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June 30, 2005

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In this image made from television, pitcher Kenny Rogers pushes a camera out of the hands of Larry Rodriguez.

Arizona Diamondbacks Luis Gonzalez returned to the lineup against the Giants.

Marvin Williams, right, poses with Hawks general manager Billy Knight at a news conference yesterday in Atlanta.

Former Sun Devil, Terrell Suggs, was aquitted today of aggrevated assault.

Vladimir Putin holds a 2005 Super Bowl ring given to him by Robert Kraft.

Lance Armstrong was the first cyclist to win the Tour de France six times.

June 27, 2005

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Due to his international experience, Andrew Bogut's toughness should not be questioned.

Texas players celebrate after their 6-2 victory over Florida to win the College World Series, yesterday in Omaha, Neb.

Manny Ramirez clubs his 19th career grand slam and drives in five runs Sunday afternoon.

Seattle's Bret Boone follows through on a solo home run off Padres starter Woody Williams in the fifth inning yesterday in San Diego.

Randy Johnson allowed four runs, three unearned, in six and two-thirds innings.

Hat's off -- The Tigers' Dmitri Young stumbles out of the batter's box after hitting an RBI single in the ninth inning yesterday.

Home plate umpire Brian Knight splits up the Cardinals' Yadier Molina, left, and Daryle Ward during a bench-clearing incident in the first inning yesterday in St. Louis. Both benches and bullpens emptied, apparently after the Cardinals suspected Jason Bay

Jason Bay watches his three-run home run in the third inning. He also homered in the ninth as the Pirates beat the Cardinals, 5-4, yesterday.

Jose Castillo rounds the bases after his winning solo home run in the 10th against the Cardinals yesterday.

Serena Williams shows her frustration during her match against Jill Craybas Saturday.

June 26, 2005

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A deal to send Quentin Richardson to the New York Knicks for Kurt Thomas is awaiting approval on Monday.

Cliff Floyd watching his first of two two-run homers off of the rookie left-hander Sean Henn.

Former Mariners ace Freddy Garcia is the No. 3 starter in a deep White Sox rotation.

Greg Maddux did not walk a batter while improving to 5-1 in his past six starts for the Cubs.

Oliver Perez of the Pirates

Yankees center fielder Bernie Williams was unable to catch a fly ball by José Reyes in the sixth. The Mets also took advantage of his throwing arm.

Mets center fielder Carlos Beltran making a leaping catch on a ball hit by the Yankees' Gary Sheffield leading off in the fifth inning yesterday.

Diamondbacks pitcher Javier Vazquez after giving up a triple to Brandon Inge.

The Huskies' Nate Robinson, 5-9, hopes to join the ranks of the NBA's little big men.

June 25, 2005

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A deal to send Quentin Richardson to the New York Knicks for Kurt Thomas has been put on hold for at least the weekend.

Pedro Martinez of the Mets pumps his fist after a catch by teammate Carlos Beltran.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Freddy Garcia is sprayed with a water bottle to cool off after pitching the fifth inning against the Cubs yesterday.

Seattle Mariners' Richie Sexson is hit by a pitch in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres Friday, June 24, 2005, in San Diego.

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Kerry Wood throws for the Class AAA Iowa Cubs in the third inning of a rehab outing against the Oklahoma Redhawks last night in Des Moines, Iowa.

June 24, 2005

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San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan celebrates as he was named the MVP of the NBA Finals. San Antonio won, 81-74, to win the championship.in game seven of the NBA finals in San Antonio, Thursday, June 23, 2005.

A dejected looking Larry Brown answers questions from reporters following the Pistons' Game 7 loss to the Spurs in the NBA Finals.

Ben Wallace dunks over San Antonio's Nazr Mohammed in the second quarter, two of his 12 points.

Kurt Thomas, 32 and a 10-year veteran, averaged 11.5 points and 10.4 rebounds for the Knicks last season.

Michael Jordan watches his fairway shot on the first hole yesterday at the Lemieux Celebrity Invitational at The Club at Nevillewood.

Marlins pitcher Dontrelle Willis has pitched 19 consecutive scoreless innings.

