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Ray Whitney scored 14 minutes 4 seconds into overtime as the host Phoenix Coyotes defeated the Nashville Predators in the opening game of their Western Conference semifinal series.

Instead of being called a foul ball, Alberto Gonzalez’s bunt went for a run-scoring infield single in the 11th inning Sunday, lifting the Rangers to a 3-2 victory over the host Detroit Tigers.

Brandon Jennings scored 17 of his 19 points in the third quarter and the Milwaukee Bucks pulled within two games of the Eastern Conference’s final playoff spot with an unsightly win over the host Washington Wizards.

Kevin Durant scored 38 points, and Russell Westbrook added 29 points and 10 rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder erased a 14-point deficit and held on to beat the host Orlando Magic, 105-102.

Derrick Rose had 29 points and a season-high 10 rebounds Friday night to help the Chicago Bulls beat the host Indiana Pacers.

The Ryder Cup will be held in Wales for the first time, but the tournament lacks the host country flair of the 1997 and 2006 tournaments.

The World Cup could inject life into the game in more than just the host country.

Kevin Durant had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 111-93 victory over the host Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday.

Jon Sim and Mark Streit scored 50 seconds apart in the second period to help the host Islanders overcome the Devils.

Zack Novak made a tie-breaking 3-pointer with one and a half minutes left and Manny Harris followed with a layup to power the host Wolverines to a win over the Huskies.

The Olympic men’s hockey tournament looks very much like a three-team battle for gold among the host Canadians, Russia and Sweden, the defending champion.

Jordan Staal scored twice, and Sidney Crosby’s goal and assist, amid a succession of fights, lifted the host Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-1 victory over the Flyers.

Jordan Staal scored twice, and Sidney Crosby’s goal and assist, amid a succession of fights, lifted the host Pittsburgh Penguins to a 6-1 victory over the Flyers.

Jamie Langenbrunner scored with 38.1 seconds left in regulation to give the host Devils a 3-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday night.