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March 31, 2004

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Comedian Al Franken reacts during a break in his radio show 'The O'Franken Factor', a liberal alternative to conservative talk radio at Air America studios Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in New York.

Tokyo Dome is packed with baseball fans watching New York Yankees pitcher Kevin Brown pitching to Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Toby Hall in the second inning of Game 2 of the two-game major league season opener in Japan Wednesday, March 31, 2004.

Hideki Matsui of the New York Yankees hits a home run during the second game of the season between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at the Tokyo Dome March 31, 2004 in Tokyo.

Dunk-contest winner Candace Parker of Naperville, Ill., shows her stuff Monday. The Tennessee women's recruit won a dunk contest against elite male players.

Packers coach Mike Sherman says Cleveland QB Tim Couch (2) remains an option as Brett Favre's backup.

March 30, 2004

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St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Kerry Robinson sits in the dugout during the Cardinals spring training game against the Montreal Expos on Saturday, March 27, 2004, in Jupiter, Fla. The Cardinals announced Monday, March 29, 2004, that they have acquired out

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Jackson throws warm up pitches between inning of a spring training game against the Florida Marlins on Monday, March 29, 2004 in Vero Beach, Fla.

Tampa Bay Devil Rays starter Victor Zambrano pitches against the New York Yankees in the first inning of their major league season opener at Tokyo Dome Tuesday, March 30, 2004.

New York Yankees first baseman Jason Giambi, right, is celebrated by teammate Gary Sheffield after hitting a two-run homer off Tampa Bay Devil Rays starter Victor Zambrano in the first inning of their major league season opener at Tokyo Dome Tuesday, Marc

March 29, 2004

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Brett Favre and the Packers open the 2004 season at Carolina on Monday, Sept. 13.

Jack McKeon, Manager of the Florida Marlins talks with reporters at the team's spring training facility in Jupiter, Fla., Sunday, March 21, 2004. McKeon indicated that there are three or four potential All Star pitchers on his team. His pitching staff inc

Washington Redskins coach Joe Gibbs looks over the field during the first day of a three-day minicamp, his first practice in 12 years, Friday, March 26, 2004, at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Va.

Georgia Tech's Jarrett Jack reacts after hitting a shot late in the second half of their 79-71 overtime win over Kansas in their NCAA St. Louis regional final Sunday, March 28, 2004.

Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski gestures during their 66-63 win over Xavier in the NCAA Atlanta regional final at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday March 28, 2004

March 28, 2004

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Connecticut's Emeka Okafor holds onto his arm after he suffered an injury during the first half of the NCAA Phoenix regional final against Alabama, Saturday, March 27, 2004. Okafor returned to the game a few minutes later. (AP Photo)

CBS analyst Billy Packer looks on as the the Oklahoma State Cowboys mascot attempts to get some television time before the start of the fourth round regional game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament against the St. Joseph's Hawks at Contine

CBS analyst Jim Nantz shows a smile as the St. Joseph's Hawks mascot flaps his arms in the background before the start of the fourth round regional game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament against Oklahoma State Cowboys at Continental Airli

Oklahoma State's John Lucas (15) reacts to scoring the winning 3-point shot as Saint Joseph's Tyrone Braley (12) looks on during second half game action at the NCAA Regional final in East Rutherford, N.J., Saturday, March 27, 2004. Oklahoma State defeated

March 27, 2004

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Edgar Martinez homered yesterday against San Francisco.

March 26, 2004

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Jameer Nelson #14 of the St. Joseph's Hawks celebrates after defeating the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during their third round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Continental Airlines Arena on March 25, 2004 in East Rutherford, New J

Emeka Okafor #50 of the University of Connecticut Huskies dunks against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the third round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament March 25, 2004 at America West Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.

John Lucas #15 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys celebrates in between plays against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament March 25, 2004 at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Je

Alabama's Chuck Davis reacts after a dunk during the second half of their NCAA Phoenix Regional semifinal game against Syracuse Thursday, March 25, 2004.

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

Red Sox starting pitcher Pedro Martinez delivers a throw during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Thursday March 25, 2004. Martinez gave up three runs on seven hits during his five inning outing.

Chicago White Sox's Paul Konerko, right, waits for the ball as Arizona Diamondbacks' Scott Hairston, left, barely beats the throw back to first base in a pickoff attempt during the sixth inning of a spring training game in Tucson, Ariz., Thursday, March 2

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds crosses home plate and points skyward after hitting a home run off Colorado Rockies' pitcher Brian Fuentes during the sixth inning of their spring training game in Scottsdale, Ariz., Thursday, March 25, 2004.

March 25, 2004

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If Bobby Taylor has the ball in his hand with the Seahawks, he will be richer for it.

Tim Couch was the first overall pick in the 1999 NFL draft.

