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October 31, 2004

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University of Miami's Devin Hester is face-down on the field, and Anthony Reddick (26) walks off while North Carolina kicker Connor Barth (10) is hoisted after his game-winning field goal. 'I don't know what to say,' UM's Brandon Meriweather said. 'I don'

USC's Dwayne Jarrett (8) celebrates one of his two touchdown catches with teammate Chris McFoy.

California running back J.J. Arrington, right, evades the tackle of Arizona State defender Chris McKenzie in the first quarter last night.

Oklahoma's Mark Clayton returns a punt for a touchdown in the third quarter against Oklahoma State yesterday in Stillwater. The Sooners squeaked past the Cowboys.

Packers QB Brett Favre.

October 30, 2004

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Washington Redskins S Sean Taylor

Eagles receiver Terrell Owens may receive a lot of extra attention from the Ravens if the Birds are missing Brian Westbrook, as expected.

October 29, 2004

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Former Gators coach Steve Spurrier is reported to have contacted the University of Florida about the job opening.

Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson may be a Heisman favorite, but Texas' Cedric Benson and Oklahoma State's Vernand Morency have better statistics.

Red Sox DH David Ortiz is featured on the Wheaties box

Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez acknowledges the crowd that gathered around Fenway Park in Boston yesterday morning following the team's World Series championship win on Wednesday in St. Louis.

Boston Braves Babe Ruth appears in this March 10, 1935, photo. The Boston Red Sox emphatically ended their 86-year title drought and put a stop to all the talk about the 1920 sale of that Bambino fellow by beating the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday nigh

The grave of George Herman 'Babe' Ruth is decorated with items left by New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fans, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 in Hawthorne. The "Curse of the Bambino" has followed Boston through four World Series defeats, each one in seven game

October 28, 2004

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Boston Red Sox players celebrate after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in Game 4 to sweep the World Series Wednesday in St. Louis.

Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek leaps into the arms of pitcher Keith Foulke at the conclusion of Boston's shutout victory in Game 4.

The Boston Red Sox celebrate their sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday night. Photo/AP

Johnny Damon is greeted by his teammates after his home run in the first inning Wednesday.

Washington coach Joe Gibbs developed one of the most powerful and productive running games in football.

The NFL has put its mark on Super Bowl XL with a logo that gets high grades from people connected with the mega sports event at Ford Field in 2006.

October 27, 2004

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Pedro Martinez made his long-awaited Series debut a special one, bailed out when Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz did as much damage with their arms as bats. Backed by defense, Boston cruised past St. Louis 4-1 Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead

Manny Ramirez gives the Red Sox the lead with a home run in the first inning.

Boston’s Bill Mueller gets Jeff Suppan out in the third inning Tuesday night. Suppan was thrown out when he started for home, stopped and went toward third, started again for home and tried to return to third. The Red Sox won 4-1.

Manny Ramirez points skyward.

Pedro Martinez hoists his good luck charm, Nelson de la Rosa, during a Fenway Park celebration

Brett Favre walks off the field in Oakland last December with his wife Deanna just one day after his father's death. Deanna is being treated for breast cancer, according to the Favre family.

October 26, 2004

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Pedro Martinez gets some batting practice in. Martinez and other Boston starting pitchers will have to bat in St. Louis.

Ron Zook was fired as coach of the Florida Gators

Bengals receiver Chad Johnson celebrates with fans after the Bengals beat the Broncos 23-10 in Cincinnati. (AP)

Bengals WR Chad Johnson catches a pass from quarterback Carson Palmer to score against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. (AP)

October 25, 2004

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Curt Schilling's solid start helped the Red Sox take a 2-0 lead in the World Series.

Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes (31) is congratulated by teammates Chris Bober (67), Tony Gonzalez (88) and Jason Dunn (89) after Holmes scored a touchdown in the second quarter. (AP)

San Diego wide receiver Keenan McCardell warms up with his new team before the start of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. San Diego acquired him from Tampa Bay earlier in the week.

