Early this season, the Miami Heat looked unbeatable. After Friday's 117-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Heat have lost there straight games. While it's not time to panic in Miami, it's now obvious that this regular season won't be a walk in the park for the Heat.

Ty Lawson, like he's been doing for most of the season, led the way for the Nuggets.

Welcome back, Andrew Bynum. The center for the Los Angeles Lakers took a break from racking up traffic tickets and got back to playing basketball. In his first game back from suspension, Andrew Bynum was dominant scoring 29 points, pulling down 13 rebounds and blocking two shots.

With Andrew Bynum powerful in the middle, the Lakers beat the Denver Nuggets by a final score of 92-89.

Nene was one of the biggest names in available in the NBA free agent market. On Tuesday, the Denver Nuggets re-signed their starting center for $67 million over five years. A number of other teams were interested in him including the Houston Rockets and New Jersey Nets.

Last season, the 29-year-old averaged 14.

With the NBA season getting the green light thanks to the end of the lockout, a quick offseason free agent signing period is set to begin on Dec. 9. Who are the best NBA players in free agency? Here's our top ten NBA free agents:

1. Tyson Chandler
When healthy, Tyson Chandler is a championship caliber defensive force.

Roberto Carlos instructing Anzhi players
Roberto Carlos recently hinted at Anzhi's interest in more world-class European players.The former Brazilian full-back and current joint-manager of Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala has revealed he would like to bring Arsenal center forward Robin Van Persie to the club during the January transfer window.

Russian big spenders Anzhi Makhachkala are lining up swoops for Robin van Persie, Nicolas Anelka and Neymar, according to player-coach Roberto Carlos.

Carlos claimed his club are also targeting Paris St Germain star Nene in a bid to eventually become as big as Real Madrid and Barcelona.

During the first full week of the summer transfer window, New England Soccer Today will examine three players that may be targeted by the New England Revolution for a summer transfer. While the Revolution have revealed little in terms of which player(s) has been targeted, three possibilities have emerged.

PARIS, France — Lille claimed their first French league title since 1954 despite being held to a 2-2 draw at French Cup final victims Paris Saint-Germain in a heated encounter here on Saturday. Victors over PSG in last weekend's cup showdown, Lille required just a point to complete the second league and cup double in [.

PARIS, France Lille moved to the brink of the Ligue 1 and French Cup double when a second-half Gervinho goal secured a 1-0 league home win over Sochaux on Wednesday. The northeners, who were last champions in 1954 and won the French Cup on Saturday, have 72 points with two games left and lead [...]

A complete paradox. Rarely have we seen such a situation in which, despite the tight race in which the top 5 teams are engaged and for which every point can make a huge difference in the final ranking, one particular game is completely useless. In other terms, whether the Lyonnais decide to play at their best and win, or choose to just sit down on the pitch and have a little picnic between friends, is completely insignificant : they will still hold the third spot after the game.

PARIS, France — French league leaders Lille saw their 13-game unbeaten run in all competitions come to an abrupt end on Sunday as they sank to a potentially damaging 1-0 defeat at Montpellier. Moroccan attacking midfielder Younes Belhanda claimed the game's only goal in the 84th minute, condemning Lille to a first league defeat since [.

Sevilla vs Porto Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan- February 17, 2011 Final score:- Sevilla vs Porto 1-2 ( Kanoute/ Rolando, F.Guarin) Goals from Rolando and Freddy Guarin on either side of Frederic Kanute's goal ensures a happy return for Porto to Andalucia. Sevilla v Porto 0-1 ( Rolando goal) Sevilla vs Porto 1-1 ( Kanoute goal) Sevilla [.

All of Ronaldo's goals at PSV.

• Nene's seasonal swandive. (WSC)
• FIFA's corruption at work again. (The DA)
• And someone trying to fix it. (SI)
• Interview with Bert Tiddle. (Soccer Training Info)
• Hertha's bright rebound. (DW)
• How to deal with loss.

All of Ronaldo's goals at PSV.

• Nene's seasonal swandive. (WSC)
• FIFA's corruption at work again. (The DA)
• And someone trying to fix it. (SI)
• Interview with Bert Tiddle. (Soccer Training Info)
• Hertha's bright rebound. (DW)
• How to deal with loss.

Carmelo Anthony and Denver Nuggets fans have an odd relationship. Carmelo has made no secret about his desire to be traded to the New York Knicks. Understandably, fans of the Nuggets have responded by booing Carmelo whenever he or the team is struggling. However, in a somewhat weird twist, Nuggets fans cheer louder than ever when Carmelo is playing well even though Carmelo consistently says he wants to play elsewhere.

PSG vs Lens Coupe de France- January 8, 2011 Final score :- PSG 5-1 Lens (Zoumana Camara, Nene, Guillaume Hoarau*2, Luyindula) PSG ( Paris Saint-Germain) thrashed ten man Lens 5-1 in the French Cup on January 8, 2011. Guillaume Hoaraou scored for a brace for PSG against Lens, who ended the game with ten men [.

ROME, Italy — Sierra Leone international Rodney Strasser pounced five minutes from time to score the only goal of the game and send AC Milan five points clear at the top of Serie A with a 1-0 win at Cagliari on Thursday. Milan increased their lead at the top as Lazio were held to a [...]