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Aramis Ramirez of the Cubs gets a hand-slap from third-base coach Wendell Kim after the second of his three solo home runs in Chicago's 10-7 win over Philadelphia. 
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds follows through on a two-run home run against St Louis Cardinals, Friday, July 30, 2004, in San Francisco. 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Milton Bradley, right, watches his two-run homer off San Diego Padres' Adam Eaton as Padres catcher Ramon Hernandez, left, looks on during the fourth inning Friday, July 30, 2004, in San Diego. 
Florida Marlins' Hee Seop Choi, right, of South Korea, is congratulated by teammate Juan Pierre after Choi scored on a double by Alex Gonzalez in the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies Thursday, July 29, 2004 in Miami. The Marlins beat the Phi 
Brad Penny has been traded from the Marlins to the Dodgers. July 30, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Ricky Williams pretends to smoke with his warm breath in cold air at Lambeau Field. Williams told the Herald he has gotten around NFL drug tests with a special liquid players all over the league consume by the gallon before tests to avoid detection. Willi 
Vikings coach Mike Tice opens training camp Friday in the last guaranteed year of his contract. 
Ichiro leads off the game with a single in the first inning last night, extending his hitting streak to 21 games. He went on to score the first run of the game. 
Dodgers second baseman Alex Cora, left, celebrates with leftfielder Jayson Werth (28) as shortstop Cesar Izturis (3) reaches out for rightfielder Juan Encarnacion after the Dodgers' 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Denver on Thursday, July 29, 200 
Sammy Sosa homered in the sixth inning to give the Cubs a 3-0 lead. 
Minnesota pitcher Joe Nathan celebrates with catcher Henry Blanco after the Twins defeated the White Sox 5-4 in 10 innings Wednesday in Chicago. 
Manager Larry Bowa has been remarkably calm in the face of mounting Phillies losses and unhappiness in the clubhouse. 
Since finishing the first half of the season with a 3-12 record, Sidney Ponson has won three straight games. 
Culpepper spins to avoid the grasp of the Kansas City defensive lineman during play in December 2003. July 29, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
The Dolphins will try to avoid overworking Travis Minor this season. 
Mississippi State football coach Sylvester Croom responds to a reporter's question Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Hoover, Ala. Croom, the Southeastern Conference's first minority head football coach, was attending the second day of the Southeastern Conferen 
San Diego Padres' Ramon Hernandez, left, gets a loud greeting from teammate Sean Burroughs after hitting a two-run home run in the second against the San Francisco Giants Wednesday July 28, 2004. in San Diego. 
The Athletics' Bobby Crosby attempts to throw out Edgar Martinez from almost the seat of his pants yesterday in Oakland, Calif. 
Seattle could deal starter Gil Meche 
Pittsburgh's 22-year-old Oliver Perez is alone with his thoughts in the dugout after leaving with one out in the ninth inning. July 28, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Ex-Raider Rod Woodson is third on the NFL career list with 71 interceptions. 
Steeler quarterback Ben Roethlisberger practices with the team at the Steelers facility. 
Greg Maddux won his 299th game Tuesday, giving up just one run in six innings. 
The "Iron Horse" and "Sultan of Swat" — Lou Gehrig and Babe Ruth, left to right — were part of the Yankees' Murderers Row in an era when baseball nicknames were common. July 27, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Kris Benson might have played in his last game for the Pirates. 
Minnesota's Henry Blanco watches his two-run homer off Chicago White Sox pitcher Mark Buehrle during the fourth inning Monday. Corey Koskie was on base when Blanco hit his homer. 
Dodgers’ Milton Bradley, who had three hits and three RBIs, greets Adrian Beltre after Beltre led off the second with a home run. 
Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki runs to first base after hitting a single off Oakland Athletics' Barry Zito in the second inning Monday, July 26, 2004, in Oakland, Calif. Suzuki extended his hitting streak to 18 games with the hit. 
Chris Rix is the man at Florida State 
Quarterback Brock Berlin sits stunned on the bench late in the third quarter of UM’s loss to Virginia Tech last season. Berlin shouldered the blame for both of Miami’s losses. 
Miami's Ricky Williams is 1 of 4 talented NFL running backs to leave the game while still having plenty of skill left. 
A three-run homer by Carlos Guillen capped a six-run fifth inning. Guillen had two hits and four RBI. 
