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May 31, 2005

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Phoenix Suns' Shawn Marion, right, celebrates during the fourth quarter of Game 4 of the Western Conference finals against San Antonio in Texas on Monday, May 30, 2005.

San Antonio barely got a hand on Amare Stoudemire of Phoenix. Stoudemire, shown against Nazr Mohammed, finished with 31 points and five rebounds.

Miami Heat guard Dwayne Wade shoots while defended by Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton during the Eastern Conference finals at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Mich. on Sunday, May 29, 2005.

There have been rumors that Larry Brown might move on and coach elsewhere next season.

Packers WR Javon Walker has a six-year, $7.485 million contract with two years left.

Baltimore's Miguel Tejada dives but is tagged out by Boston catcher Jason Varitek while trying to score on B.J. Surhoff's single to right in the first inning at Fenway Park in Boston last night.

Freddy Sanchez begins the celebration as his 10th inning opposite-field single drives in the winning run in this afternoon's 3-2 Pirates' victory over the Florida Marlins at PNC Park.

May 26, 2005

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Miami's Dwyane Wade took control of the game, attacking the basket instead of pulling up for jump shots.

Heat center Shaquille O'Neal, who had 17 points and 10 rebounds, directs a teammate last night as Ben Wallace of the Pistons defends.

Detroit coach Larry Brown is rumored to be targeted by Cleveland for a front-office position.

Hines Ward makes a leaping grab on ball thrown by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger today at the Steelers' coaches clinic on the South Side.

It was not the best of times for José Reyes, who was not able to field a hit by Marcus Giles in the fourth inning and did not hit in the clutch.

New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera reacts as a foul ball in lined into the crowd during the ninth inning against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday night, May 25, 2005 at Yankee Stadium in New York.

Carlos Lee’s first-inning homer opens the floodgates for the Brewers.The next three hitters, Lyle Overbay, Bill Hall and J.J. Hardy, doubled.

Tampa Bay's Carl Crawford had a triple and a three-run homer in the first inning.

Arizona Cardinals head coach Dennis Green, right, talks to #13 Kurt Warner.

New Vikings owner Zygi Wilf speaks at a press conference at the National Football League spring meetings in Washington Wednesday after his ownership of the team was approved by the league's owners.

May 25, 2005

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Spurs guard Manu Ginobili drives past Suns forward Shawn Marion in the 4th quarter.

Steve Nash drives past San Antonio center Nazr Mohamed in the first quarter last night.

Utah center Andrew Bogut is considered the top prospect in the NBA draft.

PAUL J. BERESWILL / NEWSDAY The Yankees' Alex Rodriguez takes a curtain call after hitting his second home run last night.

Nats first baseman Nick Johnson collects a ground ball hit by the Reds' Luis Lopez in the 4th inning.

Dan Marino poses for Blair Buswell's bust of the retired Dolphins quarterback that will be displayed in the Pro Football Hall of Fame following Marino's enshrinement Aug. 7.

Cardinals' Larry Walker climbs the wall but can't quite reach the ball hit by Jason Bay in the first inning yesterday.

The Nationals' Nick Johnson is safe at home as Reds catcher Jason LaRue is pulled off home plate by a high throw in the fifth inning last night.

Mariners manager Mike Hargrove

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Ervin Santana is congratulated by manager Mike Scioscia after Santana pitched a complete-game 4-0 shutout against the Chicago White Sox for his first major league victory on Monday, May 23, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif.

Minnesota's Justin Morneau watches his 11th inning, bases-loaded double off Cleveland pitcher Scott Sauerbeck Tuesday. The three runs gave Minnesota a 6-3 win.

May 24, 2005

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Here he is, Mr. Shy and Retiring himself -- Rasheed Wallace celebrates after making a 3-pointer in the third quarter.

Shaquille O'Neal sets up in the post against the Pistons' Ben Wallace in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference final last night at the American Airlines Arena in Miami.

Coach Jim O'Brien was fired yesterday by Philadelphia after one year on the job. O'Brien's 76ers went 43-39, making the playoffs.

Coach Nate McMillan says "we'll talk over the weekend and then see where we go from there" on his future with the Sonics. Coach Nate McMillan says "we'll talk over the weekend and then see where we go from there" on his future with the Sonics.

The Marlins' Paul Lo Duca argues with home plate umpire Eric Cooper after Lo Duca was called out for batter interference in the sixth inning last night against the Phillies in Miami.

