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The Superdome, which was damaged by Hurricane Katrina, sits surrounded by floodwaters. Contingency plans are being discussed in case the building is not ready to host the New Orleans Saints' home opener on Sept. 18. 
Jared Lorenzen will be the Giants' No. 2 quarterback on Thursday, when they play the Patriots in Foxboro, Mass. 
Oakland's Barry Zito gave up only three hits, walked two and struck out nine in nine innings against the Angels. 
Felix Hernandez enters tonight's matchup against the Yankees' Randy Johnson, who is 22 years older, with a 2-1 record and a 1.75 E.R.A. 
Roberto Clemente -- Could his number be retired throughout Major League Baseball? Former Hurricanes quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Gino Torretta believes sophomore Kyle Wright could finish as one of Miami's top all-time quarterbacks. 
Alex Brink has replaced Josh Swogger as the Cougars' starting quarterback. August 30, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Jason Giambi, who homered twice on Monday, has seven two-homer games, all since July 4. 
Braves rookie Jeff Francoeur might make a few more SI covers in his time. 
Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, left, and Terps running back Keon Lattimore -- nine years younger -- talk almost daily, text message Bible verses to each other regularly, and train together in the offseason, at home and on vacation. 
Rams cornerback Travis Fisher prevents a catch by Lions receiver Roy Williams during the first half. 
Green Bay hopes Cletidus Hunt will avoid a setback with his bad knees and he can be a handful for opposing quarterbacks. 
J.R. Redmond is out for the season. The former Arizona State player was competing to fill three roles for the Cardinals. 
Arizona Diamondbacks' Kelly Stinnett watches his solo home run in the fourth inning against the San Diego Padres. 
Penn State coach Joe Paterno is showing heightened enthusiasm. Said QB Michael Robinson: “Sometimes I have to tell him, 'Coach, please calm down.’” 
Wide receiver Hines Ward says Plaxico Burress was off the mark with his comments about the Steelers' fans. 
Rickie Weeks still has a slim chance to win the rookie of the year award. 
St. Louis pitcher Chris Carpenter allowed one run in 7-2/3 innings and stranded four runners in scoring position. 
Minnesota Twins' Johan Santana pitches against the Texas Rangers during the first inning on Sunday in Arlington, Texas. August 29, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Michael Memea and his Hawaii teammates celebrating his homer, which won Sunday's championship game of the Little League World Series. 
Josh McCown says he is taing a team-first approach as a backup this season. 
David Ortiz does some glad-handing after his two-run home run in the eighth against the Tigers. He was 3-for-5 with three RBI. 
Andruw Jones, who increased his major-league lead to 42 home runs, accounted for four of Atlanta's five runs 
Oakland's Danny Haren allowed three hits in seven innings, helping the Athletics gain the AL West lead. 
Arizona Diamondbacks' Shawn Green, right, is greeted at home plate by teammates from left, Chad Tracy, Luis Gonzalez and Royce Clayton after Green hit a grand slam off Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Vicente Padilla. 
Tampa Bay's Mark Hendrickson won his fourth consecutive start yesterday, allowing five hits in 7-2/3 innings. 
Pirates starter Kip Wells, who lasted just two-thirds of an inning and gave up five runs in his previous start, limited the Reds to three runs (two earned) on four hits in 6 1/2 innings yesterday at PNC Park. 
First-year UW coach Tyrone Willingham held the same job at Notre Dame last season. Notre Dame fired Willingham three seasons into a five-year deal. 
Quarterback Shaun Carney is expected to run the offense against UW Saturday. August 28, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Quarterback Matt Leinart (11) and U.S.C. receive the star treatment in Los Angeles, sometimes making it hard to focus. 
"Brett Favre has always been my favorite player. You'll see him throw five or six interceptions and his expression never changes."-- Tyler Palko 
Miami Dolphins' running back Ricky Williams celebrates in front fans after scoring a touchdown in the first quarter at Dolphins Stadium, Saturday night. 