Arizona running back Emmitt Smith, left, and Seattle wide receiver Jerry Rice greet each other at the end of their game in Tempe, Ariz. The game marked the first time in 20 years the NFL's career yardage leaders in receiving (Rice) and rushing (Smith) opp

Arizona running back Emmitt Smith celebrates his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter in Tempe, Ariz. Smith ran for his 78th career 100-yard game, passing Walter Payton for the all-time NFL record for most career 100-yard games. Th

Miami's Jason Taylor (99) sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger (10) in the fourth quarter in Miami. The Dolphins won 31-14.

Brett Favre keeps going

Deion Sanders celebrates his end-zone interception during the fourth quarter. (Getty Images)

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jerry Rice watches his new team from the sidelines in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in Tempe, Ariz. (AP)

New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon looks for a hole as New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (92) and defensive tackle Jason Ferguson (72) defend in first-half action. (AP)

Seattle wide receiver Jerry Rice can't handle a pass in the second quarter. He wound up with one catch for 10 yards. (AP)

Oakland Raiders quarterback Kerry Collins walks off the field after the Raiders lost to the New Orleans Saints 31-26. Collins passed for 350 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. (AP)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field following their 27-24 loss to Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Manning passed for 368 yards and three touchdowns. (AP)

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Vinny Testaverde (16) watches from the sidelines in the final minutes of their game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 41-20. (AP)

Brett Favre completed 23 of 29 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Green Bay's 41-20 victory against Dallas. (Getty Images)

Detroit Lions wide receiver Reggie Swinton performs a back flip after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. (AP)

Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman points to running back Ahman Green after rushing for a 90-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers won 41-20. (AP)

The Sonics' Ray Allen, left, and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant are becoming heated rivals.

October 24, 2004

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The Red Sox's Mark Bellhorn hits a two-run, tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning last night in Boston.

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrates his three-run homer in the first inning off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Woody Williams in Game 1 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Boston.

Texas senior Cedric Benson gets by Texas Tech's Khalid Naziruddin. The run gave Benson more than 1,000 yards for the season.

Washington's Greyson Gunheim, right, stops USC all-purpose star Reggie Bush for a 5-yard loss yesterday. UW's defense held USC to 10 first-half points.

Michigan's Michael Hart flips over Purdue's Kyle Smith on his way to a first down that set up the winning field goal.

UCLA tight end Marcedes Lewis (19) pulls in a touchdown pass over Arizona State cornerback Josh Golden in the second quarter yesterday in Tempe, Ariz.

The St. Louis Cardinals, left, and the Boston Red Sox line up before the start of Game 1 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 in Boston.

Carl Yastrzemski, who played his entire 23-year career with the Red Sox and competed in two World Series, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 in Boston yesterday.

San Antonio's Tim Duncan, left, drives past Sonics forward Reggie Evans during the first half. Duncan scored 21 points.

New York quarterback Chad Pennington leads the 5-0 Jets into Foxborough, Mass.

October 23, 2004

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Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz raises his arms, with a first baseman's glove on his hand, during a team practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday Oct. 22, 2004. The Red Sox will play the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, starting Satu

Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, left, points upward while shagging fly balls with pitcher Derek Lowe, right, during a team practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday Oct. 22, 2004. The Red Sox will play the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, s

St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Morris, left, and Danny Haren emerge from inside the "Green Monster" wall in left field at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday Oct. 22, 2004 during a team workout. The Cardinals are preparing for Saturday's Game 1 of the World Series a

Members of the St. Louis Cardinals stretch out yesterday in front of the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston.

Brent Barry has been ice cold so far for the San Antonio Spurs, making just 5 of 27 field-goal attempts in three exhibition games.

October 22, 2004

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The Cardinals celebrate Thursday night after defeating the Houston Astros 5-2 in Game 7 of the NLCS in St. Louis.

