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April 30, 2005

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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens sits on the bench during the game against the Washington Redskins on Nov. 21, 2004, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Rusty Kennedy)

Cardinals rookie running back J.J. Arrington carries the ball during Friday's minicamp in Tempe.

Newly acquired Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss stretches yesterday before the first day of minicamp in Alameda, Calif.

The Suns' Jim Jackson shows a hand sign after hitting a three-pointer Friday vs. the Grizzlies. He might as well have been referring to the team's 3-0 lead in the playoff series.

Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux earned his 306th career win by beating Roger Clemens and the Astros last night in Chicago. He allowed two runs in six innings.

Houston pitcher Roger Clemens shows his frustration after giving up a home run to Chicago's Jeromy Burnitz last night.

Albert Pujols watches his two-run home run against Atlanta Braves starter Tim Hudson in the fifth inning last night.

Blue Jays pitcher Roy Halladay works to a Yankees batter in the first inning of last night's game at Yankee Stadium.

Miguel Tejada slugs a three-run first-inning homer to help the Orioles beat Tampa Bay in Baltimore. Tejada is batting .337 with 28 RBI.

Lyle Overbay homered in his first two at-bats, leading the Milwaukee Brewers to a 4-3 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Friday night.

Starter Mark Redman shows his frustration after giving up a solo homer to the Giants' Mike Matheny. Redman gave up seven hits and three runs through six innings.

The Mariners' Jeremy Reed swings for a third-inning single last night. The hit drove in Ichiro from third base and gave Seattle a 2-1 lead.

April 29, 2005

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Boston forward Paul Pierce sits on the bench after the Pacers routed the Celtics last night.

Miami's Alonzo Mourning, left, hugs teammate Udonis Haslem during the second overtime last night.

Ahman Green takes part in drills during minicamp Wednesday. Green was arrested Monday and cited for domestic violence. Photo/AP

Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez reacts after striking out the Yankees’ Tony Womack to end last night’s game in New York.

Ichiro rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run off Rangers starter Chris Young (background) in the eighth inning.

Starting pitcher Tim Hudson, traded to Atlanta from Oakland this past offseason, is 2-0 with an 0.96 earned-run average in his first month with the Braves.

San Francisco Giants' Pedro Feliz hits a three-run homer off San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tim Redding in the fourth inning in San Francisco, Wednesday, April 27, 2005. The Giants won 10-3.

San Diego Padres starting pitcher Tim Redding watches San Francisco Giants' Pedro Feliz circle the bases after hitting a three-run homer during the fourth inning in San Francisco on Wednesday, April 27, 2005. The Giants won 10-3. Redding took the loss and

April 28, 2005

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Tim Duncan of the Spurs, left, powers around the Nuggets' Kenyon Martin last night. With the win, San Antonio evened the series at one game apiece.

Suns point guard Steve Nash drives past Grizzlies counterpart Jason Williams during the Suns' victory on Wednesday night.

NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue displays an NFL publication titled "Play Safe!" that explains health concerns to young athletes.

Former Steelers lineman Steve Courson is sworn in yesterday to testify before a House panel about the NFL's steroid policy.

Mark Grudzielanek hit for the cycle in his first four at-bats Wednesday.

Ichiro managed the Mariners' only extra-base hit, a two-run double in the ninth inning.

Members of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays and Boston Red Sox scrum at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla., after the benches cleared on Sunday.

Jimmy Rollins looks skyward after giving the Phillies a lift with a leadoff home run against the Nationals' Esteban Loaiza in the ninth inning.

April 27, 2005

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Alex Rodriguez after hitting his third home run of the game, a grand slam in the fourth inning. Rodriguez became the first player to drive in 10 runs at Yankee Stadium.

Happy A-Rod!

Miami Heat's Alonzo Mourning reacts after his basket was good and he was fouled during second quarter action against the New Jersey Nets' during Game 2 of the Eastern Conference playoffs at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Monday, April 26, 2005.