Seahawks defenders Chuck Darby (91) and Marcus Tubbs take down Chiefs quarterback Jonathan Quinn (7) in the first quarter last night. Seattle's defense struggled primarily against the run, allowing 215 ground yards. 
Matt Lawton, acquired from the Cubs, scored in the inning. 
Dodgers outfielder Milton Bradley (21) is feuding with teammate Jeff Kent (12). Last week Bradley accused Kent of insensitivity toward African-Americans, citing their declining presence as part of the problem. 
Jacque Jones, left, is congratulated by teammate Mike Redmond after hitting a two-run homer against the Texas Rangers in the top of the 11th inning in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 27. The Twins won 7-2. 
White Sox pitcher Freddy Garcia periodically talks on the phone with Hernandez, but says they never talk about baseball. 
Mariners phenom Felix Hernandez says Freddy Garcia, a fellow Venezuelan and former Mariner, is "my idol." August 27, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Patriots RB Corey Dillon blows by Aaron Kampman on a 12-yard touchdown run during the first quarter Friday in Green Bay. 
Cardinals quarterback Kurt Warner is sacked by Grant Irons of the Oakland Raiders in the first half Friday night in Oakland. Warner threw one touchdown pass in the Cardinals' third preseason victory. 
Jerome Bettis was forced to the sidelines early in the game with a strained right calf. Atlanta's star quarterback Michael Vick figures to put on an entertaining show against the Bills' tough defense at Ralph Wilson Stadium on Sept. 25. Vick has never played against Buffalo. 
Bernie Williams watches his two-run home run off of Kansas City's Jonah Bayliss in the eighth inning at Yankee Stadium last night, his second homer of the game. 
Boston's Manny Ramirez waves into his team's dugout after his single in the fifth inning. Ramirez had three RBIs in the win. 
Shea Hillenbrand of the Blue Jays makes a diving catch in the Bronx 
TV viewers 35 miles outside Jacksonville could watch Jaguars linebacker Akin Ayodele on Thursday night. 
Matt Moore, a transfer from UCLA who hasn't played in two years, will take the reins at quarterback for Oregon State. August 26, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Curt Schilling did not have an inning in which he retired the side in order. The Royals scored three times in the second, once in the third, and twice in the fourth and held a 6-2 lead when Schilling's night ended after throwing 82 pitches. 
Carlos Lee of the Brewers strikesout 
Tigers pitcher Mike Maroth wipes the sweat from his brow after giving up a solo home run to the A's Mark Ellis on a 3-2 count in the second inning. Oakland routed Detroit, 11-1, Thursday at Comerica Park. 
Jaguars rookie wide receiver Matt Jones stretches out to pull in a long pass from Byron Leftwich near the end of the first quarter of Thursday night's game. 
Rookie quarterback Aaron Rodgers says he isn't disappointed in himself at the four-week point of his first training camp. 
Vikings head coach Mike Tice encourages Mewelde Moore during camp at Mankato. 
Once the Stones rolled out of town, the Red Sox were forced to roll in the tractors as they prepared to replace a section of Fenway Park's damaged outfield. Tonight's game has been pushed back an hour to give the crew more time to prepare the field. 
ESPN's Sal Palantonio begins his commentary on a sideline at Alltel Stadium on Thursday. August 25, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez looks like the leading candidate for the AL MVP award. The Boston contenders figure to split the vote, but defending MVP Vladimir Guerrero has a good chance to repeat. 
Safe to say, Tigers first baseman Carlos Pena (12) is en fuego. Here he follows through on a two-run homer to right field in the eighth inning, the Tigers' only runs. 
Mariners right fielder Ichiro, left, questions a strike called by home umpire Bruce Froemming in the fifth inning last night in Arlington, Texas. 
Mike Mussina, surrounded by his teammates, waited for Manager Joe Torre to replace him in the fifth. 
