Week in Sports: Sept. 22

Houston Astros starting pitcher Roy Oswalt throws in the first inning en route to a 3-0 shutout of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sept. 28, 2006, in Pittsburgh.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens listens to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Cowboys training facility in Irving, Texas, Sept. 27, 2006. Owens denied a police report that he attempted suicide, saying he became groggy after mixing painkillers with supplements.

The Oakland Athletics pile on after clinching the AL West division title by beating the Seattle Mariners 12-3, Sept. 26, 2006, in Seattle.

New Orleans Saints running back Deuce McAllister flies over Atlanta Falcons defender Chris Crocker (25) as safety Lawyer Milloy makes the stop in the second half at the newly re-opened Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Sept. 25, 2006. The Saints made it look easy in a 23-3 victory over the Falcons.

Cleveland Indians fans give Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen the choke sign after Guillen pulled starting pitcher Jon Garland in the sixth inning, Sept. 25, 2006, at Jacobs Field in Cleveland. Last season, Guillen gave the choke sign to the Indians fans after the White Sox helped knock the Indians out of playoff contention. This year, neither team is going to the playoffs.

Denver Broncos quarterback Jake Plummer passes with protection from center Tom Nalen (66) and guard Ben Hamilton (bottom) during the second quarter against the New England Patriots in Foxborough, Mass., Sept, 24, 2006. The Broncos won 17-7.

The Detroit Tigers' Carlos Guillen takes a drink of champagne during a celebration in the clubhouse after the Tigers secured a playoff berth with their 11-4 win over the Kansas City Royals, Sept. 24, 2006, in Kansas City, Mo.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Chris Simms struggles on his knees following a tackle by Carolina Panthers defensive end Al Wallace, Sept. 24, 2006, in Tampa, Fla. Simms returned to the game but was taken to a hospital after the game following the Buccaneers' 26-24 loss. His spleen was removed, but he is reported doing fine.

The Oakland Athletics' Milton Bradley sits at second base, the victim of a double play in the fourth inning bu the Los Angeles Angels, Sept. 24, 2006, in Oakland, Calif. The Angels won, 7-1.

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Deion Branch is tackled by New York Giants safety Jason Bell after Branch made a catch in the first quarter, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2006. The Seahawks beat the Giants 42-30.

San Diego Padres pitcher Trevor Hoffman throws during the ninth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates, Sept. 24, 2006, in San Diego. Hoffman recorded his 479th career save in the Padres' 2-1 win, breaking the all-time career saves record.

American Andy Roddick reacts during his Davis Cup semifinal match against Russian Dmitry Tursunov in Moscow, Sept. 24, 2006. Tursunov won the match 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, 17-15.

Washington Redskins quarterback Mark Brunell looks to pass against the Houston Texans during the second quarter, Sept. 24, 2006 in Houston. Brunell broke the NFL record for most consecutive passes completed in a single game when he connected on his first 22 attempts. Clinton Portis scored two touchdowns in his first start of the season as the Redskins beat Houston 31-15.

Jeff Burton (31) leads Matt Kenseth during the 398th lap of the Dover 400 auto race at the Dover Speedway in Dover, Del., Sept. 24, 2006. Burton won the race, to end his winless streak, after a thrilling late battle with Matt Kenseth.

Seattle Mariners center fielder Ichiro Suzuki climbs up the outfield wall in a futile attempt to catch the second home run of the game by the Chicago White Sox' Paul Konerko during the eighth inning, Sept. 24, 2006, in Chicago. The White Sox won, 12-7.

Tiger Woods of the United States looks at his ball after playing a shot near the 4th green during his fourball match against Europe's Darren Clarke and Lee Westwood on the second day of the 2006 Ryder Cup at the K Club golf course, Straffan, Ireland, Sept. 23, 2006. Europe trounced the U.S., 18

Frankfurt goalkeeper Markus Proell, front, dives in vain as Stuttgart scores the first goal in the German first division soccer match between VfB Stuttgart and Eintracht Frankfurt at the Gottlieb-Daimler stadium in Stuttgart, Sept. 23, 2006. The match ended 1-1.

England's Robert Blair, left and Anthony Clarke celebrate after beating Lars Paaske and Jonas Rasmussen of Denmark during a men's semi-final match at the World Championship Badminton tournament in Madrid, Sept. 23, 2006. Blair and Clarke won the match 23-21, 17-21, 21-17.

Australia's players celebrate after beating Russia 91-74 in the gold medal gamel at the FIBA Women's World Basketball Championships in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sept. 23, 2006.

Spain's Fernando Verdasco embraces his teammate Rafael Nadal, right, after winning they won their Davis Cup play-off doubles match against Italians Danielle Bracciali and Giorgio Galimberti by 6-2,3-6,6-3,7-4, in Santander, Spain, Sept. 23, 2006.

Week in Sports: Sept. 22 - 28

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