Pirates pitcher Rick Reed was rocked by Ottawa, Baltimore’s Class AAA affiliate, on Wednesday, giving up six hits and six runs in three innings. Tribune-Review file

A Mets fan is trying to help the team trade Roger Cedeno by putting the outfielder up for bids on eBay.

March 24, 2004

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Red Sox outfielder Manny Ramirez checks out the motorcycle owned by teammate Kevin Millar, which was parked just outside the batting cages, prior to a game against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in Fort Myers, Fla., Tuesday, March 23, 2004.

Anaheim Angels pitcher Aaron Sele works the first inning of spring training action against the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, March 23, 2004 at Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.

Blue Jays pitcher Justin Miller shows the tattoos on his left arm that Major League Baseball says are taboo and must be covered up during games, Tuesday, March 23, 2004, before the start of the Blue Jays game against the Cleveland Indians at Knology Park

Edgar Martinez is in the stretch run of a career of brilliant hitting. His spring batting average of .414 illustrates that he is still a hitting machine.

March 23, 2004

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Oklahoma State point guard John Lucas III was named the Big 12 Conference Player of the Year this season. Lucas averages 15.4 points per game, second on the team.

After retiring as a QB, Eric Crouch is hoping to return to the NFL as a DB.

Keyshawn Johnson makes a point during a news conference at the Dallas Cowboys training facility in Irving, Texas, Monday, March 22, 2004 where he was formally introduced as a Dallas Cowboy. Johnson, an 8-year NFL veteran said "I have always wanted to play

Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne throws a warm up pitch between innings of a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 22, 2004 in Vero Beach, Fla.

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Shawn Green swings at a pitch during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on Monday, March 22, 2004 in Vero Beach, Fla.

Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Junior Spivey follows through on double to deep center field, on a hit-and-run that scored Geoff Jenkins from first base, during the fourth inning of their Cactus League game against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, March

Pudge Rodriguez took Brandon Inge's catching job, but Inge has adapted and become a utilityman

March 22, 2004

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Mo Finley #10 of the UAB Blazers shoots and makes a three point shot over Chuck Hayes #44 and Gerald Fitch #4 of the Kentucky Wildcats with 1

Guard Carl Krauser #11 of the Pittsburgh Panthers prepares to drive the lane against the Wisconsin Badgers during the second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at the Bradley Center on March 21, 2004 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Pit

Tony Allen #24 of Oklahoma State Cowboys goes up for two against the Memphis Tigers during the second round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Kemper Arena on March 21, 2004 in Kansas City, Missouri. The Oklahoma State Cowboys defeated

March 21, 2004

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Adam Morrison #3 of the Gonzaga Bulldogs reacts after shooting against the Nevada Wolf Pack during the second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on March 20, 2004 at Key Arena in Seattle, Washington.

Hakim Warrick #1 of the Syracuse Orangemen jumps in the air and pumps his fist after scoring against the Maryland Terrapins during their second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament against at Pepsi Center on March 20, 2004 in Denv

Chuck Davis #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after the second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament against the Stanford Cardinal at Key Arena on March 20, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Alabama beat Stanford 70-67. (

Members of the Stanford Cardinal watch the final seconds tick off the clock during the second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament against the Alabama Crimson Tide at Key Arena on March 20, 2004 in Seattle, Washington. Stanford lo

Royal Ivey #24 of the Texas Longorns sends a message to the North Carolina Tar Heels bench in the last minute during their second round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Pepsi Center on March 20, 2004 in Denver, Colorado. The Long

March 19, 2004

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Joey Graham #14 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys takes a shot in the second half against the Eastern Washington Eagles during the first round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on March 19, 2004 at Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dee Brown #11 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates a three point goal against the the Murray State Racers as the Illini defeated the Racers 72-53 during the first round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on March 19, 2004 at Nat

Head coach Dave Odom of the South Carolina Gamecocks talks to his players during a time out in the final minutes against the Memphis Tigers during the first round of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on March 19, 2004 at Kemper Arena in Kans

Guard B.J. Elder #1 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets drives around forward Erik Crawford #5 of the Northern Iowa Panthers during the first round game of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at Bradley Center on March 19, 2004 in Milwaukee, Wi

The Bucks will have to contend with the likes of Shaquille O'Neal during their upcoming trip west.

March 14, 2004

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Dodgers starting pitcher Jeff Weaver delivers a throw against the Minnesota Twins in Fort Myers, Fla., Saturday March 13, 2004.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Derek Lowe throws a pitch in the Red Sox 7-1 victory over the the Toronto Blue Jays, Saturday, March 13, 2004, at Knology Park in Dunedin, Fla. Lowe allowed one run, five hits, and struck out three in the 20 batters he faced during

Rafael Palmeiro #25 of the Baltimore Orioles yells at a ball hit against the New York Mets during their Spring Training Game on March 13, 2004 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Yankees' Hideki Matsui tries to beat the throw to first against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning on Saturday, March 13, 2003, at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

Kansas City Royals' Carlos Beltran watches his solo home run of Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brian Anderson in the first inning Saturday, March 13, 2004 in Surprise, Ariz.

