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Joe Nathan pitches during the Twins home opener on April 5, 2004. 
Alex Rodriguez hit a homerun last night against Oakland. 
Mariners 2B Bret Boone collects himself after an RBI single by Miguel Tejada. 
The Timberwolves and the Nuggets met for game four of their playoff series in Denver on Tuesday night. Here, Kevin Garnett gestures to the bench after he was called for a first quarter foul. 
Tayshaun Prince points to the assist man in recognition of a good feed for a second-half dunk April 29, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Adewale Ogunleye and the Dolphins have made little progress. 
Kevin Garnett dunks in the first quarter of Tuesday night's playoff game in Denver. 
Joe Smith has started 76 games with the Bucks and posted 20 double-doubles. 
Brett Favre takes a knee from his minicamp workout but stood strong on the Mike McKenzie issue. 
Orioles' Rafael Palmeiro, who'll turn 40 in September, is thriving in new role as heart of major league team. 
The Cliff's Edge is the favorite in the Kentucky Derby. "The Cliff's Edge got a little better [speed figure in the Blue Grass] and has won two races at Churchill Downs," oddsmaker Mike Battaglia said. April 28, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
New York Mets' Mike Piazza, right, gets a high-five from Karim Garcia (20) after hitting a home run off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Hideo Nomo in the sixth inning, Tuesday, April 27, 2004, in Los Angeles. The home run was Piazza's 351st as a catcher, t 
Catcher Chad Moeller became the fifth Brewer to hit for the cycle Tuesday. 
Pirates Tike Redman against the Phillies. 
Derek Jeter of the Yankees 
New York Giants draft pick Eli Manning, left, shares a laugh with David Letterman during the taping of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Monday, April 26, 2004, in New York. 
Mike Bell, who averaged 5.5 yards a carry, will be the focus of UA's offense. 
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett, left, pulls down a rebound as he falls out of bounds as Denver Nuggets rookie forward Carmelo Anthony closes in in the third quarter of the Timberwolves' 84-82 victory in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference q April 27, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Timberwolves Kevin Garnett drives to the hoop past Denver's Nene during the Wolves' 107-86 loss to the Nuggets on Saturday. 
Miguel Cabrera's two-run homer sparked a six-run first inning that gave the Marlins an eventual 6-2 victory over the Rockies Monday night at Coors Field. 
Michael Cuddyer throws to first base for an out after picking up a grounder in the fifth inning of the Twins game against the Toronto Blue Jays Monday night. 
After a hot start, Kaz Matsui and his Met teammates have fallen upon hard times, with their .229 team batting average ranking next-to-last in the National League. April 26, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Defensive end Tony Brackens, chasing down Tim Couch, might be willing to come to Green Bay if the price is right. 
Los Angeles Lakers' Karl Malone watches after being called for a technical foul against the Houston Rockets during the third quarter in Game 4 of the first-round Western Conference NBA playoffs April 25, 2004, in Houston. The Lakers beat the Rockets, 92-8 
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kazuhisa Ishii throws to the plate during the first inning against the San Francisco Giants, Sunday, April 25, 2004, in Los Angeles. Ishii pitched a complete-game shutout for a 9-0 win. 
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds sticks his tongue out after popping out in the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Sunday, April 25, 2004, in Los Angeles. 
Torii Hunter of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammates Jacque Jones and Corey Koskie after Hunter hit a three-run homer in the third inning against the Kansas City Royals on Sunday. 
Adrian Gonzalez #24 of the Texas Rangers points up after hitting his first career home run in the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at the Ballpark in Arlington on April 25, 2004 in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers defeated the Mariners 14-6 April 25, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Eli Manning wasn't smiling after he was picked by the San Diego Chargers. 
