New England Patriots defenders Rodney Harrison (37) and Eugene Wilson (26) break up a pass intended for the Oakland Raiders' Randy Moss in the end zone during the fourth quarter in Foxborough, Mass., Thursday, Sept. 8, 2005. The Patriots won 30-20.
St. Louis Cardinals fans cheer as Albert Pujols takes a curtain call after hitting a solo home run, his second of the game, in the seventh inning against the New York Mets, Sept. 8, 2005, at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. The Cardinals defeated the Mets 5-0.
Roger Federer of Switzerland lunges to hit a return to David Nalbandian of Argentina during their men's singles quartefinals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Sept. 8, 2005. Federer won 6-2, 6-4, 6-1.
The Sacramento Monarchs' DeMya Walker (22) and Chelsea Newton, rear, play defense on the Houston Comets' Tina Thomson as teammate Sheryl Swoopes falls down in the second half of the WNBA Western Conference Finals, Sept. 8, 2005, in Houston. The Monarchs beat the Comets, 73-69, in overtime.
Jarkko Nieminen of Finland serves to Lleyton Hewitt of Australia during their men's singles quarterfinals match at the US Open tennis tournament in New York, Sept. 8, 2005.
Florida Marlins starter Dontrelle Willis delivers against the Washington Nationals, Sept. 7, 2005, at RFK Stadium in Washington. Willis became the first pitcher in Marlins history to collect 20 victories in a season, allowing four hits over six innings to help Florida beat Washington 12-1.
Mary Pierce of France hits a return to Amelie Mauresmo of France during a women's singles quarterfinals match at the U.S. Open, Sept. 7, 2005.
The Boston Red Sox' David Ortiz leaps onto home plate with his teammates waiting after hitting a walk-off home run during the ninth inning of the Red Sox' 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park in Boston, Sept. 6, 2005.
Kim Clijsters of Belgium returns a shot to Venus Williams of the United States at the U.S. Open tennis tournament, Sept. 6, 2005. Clijsters won 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Twenty years and 1,549 catches after he entered the NFL, Jerry Rice retired as clearly the greatest wide receiver in league history. He announced his retirement at a news conference in Denver, Sept. 5, 2005.
Houston Astros starting pitcher Andy Pettitte gestures toward first base in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sept. 5, 2005, in Philadelphia. Pettitte pitched 5-2/3 scoreless innings to lead the Astros to a 4-3 win.
Atlanta Braves Andruw Jones connects during the eighth inning against the New York Mets Sept. 5, 2005, at Turner Field in Atlanta. Jones reached first on an error. Jones also had a solo home run during the fourth, and the Braves won 4-2.
Serena Williams of the United States reacts during her match against sister Venus at the U.S. Open, Sept. 4, 2005. Venus Williams won, 7-6 (5), 6-2.
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Jon Garland celebrates with catcher A.J. Pierzynski after the Sox beat the Detroit Tigers, 2-0, at U.S. Cellular Field, Sept. 4, 2005 in Chicago. Garland threw a four-hitter for his 17th victory and Paul Konerko homered, sending Chicago to a sweep of their four-game series.
Notre Dame receiver Anthony Fasano, left, celebrates with lineman Dan Stevenson after catching his second touchdown pass of Notre Dame's 42-21 win in Pittsburgh, Sept. 3, 2005.
The St. Louis Cardinals' Chris Carpenter gets a hug from catcher Yadier Molina after pitching a complete game in their 4-2 victory over the Houston Astros, allowing but two runs on eight hits, Sept. 3, 2005, in Houston. Carpenter picked up his 20th win of the year against four losses.
Southern California's Heisman trophy-winning quarterback Matt Leinart throws a pass during the Trojans' season-opener against Hawaii, Sept. 3, 2005, at Aloha stadium in Honolulu. USC won, 63-17.
The Los Angeles Angels' Bengie Molina greets Vladimir Guerrero after Guerrero hit his 300th career homer, in the fifth inning against the Seattle Mariners, Sept. 2, 2005, in Anaheim, Calif. The Angels defeated the Mariners 4-1.
Cincinnati Bengals receiver T.J. Houshmandzadeh, right, catches a touchdown pass from Carson Palmer against Indianapolis Colts defender Marlin Jackson in the first quarter, Sept. 2, 2005, in Cincinnati. The Bengals won 38-0.
Paradorn Srichaphan of Thailand races to make a return during his match against Nikolay Davydenko of Russia at the US Open tennis tournament in New York, Sept. 2, 2005. Srichaphan won, 6-4, 7-5, 6-3.