Mark Philippoussis of Australia rejoices after defeating his competitor Guillermo Canas of Argentina during the quarterfinal match of Heineken Open tennis tournament Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, in Shanghai, China. Philippoussis won the match 6-3, 7-6 (4) to advance to the semifinals.
Norway's Kristine Edner (19) challenges for the ball against teammate Lise Klaveness, right, and another player Friday, Sept. 26, 2003, during practice at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., site of Saturday's scheduled Women's World Cup matches. Norway will play South Korea.
As Florida Marlins catcher Pudge Rodriguez and relief pitcher Ugueth Urbina hug, the rest of the team runs onto the field after the Marlins defeated the New York Mets, 4-3, to win the wild-card slot, Friday, Sept. 26, 2003. The Marlins made the playoffs for first time since 1997, when they won the World Series.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Roger Clemens waves to the crowd while leaving the game in the beginning of the seventh inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003. Clemens is possibly making his final regular season start of his 20-year career.
Chicago Cubs fans cheer for their team against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003, in Chicago. The Cubs won 4-2. The resilient Cubs clinched the final playoff berth Saturday by completing a doubleheader sweep of the Pirates and winning the NL Central.
Cleveland Browns' Andre Davis is upended by Cincinnati Bengals' Jeff Burris after catching a 16-yard pass from quarterback Tim Couch Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, in Cleveland. Couch threw an interception to Burris one play later, ending the Browns' comeback attempt as Cincinnati won 21-14.
Kansas City Chiefs kick returner Dante Hall (82) breaks free from Baltimore Ravens Will Demps (47) on his way to a 97-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter in Baltimore, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003. Dante Hall has three return TDs (two kickoff, one punt) this season.
Houston Texans quarterback David Carr (8) leaps over the goal line on the last play of the game to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, in Houston.
Philadelphia Phillies' Jim Thome takes a final curtain call in the ninth inning of the Phillies 5-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, in Philadelphia. The game was the final one played at 33-year-old Veterans Stadium.
Michael Waltrip (15) leads Dale Earnhardt Jr. (8) Jeff Gordon (24) and Ryan Newman (12) through turn two during the final lap of the NASCAR EA Sports 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, in Talladega, Ala. Waltrip won the race.
Dallas Cowboys running back Troy Hambrick avoids New York Jets Jon McGraw, left, and Aaron Beasley on his way to a touchdown during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, in East Rutherford, N.J. Hambrick finished the game with 127 yards rushing, and Dallas won, 17-6.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Randy Moss, left, pulls in a 15-yard touchdown pass from Vikings quarterback Gus Frerotte over San Fransisco 49ers cornerback Ahmed Plummer (29) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 28, 2003, in Minneapolis.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning (18) calls a play during the second half against the New Orleans Saints, Sunday night, Sept. 28, 2003, in the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans. Manning threw six touchdown passes before leaving the game in the Colts 55-21 victory.
Green Bay Packers Javon Walker (84) and Antonio Freeman celebrate a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Chicago Bears on Monday, Sept. 29, 2003, at Soldier Field in Chicago. Side judge Greg Meyer signals the touchdown as the Bears R.W. McQuarters walks back to the sidelines.
Minnesota Twins left fielder Shannon Stewart leaps above the wall in the left field corner to rob New York Yankees Hideki Matsui of a home run in the ninth inning in Game One of the American League Divisional Series at Yankee Stadium, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003. The Twins won 3-1.
San Francisco Giants Edgardo Alfonzo bunts to score Rich Aurilia in the fourth inning against the Florida Marlins in Game One of the National League Division Series, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003, in San Francisco. The Giants won, 2-0.
Atlanta Braves Marcus Giles goes over Chicago Cubs Mark Grudzielanek to turn the double play on Sammy Sosa to end the fifth inning in Game One of the National League Division Series at Turner Field in Atlanta, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2003. The Cubs beat the Braves 4-2.
The Florida Marlins Juan Pierre hits a two-run RBI double in the sixth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Benito Santiago watches in Game Two of the National League Divisional Series playoff game, Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003 in San Francisco.
Atlanta Braves Mark DeRosa hits a two RBI double in the eighth inning as Chicago Cubs catcher Paul Bako looks on in Game Two of the National League Division Series at Turner Field in Atlanta,Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. The hit sealed the Braves 5-3 win.
Oakland Athletics Ramon Hernandez bunts in the 12th inning to bring home Eric Chavez with the winning run in Oakland's 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox in Game One of the opening-round AL playoff series Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003, in Oakland, Calif. Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek is at left.