Phoenix Coyotes goalie Brian Boucher defends the goal against the San Jose Sharks' Joe Thornton during the third period in San Jose, Calif., Dec. 28, 2005. The Coyotes won 5-4. At left is the Coyotes' Denis Gauthier.
Nebraska players celebrate after defeating Michigan in the Alamo Bowl College football game in San Antonio, Dec. 28, 2005. Nebraska won 32-28.
Richard Jefferson of the New Jersey Nets puts one up against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 27, 2005 at the Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, N.J. Jefferson scored 28 points in another outstanding shooting performance, and the Nets extended their winning streak to seven as the Nets defeated the Cavs 96-91.
New York Jets fans hold up a sign during the last ABC Monday night NFL football game, Dec. 26, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The phrase was said by 'Dandy' Don Meredith, one of the original announcers, at the end of each of his broadcasts. The Patriots beat the Jets 31-21. The Jets also lost the very first MNF game by the same score.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James shoots against the Chicago Bulls' Michael Sweetney and Luol Deng during second quarter NBA basketball action, Dec. 26, 2005, in Cleveland. James poured in 32 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out six assists in leading the Cavs past the Bulls 102-91.
The Ottawa Senators' Daniel Alfredsson, left, Zdeno Chara, and Dany Heatley celebrate the goal of teammate Wade Reddens (inside the huddle) against the New York Rangers during first period NHL action at the Corel Centre in Ottawa, Dec. 26, 2005. The Senators won the game, 6-2.
Baltimore Ravens running back Jamal Lewis breaks away from Minnesota Vikings safety Darren Sharper during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game, Dec. 25, 2005 in Baltimore. The Ravens won 30-23.
Center Shaquille O'Neal of the Miami Heat shoves Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers on Dec. 25, 2005 at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The Heat defeated the Lakers 97-92.
The Chicago Bears' Tank Johnson sacks Green Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre during the fourth quarter of their NFL football game, Dec. 25, 2005, in Green Bay, Wis. The Bears won 24-17 to clinch the NFC North division.
Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs is tackled by Randall Godfrey and Donnie Edwards of the San Diego Chargers in the fourth quarter on Dec. 24, 2005 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. The Chiefs won 20-7.
Dallas Cowboys kicker Billy Cundiff falls to the ground after being hit by Carolina Panthers players while attempting a field goal in the fourth quarter in their NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 24, 2005. The penalty for running into the kicker gave the Cowboys a first down and led to the winning touchdown in the 24-20 victory.
New York Giants cornerback Will Allen, left, is beaten by Washington Redskins wide receiver Santana Moss for a 59-yard touchdown reception in the first quarter, Dec. 24, 2005 in Landover, Md. The Redskins won, 35-20.
The Seattle Seahawks' Shaun Alexander runs for a 25-yard gain during the third quarter with the Indianapolis Colts' Gerome Sapp chasing, in Seattle, Dec. 24, 2005. Alexander posted 139 yards and scored three touchdowns in the 28-13 win.
White quarterback Steven Jyles (15) of Louisiana-Monroe rears back to throw a second quarter pass against the Red team at the Magnolia Grid-Iron Classic football game in Jackson, Miss., Dec. 24, 2005. The game features Division 1 football players playing against those of smaller schools including NAIA teams.
The Buffalo Bills' Terrence McGee runs for a 99-yard kickoff return touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in the second half, Dec. 24, 2005, in Cincinnati. The Bills won 37-27.
Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison slams a fan to the turf after he ran onto the field during the fourth quarter of the Steelers' 41-0 win over the Cleveland Browns, Dec. 24, 2005, in Cleveland.
Goalie Rick DiPietro of the New York Islanders misses a shot from Zdeno Chara of the Ottawa Senators as Bryan Smolinski of the Senators cruises in front of the crease on Dec. 23, 2005 at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, N.Y. The Senators won 4-2.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers fullback Mike Alstott leaps over Atlanta Falcons safety Bryan Scott on a touchdown reception from quarterback Chris Simms during the second quarter Saturday, Dec. 24, 2005 in Tampa. The Bucs defeated the Falcons, 27-24.
The Los Angeles Kings' Nathan Dempsey, left, protests the Edmonton Oilers' Ales Hemsky's winning goal against goalie Mathieu Garon, during the third period at Edmonton's Rexall Place, December 23, 2005.
The Dallas Mavericks' Dirk Nowitzki moves toward the basket while being guarded by the Seattle SuperSonics' Reggie Evans during the fourth quarter, Dec. 23, 2005, in Seattle. Nowitzki led all scorers with 34 points in the Mavs' 101-98 victory.