San Diego Padres' Mark Sweeney reacts to being picked off at second in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Thursday, June 23, 2005, in San Diego. The Dodgers went on to win 4-3 in 10 innings.

Marvin Williams or North Carolina

Milwaukee will likely take either Utah's Andrew Bogut, in the photo at left, or Bremerton's Marvin Williams (next photo), with the top pick in the draft

June 23, 2005

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San Francisco's Moises Alou scores past the tag of Arizona catcher Kelly Stinnett on a bunt single by Jason Ellison in the second inning Wednesday night. Alou had three hits in the game.

Los Angeles Dodgers Jeff Kent, without hat, is face-to-face with umpire Dan Iassogna as Dodgers manager Jim Tracy, left, and coach Jim Lett move in during a dispute that resulted in Kent's ejection in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres Wednesda

Richie Sexson connects for the winning RBI single in the 12th inning last night against Oakland at Safeco Field. The hit scored Ichiro from second base for a 5-4 Mariners victory.

John Starks is the poster child of poor Game 7s.

June 22, 2005

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Rasheed Wallace disagrees with a call in the second quarter.

Billy Hunter, president of the players' union, and NBA commissioner David Stern, right, share a laugh while answering questions after agreeing in principal to a new six-year Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Former Sun Devil, Terrell Suggs, will not serve any jail time stemming from his alleged aggrevated assualt.

A familar scene in Yankee Stadium last night: Yankees players, this time Derek Jeter and Gary Sheffield, celebrating at home plate.

Lloyd McClendon argues with umpire Dana DeMuth last night and then gets thrown out.

Rickie Weeks runs the ball down after booting it for an error on ball hit by the Cubs' Jeremy Burnitz in the seventh inning.

The Yankees' Gary Sheffield (11) and Alex Rodriguez celebrate during New York's big eighth inning last night.

Myron Cope's legacy also includes "The Terrible Towel" and the first sports talk radio show in Pittsburgh on then-WTAE-AM (1250).

Jeff Larish celebrates his game-tying third HR for Arizona State vs. Nebraska

June 21, 2005

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Bruce Bowen and the Spurs are giving San Antonio a reason to celebrate.

Bucks owner Herb Kohl walks with possible No. 1 pick Andrew Bogut after his workout.

Panthers linebacker Dan Morgan says of his contract: 'Everything will work out'

San Francisco Giants' Barry Bonds plays catch on the field at SBC Park prior to the Giants' game against the Arizona Diamondbacks in San Francisco on Monday, June 20, 2005. Bonds, on the disabled list, threw on the field for about 30 minutes.

"The one thing I do is sleep well," says Lou Piniella, manager of the American League's worst team, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. "I might need a little Nexium or something, but I sleep good."

The Indians' Coco Crisp throws his bat after striking out against Red Sox pitcher David Wells in the third inning yesterday.

Diamondbacks center fielder Jose Cruz Jr. drops the ball in the outfield resulting in a base hit for Matt Stairs of the Royals.

Joe Mesi took a right cross from Vassiliy Jirov during their fight in Las Vegas last year. Mesi won, but an M.R.I. revealed subdural hematomas. He has been suspended ever since.

June 20, 2005

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Robert Horry celebrates his game-winning threepointer with 5.9 seconds left.

Tim Duncan and the Spurs are one victory away from a third NBA title in seven years.

The Pistons' Ben Wallace shoots over the Spurs' Nazr Mohammed in Game 5 of the NBA Finals last night. San Antonio took a 3-2 lead in the series with the 96-95 overtime victory.

Potential No. 1 pick Marvin Williams works out for the Bucks on Sunday.

"Desperate Housewives" star Eva Longoria wears a #9 shirt in reference to her friend, San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker. Here she waits outside the VIP room at the Palace.

Ken Griffey Jr. connects for his 513th career home run, a three-run shot against Atlanta. Last year on Father's Day, he hit No. 500.

Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez reacts to getting hit by the baseball in the third inning. Rodriguez's son and his father were both at Sunday's game.

Tigers designated hitter Dmitri Young makes contact for a double in the fourth inning.