Sonics point guard Luke Ridnour celebrates with fans at KeyArena last night after knocking down a shot during the third quarter.

Detroit's Rasheed Wallace reacts after being called for a technical foul last night.

Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace celebrates after one of his three pointers against the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 2 of their NBA playoff game at the Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich. on Tuesday, April 26, 2005.

NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue will testify today about the league's steroid measures at a hearing on Capitol Hill.

Suns forward Shawn Marion plans to play today despite a sore right wrist.

For his jockey's sake, Bellamy Road had better start fast.

April 26, 2005

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Houston Rockets center Yao Ming (11) and guard Bob Sura (3) celebrate in the final seconds of Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Dallas Mavericks, Monday, April 25, 2005, in Dallas. The Rockets won 113-111.

Amare Stoudemire had a frustrating offensive game Sunday with nine points on 3-for-9 shooting. However, he stayed enthusiastic on the bench when he wasn't playing and reveled in Steven Hunter's performance in the Suns' victory of the Grizzlies.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Shawn Green hits an RBI single, scoring Troy Glaus, in the first inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Derek Lowe wipes his face after giving up three runs and three hits to the Arizona Diamonbacks during the first inning on Monday, April 25, 2005, in Los Angeles. The D'Backs won 4-2.

San Diego Padres' Sean Burroughs, right, scores on a single by Mark Loretta as San Francisco Giants catcher Mike Matheny, left, waits for the throw from the outfield in the sixth inning on Monday, April 25, 2005, in San Francisco. The Padres won 5-3.

Cardinals first-round draft pick Antrel Rolle (left) receives his team jersey from Cardinals owner Bill Bidwill at teh team's practice facility in Tempe Monday morning.

Steelers owner Dan Rooney and club president Art Rooney II pose for photographers with Heath Miller.

Twins Sports Inc. President Jerry Bell unveils the stadium plan.

April 25, 2005

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Former University of Utah quarterback Alex Smith, center, poses for photos with San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Nolan, left, and team owner Dr. John York, right, in Santa Clara, Calif. on Sunday, April 24, 2005. Smith is the 1st overall pick in the 20

Aaron Rodgers doesn’t seem concerned about having to wait his turn.

Miami Coach Nick Saban still hopes to sign a reserve tight end, a speed or slot receiver and a developmental quarterback in addition to his six draft picks.

Detroit Lions' president Matt Millen, left, poses for a photo with second-round draft pick Shaun Cody, first-round draft pick Mike Williams, and head coach Steve Mariucci, right, during a news conference at their training facility on Sunday, April 24, 200

Matt Jones, who played quarterback in college, will wear No. 18 for the Jaguars

Baltimore Ravens first-round draft pick Oklahoma wide receiver Mark Clayton, left, holds up his jersey along with Ravens General Manager Ozzie Newsome, center, and Coach Brian Billick during a news conference on Sunday, April 24, 2005, in Owings Mills, Md

Tennessee Titans first-round pick Adam Jones (1), a defensive back from West Virginia, and second-round pick Michael Roos (2), an offensive tackle from Eastern Washington, hold up their Titans jerseys for photographs as coach Jeff Fisher, left, and genera

Arizona Diamondbacks' Tony Clark, right, is congratulated by Shawn Green after Clark's three-run home run off San Diego Padres Brian Lawrence during the third inning.

Pirates catcher Humberto Cota talks to Dave Williams after the pitcher gave up a single to Derrek Lee in the fourth inning yesterday at Wrigley Field.

Jacque Jones, who turns 30 today, has supplied power (112 career home runs) and outstanding fielding during his career with the Twins, but has been criticized for poor discipline at the plate. His .500 on-base percentage this season dwarfs his career OBP

April 24, 2005

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California quarterback Aaron Rodgers was projected by some as the No. 1 pick in the entire draft.

Alex Smith takes a call at the 49ers draft desk minutes after the draft began yesterday afternoon

LeBron James: The message sinks in -- no playoffs.