Cornerback Fred Smoot sits on the bench during the fourth quarter of a preseason game against the Kansas City Chiefs earlier this month. August 24, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Minnesota's Johan Santana left, celebrates with teammate Luis Rodriguez after the Twins' victory. 
Chicago's Freddy Garcia had a no-hitter through seven innings last night. August 23, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Dallas' Demarcus Ware, left, beats Seattle's Matt Hasselbeck to the football and recovers Hasselbeck's fumble in the Seahawks' first series on Monday night. 
Practice "was a waste for me mentally," tackle Jonas Jennings said. "I wasn't there, but you have to be a professional." Scott Peters (67), Tony Wragge work through their grief. 
Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger looks to hand off the ball in the second quarter Saturday against the Dolphins. 
Free-agent Micheal Finley plans to meet with the Miami Heat. 
New York's Jaret Wright reacts after striking out Toronto's Orlando Hudson in the seventh inning. Wright allowed four hits in seven shutout innings. 
"You can underestimate the importance of playing every day. I've learned that the hard way," says Preston Wilson, who made his Nationals debut the day after the all-star break. 
Virginia Tech's Jimmy Williams gives Coach Frank Beamer a lift after the Hokies defeated Miami, 16-10, to win the ACC championship last season. August 22, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Two batters after Renteria's homer, Manny Ramirez went deep to center field for his 33rd homer of the season. 
Athletics manager Ken Macha has watched his team go from last place to playoff contention. 
Pirates first baseman Brad Eldred follows through on his solo home run yesterday off the Phillies' Eude Brito in the second inning. 
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Bob Melvin is ejected from the game by third base umpire Dana DeMuth, left, after a dispute on a home run. 
San Francisco offensive lineman Thomas Herrion at the 49ers training camp. 
Injuries suffered against the Titans shouldn't keep Peerless Price out of Thursday's exhibition. 
Edgar Renteria puts the Sox ahead for good with one swing of his bat. His three-run homer in the eighth broke a scoreless tie. 
Willie Parker is so fast -- he has been timed at 4.23 in the 40-yard dash -- he has actually spent the offseason and early portions of training camp trying to slow down. August 21, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger hands off to running back Willie Parker, who rushed for 68 yards while playing with the first unit last night. What's going on? Colts quarterback Peyton Manning displays his frustration with the offense in the second quarter. Manning played six series in the game. 
Brett Favre’s fancy footwork springs him free to find Ahman Green for a 12-yard TD pass in the first quarter. 
Kansas City pitcher Jose Lima, left front, hugs Emil Brown as catcher Paul Phillips, right, smiles after beating Oakland. 
Members of the Royals, sitting in their dugout during an Aug. 4 loss to Boston at Fenway Park, lost 19 straight games. 
The ball jumps off Richie Sexson's bat for a grand slam in the 10th inning. August 20, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
"It felt like old times again," Chad Pennington said of his performance against the Vikings, which included a 20-yard touchdown pass to Laveranues Coles. 
Vikings receiver Nate Burleson, #81, with a reception in the second quarter. 
Hawks co-owner Michael Gearon Jr., general manager Billy Knight, Johnson and head coach Mike Woodson. 
After a slow start, Paul Konerko has raised his batting average to .271 with 31 home runs and 78 RBI. 
Florida's A.J. Burnett worked eight scoreless innings last night in Miami for his seventh win in a row. 
Yankees second baseman Robinson Cano, right, batted ninth in the order last night and had two hits. 
Joe Johnson, a Little Rock native, cited returning to the South and a "fresh start" as reasons he left a 62-win team for a 13-win club. The Suns will play the Hawks at home on December 4. 
Penn State head coach Joe Paterno can't complain about his team's schedule. 
Steelers receiver Antwaan Randle El will be in the starting lineup tonight at split end. 
The Vikings have the wise veteran in Sam Cowart they like at middle linebacker, and his coordinator says he's back to his athletic sharpness of years past. August 19, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
The Steelers are looking to Cedrick Wilson, above, and Antwaan Randle El to replace Plaxico Burress' receiving numbers. 