Alex Rodriguez hit a sharp, sinking line drive that Chicago shortstop Neifi Perez could not handle in the fourth on Sunday. Two runs scored.

June 19, 2005

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Tony Parker and the San Antonio Spurs are having trouble with turnovers.

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter hits a grand slam against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning at Yankee Stadium in New York, Saturday, June 18, 2005.

Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez gave up four runs and a season-high nine hits to the Mariners.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Shawn Green strikes out with two runners on in the eighth inning of their 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Indians

The Angels' Vladimir Guerrero celebrates after hitting a winning home run in the bottom of the 10th inning yesterday in Anaheim, Calif. The home run was his second of the game.

Tiger Woods reacts after missing his birdie putt on the eighth hole during third-round play of the 105th U.S. Open championship at Pinehurst No. 2 in Pinehurst, N.C. yesterday.

Bret Boone, hitting just .227 with five home runs this season, needs to work on his mechanics, his manager said.

The Devil Rays, with the lowest payroll in the majors at $29.8 million, are again mired in last place under Manager Lou Piniella

Staples Center, Los AngelesThe epitome of cynicism, the arena's interior is dominated by rings of corporate boxes. In a particularly blunt example of the social stratification that marks most American stadiums today, the entries to the boxes and upper- an

June 18, 2005

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The Giants' Jason Schmidt, a product of Kelso High School, pitched eight scoreless innings last night to beat the Tigers 4-0 in Detroit.

St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Scott Rolen could be activated from the 15-day disabled list today after missing 33 games with a left shoulder strain.Rolen took batting practice, ran the bases and fielded grounders yesterday before the Cardinals began a

Marlon Byrd, trying to score from first base on a double by Nick Johnson, is late to the plate as Rangers catcher Rod Barajas prepares for the tag.

June 17, 2005

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Rasheed Wallace is all smiles after the Pistons got out to an early lead in the first quarter.

Ben Wallace reacts to a blocking foul called against him on the Spurs' Manu Ginobili. The Pistons went on to dominate the Spurs in Game 4 and even the series at two games apiece in the NBA Finals at the Palace of Auburn Hills.

Tim Duncan and Greg Poppovich watch the final minutes of the Pistons' rout over the Spurs.

Rapper Eminem watches the action in Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Auburn Hills, Mich., on Thursday, June 16, 2005.

Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson struck out 11 in a complete-game win over the Pirates last night

San Diego Padres shortstop Khalil Greene chases down the ball after booting it for an error in the third inning, on Thursday, June 16, 2005, in Detroit. Greene was too late to make the out on Detroit Tigers' Rondell White at first base. The Tigers beat th

Trading Richie Sexson (now with Seattle) has paid dividends for the Brewers.

Tiger Woods finished the first round only three shots behind the leaders. “I need to be more in the fairway,” he said.

Spurs guard Manu Ginobili had a harder time scoring than in Games 1 and 2. He was held to 12 points in the game.

June 16, 2005

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Ben Wallace returned to form in game 3 of the NBA Finals

Jason Giambi watching his game-winning home run in the 10th inning at Yankee Stadium.

Tigers second baseman Placido Polanco (14) singles in the second inning to score Brandon Inge and Nook Logan, which gave Detroit a 4-1 lead at the time.

San Diego Padres' Dave Roberts slides into home to score against the Detroit Tigers on a double by Khalil Green in the first inning Wednesday, June 15, 2005, in Detroit.

An architectural rendering of the proposed Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. The new ballpark will cost $800 million.

June 15, 2005

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Phil Jackson is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers following a reconciliation with the team that cut him loose last year after three NBA championships in five seasons.

Now this play got most fans, except for the foofs, out of their seats. Ben Wallace has an amazing reverse dunk in the second half.

Chauncey Billups raises his fist late in the fourth quarter, a sure sign the Pistons were winning.

Florida State quarterback Wyatt Sexton, prepares to throw during FSU'S annual spring game, Saturday, April 15, 2005, in Tallahassee, Fla. According to Sports Information Director Rob Wilson, Sexton was admitted to a Tallahassee hospital Monday night, June

M's Ichiro gets ready to make hit No. 1,000.