DAVID ADAME / AP Ricky Williams would have to wait until July 28 to report to camp, which begins on July 24, to avoid a one-year suspension.

Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger asked the Steelers to open up the offense this coming season and they are going to oblige..

Former Pirates infielder Abraham Nunez has four home runs this season for the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Cardinals' David Eckstein chases down Pirates outfielder Matt Lawton last night after Lawton got caught in a rundown between first and second in the third inning.

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez leaves his corner to continue sparring match during a public work out at Central Boxing Club in Phoenix.

May 23, 2005

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The Suns' Amare Stoudemire, right, blocks a shot by the Spurs' Tim Duncan in the second quarter of the Western Conference finals yesterday at America West Arena in Phoenix.

Will Shaquille O'Neal play for the Heat in game one of the Eastern Finals against the Pistons?

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Derek Lowe tries to pick off Los Angeles Angels' Chone Figgins in the fifth inning Sunday, May 22, 2005, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Lowe threw only 14 pitches out of the strike zone in seven innings, and the Dodgers beat

Shannon Stewart's two-run home run in the ninth inning off of Derrick Turnbow tied the game at 5-5.

Matt Clement shows everyone that he can make it in the American League, helping the Red Sox to a 5-2 win against the Braves.

Cubs pitcher Mark Prior reacts after getting the last out after 126 pitches against the Chicago White Sox yesterday at Wrigley Field.

Manager Lloyd McClendon has been doing a good job as far as general manager Dave Littlefield is concerned

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Javier Vazquez celebrates after pitching a complete game shutout against the Detroit Tigers.

Veteran Pat Borders, right, was behind the plate for Aaron Sele's shutout yesterday. Borders, in his fifth straight season playing with the Mariners, got his 809th career hit in the 5-0 win.

Pirates starter Josh Fogg reacts after center fielder Tike Redman drops an easy flyball by the Rockies' Joe Kennedy that would have ended the fourth inning. The Rockies scored a run on the play and went on to win, 4-3.

Kenny Perry acknowledges the gallery after making birdie on the fifth hole yesterday in the final round of the Bank of America Colonial.

Ben Howland has helped turn around the UCLA men's basketball program in his two seasons as coach.

Afleet Alex, ridden by Jeremy Rose, wins The 130th Preakness Stakes on Saturday at the Pimlico race course in Baltimore.

Jockey Jeremy Rose smiles as he crosses the finish line on Afleet Alex to win the 130th running of the Preakness Stakes.

May 22, 2005

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Steve Nash and the Phoenix Suns have increased their NBA-best scoring average six points in the playoffs.

Ray Allen walks off the court for the last time this season after Thursday's loss. Later, in the locker room, he cried with teammate Jerome James.

JOHN FROSCHAUER / AP Richie Sexson rounds the bases after his sixth-inning home run, which followed a blast by Adrian Beltre. The M's beat the Padres 5-3.

Oliver Perez strikes out eight in his return to the mound last night at PNC Park.

May 21, 2005

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Steve Nash helped erase a 16-point, third-quarter deficit, forced overtime on a three-pointer with 5.7 seconds left, then made the three that put the Suns ahead for good in a 130-126 victory over the Mavericks.

San Francisco's Barry Bonds gives a thumbs-up to fans before the Giants' game against the Oakland Athletics last night.

Mets outfielder Cliff Floyd shatters his bat hitting against the Yankees in the fifth inning at Shea Stadium last night.

Arizona Diamondbacks starter Brandon Webb pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning Friday.

Serena Williams' dominating serve won't be seen at Roland Garros this year.

The odds are against Giacomo crossing the line first today in the Preakness. However, the horse beat 50-1 odds to win the Kentucky Derby.

TONY GUTIERREZ / AP Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, top, hugs former teammate Steve Nash of Phoenix after the Suns beat Dallas to win the series.

Ichiro swings at a third strike in the fourth inning last night. The whiff was one of 11 total by Mariners batters, 10 against San Diego starter Jake Peavy.

Catch a tiger -- Detroit Tigers catcher Ivan Rodriguez, left, settles down starter Jeremy Bonderman in the second inning of their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

High Fly, with exercise rider Carlos Correa up, works out at Pimlico in Baltimore. High Fly, trained by Nick Zito, will run in the Preakness today.

May 20, 2005

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Tim Duncan puts up the game winner over Seattle's Vitaly Potapenko with .5 seconds left.