New York Giants draft pick Eli Manning holds up his new Giants jersey as he poses with coach Tom Coughlin, left, and general manager Ernie Accorsi Saturday, April 24, 2004, in East Rutherford, N.J. The San Diego Chargers chose Manning with the No. 1 pick 
Kellen Winslow Jr. responds to questions from the media at the Cleveland Browns' headquarters in Berea, Ohio, Saturday, April 24, 2004. Winslow, a tight end from the University of Miami, was selected sixth by the Browns in the first round of the NFL draft 
Dallas Cowboys head coach Bill Parcells, left, and owner/general manager Jerry Jones watch the 2004 NFL draft from the Cowboys draft room in Irving, Texas, Saturday, April 24, 2004. 
Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace works for position against Milwaukee Bucks' Joe Smith, left, in the first quarter of Game 3 of their first-round NBA playoff series Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Milwaukee. 
Oakland Athletics catcher Damian Miller, left, waits for the throw from the outfield as Anaheim Angels' Vladimir Guerrero slides into home plate after a double by Troy Glaus during the third inning Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Oakland, Calif. Guerrero was 
Vitali Klitschko, left, lands a right on the face of Corrie Sanders during the sixth round of their 12-round WBC heavyweight championship bout Saturday in Los Angeles. April 23, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Former Arizona Cardinals safety Pat Tillman was killed in action Thursday while serving with the Army Rangers in southeast Afghanistan. 
Quarterback Tim Couch has made 59 starts in his five years in the NFL. 
The Cincinnati Bengals new uniforms for 2004. 
Kellen Winslow Jr. scored only one touchdown for Miami last season, but previous year he had 57 catches for 726 yards and 8 touchdowns. 
The Steelers may decide to trade up in Saturday’s draft in order to be sure to get North Carolina State quarterback Philip Rivers. 
The Heat's Caron Butler has quietly averaged 15 points and seven rebounds vs. the Hornets in the playoffs. 
Toni Kukoc provides playoff experience for the Bucks. 
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez loosens up before batting practice during a workout Thursday, March 25, 2004 at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla. Rodriguez has a bruise under his left eye and a swollen cheek from a ball that bounced into his face Wednesda 
Curt Schilling with Yankee Hater cap April 22, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
With Mike McKenzie's status uncertain, the Packers may have to look at cornerbacks in this weekend's draft. 
Veteran receiver Jimmy Smith, 35, led the Jaguars with 54 receptions in 12 games last season. 
Bucks guard Michael Redd was on top of his game, right up until he made the game-clinching free throws with 3.7 seconds left. 
PNC Park, pictured here on Opening Day, could play host to the 2006 All-Star Game.. AP Photo 
It is hard to make a case that Kellen Winslow is the latest example of how the tight end position is evolving in the NFL. For Winslow, it is more on the order of a reincarnation of the position his father, Kellen, began to define as the San Diego Chargers April 21, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Rams' Marc Bulger, left, nudged Kurt Warner out of starting quarterback job. Warner likely will be released in June. 
"When it came down to it, I had a weight problem and USC gave me a chance. I didn't want to let them down," said junior Kenechi Udeze of co-national champion USC, who is almost 100 pounds lighter than he was in high school. April 20, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Richie Sexson makes his first appearance at Miller Park since being traded to Arizona, Tuesday through Thursday this week. 
Terry Mulholland made his Twins debut Saturday, pitching 1 1/3 scoreless innings but giving up four hits. "This is exciting for me because I can go out there and contribute and be a big part of a team that's got a chance to win." 
Mariners starter Freddy Garcia allowed three hits in seven innings. 
Jets coach Herman Edwards. April 19, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Miami Dolphins defensive end Adewale Ogunleye, shown sacking Jets QB Chad Pennington last season, has drawn interest from the Chicago Bears. 
Rockets' Yao Ming reacts to a foul called against him during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers in a first-round NBA Western Conference playoff game on Saturday night. The Lakers won 72-71. 
Ben Wallace had 17 points and 14 rebounds on Sunday for Detroit. 
Tayshaun Prince was one of three Pistons on Sunday afternoon to post a double-double. 
Astros starter Roger Clemens slaps an RBI single during the fourth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers Sunday. The Astros won 6-1. 