Mike Mussina tips his cap to the Yankee Stadium crowd after shutting out the Pirates on five hits.

In his Brewer debut, Tomo Ohka pitched his first shutout in the Major Leagues.

Tiger Woods, 29, is halfway to the record of 18 major championships held by Jack Nicklaus, who didn't win his ninth until he was 31. But he is hoping to increase his total when the 105th U.S. Open begins tomorrow at Pinehurst No. 2, the course where he fi

June 14, 2005

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Rasheed Wallace hasn't made any predictions, but his Pistons face a must-win Game 3 tonight on their home court.

Tiger Woods smiles as he cleans his club on the 6th hole during practice for the 105th US Open Championship. Woods have moved into No. 1.

Seneca Wallace, getting a pass away in an exhibition game against the Broncos last year, has a good shot at becoming Matt Hasselbeck's backup, according to quarterbacks coach Jim Zorn.

Los Angeles Angels' Vladimir Guerrero connects for a three-run home run in the sixth inning off Washington Nationals pitcher T.J. Tucker on Monday, June 13, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif. Angels' Chone Figgins and Darin Erstad scored on the homer. The Angels en

Prince Fielder, brought up from the minors by the Brewers to act as DH, lines out in one of his four hitless at-bats on Monday.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood throws in the second inning during a rehab outing with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs against the New Orleans Zephyrs on Monday, June 13, 2005, in Des Moines, Iowa.

"The fact he's even pitching in games is phenomenal," says Mariners trainer Rich Griffin of Eddie Guardado, who has a torn rotator cuff.

Indy Racing League driver Danica Patrick checks her time after she qualified for the 89th Indianapolis 500 with an average speed of 227.004 mph at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 15, 2005. Patrick, hoping to become the first woman to win th

The Dodgers' Jason Grabowski, top, is out at the plate as he slams into Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer.

June 13, 2005

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Manu Ginobili scored 27 points with seven assists and guided the Spurs to a 2-0 series lead over the Pistons.

Rasheed Wallace lies on the floor after a foul is called on him in the second half. Remember, the Pistons are 0-2 when Wallace lies on the floor, disgusted with a call.

'I still think Ricky's a great guy,' Zach Thomas said, echoing a sentiment among many Dolphins: Williams, above, would be reaccepted.

Carl Edwards does a back flip yesterday after winning the Pocono 500.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Hee-Seop Choi of South Korea watches the flight of his fourth-inning home run against the Minnesota Twins, on Sunday, June 12, 2005, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.

Mike Piazza had to be restrained after being ejected by the umpire Eric Cooper for arguing a called third strike in the first.

Chicago White Sox' Tadahito Iguchi pounds a grounder to third base with the bases loaded in the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres, Sunday. Chicago's Aaron Rowand won the game by hitting a three-run homer in the 10th inning

Manager Lou Piniella's Tampa Bay Devil Rays have the lowest payroll in baseball.

RIC FRANCIS / AP The Dodgers' Hee-Seop Choi follows through on his third homer of the game yesterday in Los Angeles.

A frustrated Rickie Weeks flips his bat after striking out to end the eighth inning Sunday afternoon in Philadelphia.

Junior Spivey, right, is congratulated by Nationals teammate Brian Schneider after his two-run home run in the second inning.

Ichiro remains a hit shy of 1,000 in his career after going 0 for 5 at the plate yesterday.

M's trainer Rick Griffin, right, talks with Adrian Beltre, who felt tightness in his hamstring after a third-inning hit.

Mets catcher Mike Piazza is restrained by teammate Doug Mientkiewicz and manager Willie Randolph as he argues with home plate umpire Eric Cooper yesterday before he was thrown out of the game.

June 12, 2005

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Mike Tyson struggled to get up at the end of the sixth round, then quit before the next round.

The Pistons are looking for Rasheed Wallace to be a more forceful presence throughout Game 2.

Randy Johnson pitched his most dominant game as a Yankee, shutting out the Cardinals over seven innings.

Rickie Weeks reacts to a called third strike in the fifth inning. Photo/AP

Arizona Diamondbacks' Luis Gonzalez throws his bat after striking out against Kansas City Royals starting pitcher J.P. Howell.