St. Louis Cardfinals manager Tony LaRussa, left, reaches for relief pitcher Julian Tavarez after the Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 5-2 in Game 7 of the NL championship series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2004, in St. Louis. St. Louis advances to the World Seri

Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling presents the 'Top Ten Secrets to the Boston Red Sox Comeback' during an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 in New York. Schilling helped the Red Sox overcome a three game deficit

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sandwiched in a sack by New York Jets linebacker Sam Cowart (56) and defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson (63) last season.

UTEP coach Mike Price, holding a pickaxe over his head, leads his team out of the tunnel during the Miners' home opener on Sept. 11.

October 21, 2004

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Johnny Damon connects for a grand slam in the second inning off the Yankees' Javier Vazquez, putting the Red Sox ahead, 6-0. Damon added a two-run homer in the fourth.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez holds the AL trophy after the Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 10-3 in the deciding game of the AL championship.

St. Louis Cardinals reliever Julian Tavarez celebrates after pitching the 12th inning in yesterday against the Houston Astros. Tavarez was credited with the win as the Cardinals went on to defeat the Astros 6-4 to tie the series, 3-3.

October 20, 2004

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling fires to the plate in the second inning against the New York Yankees during game 6 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 19. 2004 in New York.

Boston Red Sox's Mark Bellhorn hits a three-run homer of New York Yankees' Jon Lieber in the fourth inning during game 6 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 19. 2004 in New York.

Mike Hargrove, also known as Grover, twice took Cleveland to the World Series.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant looks to drive past Sacramento Kings' Darius Songaila in the first half of a preseason game Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Fresno, Calif.

Keenan McCardell says he is "thrilled'' to be a Charger, though the team will not restructure his contract.

Jerry Rice received permission from Hall of Famer Steve Largent to wear No. 80, which was retired by the Seahawks in 1995.

Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper rolls out while looking for an open receiver during a game versus Chicago.

The Astros' Pete Munro started Game 2 against the Cardinals and got a no-decision in a 6-4 loss.

Jerry Rice received permission from Hall of Famer Steve Largent to wear No. 80, which was retired by the Seahawks in 1995.

October 19, 2004

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Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz smiles after his game-winning single against New York Yankees pitcher Esteban Loaiza in the 14th inning during game 5 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 18 2004 in Boston.

Boston Red's David Ortiz celebrates his 14th-inning, game-winning single off New York's Esteban Loaiza in Game 5 of the ALCS Monday in Boston. The Red Sox won 5-4.

Jeff Kent celebrates his walk-off three-run home run, giving the Astros a 3-2 lead in the NLCS.

Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' John Mabry to end the eighth inning during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Monday Oct. 18, 2004.

Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal in his preseason home debut against the Hawks.

St. Louis Rams safety Adam Archuleta takes in some oxygen after returning a fumble 93 yards for a third-quarter touchdown. (AP)

St. Louis quarterback Marc Bulger prepares to throw in the first half. (AP)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden yells into his head set as he calls a play during the second quarter of their game against the St. Louis Rams. (AP)

Steelers officials confirmed Sunday's game-day diagnosis yesterday, Pro-Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton will be out for the season with ligament damage in his right knee.

Alonzo Mourning will wear a protective pad so he can practice with the Nets, but his return to game action is still weeks away.

October 18, 2004

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Boston’s David Ortiz celebrates after hitting the winning homer in the 12th inning against the New York Yankees to win Game 4 last night.

Houston Astros' Carlos Beltran comes out of the dugout and gestures to the crowd after hitting a homerun against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Sunday Oct. 17, 2004.

Houston closer Brad Lidge reacts after the Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to even the National League Championship Series at two games apiece.

Ben Roethlisberger guided the Steelers to a 24-20 victory against the Cowboys, becoming the first rookie quarterback to go 4-0 since Phil Simms on the 1979 New York Giants and the first Pittsburgh quarterback to win in Dallas since Bradshaw in 1982. Photo

Michael Vick rolls out against the Chargers. After struggling for three quarters, he threw for 130 of his 218 yards in the fourth as he led two touchdown drives.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady loses his helmet and fumbles after getting hammered by Seattle rookie Michael Boulware, left, as Chike Okeafor (56) assists. The Seahawks lost to the Patriots 30-20.

