Denver Nuggets rookie forward Carmelo Anthony, right, works the ball inside for a shot against Cleveland Cavaliers rookie guard LeBron James in the fourth quarter of the Nuggets' 115-103 victory in Denver on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003. Anthony, the third pick in this year's NBA draft, scored 26 points in his second, regular-season showdown with the top pick in the draft, James, who put in 19 points for the Cavaliers.
St. Louis Blues' Scott Mellanby (19) leaps to avoid a shot by teammate Keith Tkachuk, not shown, while screening Los Angeles Kings goaltender Roman Cechmanek, of the Czech Republic, in the first period Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2003, in St. Louis.
New York Jets' Curtis Martin, center, leaps over teammate Jason Fabini on his way to a first down during the fourth quarter against the Tennessee Titans, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets won 24-17.
Atlanta Thrashers goalie Pasi Nurminen of Finland dives to cover a loose puck with Pittsburgh Penguins Rayn Malone (12) crashing the goal crease in the second period of NHL action Monday Dec. 1, 2003, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh rallied twice to beat the Atlanta Thrashers 4-3.
Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes breaks through the San Diego Chargers defense for a 25 yard gain during the Chiefs' 28-24 victory Nov. 30, 2003 in San Diego. Holmes finished the day with 162 yards and two touchdowns.
Toronto Maple Leafs' Robert Reichel reaches for the puck in front of New York Rangers' Petr Nedved as goalie Mike Dunham looks on during the third period Nov. 30, 2003 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Maple Leafs defeated the Rangers 4-2.
Cincinnati Bengals' Matt Schobel (89) is shoved by Pittsburgh Steelers defender Chris Hope (28) after catching a game-winning touchdown pass from Bengals quarterback Jon Kitna in the final seconds of the game Nov. 30, 2003 in Pittsburgh. The Bengals beat the Steelers 24-20.
Annika Sorenstam of Sweden waves to the crowd as Mark O'Meara lines up a putt on the eighth hole, Nov. 29, 2003, at the Skins Game in La Quinta, Calif. Sorenstam showed she can keep up with the boys finishing as the runner-up as Fred Couples won his record fourth Skins Game title Sunday.
St. Louis Rams' Marshall Faulk heads for a touchdown ahead of Minnesota Vikings' Henri Crockett, Nov. 30, 2003, in St. Louis. The touchdown was the 126th of Faulk's career, tying him with Jim Brown for fifth on the all-time touchdown list.
Sacramento Kings forward Peja Stojakovic of Serbia-Montenegro, right, drives against New Jersey Nets center Jason Collins on his way to the basket during the second half Nov. 30, 2003, in Sacramento, Calif. Stojakovic scored a game-high 25 points in the Kings' 105-92 win.
Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James (32) is stopped by New England Patriots Mike Vrabel, top right, on the one-yard line in the final seconds of the game in Indianapolis, Nov. 30, 2003. The Colts failed to score from two-yard line on four attempts and turned over the ball to the Patriots giving the Patriots a 38-34 win.
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant drives to the basket against the Indiana Pacers during the first half at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Nov. 30, 2003. The Lakers won 99-77.
Miami's Javon Nanton sacks Pittsburgh quarterback Rod Rutherford (12) during the fourth quarter Nov. 29, 2003 in Pittsburgh. Miami beat Pittsburgh 28-14 to win the Big East Conference. Rutherford was sacked nine times while going 17-for-30 for 206 yards and three interceptions.
Atlanta Hawks' Jacque Vaughn (11) defends as Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson drives to the basket in the first half Nov. 29, 2003, in Philadelphia. Iverson scored 50 points, making 20 of 34 shots, including four 3-pointers.
Louisiana State University quarterback Matt Mauck (18) escapes from Arkansas defender Caleb Miller (43) during second half college football action in Baton Rouge, La. Mauck escaped for a short gain. Mauck, who has thrown 11 TDs over his past five games, threw four more against Arkansas before leaving in the third quarter.
Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James (23) drives to the basket against Memphis Grizzlies' Stromile Swift (4) and James Posey (41) during the first overtime period, Nov. 29, 2003, in Cleveland. The Grizzlies won 122-115 in double overtime. James scored 33 points, grabbed 16 rebounds and had seven assists -- but made two costly turnovers in the final 1:08 of the first overtime period that helped Memphis rally.
Miami Ohio quarterback Ben Roethlisberger rolls out to pass against Central Florida during the second quarter in Orlando, Fla. Nov. 28, 2003. Roethlisberger completed his first 14 passes and threw five TDs. In all, he was 24-of-29 for 327 yards.
Texas running back Cedric Benson (32) drives Texas A&M defender Jaxson Appel (19) off his feet during the first quarter in College Station, Texas, Nov. 28, 2003. Texas won, 46-15. Benson rushed for 283 yards and 4 TDs on 35 carries to surpass his previous high of 213 yards and post the fourth-highest total in school history.
Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor (99) leaps over the goal line to score on a fumble return for touchdown during the third quarter as teammate Brock Marion watches Nov. 27, 2003, in Irving, Texas. The Dolphins beat the Dallas Cowboys 40-21.
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver, front, is brought down by Detroit Lions cornerback Otis Smith after an eight-yard gain as safety Brian Walker, left, comes in to assist in the second quarter Nov. 27, 2003, in Detroit. he Lions beat the Packers 22-14.