San Francisco Giants starter Brett Tomko throws to the Cleveland Indians in the first inning on Friday, June 10, 2005, in San Francisco.

Ichiro watches his fifth-inning RBI single. The M's right fielder collected his 999th career hit, keeping his average just above. 300.

Melvin Mora, left, Miguel Tejada, Rafael Palmeiro and Brian Roberts make up a formidable infield for the Orioles.

Alex Rodriguez reacts after hitting his 400th career home run.

June 11, 2005

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San Antonio's Tim Duncan let his play do the talking in Game 1, finishing with 24 points on 10-for-22 shooting. Duncan also had 17 rebounds, six of them offensive.

The Cubs' Jeromy Burnitz hits a solo home run in the second inning of yesterday's game against Boston at Wrigley Field.

Diamondback Troy Glaus high fives Shawn Green after Green hit a 2 run homer in the 4th inning

"This is a business I know, but I'd like to finish my career here. But I know I have to put up my usual numbers. If my numbers aren't there, then it's a different situation," said Sammy Sosa.

San Diego Padres manager Bruce Bochy argues with third base umpire Marty Foster after he was ejected while arguing a call in the seventh inning against the Chicago White Sox on Friday, June 10, 2005, in San Diego.

Babe Ruth taking warm up pitches with the Red Sox in 1918.

JONATHAN DANIEL / GETTY IMAGES Cubs pitcher Greg Maddux rounds first base yesterday after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning.

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Brad Penny throws against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning in Los Angeles on Firday, June 10, 2005.

Tomo Ohka, from Kyoto, Japan, is 4-3 with a 3.33 ERA in nine starts this season.

37,000 fans filled PNC Park Wednesday night when the Steve Blass - Manny Sanguillen bobblehead was given away. That's twice the average weekday attendance.

June 10, 2005

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Manu Ginobili celebrates after making a three-point shot over Antonio McDyess in the fourth quarter.

Tim Duncan, who went 10-of-22 from the field, shoots over Rasheed Wallace.

Ben Wallace looks to drive on Robert Horry in the first half.

Jack McKeon watches as his team struggles in the seventh inning. 'When things go tough, everybody has different theories,' he said.

Seattle Mariners' Richie Sexson follows through on his bases-loaded double off Florida Marlins' Josh Beckett in the seventh inning, Thursday, June 9, 2005, in Miami. Ichiro Suzuki and Randy Winn scored on the double.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana winds up to deliver a pitch against Arizona Diamondbacks batter Royce Clayton in the first inning Wednesday.

Marvin Williams Jr., dunking during the N.C.A.A. final against Illinois, later made the winning tip-in.

Marvin Williams Jr. did not start any games for North Carolina, but became the go-to player during the Tar Heels' drive to the N.C.A.A. tournament championship.

June 09, 2005

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Tim Duncan and the Spurs are ready for the NBA Finals

Detroit coach Larry Brown tries for his second straight title against his best man.

The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez reacts after hitting the 400th home run of his career last night in Milwaukee.

Marlins starter Dontrelle Willis gave up four runs, three earned, but picked up his major-league leading 10th victory of the season.

The largest Wednesday night crowd in the history of PNC Park crowded into the stands last night to see the Pirates finish their 10-game home stand with a record of 7-3.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, left, stands with opponent Kevin McBride, right, at a news conference to promote their upcoming fight, on Wednesday, June 8, 2005, in Washington. Tyson will fight McBride on June 11.

Carlos Delgado watches as he hits a ball off the scoreboard for a double to score Miguel Cabrera in the third inning.

June 08, 2005

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Minnesota running back Onterrio Smith, shown in a Sept. 26 game against Chicago, has been suspended for the 2005 season.

Ben Sheets returned to his usual form Tuesday and shut down the Yankees for seven innings.

Gary Sheffield disagrees with a called strike in the first inning Tuesday. Ben Sheets struck out the side in the first inning.

Mark Grudzielanek of the St. Louis Cardinals slides home safely as Jason Varitek of the Boston Red Sox is unable to make the tag last night at Busch Stadium.

