Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Ashley Harkleroad of the United States during their Women's Singles second round match at Wimbledon, Thursday, June 29, 2006. Sharapova won the match 6-2, 6-0.
Pedro Martinez (45) of the New York Mets looks toward the outfield after surrendering a two-run home run in the third inning to Alex Gonzalez (11) of the Boston Red Sox, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Fenway Park in Boston. The Red Sox, baseball's hottest team, went on to a 10-2 win over the Mets.
Andrea Bargnani, a forward from Italy, poses for a photo with NBA commissioner David Stern after being selected by the Toronto Raptors as the first pick overall in the 2006 NBA Draft, Wednesday, June 28, 2006 at Madison Square Garden in New York.
New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez, right, is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run walk off home run against the Atlanta Braves in the 12th inning of their game, Wednesday, June 28, 2006, at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Yankees defeated the Braves, 4-3.
Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer hits a single in the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers, June 27, 2006 in Minneapolis. Mauer, who came into the game leading the majors with a .377 average, went 5-for-5 with one RBI in the Twins' 9-2 win.
Brazil's Adriano, right, prepares to accept a pass that got past Ghana's Illiasu Shilla during the Brazil vs. Ghana Round of 16 World Cup soccer match at Dortmund's Stadium, Germany, June 27, 2006. Adriano scored on the play. Brazil won 3-0.
The Pittsburgh Pirates' Craig Wilson, left, and Jason Bay sit at the end of the dugout bench after a 4-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox, June 27, 2006, in Pittsburgh. It is the first time since 1939 that the Pirates have lost 12 games in a row.
France's Patrick Vieira (4) scores his team's second goal past Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas (1) and Sergio Ramos, center, during the Spain vs. France World Cup Round of 16 soccer match at the World Cup Stadium, June 27, 2006, in Hanover, Germany. France won 3-1.
Defending champion Roger Federer of Switzerland returns a shot to Richard Gasquet of France, during their Men's Singles first round match on the Centre Court at Wimbledon, June 27, 2006, in London. Federer won 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 to open his bid for a fourth consecutive Wimbledon championship.
Oregon State players lift pitcher Kevin Gunderson as they celebrate their 3-2 win over North Carolina in the deciding game of the College World Series in Omaha, Neb., Monday, June 26, 2006. The Beavers won their first College World Series baseball title, taking the three-game series 2-1.
Australia's goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer fails to make a save on a penalty kick by Italy's Francesco Totti during the Australia vs. Italy Round of 16 World Cup soccer match at Fritz Walter Stadium in Kaiserslautern, Germany, June 26, 2006. Italy won 1-0.
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz and Philadelphia Phillies catcher Chris Coste watch Ortiz's game-winning single in the 12th inning of a baseball game in Boston, Monday, June 26, 2006. The Red Sox won, 8-7.
Switzerland's Ludovic Magnin, left, challenges Ukraine's Andriy Shevchenko during the World Cup Round of 16 soccer match between Switzerland and Ukraine in the World Cup Stadium in Cologne, Germany, June 26, 2006. Ukraine won the game in a penalty shootout.
Houston Astros' Willy Taveras hits an RBI single to drive in the go-ahead run during the 13th inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Sunday, June 25, 2006 in Chicago. The Astros won the game 10-9.
New York Mets Jose Reyes, right, congratulates teammate Carlos Beltran on his three-run home run in the third inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during the Mets' 7-4 victory, June 25, 2006. The streaking Reyes went 4-for-5 for the second consecutive game and the third time in five days.
England's Rio Ferdinand, left, clears the ball from Ecuador's Carlos Tenorio during the Round of 16 World Cup soccer match between England and Ecuador at the World Cup Gottlieb-Daimler Stadium in Stuttgart, Germany, Sunday, June 25, 2006.
Cincinnati Reds' Ken Griffey Jr., right, is congratulated after hitting a two run homer off Cleveland Indians pitcher Jeremy Sowers in the fourth inning, Sunday, June 25, 2006 in Cleveland. Griffey's 549th homer, off 350 different pitchers, broke a tie with Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt and gave him sole possession of 11th place on the career list, 14 behind Reggie Jackson. The Reds won 4-2.
Germany's Lukas Podolski, left, celebrates with teammate Bernd Schneider after scoring the opening goal during the Round of 16 World Cup soccer match between Germany and Sweden at the World Cup Stadium, Munich, Germany, Saturday, June 24, 2006. Germany won the game 2-0.
A South Korean soccer fan protests against what he considers to be the referee's unfair judgment after South Korea's national soccer team lost to Switzerland in their World Cup Group G match as they watched the match on a screen in Seoul, Friday, June 23, 2006. Switzerland defeated South Korea 2-0.
Justin Gatlin competes in the men's 100 meter dash prelims during the U.S. Outdoor Track & Field Championships in Indianapolis, Friday, June 23, 2006. Gatlin advanced with a time of 10.02.