Did Lenny Dykstra gamble and do steroids as an active player?

Brewers OF Carlos Lee reacts after he is called out on strikes in the first inning Saturday.

Oh, to watch Ken Griffey Jr. the way he used to be.

Orioles' Melvin Mora, left, and Miguel Tejada celebrate their 4-1 win against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto yesterday.

The Mets' Victor Diaz, who was 4 for 4 with two doubles, scored in the fifth inning, beating the throw to Nationals catcher Brian Schneider.

The Devil Rays might have a few young stars such as Carl Crawford but they still have far too many scoreboard nightmares such as the one Monday night in Yankee Stadium.

Pirates infielder Freddy Sanchez drives her RBI triple in the ninth.

April 23, 2005

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North Carolina's Marvin Williams, a former Bremerton High School standout, dunks in the NCAA title game against Illinois on April 4.

From left, North Carolina juniors Sean May and Raymond Felton and freshman Marvin Williams announce their intentions to enter the NBA draft during a news conference held at the Dean Smith Center in Chapel Hill, N.C., on Friday, April 22, 2005. At far righ

Allen Iverson is not worried about playing against his former coach, Larry Brown.

Sonics guard Ray Allen is back in the playoffs tonight for the first time since the 1998-99 season, when he played for Milwaukee.

"It would be awesome to cement my legacy as a Bay Area guy," says Cal's Aaron Rodgers.

If the Steelers take a tight end with the 30th pick, Virginia's Heath Miller likely will be the choice.

Bud Selig, right, hands Mariners outfielder Ichiro the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award. "His accomplishments have been remarkable," Selig said.

Braves starter Mike Hampton delivers against the Phillies in the first inning of last night's game at Turner Field in Atlanta.

The season has been nothing but a struggle for shortstop Jack Wilson. Yesterday's game was rained out in Chicago, but Wilson still is carrying a 3-for-38 slump into today's game.

April 22, 2005

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Cornerback Andre Dyson recorded 16 interceptions in four seasons with the Tennessee Titans, including six last season.

Chad Brown is a three-time Pro Bowl selection with 78 career sacks.

Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez went seven innings last night against Florida, retiring 13 in a row during one stretch.

San Diego Padres' Ryan Klesko, right, taps teammate Xavier Nady on the head as Nady comes in to run for Klesko during the sixth inning of the Padres' 6-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, April 21, 2005, in San Diego. Klesko had three hits

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Harden throws against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning on Thursday, April 21, 2005, at Safeco Field in Seattle. Harden pitched seven scoreless innings in the A's 3-0 victory over the Marlins.

Mariners second baseman Bret Boone sends a throw to first to nab Oakland's Eric Chavez in the sixth inning. Boone was 2 for 4 at the plate last night.

Point guard Mike Bibby has been the constant on an ever-changing Kings roster.

Paul Pierce started all 82 games for the Celtics, averaging 21.6 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.2 assists.

Jim Paxson has cleared $20 million in salary-cap space for the Cleveland Cavaliers next season.

Ray Allen averaged 25.7 points this season in three games against the Kings, with a high of 34.

Richard Hamilton was his team’s high scorer in each of the Pistons’ three games against Miami this season.

April 21, 2005

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Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Francisco Rodriguez points as he closes out the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians, Wednesday night, April 20, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels won 2-0.

Bret Boone rounds third base and gets a hand from coach Jeff Newman after hitting a first inning grand slam home run Wednesday. The M's won 7-6.

Brewers starting pitcher Ben Sheets reacts to giving up a second straight home run to start off the game against Houston.

Matt Lawton is brushed off the plate by a pitch from the Reds' Paul Wilson. The Pirates lost, 6-4.

Nationals closer Chad Cordero gets pumped after securing the save against the Braves and ending the team's two-game losing skid

April 20, 2005

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Milton Bradley's two-run home run in the tenth helped the Dodgers rally for an 8-6 victory.

best photojournalism: Orioles second baseman Brian Roberts, center, is met at home plate by Melvin Mora and Jay Gibbons after Roberts' three-run home run in the second inning.