Allen Iverson is surrounded by members of the media after a Team USA practice Monday at the UNF Arena. The team will play in the Olympics next month. July 26, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Lance Armstrong parades with U.S. Postal teammates after his record-breaking sixth victory in the Tour de France 
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, left, high-fives Kevin Millar after the Red Sox outfielder's fifth-inning home run. Millar went 10 for 13 in the series with four homers and eight runs batted in as Boston won two of three games. 
The Twins will trade 1B Doug Mientkiewicz 
Matt Birk, left, and Chris Liwienski congratulate wide receiver D'Wayne Bates following his touchdown during the second quarter of a game versus the Green Bay Packers last September. July 25, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Williams set a Dolphins rushing record with 1,853 yards in 2002, the eighth highest total in NFL history. He also carried a team-record 383 times. The conditional third-round pick in 2003 was upgraded to a first-round pick as the Dolphins failed to make t 
After three seasons with the Saints, New Orleans decides to go with Deuce McAlister at running back, thus opening a window for a trade to the Dolphins. 
NFL Hall of Fame running back Tony Dorsett, left, chats with Ricky Williams after the Texas running back surpassed Dorsett as the NCAA Division I all-time leading rusher on Nov. 27, 1998. Williams finished the game with 259 yards on 44 carries and 6,279 y 
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds at bat during the fourth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in St. Louis Saturday, July 24, 2004. Bonds was celebrating his 40th birthday and flied out in the fourth. 
The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez is pushed by Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek after Rodriguez was hit by a pitch from Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo yesterday in the third inning at Fenway Park.. 
The Cardinals' Albert Pujols is congratulated by teammate Scott Rolen 
Catcher Josh Gibson was one of the stars who played for the Homestead Grays. 
Steelers head coach Bill Cowher has a young team. July 24, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Clark Haggans will miss several weeks of training camp because of a broken hand. 
Eddie George and Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones 
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds watches his three-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals Jeff Suppan in the seventh inning Friday, July 23, 2004, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. 
RF Rob Mackowiak leaps for a ball against the wall in the first inning last night. July 23, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux has thrown two complete games in a row, allowing a combined two runs and winning both. 
Bucky Jacobsen's impressive start with the Mariners gives him little time to rest. 
Paul Molitor’s 3,000th hit came on Sept. 16, 1996, at Kansas City. He tripled in the fifth inning off Royals pitcher Jose Rosado. Molitor finished the season with a .341 batting average and 113 RBI. 
Paul Molitor finished his career with a .306 batting average. 
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Eric Gagne gestures in the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies Thursday, July 22, 2004, in Los Angeles.The Dodgers won the game 4-2. 
Bret Boone watches as his two-run homer sails over the fence in the bottom of the eighth inning last night, giving Seattle a 4-2 lead. 
Miguel Tejada hits two-run homer off Red Sox' Abe Alvarez, making major league debut, in first game of doubleheader. Melvin Mora hit two homers in Orioles' 8-3 win. 
Mike Sweeney celebrated his birthday with seven RBI, including this three-run homer off of Danny Patterson in the eighth inning. July 22, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
The Tennessee Titans released running back Eddie George Wednesday. 
Running back Antowain Smith won two Super Bowls with the New England Patriots. 
New Sacramento Kings center Greg Ostertag holds up his new jersey during a news conference to announce his signing with the team Wednesday, July 21, 2004, in Sacramento, Calif. Joining Ostertag are, from left, Kings president of basketball operations Geof 
Kris Benson continues his streak of quality starts, pitching eight innings last night against the Atlanta Braves. 
Carlos Delgado of the Toronto Blue Jays at New York's Yankee Stadium, where he continued to quietly carry out his personal anti-war protest by refusing to stand when "God Bless America" is played. 
Minnesota's Luis Rivas, right, celebrates his fourth inning, three-run home run off Tampa Bay's John Halama, Wednesday in Minneapolis. Welcoming him, left, is Henry Blanco. 
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds tosses his bat after popping out in the seventh inning against the San Diego Padres in San Francisco on Wednesday, July 21, 2004. 
Wily Mo Pena hits a solo home run against the Chicago Cubs during the fourth inning. 
Serena Williams shows off bobblehead dolls made in her likeness. They'll be given out Friday night to fans in Carson, Calif. 