Mariner Raul Ibanez reaches down and smashes a two-run homer off of Texas reliever Erasmo Ramirez in the sixth inning on Sunday. April 18, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Los Angeles Dodgers' Milton Bradley, left, is congratulated by teammate Paul LoDuca after hitting a two run home run off San Francisco Giants' Kirk Rueter in the sixth inning Saturday, April 17, 2004, in San Francisco. Los Angeles won the game, 5-4. 
Anaheim Angels' Vladimir Guerrero hits a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Mark Mulder in the third inning, Saturday, April 17, 2004, in Anaheim, Calif. 
Barry Bonds points skyward after hitting his 663rd home run off the Dodgers' Darren Dreifort in the eighth inning. 
Barry Bonds connected for career homer No. 663 in the eighth inning but it wasn't enough. April 17, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Playing Through: Tiger Woods, son of a Green Beret, spent four days at Fort Bragg, N.C., observing, participating in training exercises. April 16, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Los Angeles Dodgers' Milton Bradley heads down the line as he watches his run-scoring double head for the left field corner in the fourth inning agianst the San Diego Padres, Thursday, April 15, 2004, in San Diego. 
Pitcher Braden Looper #40 of the New York Mets celebrates with catcher Vance Wilson #3 after a 4-0 victory against the Atlanta Braves during their game on April 15, 2004 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. 
Minnesota's Henry Blanco admires his two-run homer off Cleveland's Jeff D'Amico in the third inning Wednesday in Cleveland. 
Jackie Robinson, Brooklyn Dodgers infielder, is photographed during spring training at Vero Beach, Florida, March 1956. At ballparks all across the majors Thursday, April 15, 2004, fans and players got to see and hear about the Hall of Famer Robinson's le 
Orlando Magic's Tracy McGrady talks to the media at the Magic training facility in Orlando, Fla. Thursday April 15, 2004. The Magic want to keep McGrady, but are willing to trade him if he wants to go. McGrady, whose seven-year, $93 million contract runs 
Knicks point guard Stephon Marbury gets his chance to sparkle head-to-head against Nets point guard Jason Kidd tomorrow when clubs tip off first-round playoff series at Meadowlands. April 15, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
On April 15, 1947, a cloudy and chilly Opening Day at old Ebbets Field, Jackie Robinson trotted out to first base in a Brooklyn Dodgers uniform and forever changed the course of Major League Baseball in particular, and American society in general. 
LeBron James of the Cleveland Cavaliers dunks the ball against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York, April 14, 2004. The Cavaliers won the game 100-90. April 14, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Ben Wallace paired with Rasheed Wallace to give the Pistons an intimidating defensive presence in the middle. 
MVP candidate Kevin Garnett of the Timberwolves is averaging 24.2 points, 14.0 rebounds and 5.0 assists 
Larry Fitzgerald had 161 catches for 2,677 yards in only two seasons and had a touchdown catch in 18 straight games. 
Jermaine O'Neal was totally at ease hugging the Larry O'Brien Trophy, given annually to the team that wins the NBA championship. it's just in town for a commercial shoot starring O'Neal, Larry Bird. 
Southwest Atlanta Christian's Dwight Howard is a lock to be a first-round NBA pick and could rival UConn's Emeka Okafor as No. 1 overall. 
Stuff the Orlando Magic mascot hanging with fans. 
Alex Rodriguez spent yesterday working on his swing and studying videos as he tries to escape early-season funk. 
Tim Couch's contract calls for him to earn base salaries of $7.6 million in '04 and $8 million in '05. 
Miami Ohio quarterback Ben Roethlisberger rolls out to pass against Central Florida last fall. April 13, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Jim Thome and the Phillies are off to a very slow start this season. (SI.com) 
Barry Bonds connects on his 660th career home run Monday afternoon. 
Barry Bonds passed Willie Mays on the homerun list with #660 
Dennis Northcutt -- on his way to being a Bronco? 
It looks like Ole Miss quarterback Eli Manning will go to Chargers. But the Giants, who have the fourth pick, have shown interest in trading up to obtain him. 
