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The Boston Red Sox's Jason Veritek, center, is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Anaheim Angels pitcher Bartolo Colon to tie the game during the sixth inning of Game 2 of the American League Division Series, Oct. 6, 2004, in Anaheim, Calif. The Red Sox won 8-3.
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The New York Yankees' Derek Jeter slides safely into home plate to score the winning run in front of home plate umpire Mark Wegner, left, Minnesota Twins catcher Henry Blanco and Bernie Williams (51) during the 12th inning in Game 2 of the American League Division Series, Oct. 6, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in New York. Jeter scored from third on a sacrifice fly to right field hit by Hideki Matsui. The Yankees won 7-6.
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Houston Astros' Jeff Bagwell scores as Atlanta Braves catcher Johnny Estrada tries to make the tag on a double by Jeff Kent in the fifth inning during Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Turner Field in Atlanta, Oct. 6, 2004. The Astros won 9-3.
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Wimbledon champion Maria Sharapova of Russia returns the ball against Australia's Samantha Stosur during the women's singles second-round match of the Japan Open tennis tournament in Tokyo, Oct. 6, 2004. Sharapova defeated Stosur, 6-4, 1-6, 6-3.
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The New York Yankees' Jorge Posada is tagged out by Minnesota Twins catcher Henry Blanco during the second inning as home plate umpire Charlie Reliford, left, and Miguel Cairo watch the play in Game 1 of the American League Division Series Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at Yankee Stadium in New York. The Twins shut out the Bronx Bombers 2-0.
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The Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson, left, and Sue Bird leave the bench cheering after beating the Sacramento Monarchs, Oct. 5, 2004, in Seattle, in the decisive game of the WNBA Western Conference finals. Jackson led the Storm with 27 points in the 82-62 victory. Bird added 10 points and 14 assists.
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Boston Red Sox outfielder Gabe Kapler congratulates Manny Ramirez as teammate Johnny Damon and Anaheim Angels catcher Bengie Molina look on after Ramirez hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning, Oct. 5, 2004, in Anaheim, Calif.
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The St. Louis Cardinals' Larry Walker watches his solo home run in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, Oct. 5, 2004 in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 8-3.
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Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes (31) dives over theBaltimore Ravens' Marques Douglas (94), Edgerton Hartwell (56), and Chris McAlister (21), on his way to scoring the game-winning touchdown during the fourth quarter, Oct. 4, 2004 in Baltimore. The Chiefs won their first game of the season 27-24.
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The New York Giants' Jeremy Shockey catches a touchdown pass in front of the Green Bay Packers' Michael Hawthorne (27) in the fourth quarter, Oct. 3, 2004, in Green Bay, Wis. The Giants won 14-7.
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Elliott Sadler (38) flips on the last lap just before the checkered flag in the EA Sports 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala., Oct. 3, 2004. Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the race.
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Terrell Owens (81) falls into the end zone after catching an 11-yard touchdown pass between Chicago Bears' Todd Johnson (32) and Nathan Vasher, center rear, in the second quarter, Oct. 3, 2004, in Chicago. David Akers kicked four field goals, Donovan McNabb threw for 237 yards and a touchdown, and the Eagles improved to 4-0 for the first time since 1993 with a 19-9 victory.
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A Miami Dolphins fan upset with the fourth loss of the season expresses his displeasure during the game in Miami against the New York Jets, Sept. 3, 2004. The Jets won 17-9.
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The Houston Astros' Mike Gallo, top left, jumps up onto pitcher Brad Lidge as they celebrate their 5-3 win over the Colorado Rockies, Oct. 3, 2004, in Houston, to win the NL wild card spot.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' Steve Finley follows through for a grand slam to win the game in the bottom of the ninth inning as San Francisco Giants catcher Yorvil Torrealba looks on, Oct. 2, 2004, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers won the game, 7-3, and clinched the National League West Division Championship.
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South Africa's Ernie Els hits out of the bunker at the 18th hole on his way to winning the World Golf Championship at the Mount Juliet Golf course, Thomastown, Ireland, Oct. 3, 2004.
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The Anaheim Angels' Vladimir Guerrero is doused with champagne by teammates after their defeat of the Oakland Athletics to win the AL Western Division Title, Oct. 2, 2004, in Oakland, Calif.
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Purdue's Taylor Stubblefield, left, celebrates on his way to a 97-yard touchdown in front of Notre Dame's Dwight Ellick during the third quarter in South Bend., Ind., Oct. 2, 2004. The 97-yard touchdown is the long reception for a touchdown ever against Notre Dame. Purdue defeated Notre Dame 41-16, the first win by Purdue at Notre Dame since 1974.
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The Seattle Mariners' Ichiro Suzuki hits a single, his 258th hit of the season, in the third inning off of Texas Rangers' pitcher Ryan Drese in Seattle, Oct. 1, 2004. The hit broke George Sisler's 84-year-old record. Also shown are home plate umpire Joe West and Rangers catcher Ken Huckaby.
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Montreal Expos fans hold a sign about the Expos moving from Montreal as a fan holds a sign supporting Washington DC baseball as the Expos play the New York Mets, Oct. 1, 2004, at Shea Stadium in New York.