Bucky Jacobsen arrives at the plate after his winning home run in the 10th. 
Chris Leak should have a better feel for the Gators' offense after spending his offseason studying film. 'Watching film is relaxing for me,' Leak said. 
Boxer Mike Tyson earned hundreds of millions of dollars in his career, but poor choices outside the ring have turned him into a shell of himself financially and professionally. July 21, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Shaquille O’Neal displays his jersey on Tuesday at the AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami, where the new No. 32 promised to make the Heat No. 1. 
Shaquille O'Neal, acquired last week in a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers, waves as he arrives to be introduced yesterday in Miami. 
Eli Manning was the top pick in this year's draft. Because he was traded to the Giants, however, and they had the No. 4 pick, he may struggle to get money similar to other No. 1s. 
Minnesota's Shannon Stewart breaks his bat on a foul ball in the third inning of their game agains the Detroit Tigers Tuesday in Detroit. 
St. Louis' Albert Pujols went 5 for 5 with three home runs in Chicago yesterday. 
Brandon Claussen gave up only five hits. 
Carlos Delgado goes on the field for the playing of the national anthem, but he will not do the same for "God Bless America.'' 
It was their second annual “Bark in the Park” — the game in which the Tigers allow dog owners to bring their pets to Comerica Park. 
Cleveland's Travis Hafner, right, reaches home plate yesterday after the first of his three home runs. 
The heat was on Mariners starter Joel Pineiro early as Boston scored eight runs in the fourth inning. The M's made a comeback, but the Red Sox won 9-7. 
At 7 feet, 245 pounds, Greg Oden, center, would be the first pick in 2005 draft -- according to some experts -- except for the fact that he's only going to be a high school junior. July 20, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Willy Mo Pena chomps on his bat shortly before homering off Ben Hendrickson in the third inning Monday. 
Marlins' Manager, Jack McKeon looked happy in the visitor's dugout before the game. New York Mets vs. the Florida Marlins at Shea Stadium. 
The Twins' Lew Ford is congratulated in the dugout after tying Monday evening's game against the Detroit Tigers at 1-1 in the seventh inning. 
Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Rob Mackowiak catches Termel Sledge in a rundown between third and home for the Montreal Expos' second out of the sixth inning. 
Andres Galarraga could be returning to the Rockies July 19, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Todd Hamilton of the United States kisses the trophy after winning the British Open golf championship at Royal Troon golf course in Troon, Scotland Sunday July 18, 2004. Hamilton won the Open championship after beating South Africa's Ernie Els in a play-o 
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jose Lima heads off the field after the seventh inning Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Phoenix. Lima picked up his ninth win in the Dodgers' 10-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. 
Bucky Jacobsen dodges a pitch thrown behind him by Cleveland starting pitcher Scott Elarton yesterday. Jacobsen homered later in the at-bat. 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Cesar Izturis watches his three-run homer in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, July 18, 2004, in Phoenix. The home run drove in teammates Jose Lima and Dave Roberts. 
Tampa Bay's Mark Hendrickson limited Baltimore to two runs on four hits. Hendrickson, the former Mount Vernon High standout, had six strikeouts and walked one 
Wrigley, which is the second-oldest major league ballpark, opened in 1914 and became Wrigley Field in 1927. 
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Carlos Silva throws to Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney in the third inning Sunday in Kansas City, Mo. July 18, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux, front, smiles alongside catcher Paul Bako yesterday after throwing a six-hit shutout against the Milwaukee Brewers in Chicago. 
Seattle's Bucky Jacobsen watches the flight of his first career home run, which came off Cleveland's C.C. Sabathia in the second inning last night. 
Former Oakland Athletics Vida Blue, left, Reggie Jackson, center, and Rollie Fingers wave to fans during a ceremony honoring the 1974 Oakland Athletics World Championship team before a game between the Athletics and the Chicago White Sox in Oakland, Calif July 16, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Rasheed Wallace's proposed contract is the highest average yearly deal the Pistons have ever offered 
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shawn Green watches his grand slam against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the eighth inning Thursday, July 15, 2004, in Phoenix. 
Mark Prior leaves the game with discomfort in his elbow. 
Cubs starter Mark Prior throws a first-inning pitch. Prior left the game in the second inning with discomfort in his right elbow. 
Shortstop Derek Jeter's only hit, a home run in the third inning, put the Yankees ahead to stay 
Pirates starting pitcher Oliver Perez is considered one of the National League’s best young pitchers. 
