Austria's Michael Walchhofer is airborne on his way to setting the fastest time, during practice for an alpine ski men's World Cup downhill race, in Chamonix, France, Feb. 2, 2006.
Maria Sharapova of Russia makes a backhand shot against Lisa Raymond of the U.S. during their second round match at the Toray Pan Pacific Open women's tennis tournament in Tokyo, Feb. 2, 2006. Sharapova won 6-4. 6-4.
Duke guard J.J. Redick drives to the basket past Boston College guard Sean Marshall, Feb. 1, 2006. Duke beat BC 83-81.
The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant puts up a layup around the New York Knicks' Maurice Taylor during the second quarter, Jan. 31, 2006, at Madison Square Garden in New York. Bryant scored a 'mere' 40 points in the 130-97 victory.
San Antonio Spurs forward Tim Duncan shoots and misses as he is blocked by Utah Jazz forwards Mehmet Okur, left, and Andrei Kirilenko during the first quarter, Jan. 30, 2006, in Salt Lake City. The Spurs won 79-70.
The Renaissance Center in downtown Detroit is decorated for Super Bowl XL, Jan. 30, 2006. The Pittsburgh Steelers face the Seattle Seahawks in the championship game.
Boston Bruin goaltender Tim Thomas ducks as the puck comes off the crossbar behind him during the second period against the Ottawa Senators in Ottawa, Jan. 30, 2006. Thomas stopped 44 shots to earn his first career shutout with a 5-0 win over the Senators.
The Miami Heat's Dwyane Wade drives around the Houston Rockets' Luther Head during the fourth quarter, Jan. 29, 2006, in Houston. Wade sank 12 of 13 foul shots in the final quarter and scored 32 points to lead the Heat to a 101-95 victory over the Rockets.
Phoenix Coyotes goaltender Curtis Joseph is unable to stop the shot by the Edmonton Oilers' Radek Dvorak, giving the Oilers a 2-1 win during a shoot-out, Jan. 29, 2006, in Glendale, Ariz.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James shoots despite the efforts of the Phoenix Suns' Boris Diaw during the first quarter, Jan. 29, 2006, in Cleveland.
Tiger Woods blasts out of the bunker on the 17th hole during the final round of the Buick Invitational golf tournament, Jan. 29, 2006 in San Diego.
Switzerland's Roger Federer in action during the men's final against Cypriot Marcos Baghdatis at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Jan. 29, 2006.
Boston College's Craig Smith drives past Georgia Tech's Theodis Tarver in the second half, Jan. 29, 2006, in Boston. Smith scored 19 of his 25 points in the second half, adding 13 rebounds as No. 18 Boston College beat Georgia Tech 66-64.
North quarterback Charlie Whitehurst of Clemson looks to throw the ball during the first half of the Senior Bowl game, Jan. 28, 2006, in Mobile, Ala. Whitehurst was named the North's offensive player of the game, which the North won 31-14.
Duke's J.J. Redick drives around Virginia's Sean Singletary during the first half in Durham, N.C., Jan. 28, 2006. Redick scored 40 points in Duke's 82-63 win.
Janna Meyen, of Bend, Ore., gaps a jump in her second run where she won her fourth consecutive gold metal in the 10th annual Winter X Games Snowboard Slopestyle Women's competition, Jan. 28, 2006, in Aspen.
George Washington's Pops Mensah-Bonsu eyes the ball after he failed to connect for a slam dunk during the second half against Rhode Island, Jan. 28, 2006, in Washington. George Washington beat Rhode Island 81-62 anyway.
France's Amelie Mauresmo holds her trophy after winning the women's singles final against Belgium's Justine Henin-Hardenne at the Australian Open, Jan. 28, 2006. Mauresmo won the match 6-1, 2-0 and 0-30 when Henin-Hardenne retired.
David Moeller of Germany is seen between the shadows of solar sails at the men's single competition during the Luge Challenge Cup in Oberhof, Germany, Jan. 27, 2006. He finished second, behind Jan Eichhorn of Germany.
Senegal's Habib Beye jumps a tackle from Ghana's Laryea Kingston , during the African Nations Cup Group D match at the Port Said Stadium, Egypt, Jan. 27, 2006.