Jack Wilson gives teammate Jose Castillo a hug after Castillo pulled off a double play to end the game and give the Pirates a 6-5 win over the Orioles last night at PNC Park. Wilson hit the go-ahead run in the eighth inning for his third home run of the y

Almost 39, Mike Tyson is seeking a new chance in the ring. Tuesday his sweat formed a puddle.

Former Heavyweight Champion Mike Tyson, works out at Burr Gymnasium on the Campus of Howard University in Washington, on Tuesday, June 7, 2005, in preparation for Saturday's fight against Kevin McBride.

Packers' Adrian Klemm (right) has missed 54 of 80 regular-season games in his five-year career due to injuries.

June 07, 2005

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Ben Wallace holds the Eastern Conference championship trophy after the game in the locker room.

Rasheed Wallace shoots between Udonis Haslem, left, and Dwyane Wade during the first half. Wallace finished with 20 points and seven rebounds.

Justin Upton of Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, VA., will probably be the first player taken in today's baseball draft. The Arizona Diamondbacks have the first pick.

The Diamondbacks' Shawn Green hits a bases-loaded triple in the first inning off the Phillies' Cory Lidle yesterday. The Diamonbacks won, 10-8.

Orioles' Miguel Tejada is congratulated by teammate Sammy Sosa after hitting a two-run home run off Josh Fogg in the first inning.

Matt Lawton hits a home run in the seventh inning to tie the game against the Orioles.

Matt Morris of St. Louis bunts the ball in a squeeze play in the second inning against Boston, scoring Abraham Nunez on the play.

St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox fans fill Busch Stadium in St. Louis to watch a rematch of the 2004 World Series between the two teams during their Interleage game in St. Louis Monday, June 6, 2005. The official attendance was over 50,000 for a sel

Vijay Singh believes that the changes at Mystic Rock are good improvements.

June 06, 2005

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Shaquille O'Neal plans to carry the Heat on his shoulders in Game 7.

Brett and Deanna Favre stand in the dugout at their charity softball game, which raised an estimated $100,000 to $150,000 on Sunday.

Wide receiver Plaxico Burress can safely return to Pittsburgh.

The same nagging question was facing the Yankees and Manager Joe Torre on Sunday: What happened to the team's pitching?

The Nationals' Ryan Church, right, celebrates his three-run home run yesterday with teammates Vinny Castilla and Gary Bennett.

The Diamondbacks' Luis Gonzalez is hit by a pitch from the Phillies' Billy Wagner in the ninth inning yesterday. Gonzalez hit his 300th career home run, a solo shot in the eighth. The Phillies won their sixth in a row, 7-6.

Tigers' pitcher Troy Percival, who was just recalled, pitches during the eighth inning Sunday against the Baltimore Orioles in Detroit. The Tigers lost 6-2.

Mariners left fielder Randy Winn swats one of his four hits yesterday at Safeco Field. They were his most hits in a game since Aug. 21, 2004, and one shy of his career high.

The Red Sox's Trot Nixon can't break up the double play turned by the Angels' Adam Kennedy in the sixth inning of Boston's 6-3 win yesterday.

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon watches as his pit crew prepares his car for practice for the Coca-Cola 600 race at the Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, NC., Saturday, May 28, 2005. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn)

June 05, 2005

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Ben Wallace and Tayshaun Prince celebrate after Wallace's steal in the second quarter.

Heat guard Eddie Jones has a bandage after an unintentional elbow from Tayshaun Prince cut his eye.

Chicago Bears' R.W. McQuarters returns a punt 60 yards for a touchdown as the St. Louis Rams' Jamie Duncan (59) gives chase during a game on Nov. 16, 2003 in Chicago.

The Angels' Garret Anderson watches the flight of his go-ahead, three-run home run yesterday in Boston. The hit gave Anderson a club-record 990 runs batted in.

Baltimore's Rafael Palmeiro, center, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a grand slam in the fifth inning against the Detroit Tigers. Melvin Mora also hit a grand slam as the Orioles won 14-7 Saturday night.

When the Yankees' Torre calls a meeting, people listen. But are struggling New York players hearing what he says?