New Mariner Bucky Jacobsen blows a kiss to fans at Safeco Field. He didn't appear in last night's game after being called up from Tacoma. July 15, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
"I was always a scapegoat" in Los Angeles, said Shaquille O'Neal, who won 3 titles with Lakers. 
Pending a physical, Eagles fans could look forward to seeing more of this in 2004 from Jeremiah Trotter. 
Jamal Reynolds failed his physical with the Colts. 
Edgar Martinez hit four home runs and drove in 19 runs in May, but his average fell to just .227. 
Manager Bob Melvin wasn’t immune from feeling the frustration of the Mariners’ 32-54 first half. 
Milwaukee Pitching coach Mike Maddux (left), with manager Ned Yost, has shaped one of the better staffs in the NL. July 12, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Yankees pitcher Orlando Hernandez made his first major-league appearance since 2002 yesterday. 
Paul Lo Duca (center) of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a grand slam against the Houston Astros. 
Starting pitcher Freddy Garcia of the Chicago White Sox throws against the Seattle Mariners. Chicago won the game, 4-3. 
Dontrelle Willis of the Florida Marlins pitches against the New York Mets. 
Kansas City Royals' Mike Sweeney hits his second home run of the game against the Baltimore Orioles. 
Ananheim Angels' Garrett Anderson breaks his bat during the fifth innning against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Angels beat the Blue Jays, 5-2. 
Philadelphia Phillies' Pat Burrell loses his bat on a swinging strike in the sixth inning. The Atlanta Braves won, 6-4. 
The very good and very rich Alex Rodriquez July 11, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
For Shaquille O’Neal, a dominant force in the league, less-than-unconditional support from the team’s front office was the final straw, after his salary demands went unmet. 
Anaheim Angels' Bengie Molina watches his grand slam to center field against the Toronto Blue Jays during seventh inning. The Angels beat the Blue Jays, 11-2. 
Paul Lo Duca of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a three-run home run against the Houston Astros. The Dodgers won, 3-1. 
Phillies first baseman Jim Thome leads the majors with 28 homers. 
Rich Aurilia was released to make room for the return of Raul Ibanez from the DL. 
Detroit's Ivan Rodriguez is the American League MVP of the first half. 
Mike Lowell of the Florida Marlins hits a home run in the first inning against the New York Mets. 
The Cardinals' Jim Edmonds celebrates after his two-run home run in the first inning. 
Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon July 10, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
L.A. BOUND? Miami's Lamar Odom could be headed back to Los Angeles if the rumored deal for Shaquille O'Neal goes through and Miami lands Shaq. 
Dolphins linebacker Zach Thomas underwent arthroscopic knee surgery on Friday and could miss up to three weeks of training camp. 
Philadelphia Phillies' manager Larry Bowa (left) was ejected for arguing that the three-run home run hit by Atlanta 
Mariners outfielder Ichiro bangs a ground ball for an out. The major leagues' worst offense managed only seven hits and two runs. 
Florida Marlins' Dontrelle Willis pitches against the Pittsburgh Pirates. 
Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees drives in two runs to give the Yankees a 5-1 lead over the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the seventh inning. 
Toronto Blue Jays' Carlos Delgado hits a game-winning three-run homer against the Seattle Mariners. The Blue jays won, 10-8. July 09, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Cleveland could have kept Boozer for another year at the minimum salary. 
Shaquille O'Neal strolls at Los Angeles International Airport after the Lakers' return from Detroit on Wednesday, but has indicated a desire to walk away from the team that he has helped win three championships. 
Mike Woodson, introduced as the Atlanta Hawks' head coach, meets rookies Donta Smith, left, and Josh Childress. Woodson was the top assistant coach with the Pistons under Larry Brown last season. 
Lions Quarterback Joey Harrington will have a lot to prove in his third season. 
Jamal Reynolds was the Packers' first-round draft choice in 2001 
Ken Griffey Jr., right, gets congratulated by Adam Dunn after Griffey's two-run home run in the fifth inning Thursday. 
"It's been hard, no doubt. . . . It's something that I can deal with, but at the same time, I'm afraid that, at the end of the year, my knees are gonna explode," says 33-year-old Javy Lopez. 
Florida starter Brad Penny, right, has combined with Josh Beckett and Dontrelle Willis to go 17-17. 