JIM MONE / AP Twins starter Joe Mays, right, celebrates with catcher Mike Redmond after completing a seven-hit shutout of the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday in Minneapolis.

Diamondbacks starter Brad Halsey made quick work of the Astros on Thursday in Houston. The rookie threw just 79 pitches in his seven innings of work and allowed one run on six hits and no walks.

Kellen Winslow's motorcycle was wrecked when he hit a curb in a parking lot in Ohio while traveling at about 35 mph

May 19, 2005

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Steve Nash of Phoenix passes the ball for an assist against Dallas.

SHAQUILLE O'NEAL: 'I'm trying to get myself as close to 100 percent as possible.'

Kentucky Derby winner Giacomo, left, is walked around the Stakes barn by exercise rider Frankie Herrate at the Pimlico race track after arriving on Wednesday, May 18, 2005 in Baltimore. Giacomo will race in the 130th running of The Preakness Stakes on Sat

Padres shortstop Khalil Greene follows the flight of his second three-run homer yesterday.

Former Brewer Jeffrey Hammonds strokes a game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning Wednesday.

Orioles' Melvin Mora is congratulated by Jay Gibbons after hitting the first of his two home runs, a three-run shot. Mora wound up with four RBI.

Mariners pitcher Jamie Moyer had a rough start against the New York Yankees last night, allowing six runs on eight hits in five innings.

May 18, 2005

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Pistons center Ben Wallace (3) goes to the basket past Indiana's Jeff Foster during the second half.

The Gorilla gets fans going before the Suns' playoff game last Wednesday against Dallas.

Carl Pavano held Seattle to five hits and struck out seven batters in a complete-game shutout.

The Indians' Ben Broussard hit a two-run home run off the Angels' Ervin Santana in the first inning yesterday in Cleveland.

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig gestures while speaking to the media after MLBs quarterly ownership meeting in New York Wednesday, May 11, 2005. Selig briefed 30 club owners on the policy regarding steroid usage that he submitted to the Major

Wes Obermueller looks down after his perfect game was broken up in the seventh inning.

Jose Mesa couldn't hide his frustration after giving up a two-run homer to Chicago's Derrek Lee in the ninth that rallied the Cubs to a 4-3 win at PNC Park.

The Marlins have long struggled to fill the seats at Dolphins Stadium.

The Mariners had a deal for Chien-Ming Wang back in 2000.

The Brewers' Wes Obermueller did not allow a baserunner through six innings yesterday at RFK Stadium in Washington.

Florida Marlins' Juan Encarnacion hits a triple off of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Giovanni Carrara in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers Monday, May 16, 2005, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Danny Moloshok)

May 17, 2005

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Vikings RB Onterrio "The Whizzinator" Smith, who is being investigated by the NFL, didn’t have much to say to reporters at Winter Park on Monday.

Jack Nicklaus, 65, will play the British Open at St. Andrews for the last time when the tournament is held July 14-17. He has not played in the British Open since it was previously held at St. Andrews in 2000, and is returning only because the Royal & Anc

Bernie Williams is met by Alex Rodriguez, Hideki Matsui and Tino Martinez after hitting a grand slam off M's reliever J.J. Putz in the top of the seventh inning Monday night.

The Mets' Cliff Floyd hits a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning last night at Shea Stadium.

Pittsburgh closer Jose Mesa recorded his 13th save in 13 attempts Sunday. Mesa is 16th in all-time saves with 305.

Texas left fielder Kevin Mench watches his game-winning home run in the top of the ninth inning. Mench also homered in the first inning.

Los Angeles Angels second baseman Adam Kennedy avoids Cleveland Indians' Coco Crisp after completing a double play on Ronnie Belliard to end the fifth inning on Monday, May 16, 2005, in Cleveland. The Angels beat Cleveland 3-1.

Indians outfielder Coco Crisp crashes into the wall chasing a double hit by the Angels' Vladimir Guerrero in the fourth inning last night at Jacobs Field.

Minnesota Vikings running back Onterrio Smith goes through a drill at minicamp in Eden Prairie, Minn. on Friday, April 29, 2005. Smith was back on the field Monday, May 16, for the first time since it was revealed he was caught at the Twin Cities airport

May 16, 2005

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Detroit's Rasheed Wallace, left, and Chauncey Billups celebrate a fourth-quarter basket against Indiana yesterday. After losing Game 3, Wallace guaranteed a Game 4 win.

Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki holds his head after banging it on a dunk shot against the Phoenix Suns in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series in Dallas on Sunday, May 15, 2005.

Seattle's Reggie Evans flexes after a defensive stop in Game 4 Sunday. The Sonics evened the series 2-2, with Game 5 Tuesday in San Antonio.

Dwayne Wade scored a game high 42 points against the Washington Wizards as the Heat defeated the Wizards 99-95 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday in Washington, D.C.

New York's Tino Martinez follows through after connecting on his second home run of the game in the Yankees' 6-4 win over the Athletics yesterday in Oakland, Calif.

Oakland Athletics' right fielder Eric Byrnes hauls a wayward fan off the right field wall in the fourth inning against the New York Yankees on Sunday, May 15, 2005, in Oakland, Calif.

Los Angeles Angels starter John Lackey pitches against the Detroit Tigers in the third inning Sunday, May 15, 2005, in Detroit. Lackey won for the third time in four starts, giving up three runs on eight hits, in a 9-3 win.

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

Damien Wilkins, running away after stealing the ball from the Spurs' Bruce Bowen, was Game 4's unlikely hero with 15 points.

Jason Giambi hitting a double that drove in what proved to be the winning run for the Yankees against the Athletics.

Dwayne Wade scored a game high 42 points against the Washington Wizards as the Heat defeated the Wizards 99-95 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday in Washington, D.C.

May 15, 2005

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Miami's Dwyane Wade raises his arms in celebration after the Heat defeated Washington in Game 4 of their second-round series.

Boston's Trot Nixon hits a grand slam in the seventh inning off Seattle reliever J.J. Putz.

Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Brandon Webb delivers a pitch to Colorado Rockies' Clint Barmes in the seventh inning of Arizona's 10-4 victory in Denver.

Texas pitcher Kenny Rogers allowed six hits over nine innings in the Rangers' 5-0 victory yesterday against the Twins in Minneapolis.

Tony Peña led the Royals to an 83-79 record in 2003, but they went 58-104 last year. Peña resigned last week when Kansas City was 8-25, the worst start in the majors.

Winky Wright, fighting for the first time as a middleweight, flexes the right biceps he used to defeat Felix Trinidad. Wright won a 12-round unanimous decision.

Robert Horry, nicknamed Big Shot Bob, says he has been fortunate to play on so many great teams.

The 1979 Pirates World Series trophy as it appears today in the Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum

Any renovation of Husky Stadium would likely include removing the running track around the field.

May 14, 2005

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Tiger Woods hits a shot from the rough on the first hole at the Cottonwood Valley Course in the second round of the Byron Nelson Championship.

Quentin Richardson of Phoenix celebrates a second-half three-pointer last night. Richardson scored 12 points, all on threes.

Pacers guard Reggie Miller reacts to making a late fourth-quarter shot against the Pistons last night in Indianapolis. Miller scored a team-high 17 points in the Pacers' 79-74 win.

Ben Wallace has the look as he disagrees with a call in the third quarter.

A sad Richard Hamilton walks down the court after committing his fifth foul in Game 3 against the Indiana Pacers.

Colorado Rockies' Clint Barmes, right, is congratulated by teammate as Barmes crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run.

Adrian Beltre hits a three-run Homer in the 4 inning.

New York Mets pitcher Tom Glavine works against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning of last night's game at Shea Stadium.

Twins relief pitcher Juan Rincon is one of five major-leaguers to be suspended this season for violating baseball's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Catcher Humberto Cota breaks his bat while hitting a double against the Brewers' Derrick Turnbow last night at PNC Park.

May 13, 2005

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Seattle's Antonio Daniels (33) works around San Antonio's Robert Horry in the second half.

With Washington's Antawn Jamison defending, Miami's Dwyane Wade drives to the basket for two of his 31 points last night.

A bloodied Joe Johnson #2 shoots his free-throws after being fouled and smashing into the floor face first. He will miss at least three games.

Arizona Diamondbacks' Jose Cruz Jr., left, is congratulated by teammate Chris Snyder as Cruz returns to the dugout after hitting a solo home. He hit two for the day.

Jon Garland of the White Sox won his 7th game

Tino Martinez takes a curtain call after a two-run homer against the Mariners on Tuesday at Yankee Stadium.

One more losing season -- which would be Penn State's fifth in six years -- will only prompt Joe Paterno to blame himself.

May 11, 2005

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Yoggi Berra, with current Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, threw out the first ball on Thursday and on opening day.

