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University of Miami's Devin Hester is face-down on the field, and Anthony Reddick (26) walks off while North Carolina kicker Connor Barth (10) is hoisted after his game-winning field goal. 'I don't know what to say,' UM's Brandon Meriweather said. 'I don' 
USC's Dwayne Jarrett (8) celebrates one of his two touchdown catches with teammate Chris McFoy. 
California running back J.J. Arrington, right, evades the tackle of Arizona State defender Chris McKenzie in the first quarter last night. 
Oklahoma's Mark Clayton returns a punt for a touchdown in the third quarter against Oklahoma State yesterday in Stillwater. The Sooners squeaked past the Cowboys. 
Packers QB Brett Favre. October 30, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Washington Redskins S Sean Taylor 
Eagles receiver Terrell Owens may receive a lot of extra attention from the Ravens if the Birds are missing Brian Westbrook, as expected. October 29, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Former Gators coach Steve Spurrier is reported to have contacted the University of Florida about the job opening. 
Oklahoma's Adrian Peterson may be a Heisman favorite, but Texas' Cedric Benson and Oklahoma State's Vernand Morency have better statistics. 
Red Sox DH David Ortiz is featured on the Wheaties box 
Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez acknowledges the crowd that gathered around Fenway Park in Boston yesterday morning following the team's World Series championship win on Wednesday in St. Louis. 
Boston Braves Babe Ruth appears in this March 10, 1935, photo. The Boston Red Sox emphatically ended their 86-year title drought and put a stop to all the talk about the 1920 sale of that Bambino fellow by beating the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday nigh 
The grave of George Herman 'Babe' Ruth is decorated with items left by New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox fans, Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004 in Hawthorne. The "Curse of the Bambino" has followed Boston through four World Series defeats, each one in seven game October 28, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Boston Red Sox players celebrate after beating the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 in Game 4 to sweep the World Series Wednesday in St. Louis. 
Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek leaps into the arms of pitcher Keith Foulke at the conclusion of Boston's shutout victory in Game 4. 
The Boston Red Sox celebrate their sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals Wednesday night. Photo/AP 
Johnny Damon is greeted by his teammates after his home run in the first inning Wednesday. 
Washington coach Joe Gibbs developed one of the most powerful and productive running games in football. 
The NFL has put its mark on Super Bowl XL with a logo that gets high grades from people connected with the mega sports event at Ford Field in 2006. October 27, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Pedro Martinez made his long-awaited Series debut a special one, bailed out when Manny Ramirez and David Ortiz did as much damage with their arms as bats. Backed by defense, Boston cruised past St. Louis 4-1 Tuesday night for a 3-0 lead 
Manny Ramirez gives the Red Sox the lead with a home run in the first inning. 
Boston’s Bill Mueller gets Jeff Suppan out in the third inning Tuesday night. Suppan was thrown out when he started for home, stopped and went toward third, started again for home and tried to return to third. The Red Sox won 4-1. 
Manny Ramirez points skyward. 
Pedro Martinez hoists his good luck charm, Nelson de la Rosa, during a Fenway Park celebration 
Brett Favre walks off the field in Oakland last December with his wife Deanna just one day after his father's death. Deanna is being treated for breast cancer, according to the Favre family. October 26, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Pedro Martinez gets some batting practice in. Martinez and other Boston starting pitchers will have to bat in St. Louis. 
Ron Zook was fired as coach of the Florida Gators 
Bengals receiver Chad Johnson celebrates with fans after the Bengals beat the Broncos 23-10 in Cincinnati. (AP) 
Bengals WR Chad Johnson catches a pass from quarterback Carson Palmer to score against the Denver Broncos in the first quarter. (AP) October 25, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Curt Schilling's solid start helped the Red Sox take a 2-0 lead in the World Series. 
Kansas City Chiefs running back Priest Holmes (31) is congratulated by teammates Chris Bober (67), Tony Gonzalez (88) and Jason Dunn (89) after Holmes scored a touchdown in the second quarter. (AP) 
San Diego wide receiver Keenan McCardell warms up with his new team before the start of their game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C. San Diego acquired him from Tampa Bay earlier in the week. 
Arizona running back Emmitt Smith, left, and Seattle wide receiver Jerry Rice greet each other at the end of their game in Tempe, Ariz. The game marked the first time in 20 years the NFL's career yardage leaders in receiving (Rice) and rushing (Smith) opp 
Arizona running back Emmitt Smith celebrates his touchdown against the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth quarter in Tempe, Ariz. Smith ran for his 78th career 100-yard game, passing Walter Payton for the all-time NFL record for most career 100-yard games. Th 
Miami's Jason Taylor (99) sacks St. Louis Rams quarterback Marc Bulger (10) in the fourth quarter in Miami. The Dolphins won 31-14. 