Royals fans haven't gotten a chance to see outfielder Juan Gonzalez on the field since he injured his back in May. 
Carlos Lee, right, of the White Sox gets congratulations from Aaron Rowand after his first-inning homer 
Carlos Delgado crushed a three-run home run to end the game. 
"Just getting to court was a victory," said Nolan Richardson, former Arkansas basketball coach. 
Robert Smith's book cover 
Derek Jeter owns the record for most postseason hits. July 08, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Bobby Abreu is further validating his choice as the final player voted onto the NL All-Star Game roster. 
Fox News Sports Correspondant Leeann Tweeden poses next to an AOL Nascar at the March 2004 premiere of "Nascar 3D: The IMAX Experiance" in Universal City, Calif. 
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds watches his 681st homer clear the fence along ith Colorado Rockies catcher Todd Greene in the second inning, Wednesday July 7, 2004 in San Francisco. 
Angels' Garret Anderson (16) gets a high-five from Chone Figgins (9) at the plate after hitting his 200th career home run, a two-run shot scoring Figgins, during the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, July 7, 2004, in Chicago. The An 
Kyle Lohse gave up six hits, struck out seven and walked none as he notched the Twins' team-record third straight complete-game shutout, 12-0 over Kansas City, Wednesday night. 
Carlos Guillen follows through on a three-run home run in the fifth inning against the New York Yankees Wednesday. 
Oliver Perez got only four strikeouts last night, but he scored an unearned run and got the victory to boost his record to 5-4. 
Seattle's Pat Borders loses his bat while hitting during the eighth inning. It was a night of many mishaps for the Mariners, who fell 12-4. 
Minnesota starter Kyle Lohse, right, is congratulated by Johan Santana, center, and Brad Radke after the Twins' victory last night. 
Michael Vick is one of the few stars from Atlanta's drafts. 
Ray Lewis was in Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome's first draft class. July 07, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Boston's Manny Ramirez gestures toward the dugout after getting on base in the first inning against Oakland. The Red Sox offense put on a show against the AL West co-leader. 
Toronto's Carlos Delgado, activated from the disabled list last night, doubles in his first at-bat off Jamie Moyer in the first inning. 
Freddy Garcia delivers a pitch to Anaheim's David Eckstein in the first inning last night in Chicago. Garcia lost in his home debut. 
Orlando Magic general manager John Weisbrod has received death threats after trading Tracy McGrady to the Houston Rockets. 
The Pistons may be close to a deal with Rasheed Wallace. 
Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer gave up two homers in the first inning. 
Johan Santana pitched a complete game and notched 13 strikeouts as the Twin blanked Kansas City 4-0 Tuesday. 
Tampa Bay's Rocco Baldelli smacks run-scoring single off Rodrigo Lopez, who pitched well for 62/3 innings but received poor run support again. 
Jack Wilson has developed into one of the top two-way shortstops in the National League. 
Bobby Higginson hits a fifth-inning homer that gives the Tigers a 2-0 lead. 
Dodgers closer Eric Gagne tips his cap to the Dodger Stadium crowd after his streak of 84 consecutive saves ended Monday night. July 06, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Los Angeles closer Eric Gagne looks down at his glove after blowing a save in the ninth inning against Arizona. The blown save marked the end of an 84-game save streak. 
Shortstop Jack Wilson make an off-balance throw trying to get Floirda's Alex Gonzalez in the second inning last night.. 
San Diego Padres closer Trevor Hoffman follows through with a pitch while working the ninth inning and preserving the Padres' 2-1 victory over the Houston Astros Monday, July 5, 2004, in San Diego. 
Bucky Jacobsen is putting up big numbers playing for the Tacoma Rainiers. But the fan favorite is even bigger than his numbers. 
Center Mehmet Okur, 25, has averaged 8.2 points and 5.2 rebounds in two seasons with the Pistons 
Former Chicago White Sox catcher Ron Karkovice shows off a selection from his deli. July 05, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds holds the first base bag after it was presented to him when he became baseball's all-time walks leader Sunday, July 4, 2004, in San Francisco. Bonds broke Rickey Henderson's major league record when he drew his 2,191st fr 
Dodgers Manager Jim Tracy, left, congratulates Paul Lo Duca after the Dodgers beat the Anaheim Angels 6-2 at Edison Field in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, July 4, 2004. 