Lions quarterback Joey Harrington warms up his arm. 
Roger Clemens gets a pat from Astros manager Phil Garner after being pulled from the game in the seventh inning. 
Zach Duke improved to 6-0 and prevented the Mets from sweeping the Pirates. He pitched seven innings, giving up two hits and one walk and striking out five. 
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Vicente Padilla throws against the Washington Nationals in the first inning Thursday, Aug. 18, 2005, in Philadelphia. Padilla kept up his recent run of outstanding starts, Bobby Abreu delivered a key double and the P August 18, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Receiver Terrell Owens returned to Philadelphia Eagles training camp yesterday after completing his team-imposed seven-day suspension. 
Carlos Emmons, entering his 10th professional season, has been shifted from strong-side to weak-side linebacker, replacing Kevin Lewis. 
Kansas City manager Buddy Bell scratches his head in the final moments of his team's 18th straight loss, tied for sixth-longest in AL history. 
Minnesota's Joe Mauer hit three doubles, including one in the 16th inning, against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday. 
"All of my pitches were going right down the middle," Esteban Loaiza said. Washington now trails Philadelphia and Houston in the wild-card standings. 
Second baseman Jose Castillo throws to first from his knees after snagging a ball hit by the Mets' Jose Reyes during the seventh inning last night in New York. Reyes was called out on the play. August 17, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
The Eagles provided receiver Terrell Owens with some interesting reading. 
Ricky Williams at Dolphins camp 
Jaguars defensive end Paul Spicer missed the final 14 games last season because of a broken leg. 
Manager Frank Robinson is watching shortstop Cristian Guzman closely: "I really don't understand how a major league shortstop of his caliber misses ground balls like that." August 16, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
An official signals touchdown after cornerback Willie Williams swiped Donovan McNabb's first pass of the game and rambled 10 yards into the end zone for the score. 
Robert Ferguson is not happy with his role in Green Bay. 
"I expect myself to play better than I did last year," said 2004 top pick Eli Manning. "I have high expectations of my ability that I can play this game at a high level." 
San Francisco's Randy Winn reaches third base on a triple in the fifth inning, completing the cycle as Cincinnati's Edwin Encarnacion takes the late throw. August 15, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
A fan holds a sign as the Orioles' Rafael Palmeiro walks to the plate in the first inning for his first at-bat since returning from a 10-game suspension for steroid use. 
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis has a devilish look on his face during player introductions. Dallas quarterback Drew Bledsoe went 4-for-8 passing for 27 yards in a 13-11 preseason loss to Arizona. He could not move the Cowboys beyond their own 43-yard line and was sacked twice. 
Dolphins quarterback A.J. Feeley has fallen behind in Miami's race to be the starter and backup. 
Heath Miller will get his first chance tonight to play against NFL competition in a game situation. 
Leader Phil Mickelson, center, walks in off the 14th hole after play was suspended because of weather during the final round of the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club. A dozen golfers will finish their final rounds this morning. 
Marlins starter A.J. Burnett (11-6) allowed one run over seven innings to pick up his sixth consecutive victory. 
The 49ers' Alex Smith was 3-for-9 passing for 25 yards in a 21-13 victory Saturday night over the visiting Raiders. 
Arizona Diamondbacks starter Javier Vazquez covers his face during the third inning after giving up a home run to Atlanta Braves' Ryan Langerhans. 
Felix Hernandez, whom the Mariners began scouting as a 14-year-old, will go for his second major-league victory tonight against Kansas City. 
New Oakland Raiders wide receiver Randy Moss, formerly of the Vikings, seems to left his seven years in Minnesota behind. He wished the Vikings the best of luck in 2005 and basically called a truce in his feud with Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper. August 14, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
The Yankees' Bernie Williams watches the flight of his winning home run in the 11th inning yesterday in New York. 
Red Sox starter Tim Wakefield had his knuckleball working last night in Boston. He allowed two runs on seven hits over 6-2/3 innings. 
