Cincinnati Reds outfielder Ken Griffey Jr. watches a ball sail into the sky from the batting cage at the City of Sarasota Sports Complex during spring training in Sarasota, Fla., Feb. 17, 2005.
Danny Fuller of Hawaii puts his hand through the back wall of the Banzai Pipeline on the first day of the Monster Energy Pipeline Pro, Feb. 17, 2005, on the North Shore of Oahu. The contest helps determine which surfers will be eligible for the World Championship Tour of the Association of Surfing Professionals.
Florida Marlins pitcher Josh Beckett throws at the Marlins spring training facility, in Jupiter, Fla., Feb. 17, 2005.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives past Atlanta Hawks' Donta Smith (15) in the second quarter, Feb. 16, 2005, in Cleveland. James scored a team-high 28 points in the Cavaliers' 111-89 win.
Championship banners hang from the rafters at the empty Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 after NHL commissioner Gary Bettman canceled what little was left of the season after several last-minute offers were rejected on the final day of negotiations. After Bettman announced the cancellation, Red Wings general manager Ken Holland spoke to reporters in Detroit, saying: "It's a very, very disappointing day."
Chicago Bulls' Eddy Curry (2) is fouled by Sacramento Kings' Brad Miller, as he goes up for a shot during the third quarter, Feb. 15, 2005, in Chicago. Curry scored 25 points and had 12 rebounds for the Bulls, who handed the Kings a rare Eastern Conference loss. The final score: 107-102.
Villanova's Randy Foye (2) falls after being fouled by Bucknell's Abe Badmus (5) in the first half, Feb. 15, 2005, in Villanova, Pa. At rear is Chris Niesz (31). Foye hit the floor and the base of the basket support, and didn't move for several minutes before being helped off the court on his feet.
Phoenix Suns' Amare Stoudemire, left, grabs a defensive rebound in front of Utah Jazz' Jarron Collins, during the second quarter, Feb. 14, 2005, in Phoenix. Stoudemire had 42 points and 12 rebounds, leading the Suns to a 136-128 victory over the Jazz.
Boston University Captain Brian McConnell leads his team around the ice while raising the Beanpot trophy, after BU beat Northeatern in overtime, 3-2, in the 53rd Beanpot Tournament final, in Boston, Feb. 14, 2005.
San Diego Chargers running back LaDainian Tomlinson of the AFC (21) runs for a touchdown past the NFC's Roy Williams of the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of the 2005 Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Feb. 13, 2005. The AFC won the game, 38-27.
The San Antonio Spurs' Tim Duncan (21) is fouled by the Miami Heat's Shaquille O'Neal during the fourth quarter, Feb. 13, 2005, in Miami. O'Neal scored 27 points in the Heat's 96-92 victory.
USA 1 with pilot Steven Holcomb, sidepushers Ben Fogel and Jason Ross, and brakeman Lorenzo Smith take curve four at the FIBT 4-Man Bobsled World Cup in Lake Placid, N.Y., February 13, 2005. The team was the top U.S. finisher, taking fourth place in the event.
Norway's Morten Ask, left, and Japan's Kiyoshi Fujita, right, crash on the ice, as Japan's goalie Naoya Kikuchi watches at rear, during their ice hockey match at the Olympic Qualification Tournament in Zurich-Kloten, Switzerland, Feb. 13, 2005.
Germany's Felix Nuereuther celebrates as he wins his slalom leg in the national team event at the World Alpine Ski Championships in Bormio, Italy, Feb. 13, 2005. Germany took the gold in the event.
Dinara Safina of Russia returns a forehand to Amelie Mauresmo of France during their final match of the 13th Open Gaz de France tennis tournament at the Coubertin stadium in Paris, Feb. 13, 2005. Safina won, 6-4, 2-6, 6-3.
The Orlando Magic's DeShawn Stevenson (9) and Steve Francis (3) defend as the Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson goes up for a shot during the second half, Feb. 12, 2005, in Philadelphia. Iverson had a career-high 60 points in the Sixers' 112-99 win.
Illinois' Dee Brown, right, and Wisconsin's Sharif Chambliss (1) chase after a loose ball during the second half of the game at the Assembly Hall in Champaign, Ill., Feb. 12, 2005. Illinois won 70-59.
Phil Mickelson hits his approach shot from the fairway on the 9th hole of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am in Pebble Beach, Calif., Feb. 12, 2005. In the background is Carmel Beach. Mickelson shot a 1-over-par 73 to finish at total 19-under-par to win AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am.
The New Jersey Nets' Vince Carter (15) drives to the basket as he is guarded by the San Antonio Spurs' Bruce Bowen during the third quarter, Feb. 11, 2005 in East Rutherford, N.J. Carter scored 43 points but was ejected after getting tangled with Bowen in the fourth quarter. The Spurs won, 101-91.
Gretchen Bleiler of the U.S. is airborne during a women's snowboard World Cup half pipe event in Bardonecchia, Italy, Feb. 11, 2005. Bleiler, who tops the World Cup standings, took second place.