Curtis Martin dodges San Francisco safety Tony Parrish as he runs toward the end zone on the Jets' fourth-quarter touchdown drive. Martin ran for 111 yards and passed Marcus Allen for eighth place on the NFL's career rushing list.

October 17, 2004

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New York's Alex Rodriguez is greeted by teammate Gary Sheffield after hitting a solo home run off Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo in the third inning. (Brita Meng Outzen/MLB.com)  

Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens questions a time out call while pitching to St. Louis Cardinals Reggie Sanders in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004.

USC receiver Dwayne Jarrett, left, congratulates teammate Reggie Bush after Bush scored a first-quarter touchdown against Arizona State yesterday. The Trojans have won 26 of their last 27 games.

Wisconsin's Scott Starks made the big play against Purdue and was a guest on Fox Sports Radio.

Cal tailback J.J. Arrington soars past Bruins defenders to score from the 1-yard line in the second quarter yesterday in Berkeley, Calif.

Ben Roethlisberger looks to run his record to 4-0 today in Dallas.

Michigan State quarterback Drew Stanton rushed for 102 yards and had 308 yards passing against Minnesota in a 51-17 homecoming victory yesterday. He added a 4-yard reception to set a school record with 414 yards of total offense.

Purdue's Brian Hickman, right, breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Brandon White in the first quarter in West Lafayette, Ind., yesterday.

One NFL GM who studied Mark Brunell as a potential free agent signee said that he "started to look shaky" in 2002 and 2003, when he was with Jacksonville.

New Orleans coach Jim Haslett has guided his Saints to a 2-3 record, including two losses against previously winless teams. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the team has underachieved.

Following their bye week, the Steelers will host quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on Oct. 31.

Ravens LB Ray Lewis

October 16, 2004

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Fans stand in the rain at Boston's Fenway Park after Game 3 of the ALCS was postponed.

Seattle Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck says playing the Patriots at home tomorrow is "a dream come true."

October 15, 2004

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St. Louis' Albert Pujols points to the dugout after an eighth-inning home run last night.

Scott Rolen (right) and Albert Pujols celebrate back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning.

Johnny Damon and the Red Sox need to get the offense going.

Purdue QB Kyle Orton has completed 69.2% of his passes this season.

After years of being unhappy with losing in Cincinnati, Corey Dillon is happy to be winning in New England.

Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets towers over compatriot Lui Wei, who is trying out for the Sacramento Kings, during their NBA exhibition game in Shanghai, China. Houston won 88-86.

October 14, 2004

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Jon Lieber allowed one run on three hits through seven innings for the Yankees

Who's your daddy? Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Pedro Martinez delivers to the New York Yankees in first inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday Oct. 13, 2004.

John Olerud hit a 2-run homer to key Game 2 for the Yankees.

Albert Pujols follows through on a home run Wednesday night.

St. Louis Cardinals' Woody Williams pitches against the Houston Astros in the second inning during Game 1 of the National League Championship Series Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, in St. Louis.

Tom Brady, the seventh quarterback picked in the 2000 draft class, has two Super Bowl titles.

Kobe Bryant is being praised by his current coach, Rudy Tomjanovich, for being a leader.

Al Michaels gets a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

October 13, 2004

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New York Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera, right, and manager Joe Torre, left, celebrate after the Yankees' 10-7 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game 1 of the American League championship series at Yankee Stadium Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004, in New York.

New York Yankees starting pitcher Mike Mussina throws in the first inning of the first game of the American League championship series against the Boston Red Sox at New York's Yankee Stadium, Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004.

Boston Red Sox starter Curt Schilling wipes his brow in the third inning against the New York Yankees in the first game of the American League championship series at Tuesday Oct. 12, 2004 in New York.