March 12, 2004

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Anaheim Angels batter Vladimir Guerrero as he is hit by a pich from Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Elmer Dessens in the first inning Thursday, March 11, 2004, in Tempe, Ariz.

Dodgers batter Paul Lo Duca tosses his bat and reacts to being called out on strikes by home plate umpire Ed Montague, right, during the third inning of a spring training game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday March 11, 2004 in Vero Beach, Fla.

Pitcher Eric Gagne #38 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws from the mound during his team's Spring Training game against the St. Louis Cardinals March 11, 2004 in Vero Beach, Florida.

Kings forward Brad Miller celebrates after the Kings scored during the fourth quarter in their 120-102 win over the Dallas Mavericks in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, March 11, 2004.

Brett Favre agreed to a 'modest restructuring' of his contract to help give the Packers some room under the salary cap

March 11, 2004

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Eric Karros the LA Dodgers all-time HR leader bats for the Oakland Athletics

Alfonso Soriano #12 of the Texas Rangers hits a single in the second inning during a spring training game against the San Francisco Giants on March 10, 2004 at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Anaheim Angels Vladimir Guerrero hits a triple off the center field wall, during the third inning of their Cactus League game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Tempe, Ariz.

Los Angeles Lakers' Shaquille O'Neal (34) tries to drive around Boston Celtics' Mark Blount, right, in the third quarter of NBA play in Boston, Wednesday, March 10, 2004.

Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko (47), of Russia, lays one in unopposed by the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter Wednesday, March 10, 2004, in Salt Lake City.

Orlando Magic's Tracy McGrady acknowledges the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Washington Wizards, after he scored a team-record 62 points, becoming just the third NBA player in the past dozen years to score that many, Wednesday, March 10, 2004, i

March 10, 2004

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Fred McGriff #29 of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays singles against the Pittsburgh Pirates during spring training on March 9, 2004 at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida.

Dimitri Young #25 of the Detroit Tigers looses his hat as he tries to take third base in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during a spring training game on March 9, 2004 at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

Carmelo Anthony #15 of the Denver Nuggets throws down a dunk as Lonny Baxter #35 of the Washington Wizards looks on as the Nuggets defeated the Wizards 117-87 during NBA action March 9, 2004 at the MCI Center in Washington D.C.

Guard Kirk Hinrich #12 of the Chicago Bulls drives the lane past guard Eric Snow #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game on March 9, 2004 at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 89-81.

March 09, 2004

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Sammy Sosa after his first spring training homer.

Kevin Garnett and the Timberwolves are struggling

QB Jeff Garcia is heading to the Cleveland Browns

March 08, 2004

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Cincinnati outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. has played in just 234 games over the past three years because of injuries.

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds heads to first base after walking with the bases loaded in the third inning against the Chicago Cubs, Sunday, March 7, 2004, in Scottsdale, Ariz.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Shawn Green is besieged by fans during autograph day at Holman Stadium before the game with the New York Mets, in Vero Beach, Fla., Sunday March 7, 2004.

Pitcher Roger Clemens #22 of the Houston Astros on the mound against the Pittsburgh Pirates during Spring Training March 7, 2004 at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida.

Manager Buck Showalter of the Texas Rangers watches batting practice before their spring training game with the Mlwaukee Brewers on March 7, 2004 at Maryvale Baseball Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

Catcher Benito Santiago #30 of the Kansas City Royals asks if he or manager Tony Pena looks older before a game against the Colorado Rockies on March 7, 2004 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona.

March 06, 2004

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Shaquille O'Neal #34 of the Los Angeles Lakers slam dunks during the game against the Seattle Sonics at Staples Center on March 5, 2004 in Los Angeles, California.

Quarterback A.J. Feeley talks to reporters during a Wednesday, March 3, 2004, news conference at the Miami Dolphins' training center in Davie, Fla., after the team announced it had acquired him from the Philadephia Eagles.

Former Tennessee Titan defensive end Jevon Kearse poses with Philadephia Eagles coach Andy Reid, left, Thursday, March 4, 2004, in Philadelphia.

Washington Redskins' head coach Joe Gibbs, left, introduces new cornerback Shawn Springs, right, during a press conference at their training facilities Thursday, March 4, 2004 in Ashburn, Va. Springs agreed to a six-year, $30 million deal with a $10 milli

March 05, 2004

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Detroit Pistons' Rasheed Wallace, left, is greeted by Portland Trail Blazers coach Maurice Cheeks before the first half in Portland, Ore., Thursday March 4, 2004.

