The Minnesota Timberwolves' Kevin Garnett, center, is sandwiched by Seattle SuperSonics defenders Ray Allen, left, and Reggie Evans during the third quarter Wednesday, March 31, 2004, in Minneapolis. Garnett finished with a game-high 27 points as Minnesota won 90-83.
Elena Dementieva of Russia returns a shot against Venus Williams Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at the Nasdaq100 Open in Key Biscayne, Fla. Dementieva defeated Williams 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (3).
The New York Rangers' Mark Messier, right, celebrates his first-period goal against the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at New York's Madison Square Garden. Messier was given a hero's salute in what could have been his last home game with the New York Rangers.
New York Yankees Jorge Posada is congratulated by teammates Jason Giambi (25) and Gary Sheffield after hitting a three-run homer against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays during the second Major League game at the Tokyo Dome in Tokyo Wednesday, March 31, 2004. The Yankees defeated the Devil Rays 12-1.
Minnesota's Lindsay Whalen carries the netting after cutting it down after Minnesota defeated Duke, 82-75 in the NCAA Mideast final, Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at the Ted Constant Convocation Center in Norfolk, Va.
New York Rangers goaltender Stephen Valiquette cannot stop the puck as New Jersey Devils' Erik Rasmussen scores during the third period Tuesday night, March 30, 2004, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Devils beat the Rangers 5-0.
Los Angeles Lakers center Shaquille O'Neal, center, looks to a pass against New Orleans Hornets forward Robert Traylor, left, and forward P.J. Brown during the second quarter at Staples Center, Tuesday, March 30, 2004, in Los Angeles.
Andre Agassi returns a shot from Agustin Calleri, of Argentina, Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at the Nasdaq-100 Open in Key Biscayne, Fla. Agassi fell to Calleri 6-2, 7-6 (2).
The Tampa Bay Devil Rays' Jose Cruz hits a two-run homer off New York Yankees starter Mike Mussina, foreground, as catcher Jorge Posada looks on in the sixth inning of their major league season opener at the Tokyo Dome Tuesday, March 30, 2004. The Devil Rays beat the Yankees 8-3 in the first day of the two-game season opener series in Japan.
Australia's Ian Thorpe takes a breath during the men's 200-meter final at the Australian Olympic swim trials in Sydney, Monday, March 29, 2004. Thorpe, the world record holder for the event, won and made the team for the Olympic Games.
Tennessee center Tye'sha Fluker (50) pushes the rebound away from Baylor forward Sophia Young in the first half of their game at the NCAA Midwest Regional in Norman, Okla., Sunday, March 28, 2004. Tennessee won, 71-69.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur makes a save as teammate Sean Brown (2) checks New York Islander Alexei Yashin as he attempts to get his stick on the rebound during the first period Sunday, March 28, 2004, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Devils won, 3-2.
Xavier forward Justin Doellman (15) and Duke forward Shavlikk Randolph (42) watch the ball get loose during second half play of their NCAA Atlanta regional final at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, March 28, 2004.
Serena Williams returns a shot by Elena Likhovtseva of Russia Sunday, March 28, 2004, at the Nasdaq-100 Open in Key Biscayne, Fla.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives down court against the New Jersey Nets' Richard Jefferson (24) in the fourth quarter Saturday, March 27, 2004 in Cleveland. James scored a career-high 41 points and Jefferson scored a team-high 35 points. The Cavaliers won 107-104.
Michelle Wie, of Honolulu, watches the ball after hitting from the sand trap at the 17th hole during the third round of the LPGA 2004 Kraft Nabisco Championship at Mission Hills Country Club, Saturday, March 27, 2004, in Rancho Mirage, Calif.
Connecticut's Ben Gordon goes up for a basket during the first half of the NCAA Phoenix regional final against Alabama Saturday, March 27, 2004.
American Jennifer Kirk performs during the Ladies' Short Program at the World Figure Skating Championships in Dortmund, Germany, Friday March 26, 2004.
Australian Moto GP rider Troy Bayliss slides on the ground after taking a fall during a training session at the Montmelo racetrack outside of Barcelona, Spain, Friday March 26, 2004.
Marta Marrero of Spain returns the ball back to Serena Williams during their Friday, March 26, 2004 match in Key Biscayne, Fla. during the NASDAQ-100.