Seattle Mariners' Richie Sexson connects with a three-run homer off of Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kevin Gregg in the first inning on Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif. Sexson drove in Ichiro Suzuki and Jeremy Reed on the play. Seattle sc

San Diego Padres starter Brian Lawrence pitches in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in San Diego. Lawrence pitched eight strong innings to help the Padres win 5-2.

Cleveland's LeBron James, left, is blocked by Boston's Kendrick Perkins in the second quarter.

Al Michaels, left, and John Madden covered the Super Bowl for ABC in 2003.

Vince Carter (15), who scored 26 points, has lived up to the Nets' expectations since they acquired him from the Raptors.

Richie Sexson hits a three-run home run in the first inning against the Angels yesterday in Anaheim, Calif. Sexson, recovering from the flu, was still not well enough to play first base. He went 1 for 5 as the designated hitter.

April 19, 2005

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Milton Bradley (right, 21) hit two home runs Monday night, one from each side of the plate.

LA's Vladimir Guerrero gestures after hitting a two-run homer off of Aaron Sele in the third inning.

Allen Iverson had 39 points and 12 assists in the 76ers' 122-106 victory over the Bucks on Monday.

Matt Doherty faces reporters Monday after being named the new head men's basketball coach at FAU.

San Francisco apparently plans to select Alex Smith if it can agree to a contract with him.

Cedric Benson, who helped Texas win the Rose Bowl and finish 11-1, tops the list of top running backs.

Cincinnati outfielder Adam Dunn, left, is congratulated by catcher Jason LaRue after the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 7-6 yesterday in Cincinnati.

Los Angeles Angels' Darin Erstad hits a three-run home run off Seattle Mariners pitcher Aaron Sele in the fourth inning in Anaheim, Calif., on Monday, April 18, 2005. Angel's Josh Paul and Chone Figgins also scored on the play. Mariners catcher Miguel Oli

Junior Spivey broke his bat in the fourth, but ended a no-hit bid later in the seventh inning.

D-Backs Troy Glaus is congratulated by third base coach Carlos Tosca after Glaus hit a solo home run off Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Shawn Chacon.

Daryle Ward knocks the ball loose from St. Louis catcher Yadier Molina last night to score the Pirates' only run in an 11-1 loss to the Cardinals.

Darko Milicic, who was the second pick in the 2003 draft, might be left off the playoff roster in favor of Darvin Ham.

April 18, 2005

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The Nets' Vince Carter slam dunks a pass in the first quarter against the 76ers last night in East Rutherford, N.J.

LeBron James is pestered by Chauncey Billups, who scored 16 points in the third quarter to help put the Pistons in front.

San Diego Padres shortstop Jesse Garcia dives as he attempts to throw out Los Angeles Dodgers' Jeff Weaver at first during the third inning on Sunday, April 17, 2005, in Los Angeles. Weaver was safe on the play. Weaver pitched his fourth career shutout ag

Pirates outfielder Tike Redman tries to break up a throw to first by Cubs shortstop Nomar Garciaparra in yesterday's game at PNC Park.

Kasey Kahne's car bursts into flames after crashing into the wall while coming out of Turn 4 of the NASCAR Samsung/Radio Shack 500 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas on Sunday, April 17, 2005.

Greg Biffle celebrates his win in the Samsung RadioShack 500 NASCAR race with two six-shooters in victory lane at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas, yesterday.

The Sonics play the New Orleans Hornets last week at KeyArena, the product of a $75.7 million renovation of Seattle Coliseum in 1995. The arena is a money loser for the team and for the city of Seattle, but plans for a bailout — and an expansion — haven't

April 17, 2005

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New York Mets' Pedro Martinez delivers a pitch in the third inning against the Florida Marlins at New York's Shea Stadium Saturday April 16, 2005.The Mets won the game 4-3.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Scott Erickson works against the San Diego Padres in the first inning in Los Angeles, Saturday, April 16, 2005.