Ty Wigginton is greeted by Jose Castillo after hitting a two-run homer in the seventh inning yesterday. The Pirates won, 7-2

Miami's Alonzo Mourning soars over Washington's Brendan Haywood for a shot as the Heat goes up 2-0 in its Eastern Conference semifinal.

Miami's Dwyane Wade attempts a shot as Washington's Antawn Jamison defends during the fourth quarter.

Javon Walker is coming to Miller Park on Saturday to play host to a charity softball event, so let's all be charitable. Walker hasn't caught anything since January unless you count the grief he earned by asking for a raise.

Kansas City's Tony Pena, AL manager of the year in 2003, couldn't find the answers to his team's 8-25 start to this season.

The gangly Dontrelle Willis, who sports a 6-0 record along with a 1.07 earned-run average, has left hitters guessing so far this season.

Twins shortstop Jason Bartlett fields a ground ball hit by Baltimore's Larry Bigbie in the third inning Monday. Bartlett threw to second to get the force on the Orioles' Brian Roberts.

Texas Rangers pitcher Chris Young delivers the ball against the Detroit Tigers Monday in Arlington, Texas.

Carlos Lee drives home two runs with a bases-loaded single in the sixth inning.

Troy Glaus, right, is welcomed home by, from left, Shawn Green, Quinton McCracken and Luis Gonzalez after hitting a three-run home run in the sixth inning as the Diamondbacks defeated the Nationals for the first time this season.

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Jason Bay is congratulated by infielder Jose Castillo after hitting a three-run homer in the sixth inning last night in San Francisco.

Aaron Sele talks with catcher Miguel Olivo before Sele was taken out of the game with the Mariners down 6-2 against the New York Yankees in the third inning.

May 10, 2005

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Ben Wallace, left, had 21 points and 15 rebounds in the Pistons' 96-81 victory over Indiana, which took a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire (32) drives to the basket to score past Dallas Mavericks' Alan Henderson (50) during their conference semifinal game on Monday, May 9, 2005, in Phoenix.

Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson falls down after colliding with referee Monty McCutchen, not shown, during the third quarter of their conference semifinal game against the Phoenix Suns on Monday, May 9, 2005, in Phoenix. Avery was called for a techni

Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin, at last season's training camp, is due to report for offseason workouts today at the Cardinals training facility.

Houston's Roger Clemens surpassed Steve Carlton for ninth in all-time wins with seven shutout innings last night.

Boston Red Sox's Manny Ramirez ducks as he gets beaned on a pitch from Oakland Athletics' Dan Haren, during the first inning at Fenway Park, Monday, May 9, 2005, in Boston. Ramirez had to leave the game.

Yankees pitcher Randy Johnson celebrates during yesterday's 4-3 victory over his former team, the Mariners at Yankee Stadium. Johnson earned the win, allowing eight hits and striking out seven over eight innings.

Amaré Stoudemire of the Suns goes over Mavericks center Erick Dampier for two of his 40 points Monday night at America West Arena in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Detroit center Ben Wallace, right, tries to get by Indiana's Stephen Jackson last night.

Pistons center Ben Wallace, left, gets a little shove from the Pacers' Dale Davis during the first half of Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Wallace finished with 21 points and 15 rebounds and the Pistons won Game 1, 96-81.

Shaquille O'Neal's new team, the Miami Heat, increased its win total by 17 this season. His old team, the Lakers, saw its victories decrease by 22.

May 09, 2005

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Phoenix Suns point guard Steve Nash and Suns Chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo pose with the NBA's Most Valuable Player trophy on Sunday.

Ben Wallace, a key figure in the Nov. 19 melee with the Pacers, says the teams have put the incident behind them.

A hurting Vladimir Radmanovic, center, is carried off the court by teammates Jerome James, left, and Danny Fortson after spraining his ankle.

Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano reacts to completing the first inning against the Phillies at Wrigley Field yesterday.

Richie Sexson watches his winning grand slam curl toward the right-field foul pole in the seventh inning.

Tino Martinez slugged a three-run homer for the Yankees in the eighth inning off the Athletics' Kiko Calero.

Hideki Matsui and Alex Rodriguez greet Tino Martinez after Martinez's three-run eighth-inning homer against the Athletics yesterday.

Jermaine O'Neal of the Pacers

Benito Santiago, 40, hit .261 in six games this year.