Diamondbacks Russ Ortiz came off the disabled list to start on Saturday against the Braves in Atlanta. 
Jack Wilson is congratulated by Pirates third base coach John Russell as he rounds the bases after hitting his ninth-inning solo homer to beat the Houston Astros. 
Eddie Guardado set a Mariners record this season by converting 27 straight save opportunities. 
Twins starter Johan Santana worked against the Athletics in the first inning Friday in Oakland. Santana walked one, struck out nine and gave up only three hits in nine innings. 
Larry Fitzgerald, Adrian Wilson and Robert Griffith celebrate Fitzgerald's touchdown reception against the Dallas Cowboys in the 1st half. August 13, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
The Timberwolves have completed a deal to send Sam Cassell and a first-round draft pick to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for combo guard Marko Jaric. 
David Ortiz gestures after hitting a three-run homer in the eighth inning. Ortiz went 4 for 5 with six RBI. 
Lions president and CEO Matt Millen (left) has a very lively conversation with QB Joey Harrington during pregame warmups. 
Daunte Culpepper leads his team on the first drive to a touchdown despite the efforts of Kansas City's Benny Sapp. 
Saints running back Keith Joseph (45) points out the fact that rookie quarterback Adrian McPherson (5) isn't lined up under center, but under guard Augie Hoffman late in the game. August 12, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Outfielders Carlos Beltran, left, and Mike Cameron colliding in the seventh inning of the Mets' 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres Thursday. Beltran and Cameron left the game, but Cameron had to be carried off the field on a stretcher. 
Oakland's Jason Kendall, center, is mobbed by teammates Adam Melhuse (17) and Bobby Kielty, center left, as they celebrate their 5-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels yesterday. 
Marlins outfielder Juan Pierre attempts a bunt in the first inning. 
Ryan Longwell kicks a game-winning field goal for the Packers Thursday 
'I've got to try to make some plays however they want me to,' says top draft pick Roddy White. 
Terrell Owens looks on after going through a light workout during the morning practice at Eagles training camp on Wednesday. 
Tiger Woods finished at five-over-par 75, eight shots behind the leaders. 
With Joey Porter's injury, an window of opportunity has opened for Alonzo Jackson. 
Seneca Wallace will get the bulk of playing time at quarterback tonight. 
Ryan Doumit, right, congratulates Brad Eldred who hit a solo home run in the Pirates' 11-3 victory yesterday over the Colorado Rockies 
Miguel Cabrera flips the bat from one hand to another after fouling off a pitch in the third inning. He went on to strike out. 
U.S. soldier Tom Betz takes a look at his shot from atop a building in Iraq. This day, the compound is serving as a driving range 
Joe Bugel: "You need a gang leader to grab somebody by the throat and smack them around, and Jon Jansen is not opposed to doing that." August 11, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Chicago shortstop Juan Uribe scored the winning run, beating Jorge Posada's tag with one out in the 10th inning. 
Boston's Manny Ramirez, right, throws his hands up celebrate with David Ortiz at the plate after Ramirez's three-run home run in the fourth inning at Fenway Park last night. 
Cardinals first-round draft pick Antrel Rolle runs through drills. Rolle ended his holdout on Tuesday and reported to training camp Wednesday. 
Vikings rookie Erasmus James wasn't about to be let off easy on his first day at camp. He was forced to run sprints through a tunnel of teammates. Concentration: Wide receiver Troy Walters waits for a pass during practice at training camp. Walters has shown he can produce with 36 receptions for 456 yards and three TDs while filling in during 2003. August 10, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Last night's game between the New York Yankees and the Chicago White Sox was delayed for four minutes in the eighth inning when a male fan fell out of the upper deck onto the netting behind home plate. 
Los Angeles Angel Vladimir Guerrero reacts after hitting a grand slam in the second inning against Oakland last night. 
The Padres' Dave Roberts hit a triple off the Mets' Pedro Martínez in the first inning. 