LeBron James of the Cavaliers slams home two of his 27 points as he helps deny the Bucks the opportunity to clinch home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs. 
Pistons Coach Larry Brown wears a Steve Yzerman jersey at his postgame news conference. On Friday, he showed up wearing a Tigers cap and jersey April 12, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Phil Mickelson celebrates after a birdie putt on the 18th green at Augusta National earned him his first major title. Mickelson shot a final-round 69 to finish at 9-under 279, one stroke better than runner-up Ernie Els.Close 
"My main focus is to go out there and win a championship," Rasheed Wallace said. "I think we have the caliber of guys in here to do that." 
Kings forward Chris Webber, left, dunks as the Lakers' Karl Malone looks on. Webber had 25 points and 12 rebounds as Sacramento took a one-game lead in the Pacific Division. 
It appears the possibility of Mike McKenzie patching things up with the Packers is unlikely at this point. Green Bay coach Mike Sherman said over the weekend that he intended to talk with the CB about his future. 
Bret Boone, right, is welcomed back to the dugout by teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland's Chris Hammond in the 10th inning yesterday. 
Phil Mickelson gestures to his ball on the 10th green during the third round of Saturday's Masters golf tournament. Mickelson made par on the hole. April 10, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Kansas City Royals' Aaron Guiel hits a two-run double against the Cleveland Indians in the seventh inning Friday, April 9, 2004, in Kansas City, Mo. 
Boston Red Sox batter Johnny Damon falls to the ground after fouling a ball off his knee in the third inning during a 10-5 loss against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, April 9, 2004. The resulting injury will keep Damon out of acti 
Pistons Coach Larry Brown dons Tigers gear in the post-game press conference. 
Raiders TE Roland Williams spent much of last year recovering from knee and turf-toe surgery. April 09, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
A moment of silence was observed at Miller Park on Friday for Warren Spahn, former Milwaukee Braves announcer Earl Gillespie and former Brewers manager George Bamberger, who all passed away since the Brewers' last home game. 
Members of the Arizona Diamondbacks greet Richie Sexson (11) after his two-run home run in the 11th inning against the Colorado Rockies on Thursday, April 8, 2004, in Phoenix. Sexson's homer scored Matt Kata, at far left. The Diamondbacks won 6-5. 
Petco Park in San Diego 
San Diego Padres' legend Tony Gwynn acknowledges the applause as he introduced on opening night at PETCO Park, the new home for the San Diego Padres, Thursday, April 8, 2004, in San Diego. 
An American flag covers the outfield during the national anthem prior to the first game at PETCO Park, the new home of the San Diego Padres, Thursday, April 8, 2004, in San Diego. 
Pittsburgh Pirates' Raul Mondesi, right, is greeted by teammate Craig Wilson after belting a two-run, seventh-inning homer off Philadelphia Phillies' Roberto Hernandez on Thursday, April 8, 2004, in Pittsburgh. 
George Steinbrenner becomes emotional when discussing his career with the Yankees during an interview with CBS 2's Warner Wolf, Dana Tyler and Ernie Anastos on opening da. 
Tailback Anthony Davis will be among several players expected to sit out the UW spring game. 
George Steinbrenner became very emotional during pregame interview on WCBS-2 prior to Yankees' home opener against White Sox.CBS April 08, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Los Angeles Dodgers' Paul Lo Duca celebrates after driving in Milton Bradley for the game-winning run in the 11th inning against the San Diego Padres, Wednesday night, April 7, 2004, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won 2-1. 
Anaheim Angels' Vladimir Guerrero (27) shares congratulations with teammates following their 10-7 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, April 7, 2004, in Seattle. 
Kansas City Royals manager Tony Pena, left, describes the foul line at Kauffman Stadium to Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen, center, as umpire Ed Montague looks on prior to start of their game Monday, April 5, 2004, in Kansas City, Mo. The Royals w 
Hank Aaron holds the baseball he smashed for his record-setting 715th home run.
