The New York Mets' Julio Franco follows the flight of his towering home run down the right field line in the eighth inning of the Mets' 7-2 victory over the San Diego Padres, April 20, 2006, in San Diego. Franco, 47, became the oldest player in major league history to hit a home run when he connected for the two-run pinch-hit shot.
The Detroit Tigers' Magglio Ordonez breaks his bat as he grounds out in the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics, April 20, 2006, in Oakland, Calif. Detroit won 4-3.
Chicago Cubs first baseman Derrek Lee, right, collides with Los Angeles Dodgers runner Rafael Furcal during the seventh inning, April 19, 2006, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Lee left the game after hurting his right wrist. The Cubs defeated the Dodgers 5-4.
The Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon drives past Toronto Raptors' Andre Barrett during the fourth quarter in Chicago, April 19, 2006. The Bulls won 127-106.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Tim Hudson delivers a pitch to a New York Mets batter during the second inning, April 19, 2006 at Shea Stadium in New York. The Braves defeated the Mets 2-1.
New Jersey Devils goaltender Martin Brodeur makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens' Garth Murray during the third period in Montreal, April 18, 2006. The Devils overcame a three-goal deficit to win the game 4-3 and salvage the Atlantic Division championship.
Houston Astros catcher Brad Ausmus looks for the ball as the Milwaukee Brewers' Brady Clark scores from third on a fielder's choice hit by Geoff Jenkins during the first inning, April 18, 2006 in Houston.
Robert Cheruiyot of Kenya reacts after breaking the tape in Boston to win the 110th running of the Boston Marathon, April 17, 2006.
The Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) smiles with teammates John LeClair, left, and Jani Ravi, top, as they celebrate Crosby's 100th point, an assist on a goal by teammate Ryan Malone in the second period against the New York Islanders in Pittsburgh, April 17, 2006. Crosby set up two goals in a 25-second span to become the youngest player in NHL history to score 100 points in a season.
The St. Louis Cardinals' Albert Pujols, center, celebrates with teammates Yadier Molina, So Taguchi and John Rodriguez after hitting a two-run walk-off home run in the ninth inning against the Cincinnati Reds, April 16, 2006 at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Pujols hit three home runs to lead the Cardinals to a 8-7 victory over the Reds.
The New Jersey Devils' Brian Gionta scores a goal against Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Robert Esche as the Flyers' Derian Hatcher, right, looks on during the first period, April 16, 2006, in East Rutherford, N.J. It was Gionta's 46th goal, tying the Devils' season mark set by Pat Verbeek in the 1987-88 season. The Devils won, 5-1.
Detroit Pistons guard Richard Hamilton is fouled by New York Knicks forward David Lee, left, while being double-teamed by forward Malik Rose, in the second half, April 16, 2006, in Auburn Hills, Mich. Hamilton still led all players with 28 points in the Pistons' 103-97 win.
The Detroit Tigers' Chris Shelton hits a solo homer against the Cleveland Indians at Comerica Park in Detroit on April 16, 2006. That was all the Tigers needed to defeat the Indians 1-0.
The Chicago Bulls' Andres Nocioni reaches for the ball as does the Miami Heat's Antoine Walker, in the third quarter, April 16, 2006, in Miami. The Bulls won, 117-93.
Aaron Baddeley of Melbourne. Australia, hits out of the trap on the 7th green during the final round of the Heritage Golf tournament, April 16, 2006, at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, S.C. Baddeley made birdie on the hole, to shoot a 1-under 70 and finish at 15 under, a stroke ahead of Jim Furyk and two ahead of Vaughn Taylor and Billy Mayfair.
Jockey Corey Nakatani is coated in dirt as he celebrates his win aboard Sun King. Nakatani came out of the gate in last position to win the Grade II Commonwealth Breeders' Cup, April 15, 2006, in Lexington, Ky.
The Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, center, celebrates as he slides into home plate with the winnning run against the New York Yankees in the ninth inning, April 15, 2006, in Minneapolis. Luis Castillo, left, scored in front of Mauer on the two-run single to right by Justin Morneau. The final score was 6-5.
The Los Angeles Clippers' Elton Brand shoots over the Seattle SuperSonics' Mikki Moore in the first half in Seattle, April 14, 2006. Brand dominated the game, scoring 30 points and adding 15 rebounds to beat the Seattle SuperSonics 101-97.
Taj Burrow of Australia cuts back on a wave during his third round heat against Chris Ward of the United States at the Rip Curl pro surfing contest in Bells Beach, Australia, April 14, 2006. Burrow won easily and will face Australian Mark Occhilupo in the fourth round.
Jennie Reed of the United States, bottom, Elisa Frisoni of Italy, center, and Anna Meares of Australia compete during the women's sprint qualifying of the World track Cycling Championships in Bordeaux, France, April 14, 2006.