Week in Sports: <br>April 8 - 14
Washington Wizards Jared Jeffries, Larry Hughes, Antawan Jamison and Brendan Haywood take to the court during the closing minutes against the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday, April 13, 2005, in Washington. The Wizards are returning to the playoffs for the first time since 1997, clinching their spot moments after their 93-82 victory over the Chicago Bulls, when the Indiana Pacers defeated the New Jersey Nets.
The Texas Rangers' David Dellucci steals second base as Los Angeles Angels second baseman Chone Figgins leaps to catch the ball during the third inning, April 13, 2005, in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers won 7-5.
Roger Federer of Switzerland returns the ball to Spain's Albert Montanes during their second-round match at the Monte Carlo Tennis Open tournament in Monaco, April 13, 2005. Federer won 6-3, 6-4.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Milton Bradley hits a bases-loaded single off Armando Benitez that scored the winning runs in the Dodgers' 9-8 victory over the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium, April 12, 2005. Giants catcher Mike Matheny watches.
A flag declaring the Red Sox the 2004 World Champions flies during the seventh inning of the game against the New York Yankees, April 11, 2005 in Boston. The Red Sox won 8-1.
The Detroit Pistons' Chauncey Billups dribbles the ball during overtime as the Chicago Bulls' Ben Gordon defends, April 11, 2005, in Chicago. The Pistons won 85-84 in overtime to clinch the Central Division title.
Tiger Woods tees off on the 9th hole during final round play of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., Sunday, April 10, 2005. Woods won in a playoff with Chris DiMarco.
The San Antonio Spurs' Tony Parker drives past the Golden State Warriors' Derek Fisher on his way to score the game-winning basket during double overtime in Oakland, Calif., April 10, 2005. The Spurs won 136-134.
The Florida Marlins' Josh Beckett throws against the Washington Nationals, April 10, 2005, in Miami. Beckett pitched a five-hit, complete-game shutout, striking out 11, as the Marlins won 8-0.
Jeff Gordon negotiates Turn 4 during the NASCAR Advance Auto Parts 500 at Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, Va., April 10, 2005. Gordon won the race.
Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Carlos Zambrano throws during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers, April 9, 2005, in Chicago. Zambrano pitched one-hit ball into the eighth inning and had two singles and an RBI to help the Chicago Cubs deal Milwaukee its first loss of the season, 4-0.
Tiger Woods hits his second shot on the 2nd fairway during second round play of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 9, 2005.
Houston Astros starter Roger Clemens reacts after getting out of a jam, with two runners on base with no outs, during the sixth inning against the Cincinnati Reds, April 8, 2005, in Houston. The Astros edged the Reds, 3-2.
Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony, left, battles with Minnesota Timberwolves' Wally Szczerbiak, right, for a loose ball during the third quarter, April 8, 2005, in Minneapolis. Denver won 107-104. Anthony scored 26 points to help the Denver Nuggets deal a serious blow to the Timberwolves' playoff hopes.
New York Mets shortstop Jose Reyes (7) steps in front of left fielder Cliff Floyd (30) to retire Atlanta Braves' Johnny Estrada in the sixth inning, April 8, 2005. Atlanta won, 3-1. The Mets lost their first four games for the first time since 1964, when the franchise was only in its third year and the Braves were based in Milwaukee.
Lindsay Davenport, the No. 1 seed, returns a shot to Venus Williams during their match at the Bausch and Lomb Championships, April 8, 2005, in Amelia Island, Fla. Davenport defeated Williams, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4.
A cotton candy vendor makes his way through the crowded stands on opening day at Wrigley Field before the start of the Chicago Cubs game against the Milwaukee Brewers, April 8, 2005, in Chicago. The Brewers won 6-3 in 12 innings.
Jack Nicklaus, left, and his son, Jack Nicklaus II, are reflected in the water along the 16th hole during rain-delayed first round play of the 2005 Masters at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Ga., April 8, 2005.
Chilean's Fernando Gonzalez returns the ball to Spain's Ivan Navarro during their quarter-final Open Comunidad Valenciana tennis tournament match in Valencia, Spain, April 8, 2005, Ivan Navarro won 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.