Jeremy Bonderman, a product of Pasco High School, allowed one run on six hits while striking out five and walking none over eight innings yesterday in Kansas City, Mo.

San Frnacisco Giants' Marquis Grissom follows the flight of his single on a pitch from Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Joe Kennedy in the fourth inning in Denver on Saturday, April 16, 2005.

Pirates' pitcher Kip Wells slipped to 0-3 after allowing all four runs in the loss to the Chicago Cubs last night.

Ryan Franklin reacts after allowing Paul Konerko's second home run of the day in the seventh inning. The Mariners starter allowed just two runs and four hits in a complete-game effort.

Yankees' Jason Giambi warms up before going to bat against Baltimore at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

Rachel Robinson, center, wife of Jackie Robinson, holds hands with former Brooklyn Dodger Don Newcombe, left, and Los Angeles Dodgers' Milton Bradley, right, as she takes the field to speak to the crowd on the second annual Jackie Robinson Day prior, to t

April 16, 2005

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Dragging a struggling franchise into the NBA playoffs is a difficult task, as LeBron James is learning this spring.

Rachel Robinson, center, is escorted by Dodgers' Milton Bradley at ceremony.

Detroit's Magglio Ordoñez, who missed all but 52 games last year because of a knee injury, has suffered another setback.

Mets pitcher Aaron Heilman reacts after striking out a batter to end the eighth. Heilman tossed a one-hitter to defeat the Marlins, 4-0.

A Fenway Park grounds crew worker passes a newly installed sign on the fence in right field before a game between the Red Sox and Devil Rays.

Receiver Terrell Owens signed a 7-year deal with the Eagles last year against the NFLPA's advice.

Auburn running back Ronnie Brown could go as high as No. 2 to the Dolphins.

Michael Adams, who compiled a 17-17 record with the Mystics, will try helping Gary Williams improve upon a disappointing season in College Park.

Washington Wizards guard Gilbert Arenas claps with approval as the final seconds tick off of his team's victory over the visiting Cavaliers.

Antonio Daniels tosses a Frisbee into the KeyArena crowd after the Sonics’ Northwest Division-clinching victory Friday night. It is the sixth division title in team history.

New Jersey's Vince Carter squares up over Jalen Rose. Carter was 15 for 26 shooting with 9 rebounds and 4 assists. Raptors fans were unimpressed.

April 15, 2005

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President Bush throws out the ceremonial first pitch at RFK Stadium yesterday before Washington's first big-league game since 1971.

Yankees right fielder Gary Sheffield (11) confronts fans last night at Fenway Park. He had scuffled with a fan a few seconds earlier before throwing the ball back to the infield.

Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis tossed his second complete-game shutout of the season against the Phillies.

Ichiro scores on a three-run double by Jeremy Reed in the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals yesterday.

Albert Pujols is only batting .240 this season but he is the heart of the Cardinals' lineup.

Jaguars defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, a former star at Georgia who made his second consecutive Pro Bowl this season, is now signed to play for the team through the 2010 season.

April 14, 2005

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Tom Brady was the seventh QB selected in the 2000 draft.

Catcher Matt Treanor celebrates with Dontrelle Willis after Willis set a Marlins record with his second complete game shutout in as many starts to open the season.

Lyle Overbay (lef) and Carlos Lee provided the offensive fireworks in the eighth inning.

Workers prepared Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Wednesday for the Nationals' first home game on Thursday night in the club's inaugural season.

Miguel Olivo sends a single to left field in the seventh inning yesterday in Kansas City, Mo. Teammate Raul Ibanez scored the Mariners' winning run on the hit.

April 13, 2005

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Milton Bradley follows through on his bases-loaded single that scored the winning runs in the Dodgers' 9-8 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, April 12, 2005. Giants catcher Mike Matheny watches.

Darren Sharper did not miss a game for the Houston Texans the past three years.

Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger

Natalie Gulbis: More than another golfing partner.