A Yankees fan shows off his T-shirt in reference to comments by Boston's Pedro Martinez, who starts tonight.

Quarterback Kyle Orton and receiver Taylor Stubblefield are part of a Purdue offense that has a 60% success rate on third down.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger delivers a second-quarter pass against the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Sunday. Roethlisberger threw for 231 yards and a touchdown to lead the Steelers over the Browns 34-23.

October 12, 2004

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Titans Troy Fleming dives to the end zone for a touchdown Monday night.

Washington Redskins QB Mark Brunell

Sage Rosenfels, above, is ready to step in if Jay Fiedler and A.J. Feeley don't recover from injuries.

Houston's Carlos Beltran celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning last night. The Astros reached the NLCS for the first time.

Ken Caminiti was a unanimous choice for 1996 NL MVP after hitting 40 homers with 130 RBI.

At left, Babe Ruth is shown as a great pitcher for the Boston Red Sox early in his career. At right, he takes a healthy swing at the ball while a member of the New York Yankees.

October 11, 2004

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Heat center Shaquille O'Neal adjusts his uniform before the start of their pre-season game against the Houston Rockets Sunday. O'Neal had 17 points and seven rebounds in 22 minutes after being plagued by foul trouble in Miami's 85-75 loss to Houston

Cardinals' Albert Pujols swings for a 3-run home run in the fourth inning against the Dodgers last night.

John Smoltz is a happy man as the Braves force a game 5 against the Astros.

Orpheus Roye loses a footrace as Ben Roethlisberger scrambles for a 9-yard gain.

Vikings receiver Marcus Robinson scores on a 50-yard touchdown-catch in OT giving the Vikings a 34-28 win over The Houston Texans at Reliant Stadium in Houston.

St. Louis receiver Shaun McDonald prepares to haul in the winning touchdown pass in overtime Sunday, as Terreal Bierria, right, tries to catch up. Seattle led by 17 points at halftime, but didn't score a touchdown the rest of the way as the Rams snapped S

New England coach Bill Belichick gets a celebratory bath, courtesy of Rodney Harrison (37) and Richard Seymour, after the Patriots' 19th consecutive victory.

Louisville's Stefan LeFors is ranked fifth in the nation in passing efficiency.

The Badgers face their tougest test of the season Saturday, when they visit Purdue and Heisman candidate Kyle Orton.

Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal (32) fouls Houston's Yao Ming in the second quarter of last night's exhibition game in Houston.

James Hall (96) and Lions teammates bring down Atlanta running back Warrick Dunn during fourth-quarter action. Detroit won its second in a row on the road.

Atlanta closer John Smoltz celebrates yesterday after inducing a game-ending double play.

St. Louis' Albert Pujols watches the flight of his tiebreaking, three-run home run to put the Cardinals up 5-2 last night in Los Angeles.

October 08, 2004

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Atlanta Braves' Rafael Furcal hits the game-winning home run to defeat the Houston Astros, 4-2, in Game 2 of the National League Division Series at Turner Field in Atlanta, Thursday Oct. 7, 2004.

Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley warms up before Game 2 against the Cardinals.

Chris Hovan celebrates a Vikings win over Green Bay in November 2002.

Chad Brown (in air) and the Seahawks are trying to leap over Marc Bulger (ground), Orlando Pace (left) and the Rams in the NFC West.

Purdue, behind star quarterback Drew Brees, earned a Rose Bowl berth thanks in part to a come-from-behind victory in 2000 over Michigan.

October 07, 2004

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Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez reacts after striking out Anaheim Angels' Chone Figgins for the last of the seventh inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series, Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, in Anaheim, Calif.

Boston's Jason Varitek, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a two-run home run to tie the score at 3 last night in the sixth inning.

The Yankees' Derek Jeter, right, reacts after scoring the winning run in the 12th inning Wednesday night against Minnesota. New York scored two runs in the 12th, erasing a one-run deficit and beating the Twins 7-6 to even their best-of-five series at one

Alex Rodriguez gets it done for the Yankees in game 2 of the ALDS against the Twins.

