From time to time, the world of American sports needs a spark , needs something new. In 2011, we had the Teebow miracle, which made major waves in the NFL. 2012 started with the Asian sensation Jeremy Lin and the revamping of the New York Knicks. Jeremy Lin has helped drive shares in his boss, Madison Square Garden Co., to a record high and produced the NBA’s best-selling jersey just over a week after he wa ...

Last week , the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled the trigger on a five-year, $78-million-plus max contract extension for All-Star guard Russell Westbrook. The deal assures that Westbrook will remain under contract with the Thunder through the 2016-17 NBA season. After the long NBA lockout, his future was uncertain. [one_third] Position: Guard  ^ Height: 6-3 ^ Weight: 187 lbs.  Born: November 12, 1988 (Age 23) i ...