Ex-heavyweight champ Mike Tyson, right, shakes hands with Kevin McBride during a news conference yesterday in Washington, D.C.

Oakland Athletics' Jason Kendall waits for the ball as Toronto Blue Jays' Eric Hinske scores behind him in the sixth inning on Monday, April 11, 2005, in Oakland, Calif. Hinske scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Gregg Zaun. Toronto won the game, 10-3.

Terry Porter says he’d be surprised if he was let go after only his second season as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

April 12, 2005

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David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox waves to the crowd after he received his 2004 World Series ring before the game against the New York Yankees yesterday at Fenway Park.

Johnny Pesky, 85, was part of the pregame festivities at Fenway Park as the Red Sox received their championship rings and celebrated their World Series victory before beating the Yankees.

Milton Bradley's brief Dodger tenure has been turbulent.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Jeremy Reed catches a fly ball hit by Kansas City Royals' Ruben Gotay during the first inning in Kansas City, Mo. on Monday, April 11, 2005.

Padres relief pitcher Akinori Otsuka delivers a pitch to the Cubs' Aramis Ramirez in the eighth inning yesterday at Wrigley Field.

New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon signed a contract extension yesterday that could keep him with New England for the rest of his career.

The Mets game was interrupted for 14 minutes in the sixth inning on Monday when a new, rotating billboard in center field became stuck on an ad featuring Pedro Martínez.

Denver's Carmelo Anthony, left, goes up for a dunk as Golden State's Andris Biedrins contests him in the fourth quarter.

Tiger Woods, leaping for a view of the fairway from a sand trap, is the only golfer who has a Grand Slam in sight.

April 11, 2005

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Tiger Woods gets the green jacket from Phil Mickelson after winning the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf on Sunday, April 10, 2005.

Tiger Woodsreacts to making a birdie putt to win the Masters title in a sudden-death playoff with Chris DiMarco yesterday at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia.

Jeff Gordon spun his wheels after winning the Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville.

Al Lucas, pictured in his NFL days with the Carolina Panthers, died yesterday after being injured during an Arena Football League game.

Marlins outfielder Juan Encarnacion watches his second grand slam of the season in Sunday's rout.

Bret Boone reacts after flying out with runners in scoring position to end the fifth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Derek Lowe leans over after being hit by a line drive off the bat of Arizona Diamondbacks' Craig Counsell during the fifth inning on Sunday, April 10, 2005, in Phoenix. Lowe left the game. X-rays were negative; Lowe is

Lyle Overbay connects on a solo home run Sunday.

Ty Wigginton slams into Padres catcher Miguel Ojeda to score in the fourth inning yesterday.

Russ Ortiz pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Bank One Ballpark.

Johan Santana pitches in the fifth inning Sunday against the White Sox at the Metrodome.

Raul Mondesi has hit 30 homers and stolen 30 bases in a season twice in his career.

Before outdueling DiMarco, Woods had gone 10 events without winning a major, matching the longest drought of his career.

Tiger Woods won the Masters after a birdie on the first hole of the playoff. He earned his fourth green jacket and his ninth major.

April 10, 2005

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Tiger Woods reacts after missing an eagle putt on the 2nd hole during the third round of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 9, 2005.

Chris DiMarco reacts to his birdie on the 16th hole during the second round of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club on Saturday, April 9, 2005. Chris lead the field by four strokes after Saturday's round.

Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano shut down the Brewers' offense Saturday, givimg up just one hit.

Barry Bonds salutes the cheering SBC crowd before the Giants' home opener Tuesday.

Pirates starter Oliver Perez releases a pitch in the first inning against the San Diego Padres last night at Petco Park in San Diego.

From left to right, Shawn Green, Alex Cintron, congratulate Tony Clark, after Clark hit a home run in the second inning.

Bret Boone hangs his head after letting an Alfonso Soriano grounder get past him in the ninth inning.

April 09, 2005

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Boston Red Sox' Johnny Damon reacts to a pitch by Toronto Blue Jays' Dave Bush during action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto, on Friday, April 8, 2005.

