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Knicks' Carmelo Anthony wins scoring title

Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks.

Photo credit: Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks. (Getty)

Carmelo Anthony won the battle against Kevin Durant for the NBA’s scoring title. But as far as battles go, this one wasn’t very fierce.

With Anthony up 0.51 ppg in the scoring race entering the Knicks’ final regular season game, neither he nor the Oklahoma City star saw action as they both rested before the playoffs. So, Anthony secured his first league scoring crown.

Durant, who led...

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Most-likely teams to upend higher-seeded opponents this weekend

Oregon Ducks celebrate after they defeated UCLA in

Photo credit: Oregon Ducks celebrate after they defeated UCLA in the Pac-12 Championship game. (Getty)

Upset victories make the opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament one of the must-watch sports events every year.

Who can forget Bryce Drew’s incredible shot to lift No. 13 Valparaiso over No. 4 Ole Miss in 1998 or that Kansas was bounced from the first round in 2005 (No. 14 Bucknell) and 2006 (No. 13 Bradley)? Just last year, two No. 15 seeds advanced when Lehigh and Norfolk State stunned Duke...

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