Could Nomar Garciaparra be walking to Miami? 
Adrian Beltre leads the Dodgers in average, homers and RBIs. 
Paul Konerko headlines this year's list of All-Star snubs. 
Teemu Selanne was a disappointment in his only season with the Avs. July 04, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
For Jerome Bettis and his ties to the Palisades Park project, the perception can be just as damaging as the reality. 
The Cubs' Rey Ordonez hits a two-run home run in a 4-2, rain-shortened victory over the White Sox 
Kris Benson had scouts from the Reds, Twins and Angels watching him last night. 
Commissioner Bud Selig apparently isn't listening to the logic that surrounds moving Expos to Washington area. 
Tampa Bay Manager Lou Piniella whoops it up after closer Danys Baez wraps up another save. Baez has stabilized Devil Rays' bullpen with 2.97 ERA, 16 saves, fourth-best in the AL. 
San Francisco's Barry Bonds hits a fourth-inning home run against the Oakland Athletics Frida 
An emotional Maria Sharapova is hardly your average teen. 
Derek Jeter will start for the American League at SS in the All-Star game. 
Maria Sharapova is the first Russian Wimbledon champion July 03, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Maria Sharapova celebrates her win over Serena Williams after their final match at Wimbledon. 
Shaquille O'Neal is not a fan of Coach K but if Dale Brown gets the Lakers job then Shaq would stay. 
Dodgers' Milton Bradley is thrown out of the game by home plate umpire John Hirschbeck after slamming his bat and tossing his helmet after striking out against Anaheim Angels pitcher Aaron Sele in the fourth inning in Anaheim, Calif., Friday, July 2, 2004 
St. Louis' Reggie Sanders points skyward after his second-inning solo homer off Mariners starter Jamie Moyer. The game was delayed by rain for two hours after the second inning. 
Cleveland's Matt Lawton (11) bows to Kazuhito Tadano after Tadano scored on a home run by Ronnie Belliard, center, yesterday. 
Aubrey Huff is congratulated by teammates Jose Cruz Jr. and Rey Sanchez after hitting a home run in the seventh inning. 
Minnesota's Joe Mauer slides safely into third base ahead of the throw to Arizona third baseman Chad Tracy, left, after Mauer hit a triple in the first inning Friday. July 02, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Coach K is one of the few with the credentials to replace Phil Jackson. 
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter dives into the stands to catch a fly ball in the 12th inning last night in New York as teammate Alex Rodriguez looks on. Jeter was taken to the hospital after the play with a bloodied face and bruised shoulder. 
Edgar Martinez watches the flight of his sixth-inning, pinch-hit single Thursday at Safeco Field. Martinez drove in John Olerud for the Mariners' final run of the game. 
Pirates pitcher Oliver Perez ranks first in the major leagues in strikeouts per nine innings at 10.76. 
Gary Bennett, right, congratulates reliever Danny Kolb after Kolb shut down the Rockies in the ninth inning to earn his 24th save of the season, Thursday. 
Dmitri Young watches his grand slam, which gave the Tigers a 5-3 lead in the fifth inning 
Bills' RB Willis McGahee ready for first game in NFL 
Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson takes a bite out of his cake during his 38th birthday party at Central Boxing in Phoenix on Wednesday. Tyson will fight British journeyman Danny Williams in Louisville, Ky. 
Smarty Jones has inspired a run on smart horse names. 
Mike Piazza needs help if the Mets are to make a charge 
Pudge Rodriguez's hot hitting has been contagious. July 01, 2004« June 2004 | Main | August 2004 »
Tracy McGrady proudly shows off the colors and jersey he could wear for the rest of his career. 
Chicago White Sox pitcher Freddy Garcia follows through on a second inning pitch as he made his starting debut in a White Sox uniform against the Minnesota Twins Wedneday 
The Brewers say they aren't going to trade ace Ben Sheets. 
Ivan "Pudge" Rodriguez thinks the 2004 Tigers could be this season's Marlins. 
Bobby Hill reacts after knocking in Jack Wilson with the winning run. 
Cristian Guzman is greeted at the plate by Matthew LeCroy and Joe Maurer after he slammed a fifth-inning, three-run homer that tied Wednesday's game with the White Sox 4-4. 
Tiger Woods hopes to end the "Tiger Slump" 
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