Detroit Pistons' Richard Hamilton (32) drives as Memphis Grizzlies' Paul Gasol (16) reaches to block his shot in the third quarter in Auburn Hills, Mich., Jan. 6, 2005. Hamilton became the first player in league history to lead his team in scoring without making a field goal. Hamilton had 14 points, missed all 10 of his shots from the floor and made all 14 free throws in a 101-79 loss.
Charlotte Bobcats' Gerald Wallace, back, blocks a shot by Minnesota Timberwolves' Wally Szczerbiak (10) in the fourth quarter of the Bobcats' 102-84 win in Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 5, 2005. Wallace had 21 points and 12 rebounds in the game.
Southern Cal quarterback Matt Leinart (11) looks to pass against Oklahoma during the first quarter of the Orange Bowl at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Jan. 4, 2005. Oklahoma's Dan Cody (80) is at left. Playing to perfection, the Heisman Trophy winner threw a record five touchdown passes and the Trojans overwhelmed Oklahoma 55-19.
Virginia Tech quarterback Bryan Randall fights his way out of a tackle before throwing an interception in the fourth quarter against Auburn at the Sugar Bowl, Jan. 3, 2005, in New Orleans. Auburn (13-0) finished its perfect season with a 16-13 victory over Virginia Tech in the Sugar Bowl.
New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning calls an audible during he fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys, Jan. 2, 2005, at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Manning completed 18 of 27 passes for 144 yards and three touchdowns, leading the Giants to a 28-24 win.
Sacramento Kings forward Chris Webber, left, and San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan battle under the basket during the second half in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 2, 2005 The Kings won 86-81.
St. Louis Rams wide receiver Torry Holt hangs onto the football for a 44-yard pass from quarterback Marc Bulger against the New York Jets' David Barrett (36) and Erik Coleman (26) in the first half of their NFL game in St. Louis, Jan. 2, 2004. The catch by Holt set a NFL record becoming the first player in NFL history with five consecutive 1,300 yards receiving seasons. The Rams clinched a playoff spot with a 32-29 overtime victory.
Canada's Nigel Dawes, left, scores on Czech Republic goaltender Marek Schwarz during second-period in semifinal action at the World Junior Hockey Championships in Grand Forks, N.D., Jan. 2, 2005.
New Orleans Saints' Tony Bryant blocks a late fourth-quarter field goal attempt by Carolina Panthers' John Kasey, Jan. 2, 2005, in Charlotte, N.C. The block sealed the victory for New Orleans who defeated the Carolina Panthers 21-18. In the background is New Orleans' Courtney Watson (55) and Jay Bellamy (20).
Rhode Island's Scott Hazelton (21) has the ball knocked away by Torey Thomas (1) of Holy Cross as nate Lufkin defends from behind in South Kingstown, R.I., Jan. 2, 2005.
Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick fumbles as he is hit by Seattle Seahawks' Chad Brown during the first quarter in Seattle, Jan. 2, 2005. The Seahawks won 28-26.
French driver Stephane Peterhansel and co-driver Jean-Paul Cottret race their Mitsubishi V60 during the 3rd stage of Dakar Rally, Jan. 2 2005, in Granada, southern Spain. Sunday's stage of the 27th Dakar rally linked Granada in Spain to Rabat, Morocco.
Tennessee tailback Gerald Rigss Jr. celebrates his 9-yard touchdown run in the third quarter against Texas A&M at the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas, Jan. 1, 2005.
Portland Trail Blazers' Damon Stoudamire (3) and Travis Outlaw, left, knock the ball away from Golden State Warriors' Speedy Claxton during the second half in Portland, Ore., Jan 1, 2005. Stoudamire had 19 points as the Trail Blazers beat the Warriors 97-88.
Utah fans celebrate the team's undefeated season, as security personnel keep a fence in place to prevent them from storming onto the field after Utah's 35-7 win over Pittsburgh at the Fiesta Bowl, Jan. 1, 2005, in Tempe, Ariz.
Finland's Petteri Nokelainen (right) and Lauri Tukonen (center) fight to get the puck past Czech Republic's Ondrej Smach and goaltender Marek Schwarz (#30) during the first period at the World Junior Hockey tounament in Grand Forks, North Dakota, Jan. 1, 2005.
Michigan safety Ernest Shazor lies on the turf, while cornerback Marlin Jackson stands nearby as the Texas players erupt in celebration after Texas' Dusty Mangum kicked a 37-yard field goal as time expired to give Texas a 38-37 victory in the Rose Bowl, Jan. 1, 2005, in Pasadena, Calif.
Utah Jazz forward Carlos Boozer, right, dunks the ball as Sacramento Kings forward Brad Miller (52) defends during the first half, Dec. 31, 2004, in Salt Lake City. The Kings won 109-102.
Miami coach Larry Coker is doused by Leon Williams, center, and another player, left, as Kareem Brown (99) watches at the close of Miami's 27-10 win over Florida in the Peach Bowl, Dec. 31, 2004, in Atlanta.
Charlotte Bobcats' Jason Hart (1) tries to drive past Seattle SuperSonics' Nick Collison, right, during the fourth quarter of the Sonics' 103-97 win in Charlotte, N.C., Dec. 31, 2004.