In the NBA, the Miami Heat have the best record at 8-1. Even with Dwane Wade injured, the Heat still have continued winning. Locally, the Dallas Mavericks have had a slow start, standing at 3-5.
In football, the playoffs have begun. In the Wild Card weekend, the Atlanta Falcons lost against the New York Giants. The Denver Broncos won in overtime against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The New Orleans Saints beat the Lions in a shootout. The Houston Texans defeated the Cincinnati Bengals in a game featuring two rookie quarterbacks.
The second round of the playoffs will involve the top seeds. Top seeded New England Patriots will face the Denver Broncos. The Baltimore Ravens will face the Houston Texans. The Green Bay Packers play the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints play the San Francisco 49ers.