The Orioles' Miguel Tejada misplays a ball hit by the Royals' Mark Teahen on Sunday.

Atlanta pitcher Mike Hampton, right, hugs catcher Eddie Perez after a two-hit complete game shutout against Houston.

Giacomo, left, with Mike Smith aboard, holds off Closing Argument at the finish.

May 08, 2005

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Giacomo, a 50-1 shot, defied the odds and won the $2.4 million Kentucky Derby in a gigantic upset Saturday, running down a game Afleet Alex in the final strides and generating a huge payoff.

Indiana's Reggie Miller scored only five points last night, but the Pacers advanced to face Detroit in the Eastern Conference semifinals during his final season.

Mavericks point guard Jason Terry, with ball, is fouled by Houston's Jon Barry. Terry scored a team-high 31 points as Dallas secured a spot in the Western Conference semifinals.

Tim Duncan's right ankle is still ginger, but he had 39 points and 14 rebounds in a Game 4 win over Denver last week.

It was another week watching disappointing baseball for Joe Torre.

Alex Sanchez defected from Cuba for the chance to play in the major leagues. Instead he made greater headlines by being among the first to be suspended.

Trevor Hoffman gives the thumbs-up sign during warmups before the Padres' game in St. Louis yesterday -- a day after he notched career save No. 400.

Kris Benson is happy with the New York Mets

Suns guard Steve Nash says he won the MVP award because Phoenix went from 29 wins last year to 62 this season.

The Red Sox's victory in the 2004 World Series set off a frenzy of book-writing, ticket-price-inflating and TV-show-appearing.

May 07, 2005

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Antawn Jamison, above, helps Washington to its first playoff series win since a sweep of the Nets in '82. "People said we couldn't play defense," Gilbert Arenas said. "Well, we did it tonight."

Point guard Steve Nash's arrival helped turn the Phoenix Suns from a team that lost 53 games into one that won 62.

Anquan Boldin will report to the Arizona Cardinals on Monday.

Hee-Seop Choi is congratulated by third base coach Glenn Hoffman after Choi hit a two-run homer last night in the Dodgers' 10-run first inning.

Mets pitcher Pedro Martinez will pitch to the Brewers for the first time in his 13-year career.

Twins pitcher Johan Santana works in the third inning last night against the Devil Rays. Santana tossed a complete game in the 7-1 victory.

Brent Barry was the starting point guard for the Sonics, but he is coming off the bench for the Spurs.

Sonics backup point guard Antonio Daniels spent four seasons with the San Antonio Spurs.

Tracy McGrady has led the Rockets in a fiery series with the Mavericks, often scoring almost at will and frequently frustrating Dallas's Dirk Nowitzki.

Coach Bill Cowher stands behind quarterback Ben Roethlisberger during minicamp workouts yesterday. Cowher had a conversation with Roethlisberger about "choices and consequences."

Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Sidney Ponson delivers against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning Friday, May 6, 2005, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)

May 06, 2005

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Houston's Tracy McGrady hangs on the rim after dunking during the first quarter last night.

Adrian Beltre tosses his bat aside after a flyout. He has hit just .221 in his first 28 games with the Mariners.

Ken Griffey Jr., who tore his right hamstring last August, is batting .250 with two home runs this season.

Bronson Arroyo allowed one run on three hits over eight innings to win his ninth consecutive decision. He hasn't lost since last Aug. 15

Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Quinton McCracken watches a ball hit by Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Jose Castillo carom off the wall and over his head for a fifth inning triple. Arizona Diamondbacks center fielder Quinton McCracken watches a ball hi

Bellamy Road, who won the Wood Memorial by 17-1/2 lengths, strolls through a barn at Churchill Downs.

May 05, 2005

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Gilbert Arenas' basket at the buzzer lifted Washington to a 3-2 series lead.

Tim Duncan reacts during the Spurs’ win over Denver Wednesday. San Antonio took the series 4-1 and will take on the Sonics in the next round of the playoffs.

A survey of 104 of 127 voters casting NBA Most Valuable Player ballots shows Steve Nash and Shaquille O'Neal nearly inseparable.

Junior Seau was shifted to weak-side linebacker when he came to Miami. In the Dolphins' new defense, both Seau and Zach Thomas could play inside.

Miguel Tejada dives across home plate, scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth inning.

Astros' Roger Clemens pitches in the first inning against the Pirates last night in Houston.

Nats' Livan Hernandez retires the first nine men he faces en route to a 131-pitch, complete-game performance.