The Pittsburgh Pirates Mascot Pirate Parot gets the crowd going during their game against the Cinncinati Reds during Spring Training March 4, 2004 at McKechnie Field in Bradenton, Florida.

San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds reacts to a called strike against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning Thursday, March 4, 2004 at HoHoKam Park in Mesa, Ariz.

Ichiro Suzuki #51 of the Seattle Mariners looks on prior to the start of a spring training game against the San Diego Padres on March 4, 2004 at the Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona.

Country singer Garth Brooks #77 of the Kansas City Royals waits in the on-deck circle for his at bat against the Texas Rangers on March 4, 2004 at Surprise Stadium in Surprise, Arizona. Brooks struck out.

Randy Moss walks off the field sporting a new hair style after catching two touchdowns during a game last season versus the Kansas City Chiefs.(Carlos Gonzalez Star Tribune)

March 04, 2004

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Former Chicago White Sox great Bo Jackson handles a bat as he visits workouts at the team's spring training facility in Tucson, Ariz., Wednesday, March 3, 2004.

Montreal Expos manager Frank Robinson, right, talks on a phone as hitting coach Tom McCraw, left, watches batting practice during spring training workouts at Viera, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2004.

Detroit Tigers' Dmitri Young, left, greets his bother Delmon, an outfielder for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' after they played against each other in a "B" game at Joker Marchant Stadium Wednesday, March 3, 2004, in Lakeland, Fla.

Dodgers first baseman Shawn Green, right, takes a pick-off throw to chase back New York Mets' Roger Cedeno in the second inning in Vero Beach, Fla., Wednesday, March 3, 2004.

Kansas City Royals Garth Brooks (77) crosses home plate during a intrasquad game Wednesday, March 3, 2004, at the Kansas City spring training complex, in Surprise Ariz.

March 03, 2004

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New York Yankees Alex Rodriguez watches a fly ball to center field during a intrasquad game Tueday, March, 2, 2004 at Legends Field in Tampa, Fla

Mets pitcher Scott Erickson, accompanied by his wife Lisa Guerrero, autographs a shirt for a fan after morning workouts Port St. Lucie, Fla., Tuesday March 2, 2004

Chicago Cubs' Sammy Sosa applies pine tar on his bat prior to batting practice during spring training drillsTuesday, March 2, 2004 in Mesa, Arizona.

Anaheim Angels pitcher Bartolo Colon runs drills at the team's spring training facility Tuesday, March 2, 2004, in Tempe, Ariz.

Oakland Athletics non-roster catcher Jeremy Brown, left, and bench coach Bob Geren, discuss one of Geren's calls at home plate, during a spring training, inter-squad game, Tuesday, March 2, 2004, in Phoenix.

Barry Bonds #25 of the San Francisco Giants leaves the dugout to take batting practice during Photo Day on March 2, 2004 at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Arizona.

azuhito Tadano #76 of the Cleveland Indians poses during Photo Day on March 2, 2004 at Chain O' Lakes Park in Winter Haven, Florida.

Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch speaks to reporters prior to an autograph signing at the Cleveland Auto Show Tuesday, March 2, 2004, in Cleveland.

March 02, 2004

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St. Louis Cardinals player Reggie Sanders during the St. Louis Cardinals Training Camp Photo Day on February 29, 2004 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida.

Angels first baseman Darin Erstad backhands a groundball while working on fielding drills at the team's spring training facility Monday, March 1, 2004, in Tempe, Ariz.

Milwaukee Brewers Prince Fielder practices sliding at spring training Monday, March 1, 2004, in Maryvale, Ariz.

New York Mets pitcher James Baldwin winds up in the first inning of an intrasquad game at spring training Monday March 1, 2004 in Port St. Lucie, Fla.

Garth Brooks takes batting practice at the Kansas City Royals spring training facility in Surprise, Ariz., Monday, March 1, 2004.

Blue Jays first baseman Carlos Delgado displays unorthodox form as he fields a ball at spring training in Dunedin, Fla.

March 01, 2004

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Catcher Mike Piazza #31 of the New York Mets slides during Spring Training February 29, 2004 at in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez laughs during an interview session with reporters Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004 in Fort Myers, Fla.

Raul Mondesi who will have a monster year for the Pittsburgh Pirates. (AP Photo)

Seattle Mariners' Scott Spiezio takes a turn batting during a workout Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004, during spring training in Peoria, Ariz.

Kansas City Royals Angel Berroa plays games with ball following pick off practice Sunday, Feb. 29, 2004

Milwaukee lead-off hitter Scott Podsednik became only the fourth rookie to bat .300, score 100 runs and steal 40 bases.

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