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September 28, 2006

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The Cardinals' Albert Pujols gestures to teammates after scoring a run in the fourth inning. He would later hit his 47th home run of the season to help St. Louis stop its losing streak.

Dallas wide receiver Terrell Owens meets the media at Cowboys team headquarters Wednesday afternoon.

September 26, 2006

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The Saints' Reggie Bush, right, and Joe Horn were fired up for their home opener against the Falcons in front of 70,003 fans in the renovated Superdome in New Orleans.

September 25, 2006

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Chris Simms endured several big hits from the Panthers on Sunday, including this shot by Al Wallace.

Jake Plummer threw for 256 yards and two touchdowns in the win over the Patriots.

Baltimore quarterback Steve McNair throws a 10-yard pass to receiver Mark Clayton in the first quarter. (AP)

In the first quarter, Green Bay quarterback Brett Favre throws his 400th career touchdown pass. It was a 75-yarder to rookie Greg Jennings. (Getty Images)

Philadelphia quarterback Donovan McNabb passes against San Francisco. He completed 18 of 33 passes for 296 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. (Getty Images)

Denver wide receiver Javon Walker (84) runs in for an 83-yard touchdown after catching a pass from Jake Plummer during the fourth quarter. The play pushed Denver's lead to 17-0. (AP)

September 22, 2006

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Bengals' Chad Johnson

September 21, 2006

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President Bush and Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden keep a watchful eye over the Bucs' practice on Thursday.

September 20, 2006

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John David Booty: Tricks of his trade given away on TV?

Nomar Garciaparra raises his fists after hitting a two-run homer to complete the Dodgers' whirlwind 11-10 comeback win over the Padres.

Jermaine Dye is "the best right fielder I've ever had as a teammate," Joe Randa says. "He always positions himself right, always hits the cutoff man."

September 19, 2006

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Edgerrin James has never entered Week 3 of an NFL season still seaching for his first 100-yard rushing game.

September 18, 2006

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Giants coach Tom Coughlin celebrates during the fourth quarter of his team's eventual win over the Eagles (AP).

Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi returned from his broken wrist and was happy to be a part of the Patriots' 24-17 win over the Jets (AP).

Chargers rush linebacker Shawne Merriman has made a big difference for their defense, as evidenced by this interception against Tennessee (AP)

Dallas wide receiver Patrick Crayton leaps into celebration mode following a touchdown reception in Dallas' 27-10 victory over Washington (AP).

Koren Robinson isnt used as a receiver Sunday, but he returns four kickoffs for an average of 18.3 yards.

Carlos Beltrán after striking out in the fifth. The Mets lost all three games in Pittsburgh, and still need a win, or a Phillies loss, to claim their first division title since 1988.

Álex Cora, scoring the winning run Sunday night.

September 15, 2006

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Is Derek Jeter the American League MVP?

Brandon Miles, back, and quarterback Patrick White, right, celebrate with Steve Slaton after Slaton scores against Maryland in the first half.

Arizona Cardinals Edgerrin James runs the ball during the season opener against the 49ers at Cardinals Stadium.

September 14, 2006

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Deion Branch practiced as a Seahawk on Wednesday. Meanwhile New England filed a grievance against him.

Peyton Manning is a man on the move as he goes through his presnap repertoire.

Francisco Liriano's impressive rookie season has come to an end.

Gary Matthews Jr. completed the cycle for the Rangers, becoming the third Texas player to do so behind Mark Teixeira and Oddibe McDowell.

Mets OF Lastings Milledge went 2 for 3 and made a diving catch in right field.

September 13, 2006

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Slugger Ryan Howard of the Phillies

Carlos Guillen tosses his helmet after his game-winning home run.

Hideki Matsui follows through on his RBI single in the first inning on Tuesday. Matsui collected four hits in his return to the lineup and Bobby Abreu knocked in seven runs as the Yankees cruised to a 12-4 triumph.

The 10 NASCAR drivers in the Nextel Chase pose for photos at Richmond International Raceway, Va. From left at top are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Mark Martin, Matt Kenseth, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick. From left at bottom are Kasey Kahne, Jeff B

September 12, 2006

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During their Super Bowl days, New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft, left, shared a laugh with receiver Deion Branch (83). After holding out of training camp and being subject to a fine of $14,000 for every day missed, Branch was traded to the Seahawks.

Ryan Longwell kicks the go-ahead field goal with 1:00 remaining in the fourth quarter. Chris Kluwe is the holder. (AP)

San Diego tight end Antonio Gates celebrates his touchdown catch in the fourth quarter, which extended the Chargers' lead to 20-0. (Getty Images)

Oakland Raiders head coach Art Shell walks the sidelines before their NFL football game against the San Diego Chargers on Sept. 11, 2006, in Oakland, Calif. (AP)

Joe Mauer is trying to become the first catcher to win the batting title in either league since Ernie Lombardi in 1942.

September 11, 2006

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Deion Branch traded to the Seattle Seahawks

Giants QB Eli Manning walks off the field with brother, Peyton Manning, after the Colts beat the Giants 26-21. (AP)

Chiefs QB Trent Green is wheeled off the field after getting tackled by Bengals DE Robert Geathers. (AP)

Ravens QB Steve McNair tries to ward off a tackle by Bucs DE Greg Spires. (AP)

Patriots WR Reche Caldwell gets in the face of Bills CB Nate Clements. (AP)

Cardinals RB Edgerrin James is off to a good start in his new home by scoring a touchdown against the 49ers. (AP)

Broncos QB Jake Plummer hangs his head after throwing one of his three interceptions against the Rams. (AP)

Jaguars LB Nick Greisen celebrates with teammates after making an interception against the Cowboys. (AP)

Bears WR Bernard Berrian celebrates his 49-yard touchdown reception against the Packers. (AP)

September 7, 2006

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Marlins pitcher Anibal Sanchez is hoisted atop his teammates' shoulders after pitching the first no-hitter in the Major Leagues in over two years.

September 6, 2006

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Dodgers manager Grady Little, shown August 30 before L.A.'s home win over Cincinnati, saw his squad through tough times following the all-star break.

Ken Griffey Jr. dislocated the second toe on his right foot Monday after spraining his right foot on the same day last season.

Coach Charlie Weis and Heisman Trophy candidate Brady Quinn share top billing for this Irish team that prepares to welcome Penn State.

Adrian Peterson finished second in Heisman voting in 2004 as a true freshman.

September 4, 2006

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Ryan Howard watches the first of his three home runs leave the park during the Phillies' come-from-behind victory over the Braves on Sunday.

Barry Bonds blasts his 729th career home run during the eighth inning at Wrigley Field on Sunday. The Giants slugger has homered in five of his last 11 games.

Albert Pujols points to the sky after smacking one of his three home runs in the third inning against Pittsburgh.

Andre Agassi fights back tears after he fell in four sets to Benjamin Becker to put an end to his legendary career, which included eight Grand Slam championships and 60 titles overall.

Kentucky defender Wesley Woodyard begins to roll onto the leg of Louisville running back Michael Bush in the second half on Sunday. Bush, a Heisman candidate, had scored three touchdowns prior to the incident, in which he broke his leg.

Kasey Kahne celebrates with his crew after capturing the Nextel Cup race in California on Sunday night. It was Kahne's second win of the weekend on the track.

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