New York Islanders goaltender Garth Snow, left, is knocked off balance as he is run into by teammate Janne Niinimaa, of Finland and New Jersey Devils' Christian Berglund (17), of Sweden, during the third period Wednesday night, Dec. 10, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Devils won 1-0 in overtime.
Maryland's D.J. Strawberry steals the ball from Florida's Mohamed Abukar (21) during the second half in Gainesville, Fla., Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003. Maryland defeated No. 1 Florida 69-68 in overtime play.
Kazuo Matsui wears his New York Mets cap and jersey as he swings a bat for photographers in New York's Times Square after being introduced to the media as the newest Mets at a news conference Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003. Matsui finalized his $20.1 million, three-year contract with a team trying to rebuild quickly after consecutive last-place finishes.
Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo (1) blocks a shot by Boston Bruins' Mike Knuble, left, in the first period Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, in Sunrise, Fla.
Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce steals the ball from Seattle Super Sonics forward Rashard Lewis, left, and drives past Seattle Sonics center Calvin Booth during the first half in Boston, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003. Pierce scored 36 points as the Celtics beat Seattle 126-112.
St. Louis Rams' Aeneas Williams celebrates after a 46-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns Monday, Dec. 8, 2003, in Cleveland. Aeneas Williams had two interceptions -- the first for a 46-yard touchdown -- in a 24-second span of the first half as the Rams clinched a postseason berth, holding on for a 26-20 win over the Browns.
Orlando Magic coach Johnny Davis, left, gets a hug from Tracy McGrady after the Magic beat the Poenix Suns 105-98 in Orlando, Fla. Monday, Dec. 8, 2003. With the win, the Magic avoided becoming only the sixth team in NBA history to lose 20 straight games.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick (7) eludes Carolina Panthers linebacker Greg Favors (53) as he scrambles and then completes a pass in the first quarter in Atlanta, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. Vick rushed for 141 yards in his first start of the season and Kevin Mathis scored on a 32-yard interception return in overtime, leading the Falcons past the Panthers 20-14.
Detroit Red Wings' Brett Hull, center, skates in to score on Toronto Maple Leafs' Ed Belfour, left, during first period NHL action in Toronto Saturday Dec. 6, 2003. Maple Leafs Tomas Kaberle looks on from right. The goal is Hull's 731st of his career, tying Marcel Dionne for third place all-time.
Miami Dolphins quarterback Jay Fiedler, right, gets hit hard by New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel during the first quarter in Foxboro, Mass., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003.
Denver Broncos running back Clinton Portis (26) slips through the hands of Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Shawn Barber (59) for a 28-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter at Invesco Field at Mile High, in Denver, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. Portis carried for the ball 22 times for a total of 218 yards and five touchdowns.
Memphis Grizzlies' Bonzi Wells guards Portland Trail Blazers' Wesley Person during the first quarter Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, in Memphis, Tenn. The Grizzlies acquired Wells in a trade for Person on Wednesday Dec. 3, 2003. Wells, who built a bad-boy reputation with Portland, faced his old teammates for the first time and scored 16 points for the Grizzlies as they beat the Trail Blazers 93-79.
Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James (32) scores a touchdown on a 5-yard run against the Tennessee Titans in the third quarter on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003 in Nashville, Tenn. James' score gave the Colts a 29-13 lead as they held on to beat the Titans, 30-28. Blocking for the Colts is guard Rick DeMulling (64). Defending for the Titans are safety Scott McGarrahan (42) and defensive end Carlos Hall (97).
Greg Potter of Whitt, Texas, parts company with Dipping Tahonta in the bull riding Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, during the third round of the National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Louisiana State University linebacker Lionel Turner (58) celebrates a second half interception with teammate safety Jessie Daniels (31) in SEC Championship play at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003. LSU beat Georgia 34-13.
Referees struggle to separate Dallas Stars players, including Stanislov Chistov (23) of Russia, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks players, including Gavin Morgan (40) during a fight in the second period in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. The Mighty Ducks won 3-0.
Toronto Raptors' Vince Carter, left, drives to the basket against Seattle Supersonics' Rashard Lewis during second half NBA action in Toronto, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003. Carter scored 30 points as the Raptors beat the Supersonics 108-98.
Kansas State running back Darren Sproles (43) runs the ball past a trio of Oklahoma defenders during the first quarter of the Big 12 Championship Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. The top-ranked Sooners were stunned 35-7 by No. 13 Kansas State, throwing the whole national championship picture into chaos.
Southern California quarterback Matt Leinart, right, hugs head coach Pete Carroll as they celebrate their win over Orgeon State, 52-28, Saturday, Dec. 6, 2003, at the Los Angeles Coliseum. Leinart went 22-of-38 for 278 yards and threw scoring passes of 14, 30, 9, 3 and 73 yards.
Quad racers shoot from the starting line for a three-lap race during Otero County Motocross action at Sertoma Motorplex Sunday, Dec. 7, 2003, in Tularosa, N.M.