USC quarterback Matt Leinart scores during the third quarter on a 15-yard pass completion thrown by USC wide receiver Mike Williams against Michigan in of the 90th Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 1, 2004. USC beat Michigan 28-14.
Utah kicker Bryan Borreson (7) is brought down by Southern Mississippi linebacker Antoine Cash (42) after Borreson recovered a fumble on a field goal attempt during the second quarter of the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, Tenn., Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2003.
New York Rangers' Brian Leetch, right, sends Los Angeles Kings' Trent Klatt, center, flying into the ice in front of New York Rangers goaltender Jussi Markkanen during the third period, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, in Los Angeles. The Rangers won 3-2 in overtime.
Texas Tech quarterback B.J. Symons (2) throws a pass as Techs' Casey Keck (65) blocks Navy's Jeremy Chase (49) and Tech's Toby Cecil (66) blocks Navy's Pierre Moss (92) during the third quarter of the Houston Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003. Symons threw for 497 yards and four touchdowns in Texas Tech's 38-14 win over Navy.
Indiana Pacers' Ron Artest hits a crucial 3-pointer in the final minute as the Pacers wrecked LeBron James' 19th birthday with a 92-89 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, in Cleveland. Artest scored 18 points, none bigger than his 3-pointer with 54.6 seconds left, as the Pacers improved to 23-10, the best record in the NBA's Eastern Conference.
Washington State players D.D. Acholonu, Tai Tupai, center, and Will Derting celebrate as Texas quarterback Chance Mock sits on the turf after the final play of Washington State's 28-20 victory in the Holiday Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, in San Diego.
Nebraska's Cory Ross, right, evades Michigan State defender Matthias Askew (95) in the first half of Nebraska's 17-3 win, Monday, Dec. 29, 2003, in the Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. Ross had a career night by rushing for 138 yards with two touchdowns in the championship win.
German ski-jumper Sven Hannawald makes a practice jump in the Schattenberg stadium in Oberstdorf, southern Germany, Monday, Dec. 29, 2003. The newly reconstructed stadium will host the opening ski jump event of the 52nd Fourhills tournament later Monday.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis runs with an interception against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the third quarter of the Ravens' 13-10 overtime win, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Baltimore. Lewis ran for 114 yards on 27 carries to finish the season with 2,066 yards rushing, 39 yards short of Dickerson's single-season mark of 2,105, set in 1984.
San Diego Chargers' LaDainian Tomlinson breaks loose past Oakland Raiders' Tyler Brayton for eight of his 243 rushing yards Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in San Diego. It was the fourth 200-plus yard rushing game for Tomlinson this season.
Calgary Flames' goalie Mikka Kiprusoff deflects a shot as Edmonton Oilers' Ryan Smith, center, and Flames' Robyn Regehr battle during the first period of NHL play in Edmonton on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003.
Indianapolis Colts kicker Mike Vanderjagt, center with helmet down, is mobbed by teammates Marcus Pollard (81), David Thornton (50), and David Macklin (27) after kicking the game-winning 43-yard field goal in the closing seconds against the Houston Texans, setting a new NFL record for most consecutive field goals (41) made Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003 in Houston. The Colts won, 20-17.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James dunks in the fourth quarter of Cleveland's 86-74 win over the Portland Trail Blazers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, in Cleveland. James scored 32 points and added 10 rebounds and nine assists.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes (31) leaps over teammate Will Shields (68) for his second touchdown of the day against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003. Holmes set records for most touchdowns rushing and most touchdowns by a running back. It was his 27th touchdown of the season. Chiefs beat the Bears 31-3.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Josh McCown (12) scrambles against the Minnesota Vikings during the third quarter Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003, at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz. The Cardinals won, 18-17, with no time on the clock to knock the Vikings out of the playoffs.
Buffalo Sabres' Daniel Briere, left, scores past Washington Capitals goalie Olaf Kolzig of South Africa during the third period of the Sabres' 3-1 win Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in Washington.
Chicago Bulls' Eddie Robinson, center, blocks a shot by Washington Wizards' Mitchell Butler, left, as the Bulls' Corie Blount, right, looks on at the end of the first quarter Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003 in Chicago.
Hockey fan Clint Gunn, 10, left, reacts as Columbus Stars' Chris Thompson (36) tumbles over Richmond Riverdogs' Darren Wetherill, center, and Dave Shields (12) during the first period Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in Richmond, Va.
New York Knicks' Keith Van Horn (2) drives past Miami Heat's Caron Butler, left, during the second quarter Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, in Miami. Van Horn scored 28 points as the Knicks won 100-80.
New York Islanders' Mariusz Czerkawski, of Poland, puts the puck into the net for a goal past New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur, right, during the second period Friday night, Dec. 26, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J.