Twins left fielder Shannon Stewart dove and dropped a flyball to left-center by the White Sox’s Carl Everett in the first inning. The drop allowed Willie Harris to score the first run of the game during Friday night’s home opener at the Metrodome.

Diamondbacks Quinton McCracken is forced out at second by Los Angeles Dodgers #3 Cesar Izturis.

Junior Spivey's two-run single in the 12th inning helped the Brewers to a 3-0 record and a 6-3 victory over the Cubs.

Tiger Woods hits from behind a tree on the 8th hole during play in the rain delayed first round of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga.

Sonics guard Ray Allen expresses his displeasure after a drive to the basket in which he thought he was fouled but none was called. Allen scored 30 points to lead the Sonics.

Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, attempts a shot over Golden State Warriors' Adonal Foyle during the third quarter.

April 07, 2005

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New York manager Joe Torre, left, consoles closer Mariano Rivera on the mound after Rivera gave up five runs in the ninth inning of the Yankees' loss to Boston.

Red Sox manager Terry Francona spent yesterday undergoing extensive tests in a hospital here after complaining of chest pains and missing the team's 7-3 win over the New York Yankees.

The Washington Nationals' Brad Wilkerson hits a two-out single to right against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth inning Wednesday. Wilkerson hit for the cycle

New York’s Derek Jeter falls to the ground after being hit in the head by a pitch thrown by Boston’s Mike Timlin as catcher Doug Mirabelli watches during the eighth inning. Jeter was not injured on the play.

Milwaukee's Carlos Lee trots home after he socks a fifth-inning solo homer on Wednesday.

The Marlin Maniac shows off his outfit before the season opener.

Daniel Cabrera, the Orioles' No. 2 starter, was overwhelmed by the Athletics, yielding five runs in the second inning.

NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue said Wednesday that Minnesota Vikings head coach Mike Tice did violate the NFL's ticket policy and will could face additional fines.

April 06, 2005

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San Francisco Giants' Jason Schmidt pitches against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning in San Francisco on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Schmidt struck out nine in seven strong innings to lead the Giants over the Dodgers 4-2.

The agent for Sammy Sosa, above, said he hasn't had serious talks with O's.

Atlanta pitcher John Smoltz hands over the ball to manager Bobby Cox after Florida's Carlos Delgado drove in two runs with a double in the second inning.

Arizona Diamondbacks #48 Russ Ortiz pitching against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night at Bank One Ballpark

Jacque Jones, right, is met by Torii Hunter at home plate after hitting a home run to cap off the Twins' seven-run fifth inning.

A young fan at SBC Park makes her feelings known about Barry Bonds.

Fred Taylor has been absent from the Jaguars' offseason program this week, and neither Taylor nor the team is offering much in the way of an explanation.

Los Angeles Clippers' Corey Maggette dunks during the second quarter of the Clippers' 104-102 win over the Charlotte Bobcats at the Charlotte Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C. on Tuesday, April 5, 2005. Maggette had 34 points.

April 05, 2005

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North Carolina's Sean May drives against Illinois' Roger Powell in the NCAA championship last night in St. Louis.

The Tar Heels squandered a 13-point halftime lead but still managed to hold off Illinois.

North Carolina's Rashad McCants holds up the winner's trophy after UNC beat Illinois 75-70 in the NCAA championship game Monday, April 4, 2005, in St. Louis.

Dmitri Young went 4 for 4 and matched a career high with five RBIs, and Jeremy Bonderman won as the youngest opening-day starter since 1986 to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals, 11-2, yesterday at Comerica Park in Detroit.

Phillies CF Kenny Lofton hits a three-run homer in the fifth.

Ben Sheets allowed just two earned runs in seven innings of work Monday afternoon.

Sean May celebrates North Carolina's title after he helped down Illinois with a 26-point, 10-rebound effort Monday.

Sean May posed problems for Illinois defenders all night. He finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds.

