First Four games tonight hoping to play their way into the "real" brackets.

Lately the much-coveted No. 1 ranking in men's college hoops has been more a curse than a blessing. Ohio State, back on top after getting dethroned in early February, will try to play and stay in first with a win tonight over Penn State.

Carmelo Anthony is set to make his Broadway debut tonight. On the college level, 17 of the country's best basketball teams are in action. It's gonna be one heck of a hump day for hoops.

Amare tries to avoid another Ron Artest clothesline; the Hornets try to knock off two of the league's top squads; and the Celtics and Heat battle for the East's top spot, all in this weekend's Games We're Watching.

After 19 straight losses to ranked opponents, the Hoosiers finally broke through last night, upsetting a Big Ten rival and giving coach Tom Crean his biggest win in Bloomington. But Illinois was not the only ranked team to go down.

Playoffs? PLAYOFFS?? Everyone's talking about the start of the NFL playoffs, but if your team failed to qualify and you just can't bear to watch, there's plenty more on the docket to keep you busy all weekend.

After the Big Ten went 0-5 in New Year's Day bowl games, I suggested the league change its recently announced division names to "Legends and Losers." Tonight, Ohio State will try to stay out of the losers bracket in the Sugar Bowl.

An old NBA rivalry that peaked in the early '90s returns to MSG, the Celtics vie for a 15th straight win and the Heat and the Lakers do battle at the Staples Center. And Detroit is the site for the cheesiest bowl game around.

The Broncos won their (consolation) bowl game, the Longhorns spoiled Tom Izzo's return, and the Celtics kept their streak alive with a 14th straight victory. Here's what happened in sports last night while you were wrestling with that wrapping paper.

Two Midwest teams go for glory, the Celtics look to stretch their streak, the Knicks look to snap their skid, and Boise State and Utah try their luck in Vegas before testing the odds in new conferences.

Two of the weekend's biggest stories will both take place at Madison Square Garden. On Friday, the Knicks will try to cool down the Heat, and on Sunday, the legendary ladies of UConn can add to their lore by tying the all-time win streak.