Linebacker LaVar Arrington works with Redskins assistant athletic trainer Larry Hess during training camp. 
Willie Parker: "It's another season, and, hey, I might play more." 
Redskins offensive lineman Ray Brown, 42, is entering his 20th and final season in the NFL. 
Starting pitcher Dave Williams winds up in the first inning last night in the Pirates' 12-4 romp over the Rockies at Coors Field in Denver. 
Felix Hernandez threw consistently in the mid- to high 90s in his first big-league victory. 
Derek Jeter, left, beat Scott Podsednik to second base in the first inning last night on the front end of a double play. Jeter threw on to Tino Martinez at first to get Tadahito Iguchi. 
New coach Dave Wannstedt plays it straight while many of the players ham it up for the cameras at media day yesterday at their South Side practice facility. The Panthers' first practice is today as they begin to prepare for their season opener Sept. 3 vs. 
A fan fell out of the upper deck during the eighth and landed on the netting behind home plate. August 09, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Dolphins running back Ricky Williams looks for room to run as Bears #55 Lance Briggs moves in to make the tackle for no gain in the second quarter. 
Dolphins new head coach Nick Saban cheers his team as it takes the field before the start of the game. 
Quarterbacks Tim Chang (7) and Kurt Warner (13) drop back to pass. Chang is a young player benefitting from training camp that Antrel Rolle is not attending. 
The Vikings agreed Sunday to give quarterback Daunte Culpepper a raise for 2005. The decision, which guarantees Culpepper at least another $2 million in salary this year. 
Packers Linebacker Na'il Diggs injured his knee in practice Monday and could miss three to six weeks. 
The Tyrone Willingham era at Washington begins in earnest today. 
NFL Hall of Famer Dick Butkus talks to the Montour players during the first practice of preseason camp. August 08, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
FSR host Sean Farnham, FHM babe Courtney Hansen, Sports gossip god Ben Maller and Senior Producer "Fox Game Time Weekends" Erik Peterson (Photo FSR producer Jake Warner). 
"When I was younger, I thought about being Joe Namath. Now I'm in that special club with him -- I belong to a class of quarterbacks in the Hall of Fame. That's what makes it even better." 
Wayne Gretzky will be announced as the Phoenix Coyotes head coach at 1 p.m. Monday. 
Rickie Weeks doubles for two runs against the Phillies in the third inning, Sunday. The Brewers won 2-0. 
Coming off his worst outing of the season, against Milwaukee, Mets starter Victor Zambrano allowed just one run on five hits in eight innings against the Cubs. 
Roger Clemens lowered his ERA to a major league-low 1.38 overall and 0.38 in road games with a win at San Francisco. 
At the Buick Open, a playful Tiger Woods dazzled the gallery. 
Cardinals head coach Dennis Green is very selective about his coaching staff. 
In the Detroit News: Friday, August 5, 2005: Lee Iacocca laughs as he hangs out with Snoop Dogg while they were filming a commercial for Chrysler. August 07, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Quarterback Joey Harrington (3) throws in practice. The fans did not greet him very kindly, offering up some boos. 
Jason Campbell confers with quarterbacks coach Bill Musgrave before a scrimmage against the Ravens. Campbell completed 5 of 10 passes. 
The bust of Marino that will sit in the Hall of Fame in Canton. 
Jimmy Rollins hit a homerun for the Phillies. 
Zach Duke allows four runs and 10 hits, but it still proves good enough to earn his fifth victory without a loss last night in the Pirates' 9-4 victory vs. the Dodgers at PNC Park. 
Jason Giambi signed with the Yankees after the 2001 season and hit 41 homers in each of the next two seasons. 
Willie Parker: Picking up extra work. 
Jason Giambi continued his hot hitting with two of the Yankees' four solo homers Thursday. He has 20 this season, including 14 last month. August 06, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Derek Jeter, left, scored on Gary Sheffield's homer in the first. Before the game, both played down remarks by Sheffield in a magazine interview. 