North Carolina's Roy Williams is congratulated after the Tar Heels beat Illinois 75-70 in the NCAA championship game on Monday, April 4, 2005, in St. Louis.

North Carolina’s Marvin Williams soars past Jack Ingram of Illinois to slam home two of his eight points in the NCAA championship game Monday night.

Dmitri Young went 4 for 4 and matched a career high with five RBIs, and Jeremy Bonderman won as the youngest opening-day starter since 1986 to lead the Detroit Tigers past the Kansas City Royals, 11-2, yesterday at Comerica Park in Detroit.

A's Barry Zito gets behind early and often against the Orioles.

Fellow Seattle Mariners congratulate Richie Sexson after he belted a three-run homer off the first pitch of his first at-bat as a Mariner. Sexson homered again on his second at-bat as Seattle beat Minnesota 5-1 in yesterday's season opener at Safeco Field

Pitchers Luis Ayala, left, and Esteban Loaiza give each other some dap (tap fists) as the Washington Nationals are introduced before their first game, against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Koyie Hill (left) and Javier Vazquez cover their mouths in a meeting, but Vazquez believes he might have tipped his pitches, leading to 10 hits and seven runs in 1 2/3 innings Monday.

Pirates starting pitcher Oliver Perez sits in the dugout in the sixth inning after being taken out against the Brewers in 9-2 loss yesterday.

Retired coach Hubie Brown at a news conference naming the Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2005 in St. Louis, Missouri.

April 04, 2005

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Luther Head almost quit the team at the beginning of the season after he was suspended for two games for traffic violations and for driving without a license.

North Carolina’s Sean May has been the pivotal player for the Tar Heels during their run to the NCAA men’s championship game.

Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson delivers against the Red Sox last night at Yankee Stadium.

New York's Hideki Matsui, left, is greeted at home by Gary Sheffield after hitting a two-run home run against Boston in the eighth inning.

PNC Park, the Pirates’ home field since 2001, has not been kind to the Brewers. They have won only 11 of 37 games there.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant wears a wrap on his leg as he watches the second quarter of his team's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Sunday, April 3, 2005, in Memphis, Tenn. The Lakers lost 102-82.

Boston's Ricky Davis drives past Philadelphia's Josh Davis, left, during the second quarter in Boston yesterday.

Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon hasn't named a starting lineup.

Kevin Harvick celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup Food City 500 yesterday.

April 03, 2005

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Illinois coach Bruce Weber and Roger Powell Jr. celebrate at the end of the Illini's 72-57 victory over Louisville at the Final Four. Powell and Luther Head each scored 20 points to lead Illinois into the national-championship game.

Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James, left, shoots against Sacramento Kings forward Peja Stojakovic of Serbia-Montenegro during the first quarter Friday, April 1, 2005, in Cleveland.

Troy Glaus, Luis Gonzalez and Shawn Green will lead the team with their experience and power this season.

Fenway Park in Boston

Mark McGwire, left, Rafael Palmeiro and Curt Schilling, right, were among those who testified before Congress about steroids in a rough winter.

Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger is the Dapper Dan Sportsman of the year. In just his rookie season, Roethlisberger led the Steelers to the AFC championship game.

April 01, 2005

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Los Angeles Dodgers Jason Phillips hits a foul ball in the seventh inning of exhibition play against the New York Mets at Tradition Field in Port St. Lucie, Fla.,Thursday, March 31, 2005.

Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant yells at a referee for not calling a foul during the second half against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday, March 31, 2005, in Los Angeles. The Timberwolves won 105-96.

Golden State Warriors' Troy Murphy slam dunks over Milwaukee Bucks' Joe Smith in the first quarter Wednesday, March 30, 2005, in Milwaukee. The Warriors beat the Bucks 113-109.

Tyrone Willingham, new coach of the Washington football team, runs the action in the Huskies' first spring practice Thursday at Husky Stadium.

Fictional Met Sidd Finch pitched wearing one work boot and one bare foot.

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