The Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant writhes in pain after injuring his right ankle during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Jan. 13, in Los Angeles. Bryant was injured when he landed awkwardly on his right foot while going for a rebound under the Cavaliers' basket, and had to be helped off the court. The Lakers won 98-94.
Michelle Wie tees off on the 15th hole during the first round of the Sony Open, Jan. 13, at the Waialae Country Club in Honolulu.
Nevada forward Mo Charlo, bottom, dunks past a UTEP player, Jan. 12, in Reno. UTEP won in overtime, 83-80.
Austria's Renate Goetschl speeds down the course on her way to win a World Cup women's Super-G race in Cortina D'Ampezzo, Italy, Jan. 12, 2005.
The Sacramento Kings' Peja Stojakovic, center, looks for an opening in between Denver Nuggets defender Kenyon Martin, left, and teamate Darius Songaila, right, during the second half in Sacramento, Calif., Jan. 11, 2005. Stojakovic scored a game-high 27 points in the Kings' 109-100 win.
France's Luc Alphand and Gilles Picard steer their Mitsubishi during the 10th stage of the Dakar rally around Atar, Mauritania, Jan. 10,. The team is ranked second in the overall standings.
The Boston Celtics' Ricky Davis tries to reach around and steal the ball from the Orlando Magic's Grant Hill during the second half of the Celtics' 119-101 win in Boston, Jan. 10, 2005.
Minnesota Vikings receiver Randy Moss tries to break away from Green Bay Packers cornerback Al Harris after catching a pass in the first quarter of their NFC wild-card game, Jan. 9, 2005, in Green Bay, Wis. The Vikings won 31-17.
Houston Rockets guard Tracy McGrady, left, is congratulated by guard Jon Barry after McGrady's 45-point performance to lead the Rockets to a 116-98 victory over the Nuggets in Denver, Jan. 9, 2005.
Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne runs into the endzone for a 43-yard touchdown reception in a AFC wild-card game in Indianapolis, Jan. 9, 2005. Indianapolis won 49-24. Wayne had 10 catches for 221 yards and two touchdowns.
Toronto Raptors forward Morris Peterson soars to the hoop past Golden State Warriors center Clifford Robinson and guard Speedy Claxton during first half NBA action in Toronto, Jan. 9, 2004. The Raptors won 109-87.
Tiger Woods lines up his putt on the 10th green during the Mercedes Championships, Jan. 9, 2005 at the Kapalua Plantation Course in Kapalua, Hawaii. Woods finished tied for third at 19 under par.
Minnesota forward Natasha Williams lands on New Mexico center Jenny Shetters as they battle for a loose ball during the first half in Minneapolis, Jan. 9, 2005.
San Diego Chargers quarterback Drew Brees is taken down by New York Jets linebacker Eric Barton after releasing a pass late in the fourth quarter of the AFC wild-card game in San Diego, Jan. 8, 2005. The Jets got a penalty for roughing the passer, setting the Chargers up for a touchdown. The Jets won 20-17 in overtime.
Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki, left, goes to the basket against Indiana Pacers' Jermaine O'Nea during the second half in Dallas, Jan. 8, 2005. Nowitzki scored 34 points in the Mavericks' 121-101 win.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Matt Hasselbeck, center, reacts after throwing an incomplete pass on fourth down in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter in a 27-20 loss to the St. Louis Rams in their NFC wild-card playoff game in Seattle, Jan. 8, 2005.
The Cleveland Cavaliers' LeBron James, center, loses control of the ball as New York Knicks' Nazr Mohammed, right, grabs for the ball in the third quarter, Jan. 8, 2005 in Cleveland. James hit his first eight shots and scored 22 points to power the Cavaliers past the Knicks, 104-79, for their third straight victory. The Knicks' Tim Thomas, left, watches.
Bode Miller of the United States takes a jump on his way to setting the third fastest time during a training session for a World Cup men's downhill race in Chamonix, France, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005. Miller tied for third place with Italy's Peter Fill.
Roger Federer from Switzerland returns the ball to Russia's Nikolay Davydenko in a semifinal match of Qatar Exxon Mobile Open in Doha, Qatar, Jan. 7, 2005.
American Venus Williams returns a shot to Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova, Jan. 7, 2005, during their match on the third day of the Watsons Water Championships Challenge 2005 women's tennis exhibition tournament at Hong Kong's Victoria Park.