The Marlins' Juan Pierre (9) dives safely back to first as the Reds' Sean Casey catches a pickoff throw from pitcher Eric Milton last night. 
Garrett Olerud, 6, sticks a baseball into a pants pocket of his father, Red Sox first baseman John Olerud, during batting practice last night. 
Brad Eldred hits his first major-league home run, a solo shot off the Dodgers' Derek Lowe last night. 
Jerome Bettis breaks away from the defense in practice yesterday. 
This undated photo shows Florida State mascot Chief Osceola at a basketball game in Tallahassee, Fla. 
Ben Roethlisberger drops back to pass in workouts at St Vincent College in Latrobe. 
The Cavaliers don't know when all-American linebacker Ahmad Brooks will be able to practice. August 05, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Miami Dolphins Hall of fame coach Don Shula rates Dan Marino as the best pure passer who ever played the game. 
Foundry worker Ricardo Florez removes flaws from the NFL Hall of Fame bronze Bust of Dan Marino at the Adonis Bronze Foundry in Alpine, Utah. In the background is the bust of Steve Young. 
No timetable has been set for Boldin's return. 
Plaxico Burress practiced Sunday after hyperextending a knee in his first Giants' workout on Saturday. Then a sore hip flexor sidelined him. 
Jason Giambi continued his hot hitting with two of the Yankees' four solo homers Thursday. He has 20 this season, including 14 last month. 
Tony Clark and Shawn Green welcome home Troy Glaus after the Arizona third baseman hit a home run that touched off a five-run second inning Thursday night at Bank One Ballpark. 
John Patterson tips his hat to the crowd at RFK after tossing a four-hitter. Brad Wilkerson hit the first grand slam in Nats history. 
Reserve quarterback Jeff Garcia passes during the afternoon session. 
Derrick Blaylock was signed by the Jets as a free agent to serve as Curtis Martin's understudy at running back. 
The Yankees lead the majors in home attendance, helped by that fact that they average 55,045 fans a game when the Red Sox come to the Bronx. August 04, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »Miami running back Ricky Williams will start the preseason fourth on the depth chart. 
Pats Quarterback Tom Brady throws a heavy ball. 
Quarterbacks, from left, Ben Roethlisberger, Brian St. Pierre, Charlie Batch and Tommy Maddox practice at St. Vincent College yesterday. 
Joe Johnson is due to make $69.6 over five years if the Hawks agree to the trade. 
Mike Piazza, right, after crushing a 430-foot home run over the left-field bleachers in the fourth inning. 
Derek Lee, the Cubs' first baseman, is trying to become the first major leaguer to win the triple crown since Carl Yastrzemski in 1967. 
Clinton Portis rests between drills during the first day of training camp. Portis missed last night's practice because of a sore knee, but may return to practice as early as today. 
Hideki Matsui running out a ground ball in the eighth inning. He was safe at first base for his second hit of the game at Jacobs Field. 
First round pick Heath Miller hauls down a pass in practice yesterday at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. 
Dan Marino dives in the mud for a first down against the Patriots in the 1993 season opener. 
Bill Hall's solo home run off Pedro Martinez started the Brewers' comeback. 
Over the last 25 games, Tigers first baseman Chris Shelton is batting .352 with eight doubles, five home runs and 18 RBIs. He had three RBIs Wednesday. 
Jaguars fans, including one who used duct tape to turn his No.8 Mark Brunell jersey into a No.18 Matt Jones jersey, watch practice Wednesday afternoon. 
Pat Day and Lil E. Tee won the Kentucky Derby in 1992. Day's streak of riding in 21 straight Derbys ended this year. August 03, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Rafael Palmeiro — who testified before a congressional panel in March that he "never used steroids" — began serving a 10-day suspension Monday after testing positive. 
Right-hander Ryan Franklin has struggled to a 6-11 record and a 4.61 ERA this season. 
