Aaron Peirsol of the United States starts in his 100-meter backstroke heat at the 10th World Swimming Championships in Barcelona, Spain, July 21, 2003.
American swimmer Natalie Coughlin is distorted by the water as she competes in her 100-meter backstroke heat at the 10th World Swimming Championships in Barcelona, Spain, July 21, 2003.
Scott Smallwood of Columbus, Ohio, leans into a turn while racing at the AMA Vintage Motorcyle Days at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in Lexington, Ohio, July 20, 2003.
USA national team athletes attempt a human pyramid while other athletes look on during the official opening ceremony of the 12th World Gymnaestrada, July 20, 2003, at the National stadium in Oeiras, outside Lisbon, Portugal.
Fans react as the Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell receives congratulations after hitting his 400th career home run during a game against the Cincinnati Reds, July 20, 2003, in Cincinnati. Bagwell hit two homers, his 399th and 400th, to lead the Astros to a 6-3 win.
The St. Louis Cardinals' Eduardo Perez is congratulated after hitting a two-run home run during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, July 20, 2003.
Rusty Wallace, No. 2, spins out as Dale Earnhardt Jr., No. 8, drives around him during the NASCAR New England 300, July 20, 2003, in Loudon, N.H.
Driver Warren Johnson, right, waves to the crowd after his victory in the Pro Stock competition of the 2003 Mopar Mile High Nationals at Bandimere Speedway in Denver, July 20, 2003.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes catches a pass during the team's first training camp practice, July 20, 2003, in River Falls, Wis.
American Ben Curtis celebrates with the trophy after winning the British Open golf championship at Royal St. George's golf course in Sandwich, England, July 20, 2003. Curtis won the event after shooting a final round 69 for a 1-under-par four-round total of 283.
Los Angeles Lakers star Kobe Bryant and his wife Vanessa enter a news conference at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, July 18, 2003, shortly after Bryant was charged with sexually assaulting a 19-year-old woman. Bryant denied the charge, saying he was guilty only of adultery, but the case is bound to tarnish the career of one of the NBA's brightest young superstars.
Australian batsman Darren Lehmann, left, looks to play a cut shot during his innings of 51 not out as Bangladesh wicketkeeper Khaled Mashud looks on during play on the first day of the first cricket at Darwin's Marrara Oval, Australia, July 18, 2003. Australia was 121 for the loss of two wickets in reply to Bangladesh's first innings of 97.
Unidentified swimmers participate in a practice session in preparation for their events in the main pool at the 10th World Swimming Championships in Barcelona, Spain, July 18, 2003.
Chris DiMarco of the United States plays from the rough on the first hole during the second round of the British Open golf championship at Royal St. George's golf course in Sandwich, England, July 18, 2003. In rear is the disused Richbrough Power Station.