Marshall receiver Jason Rader (90) is stopped for a short gain by Miami (Ohio) defenders Terna Nande, top, and Matt Pusateri, bottom, in the third quarter, Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2003, in Oxford, Ohio. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger threw for 282 yards and a pair of touchdowns and led Miami of Ohio to a 45-6 victory Wednesday night that ended Marshall's dominance of the Mid-American Conference.
San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker, of France, passes the ball as he cuts between New Jersey Nets' Kerry Kittles, left, and Jason Kidd during the second quarter Wednesday night, Nov. 12, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J. Parker scored 17 points as the Spurs beat the Nets 85-71.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb throws a pass while being rushed by Green Bay Packers Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila in the second half Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, in Green Bay, Wis. Donovan McNabb threw a touchdown with 27 seconds left gave Philadelphia a 17-14 victory over the Green Bay Packers on a rainy Monday night at Lambeau Field.
Chicago Blackhawks center Scott Nichol (12) has his breakaway shot attempt stopped by Detroit Red Wings goalie Dominik Hasek of the Czech Republic during the first period Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit. Returning after missing five games with groin injury, Hasek stopped 21 shots for his 63rd career shutout.
Kim Clijsters, from Belgium, returns against Amelie Mauresmo, from France, during the second set of their championship match of WTA Tour Championship Monday, Nov. 10, 2003, at Staples Center in Los Angeles. Clijsters won, 6-2, 6-0. Clijsters successfully defended her title at the WTA Championships, she became the first player since Steffi Graf in 1996 to win successive titles at the season-ending tournament.
Baltimore Ravens' Todd Heap (86) drops a pass from Quarterback Kyle Boller after hit by St. Louis Rams' Adam Archuleta, left, and Travis Fisher, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, during the second quarter at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. The Rams defeated the Ravens 33-22.
Chad Campbell tees off on the par-3 12th hole during the final round of the Tour Championship at Champions Golf Club Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Houston. Campbell won the tournament shooting 16-under-par.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Doug Flutie breaks the tackle of Minnesota Vikings' Brian Russell while runnning for a 13-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of the Chargers' 42-28 win, Sunday Nov. 9, 2003, in San Diego. Two weeks after turning 41, Doug Flutie juked his way to two touchdowns and threw for two more in his first start in nearly two years.
Colorado Avalanche Steve Konowalchuk (22) celebrates his game-winning goal in overtime against the Chicago Blackhawks as the Avalanche bench empties to join in Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at the United Center in Chicago. The Avalanche won 4-3.
Washington Redskins fullback Rock Cartwright (40) rushes for 8 yards as he is dragged down by Seattle Seahawks Chad Brown (94) and Randall Godfrey, behind, in the second quarter in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003. Cartright rushed for 96 yards as the Redskins won, 27-20.
Atlanta Falcons runningback Warrick Dunn (28) fends off New York Giants safety Omar Stoutmire (23) as he runs for a 45-yard, first-quarter touchdown after breaking away from Giants defenders, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N. J. The Falcons ended their 7-game losing streak with a 27-7 win.
Tennessee Titans wide receiver Tyrone Calico (87) flips into the end zone for a touchdown as he is hit by Miami Dolphins defenders Brock Marion (31) and Terrell Buckley (27) in the first quarter Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Nashville, Tenn. Calico scored on a 12-yard pass from Steve McNair. The Titans whipped the Dolphins 31-7.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Dante Hall (82) finds a hole to return a kickoff 77 yards in the second quarter against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003, in Kansas City, Mo. Hall's return was record-breaking fifth touchdown of the season as the undefeated Chiefs beat the Browns 41-20.
Carolina Panthers players Al Wallace (96) and Dante Wesley (29) celebrate as Tampa Bay Buccaneers players Brad Johnson (14) and Cornell Green (74) walk off the field in the final moments of the Panthers' 27-24 win in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday Nov. 9, 2003.
Mississippi quarterback Eli Manning (10) looks downfield late in the fourth quarter as Auburn's Bret Eddins (94) is blocked by Ole Miss lineman Bobby Harris at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003. Ole Miss won 24-20.
Ottawa Senators' Antoine Vermette takes a shot on New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur during first period NHL action in Ottawa, Saturday Nov. 8, 2003. Brodeur made 26 saves for his 66th career shutout, Scott Stevens scored early in the third period and the Devils edged the Senators 1-0.
Oklahoma wide receiver Mark Clayton, center, turns upfield for a touchdown in the first quarter against Texas A&M in Norman, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003. Following are Texas A&M defender Linnis Smith, left, and Oklahoma tight end Lance Donley, right.
Miami quarterback Brock Berlin (7) is hit by Tennessee linebacker Kevin Simon (5) and defensive end Constantin Ritzmann after having thrown a pass in the third quarter Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Miami. Tennessee beat Miami 10-6.
Houston Rockets guard Steve Francis (3) runs around a fallen Orlando Magic defender Shammond Williams (11) in the second half Saturday, Nov. 8, 2003, in Houston.
Terr Moss, left, of the U.S. punches Spain's Maria Jesus Rosa during a women's World WIBF flyweight boxing bout in Madrid Nov. 6, 2003. Rosa won the fight to take the title.