California quarterback Aaron Rodgers has a 74 percent completion percentage.

Seattle's Grant Wistrom has provided a huge lift to Seattle's top-ranked defense.

The Mariners must get more production from second baseman Bret Boone, whom they could try to trade this offseason.

Lakers coach Rudy Tomjanovich had a slip of the tongue in promoting his new team.

October 06, 2004

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Ricky Williams wants to return to the NFL, his agent says.

Larry Walker, acquired by St. Louis in August from Colorado, acknowledges the crowd after hitting his second home run of the game.

Curt Schilling limits the Angels and the offense blasts the Angels for a 9-3 victory Tuesday in Game 1.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning in Game 1 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Minnesota's Jacque Jones points to the heavens after a sixth-inning home run to put the Twins up 2-0.

Gary Sheffield admitted to unknowingly using a steroid cream.

Coach Joe Tiller and quarterback Kyle Orton celebrated Purdue's first win at Notre Dame since 1974 last week in South Bend.

Luke Ridnour poses for media guide photos on media day yesterday.

Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith said Monday he likely will drop his appeal of a four-game suspension if the NFL does not hand him a final ruling this week.

October 05, 2004

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Kobe Bryant, a center of attention at Laker media day, may find his credibility around the NBA has been undermined by recent revelations. (Is that Ben Maller standing in the back?)

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant prepares to be filmed for a television spot during Lakers Media Day in El Segundo, Calif., yesterday.

Center Shaquille O'Neal models his his new black-and-orange Miami Heat uniform.

Tiger Woods and his fiancee, Elin Nordegren, 24, are in Barbados and reportedly set to be married today at a resort on the island.

RB Priest Holmes (31) of the Kansas City Chiefs bounds away from the Ravens' Terrell Suggs (55) during last night's game in Baltimore.

Dolphins GM Rick Spielman defended Jay Fiedler, above, despite his four turnovers Sunday.

Brett Favre suffered a concussion in the Packers' 14-7 loss on Sunday to the New York Giants.

The Steelers, and running back Jerome Bettis, have been celebrating a lot this season after reaching the red zone.

Anaheim's Jarrod Washburn

Mariners manager Bob Melvin, here arguing a call with umpire Dale Scott, was not known for emotional outbursts. Melvin was fired on Monday after a 63-99 season.

Texas quarterback Vince Young, shown Sept. 25 against Rice, is 10-1 as a starter.

October 04, 2004

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Michael Vick looks downfield during the fourth quarter Sunday.

Plaxico Burress runs for a 16-yard gain after catching a Ben Roethlisberger pass near midfield.

Emmitt Smith runs for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the New Orleans Saints yesterday.

St. Louis running back Marshall Faulk rushes to the 1-yard line as Joey Goodspeed (44) blocks San Francisco's Derek Smith (50) in the first quarter. The play set up a touchdown.

New England's David Patten (86) is hugged by teammate Bethel Johnson after scoring in the first half against the Buffalo Bills.

Colts' Peyton Manning makes a throw despite pressure from Jaguars' Tommy Hendricks. Manning was 20 of 29 for 220 yards, 2 touchdowns.

Pirates left fielder Jason Bay finished his rookie season with 26 home runs, 82 RBIs and a .282 batting average.

Steelers safety Troy Polamalu looks for the end zone after picking off a Carson Palmer pass with just over two minutes remaining in the game as Bengals receiver Kelley Washington watches in the background.

San Francisco Giants manager Felipe Alou, left, talks with Los Angeles Dodgers manager Jim Tracy after the Giants defeated the Dodgers 10-0, Sunday, Oct. 3, 2004, in Los Angeles.

Steve Finley, the hero of Saturday's win over the Giants, tips his hat after walking onto the field before Sunday's game.