Mike Cameron and Mets teammate Doug Mientkiewicz celebrate after Cameron's ninth inning solo home run tied the score on Tuesday. Cameron had four hits and drove in two runs. 
The Cardinals expect big things from rookie RB, J.J. Arrington. 
Steelers receiver Cedrick Wilson catches a pass at training camp yesterday in Latrobe. 
Redskins first-round draft pick Jason Campbell throws for the first time in training camp after signing a five-year deal with $5.3 million guaranteed. 
Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano pumps his fist as he walks off the field after the final out in the seventh inning last night in Philadelphia. 
Head coach Bill Cowher seems to like what he sees during a Steelers training camp drill at St. Vincent College in Latrobe. 
These are the finished bronze busts of Miami Dolphins quarterback Dan Marino, left, and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young. Both men will be inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame on Saturday. 
2006 All-Star Game logo designed by local artist Burton Morris. August 02, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Rafael Palmeiro, left, of the Baltimore Orioles testified at a congressional hearing in March that he had never used steroids. 
Rafael Palmeiro, who had denied using steroids, tested positive for them and received a 10-game suspension. 
Giants outfielder Barry Bonds was on crutches March 22 when he returned to spring training after arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. 
Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens, right, gets a hug from teammate Brian Dawkins upon Owens' arrival at training camp in Bethlehem yesterday. 
Giants tight end Jeremy Shockey is sporting a tattoo of the American flag on his right arm. 
No matter whom you blame - Joe Johnson for wanting out, or Robert Sarver for letting him out - losing Johnson carries a sting that won't go away quickly. 
Four days after the birth of his second child, Shaun Alexander made his way to the Seahawks' preseason camp in Cheney. Alexander signed a one-year contract last week. 
Mark Buehrle of Chicago had pitched at least six innings in 49 consecutive starts before being ejected with two outs in the sixth. 
Ned Yost is in his third season with the Milwaukee Brewers. 
Starter Zach Duke works in the second inning against the Braves yesterday in Atlanta. The Pirates won, 4-1. 
Ron Gardenhire, left, pats Torii Hunter on the back after Hunter was taken from the field at Fenway Park in Boston on Friday. 
Carlos Beltran, signed in the off-season by the Mets, hasn't lived up to the high expectations. August 01, 2005« July 2005 | Main | September 2005 »
Manny Ramirez points to the dugout after his pinch-hit single drove in the game-winning run for the Red Sox. 
The sparingly used Tony Womack, front left, had the winning hit in the 11th inning. 
The Reds' Adam Dunn, right, is congratulated by Sean Casey after Dunn hit a grand slam against the Padres in the fifth inning yesterday. 
Braves starter John Smoltz smiles as he walks off the field after getting the third out in the eighth inning of the Braves' 5-4 win against the Pirates yesterday. 
Wade Boggs, left, and Ryne Sandberg joke around after they were inducted to the Baseball Hall of Fame yesterday. 
Joe Johnson will be headed to the Atlanta Hawks in return from Diaw and two draft picks. 
Bubba Franks is seeking a long-term contract in the neighborhood of $4 million per year. 
Jake Delhomme enters his third season as quarterback for the Carolina Panthers, who have had yet another tumultuous off-season. 
Diamondbacks reliever Tim Worrell (left) and cather Chris Snyder celebrate after Worrell closed out a 13-6 Arizona victory over the Cubs in Chicago on Sunday. 
The Mets' Mike Cameron (44) celebrates with teammates after beating the Astros, 9-4, yesterday in Houston. 
Damian Miller caps the Brewers’ scoring with a leadoff home run in the eighth inning. 
Vijay Singh favored pars over birdies Sunday, and he secured a four-stroke victory at the Buick Open. 
Ryne Sandberg, left, and Wade Boggs were inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame today in Cooperstown, New York. 
Geoff Jenkins is hit on the elbow by Giants pitcher Noah Lowry, forcing in the first run of the Brewers' 5-1 victory, Sunday. 
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