Pirates manager Lloyd McClendon is not happy that the Yankees and Red Sox aren't coming to Pittsburgh.

Afleet Alex, with Jeremy Rose aboard, celebrates winning The 130th Preakness Stakes on May 2

"He's a folk hero, as hard as it is to believe," said lawyer James Cooks, a friend of Mike Tyson. "Because of where he came from, to where he rose, to where he has fallen."

June 04, 2005

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It is uncertain whether Heat guard Dwayne Wade will play tonight after straining a rib muscle in Game 5. It is uncertain whether Heat guard Dwayne Wade will play tonight after straining a rib muscle in Game 5.

"Kind of nice to play on the weekend," said Tiger Woods, who was back at making the cut. He trails Jeff Sluman by one.

The Twins' Lew Ford, right, is congratulated by Brent Abernathy and Shannon Stewart last night after hitting a three-run home run.

Detroit Tigers' Ivan Rodriguez rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run to tie the game against the Baltimore Orioles during the fifth inning.

Slugger Carlos Lee gets the Brewers off to a fast start on Friday night with a grand slam in the first inning.

June 03, 2005

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Ben Wallace attempts to defend the undefendable, Heat center Shaquille O'Neal, in the first half.

Who, me? I have never committed a foul in my life! Rasheed Wallace can't believe an offensive foul was called on him.

George Mikan, right, six-foot, ten-inch center for the Minneapolis Lakers, goes way up to make a goal as New York Knickerbockers' six-foot, seven-inch center Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton (8) makes an unsuccessful attempt to thwart the score in this April 8, 1

Seven-foot center Andrew Bogut of Utah, by way of Australia, likely is a top draft pick.

Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz, top center, jumps into a circle of happy teammates meeting him at home plate after hitting a three-run walk-off home run to beat the Baltimore Orioles, 6-4, in the ninth inning at Fenway Park in Boston Thursday, June 2, 2005.

Ben Sheets gave up five runs in his second start since coming off of the disabled list. Photo/AP

Pirates center fielder Tike Redman misplays a fly ball hit by the Marlins' Carlos Delgado.

Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin (81) stretches to make a catch during voluntary practice on Thursday.

June 02, 2005

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Tim Duncan and the San Antonio Spurs will be making their second NBA Finals trip in three years.

San Antonio's Manu Ginobili, right, looks to pass under pressure from Phoenix's Shawn Marion in last night's Game 5 at America West Arena.

DUANE BURLESON / AP Detroit's Brandon Inge, who has hit safely in nine of his last 10 games, singles in the go-ahead run against the Texas Rangers last night. The Tigers scored five runs in the seventh inning.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Orlando Cabrera, top, forces out Chicago White Sox' Timo Perez in the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field, Wednesday, June 1, 2005 in Chicago.

Seattle Mariners' Bret Boone heads to first base after hitting a one-RBI single in the fourth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays that scored Mariners' Raul Ibanez Wednesday, June 1, 2005 at Safeco Field in Seattle.

June 01, 2005

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Detroit Pistons forward Rasheed Wallace (36) dunks during the first quarter of Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Miami Heat at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich., on Tuesday, May 31, 2005.

Detroit Pistons center Ben Wallace (3) goes for the basket that is being defended by Miami Heat center Alonzo Mourning during the second quarter of their Eastern Conference finals at The Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich., on Tuesday, May 31, 2005.

Michael Redd averaged a career-best 23 points per game and shot 44% last season.

Red Sox center fielder Johnny Damon crashes into the wall in deep center while right fielder Trot Nixon chases down a triple hit by the Orioles' Jay Gibbons in the third inning last night at Fenway Park.

Starter Oliver Perez went six innings last night, giving up four runs, three on solo home runs by the Marlins.

Arizona Diamondbacks Brad Halsey delivers a pitch to a New York Mets batter during the fourth inning at Shea Stadium.

Teammates surround Chicago's Jermaine Dye, not pictured, after Dye hit a game-winning solo home run in the ninth inning.

Danica Patrick, who finished fourth in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, describes her race experience in an interview before the victory celebration Monday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.

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