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Sports Verdict: Who’s The Bigger X-Factor? Kevin Durant Vs. Carmelo Anthony

With the game, series, or season on the line, would you rather have Carmelo Anthony or Kevin Durant on your squad?

2013/05/09

LeBron James of the Miami Heat poses with head coach Erik Spoelstra, left, and team president Pat Riley after being named the 2012-2013 NBA MVP. (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

LeBron James Earns NBA MVP, Anthony Collects One First-Place Vote

LeBron James was a near-unanimous MVP, earning 120 of 121 first-place votes. Carmelo Anthony picked up one first-place vote.

2013/05/05

Rasheed Wallace (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sims: Why Did Rasheed Wallace Play On Monday?; More Knicks Injury Notes

Why did coach Mike Woodson have Wallace play for four minutes on Monday before leaving the court with soreness in his post-operative foot? Wasn’t Wallace’s condition evident in practice?

2013/04/17

Carmelo Anthony (credit: Elsa/Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony To Win NBA Scoring Title; Superstar Shifts Focus To Celtics

With more than 50 wins for the New York Knicks and more than 27 points per game for himself, the numbers back Melo up. The Knicks won a division title, and Anthony will add the scoring title after the regular season ends Wednesday.

2013/04/17

A close-up of the jersey of Carmelo Anthony #7 of the New York Knicks. (Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)

Carmelo Anthony Tops NBA’s Jersey Sales List, Passes LeBron James

Anthony took over the No. 1 spot on the league’s sales list on Tuesday, moving past MVP LeBron James and becoming the first Knicks player at the top since the first list was released in 2001-02.

2013/04/09

Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks. Copyright 2013 NBAE (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Extend Winning Run To 12, Melo Scores 36 In Win Over Thunder

Carmelo Anthony led the way with 36 points and the Knicks won their twelfth consecutive game by defeating the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

2013/04/07

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Superstar Carmelo Anthony Still Questionable

Carmelo Anthony says his troublesome right knee is “so-so.”

2013/03/10

The Knicks' J.R. SMith, right, goes to the hoop against the Thunder on March 7, 2-13 at Madison Square Garden. (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

J.R. Does It All Until Final Shot, Knicks Lose By 1 To Thunder

The Kevin Durant-Carmelo Anthony duel was postponed, though J.R. Smith filled in nicely – for three quarters.

2013/03/07

J.R. Smith and Carmelo Anthony of the Knicks. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Hartnett: And The Award For Best Knick In A Supporting Role Goes To…

Carmelo Anthony has undoubtedly been the “Best Knick in a Leading Role” all season. But he’s not doing it alone.

2013/02/25

2013 NBA All-Star Game

West Tops East In NBA All-Star Game; Chris Paul Named MVP

Kevin Durant scored 30 points, MVP Chris Paul had 20 points and 15 assists, and the Western Conference beat the East 143-138 on Sunday night in the NBA All-Star game.

2013/02/17

The Nets’ Joe Johnson shoots a floater in the lane against the Thunder on Jan. 2, 2013, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. (Photo by Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Nets Show What They Are Made Of, Blast Mighty Thunder On The Road

P.J. Carlesimo’s first big motivational message as the interim coach of the Brooklyn Nets earned him an elusive win in Oklahoma City, and perhaps the kind of jolt his team needs to get out of a monthlong funk.

2013/01/02

(courtesy: Twitter.com/Giants)

Giants, Jets Honoring Newtown And Sandy Hook Elementary

The New York Giants will wear S.H.E.S. on the back of their helmets on Sunday in memory of those lost in the Sandy Hook Elementary tragedy.

2012/12/15

Kevin Durant of the Oklahoma City Thunder honors the victims of the Newtown school shootings (credit: Layne Murdoch/NBAE via Getty Images)

Top Athletes Offer Prayers, Thoughts After Newtown Elementary School Massacre

On Friday night, Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant hit the court with “Newtown CT” on his sneakers to honor the victims of the massacre.

2012/12/15

Oklahoma City's Kevin Durant, right, drives past the Nets' Gerald Wallace during their game at the Barclays Center on Dec. 4, 2012 in the Brooklyn. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Nets Not Ready For Prime Time, Follow Heat Loss With Defeat To Thunder

Kevin Durant and the Oklahoma City Thunder looked spectacular most of the night even when the ball didn’t go in. The blowout didn’t last, but their winning streak did.

2012/12/04

Carmelo Anthony (Photo by Nathaniel S. Butler/NBAE via Getty Images)

Knicks Rank First In Jersey Sales For First Time Since ’04, Lin Falls Out Of Top 15

The Knicks’ hot start on the court is paying dividends for the franchise’s merchandise sector. The league released its latest sales-rankings list on Wednesday, with the Knicks leading the team-sales category for the first time since December 2004.

2012/11/28

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