October 03, 2004

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Los Angeles Dodgers Adrian Beltre, left, celebrates as Steve Finley runs up first after hitting a grand slam to win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won the ga

Anaheim Angels' Troy Percival celebrates after defeating the Oakland Athletics to win the AL Western Division Title Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.

Purdue quarterback Kyle Orton and receiver Taylor Stubblefield celebrate near the end of a yesterday's 41-16 victory over Notre Dame.

Georgia's Reggie Brown makes a leaping catch for a touchdown as LSU's Travis Daniels covers in the second quarter yesterday.

Measuring Anthony Davis' value to the University of Wisconsin football team had never been as simple as it was Saturday afternoon. Count along with us: 27 carries. 213 rushing yards. Three touchdowns. A total of 250 yards, or 70% of UW's offensive pro

Running back Noah Herron (33) of Northwestern runs for a second-quarter touchdown against Ohio State last night.

Virginia Tech safety Vincent Fuller (8) is swarmed by teammates after an interception.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Steve Finley follows through for a grand slam to win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Yorvil Torrealba looks on, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won the game, 7-3, and clin

Anaheim Angels' Darin Erstad watches his two run double in the eighth inning off Oakland Athletics' Ricardo Rincon Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Oakland, Calif. Anaheim defeated the Oakland Athletics to win the AL Western Division Title, 5-4.

Under a tentative plea agreement Jamal Lewis would avoid jail time during the season.

The Carson Palmer script would have suited Bill Cowher when it came to Ben Roethlisberger. But things (read: injuries) happen, giving us a head-to-head case study in the two schools of quarterback development at Heinz Field.

Packers quarterback Brett Favre congratulates receiver Javon Walker by slapping Walker on the helmet after he scores during the fourth quarter.

Bear's quarterback Rex Grossman is carted off the field after his right leg was injured a week ago against the Vikings.

Scrapbook memories of the Homestead Grays.

Barry Bonds NL MVP?

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Elmer Dessens throws to the plate during the third inning against the San Francisco Giants, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, in Los Angeles.

Mike Lowell might opt out of his contract if the Marlins don't have a stadium deal in place.

Shaquille O'Neal poses for the crowd outside AmericanAirlines Arena on the day he was officially introduced as a member of the Miami Heat.

Gabe Kapler tracks RBI single in the second inning of the first game of a doubleheader against the Orioles.

October 02, 2004

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Seattle Mariners Ichiro Suzuki tips his hat to the fans after hitting a ball into left field which tied George Sisler's 1920 single season record of 257 first in the inning at Safeco Field on Friday, Oct. 1, 2004 in Seattle.

Angels starting pitcher Bartolo Colon struck out six and allowed three hits in seven shutout innings against Oakland last night in Anaheim, Calif.

Mike McKenzie refuses to discuss his hamstring injury.

Notre Dame has its own TV deal and no conference affiliation. But with the advent of ESPN and others, the Irish no longer have the eyes of national recruits all to themselves.

The Hokies hope to protect quarterback Bryan Randall better than they did last week against the Wolfpack.

Ravens wide receiver Randy Hymes avoids a cincinnati defender. Out with an injury last season, Hymes will make his third straight start Monday against the Chiefs.

October 01, 2004

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Cleveland's Kyle Denney, left, dressed as a USC cheerleader as part of a rookie hazing.

Ichiro had a hit Thursday and remains one shy of the major-league record for a season.

New York’s Bernie Williams throws his batting helmet as he crosses home plate after hitting a game-ending home run.

These D.C. United soccer fans at RFK have approximate view from home plate once stadium is upgraded for baseball.

The Expos' mascot is Youppi, who will make the trip to D.C. Orioles fans at Camden Yards are regaled by the Bird.

Heat center Shaquille O'Neal, shown at a press conference back in July, lashed out against former Los Angeles Lakers teammate Kobe Bryant.

Air Force's Denny Poland, right, tries to bring down Navy running back Eric Roberts yesterday in Air Force Academy, Colo.

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