Tim Couch has made 59 starts in his five years in the NFL. April 07, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Teammates congratulate pinch-hitter Robin Ventura # 23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after Ventura drove in the winning run with a single in the ninth inning against the San Diego Padres on April 6, 2004 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Dodg 
Starting pitcher Bartolo Colon #21 of the Anaheim Angels delivers his first pitch of the season against the Seattle Mariners on April 6, 2004 at Safeco Field in Seattle, Washington. 
Houston Astros pitcher Andy Petitte walks off the field after being pulled from the game in the sixth inning against the San Francisco Giants in Houston, Tuesday, April 6, 2004. 
Southern Cal wide receiver Mike Williams has drawn the interest of many teams, including the Jaguars. 
Former American Idol contestant and recording artist William Hung performs with the Warrior Girls cheerleaders during halftime of the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors game in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, April 6, 2004. April 06, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Injuries to Kurt Warner, right, have left him as the odd man out in St. Louis where Marc Bulger has taken over. 
The Philly Phanatic tries to remove string tangles shot at him by Pittsburgh Pirates team mascot, the Pirate Parrot, between innings of the season opener between the Pirates and the Philadelphia Phillies in Pittsburgh, Monday, April 5, 2004. The Pirates w 
Houston Astros pitchers Roger Clemens, left, and Andy Pettite line up for opening day introductions before their game against the San Francisco Giants, Monday, April 5, 2004, in Houston. 
Third base coach Rob Picciolo #5 congratulates Phil Nevin #23 of the San Diego Padres after Nevin hit a grand-slam home run agaisnt the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 5, 2004 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California. The Padres defeated the Dodgers 8-2 
Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants watches his game-tying, 3-run home run against the Houston Astros in the eighth inning on opening day at Minute Maid Park on April 5, 2004 in Houston, Texas. It was career home run number 659 for Bonds, putting 
14-year-old shark attack victim Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii prepares to throw out the first pitch at the Oakland A's and Texas Rangers season opening game at Network Associates Coliseum on April 5, 2004 in Oakland, California. 
Connecticut's Emeka Okafor was named the tournament's most outstanding player. 
The plastic blades of grass on the Metrodome's new turf field are guaranteed to change the look of Twins games this season. "It's definitely slower, no doubt, but we like it," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. April 05, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Keeping Luke Schenscher out of foul trouble and producing inside will be a key for Georgia Tech, playing in its first NCAA championship game tonight vs. UConn April 04, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Rasheed Wallace says the Pistons' rivalry with the Pacers is not as heated as the Blazers-Lakers rivalry once wa 
"What I've been more impressed by is his approach, his willingness to be vocal," says Tigers bullpen coach Lance Parrish of Pudge Rodriguez 
Brazilian soccer player Ronaldhino has become involved in a shell game as well, as a pastry shop in Barcelona, where he plays club ball, uses his image on Easter eggs. 
When the MVP is awarded, Kevin Garnett probably will be looking down at the rest of the league. 
Could Jermaine O'Neal be heading to the Lakers for Shaquille O'Neal? April 03, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
"He demands your eye the way Cal did," Orioles bench coach Sam Perlozzo says of Miguel Tejada, who signed a six-year deal in offseason. 
The Lakers’ Kobe Bryant slips past Ray Allen for a basket Friday night at KeyArena.. 
Keady tells USF thanks, but no thanks Gene Keady. Associated Press photo by Michael Conroy 
Marlins 2B Luis Castillo bought homes for three family members after signing a $16 million deal in the offseason. April 02, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Milton Bradley abruptly left Cleveland's training camp Thursday, one day after he was pulled from an exhibition game for not running out a pop fly. The center fielder drove out of Chain of Lakes Park Thursday morning. His name was not on the lineup card 
Los Angelels Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal dunks during the second half against the Houston Rockets, Thursday night, April 1, 2004, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 93-85. 
National Football League commissioner Paul Tagliabue during a news conference Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in Palm Beach, Fla. 
Ken Griffey Jr. apparently left Howard Lincoln seeing red when the center fielder went to Cincinnati. April 01, 2004« March 2004 | Main | May 2004 »
Nomar Garciaparra reflects. 
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