Twins reliever Juan Rincon will serve a 10-day suspension for violating baseball's policy on performance-enhancing drugs.

Yankees pitcher Sean Henn, right, lasted 2-1/3 innings in his major-league debut. Jorge Posada, left, had a hit in four at-bats.

An obviously frustrated Eddie Guardado throws a bottle of water in the dugout after giving up a run in the ninth inning yesterday.

May 04, 2005

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Philadelphia's Allen Iverson looks to pass off around Detroit's Ben Wallace in Game 5 of their first-round series last night in Auburn Hills, Mich.

Indiana's Stephen Jackson splits Boston defenders Paul Pierce, right, and Raef LaFrentz on his way to the basket during Game 5 of their series at the FleetCenter in Boston.

Yankees starter Kevin Brown, center, shows his disgust as he waits with shortstop Derek Jeter, left, and catcher Jorge Posada for a meeting with pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre during a rough first inning.

Carlos Lee grounds an RBI double down the third-base line in the sixth inning that gives the Milwaukee Brewers the lead for good.

Craig Wilson enjoys his biggest night of the season, going 4 for 4 with two RBIs.

Catcher Miguel Olivo confers with Gil Meche in the first inning. The Mariners’ starter allowed three runs in the frame.

May 03, 2005

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San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker goes up for a shot as Denver Nuggets guard Earl Boykins comes in to defend in the overtime of Game 4 of their first-round playoff series in Denver on Monday, May 2, 2005. The Spurs won 126-115.

Houston's Dikembe Mutombo, left, and the Mavericks' Jerry Stackhouse grapple for the ball during the third quarter of Game 5 in their Western Conference first-round series yesterday in Dallas. The Mavericks won 103-100.

New York Yankee Randy Johnson will not start as scheduled tomorrow against Tampa Bay because of a sore left groin. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said he does not expect Johnson to go on the disabled list.

St. Louis' Jim Edmonds hits a three-run home run during a seven-run ninth inning last night.

Southern California quarterback Matt Leinart, left, gets advice from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Gagne before throwing out the first pitch prior to the start of the game between the Washington Nationals and the Dodgers on Monday, May 2, 2005, at Dodg

Seattle catcher Miguel Olivo comes up with an empty glove at home plate after he couldn't handle the throw, and Los Angeles' Steve Finley was safe at home.

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon gets out of his race car after arriving at Times Square in New York for the unveiling of a Tag Heuer's billboard on Monday, May 2, 2005.

May 02, 2005

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The Pistons' Ben Wallace is guarded by the 76ers' Chris Webber in the second half of their Eastern Conference first-round game yesterday in Philadelphia.

Ray Allen hit 17 of 28 shots, including 6 of 14 three-pointers, en route to his record-tying 45 points in Sunday night's game.

Diamondbacks starter Javier Vazquez pitches in the first inning against the San Diego Padres.

Larry Fitzgerald has been up against this year's first-pick Antrel Rolle during drills this week at Cardinals practice.

Kay-Jay Harris is among those competing for the job of backing up probable starter Ronnie Brown at running back. 'I feel like I'm in a good situation,' Harris said.

A trainer wraps Matt Jones' leg in ice during Sunday's practice session. A hamstring injury has slowed the rookie.

Jeff Gordon celebrates winning the Aaron's 499 at the Talladega Superspeedway.

Joel Pineiro walks off the mound after allowing two runs in the sixth inning en route to a tough-luck 3-2 loss to the Athletics.

The Twins' Johan Santana had his 17-game winning streak broken in a 2-1 loss to the Angels yesterday in Minneapolis.

Atlanta starter John Smoltz earned the win as the Braves defeated the Cardinals, 2-1, in Atlanta.

Right fielder Matt Lawton reaches for a ball hit off the wall by the Giants' Lance Niekro.

May 01, 2005

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Jason White at work with the Chiefs Friday.

Alex Rodriguez: No. 1 overall at $25.7 million in '05

Mark Buehrle has teamed with Jon Garland at the top of the rotation to give the White Sox seven wins in their first nine starts.

Tony La Russa, the Cardinals' manager, acknowledging the fans after winning the last game of the 2004 regular season.

Chien Ming Wang, a right-hander from Taiwan, went seven innings and gave up two runs in his Yankees debut.

Bellamy Road carries the favorite's tag into Derby week.

Pirates No. 1 Matt Lawton at $7.75 million.

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