Brett Favre keeps going 
Deion Sanders celebrates his end-zone interception during the fourth quarter. (Getty Images) 
Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jerry Rice watches his new team from the sidelines in the second quarter against the Arizona Cardinals in Tempe, Ariz. (AP) 
New England Patriots running back Corey Dillon looks for a hole as New York Jets defensive end Shaun Ellis (92) and defensive tackle Jason Ferguson (72) defend in first-half action. (AP) 
Seattle wide receiver Jerry Rice can't handle a pass in the second quarter. He wound up with one catch for 10 yards. (AP) 
Oakland Raiders quarterback Kerry Collins walks off the field after the Raiders lost to the New Orleans Saints 31-26. Collins passed for 350 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. (AP) 
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning walks off the field following their 27-24 loss to Jacksonville Jaguars in Indianapolis. Manning passed for 368 yards and three touchdowns. (AP) 
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Vinny Testaverde (16) watches from the sidelines in the final minutes of their game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 41-20. (AP) 
Brett Favre completed 23 of 29 passes for 258 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in Green Bay's 41-20 victory against Dallas. (Getty Images) 
Detroit Lions wide receiver Reggie Swinton performs a back flip after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. (AP) 
Green Bay Packers coach Mike Sherman points to running back Ahman Green after rushing for a 90-yard touchdown in the third quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers won 41-20. (AP) 
The Sonics' Ray Allen, left, and the Lakers' Kobe Bryant are becoming heated rivals. October 24, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
The Red Sox's Mark Bellhorn hits a two-run, tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning last night in Boston. 
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz celebrates his three-run homer in the first inning off St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Woody Williams in Game 1 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, in Boston. 
Texas senior Cedric Benson gets by Texas Tech's Khalid Naziruddin. The run gave Benson more than 1,000 yards for the season. 
Washington's Greyson Gunheim, right, stops USC all-purpose star Reggie Bush for a 5-yard loss yesterday. UW's defense held USC to 10 first-half points. 
Michigan's Michael Hart flips over Purdue's Kyle Smith on his way to a first down that set up the winning field goal. 
UCLA tight end Marcedes Lewis (19) pulls in a touchdown pass over Arizona State cornerback Josh Golden in the second quarter yesterday in Tempe, Ariz. 
The St. Louis Cardinals, left, and the Boston Red Sox line up before the start of Game 1 of the World Series Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 in Boston. 
Carl Yastrzemski, who played his entire 23-year career with the Red Sox and competed in two World Series, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before Game 1 in Boston yesterday. 
San Antonio's Tim Duncan, left, drives past Sonics forward Reggie Evans during the first half. Duncan scored 21 points. 
New York quarterback Chad Pennington leads the 5-0 Jets into Foxborough, Mass. October 23, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz raises his arms, with a first baseman's glove on his hand, during a team practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday Oct. 22, 2004. The Red Sox will play the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, starting Satu 
Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez, left, points upward while shagging fly balls with pitcher Derek Lowe, right, during a team practice at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday Oct. 22, 2004. The Red Sox will play the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, s 
St. Louis Cardinals' Matt Morris, left, and Danny Haren emerge from inside the "Green Monster" wall in left field at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday Oct. 22, 2004 during a team workout. The Cardinals are preparing for Saturday's Game 1 of the World Series a 
Members of the St. Louis Cardinals stretch out yesterday in front of the Green Monster at Fenway Park in Boston. 
Brent Barry has been ice cold so far for the San Antonio Spurs, making just 5 of 27 field-goal attempts in three exhibition games. October 22, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
The Cardinals celebrate Thursday night after defeating the Houston Astros 5-2 in Game 7 of the NLCS in St. Louis. 
St. Louis Cardfinals manager Tony LaRussa, left, reaches for relief pitcher Julian Tavarez after the Cardinals beat the Houston Astros 5-2 in Game 7 of the NL championship series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2004, in St. Louis. St. Louis advances to the World Seri 
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling presents the 'Top Ten Secrets to the Boston Red Sox Comeback' during an appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2004 in New York. Schilling helped the Red Sox overcome a three game deficit 
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, center, is sandwiched in a sack by New York Jets linebacker Sam Cowart (56) and defensive tackle Dewayne Robertson (63) last season. 
UTEP coach Mike Price, holding a pickaxe over his head, leads his team out of the tunnel during the Miners' home opener on Sept. 11. October 21, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Johnny Damon connects for a grand slam in the second inning off the Yankees' Javier Vazquez, putting the Red Sox ahead, 6-0. Damon added a two-run homer in the fourth. 
Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez holds the AL trophy after the Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 10-3 in the deciding game of the AL championship. 
St. Louis Cardinals reliever Julian Tavarez celebrates after pitching the 12th inning in yesterday against the Houston Astros. Tavarez was credited with the win as the Cardinals went on to defeat the Astros 6-4 to tie the series, 3-3. October 20, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling fires to the plate in the second inning against the New York Yankees during game 6 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 19. 2004 in New York. 
Boston Red Sox's Mark Bellhorn hits a three-run homer of New York Yankees' Jon Lieber in the fourth inning during game 6 of the ALCS Tuesday, Oct. 19. 2004 in New York. 
Mike Hargrove, also known as Grover, twice took Cleveland to the World Series. 
Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant looks to drive past Sacramento Kings' Darius Songaila in the first half of a preseason game Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, in Fresno, Calif. 
Keenan McCardell says he is "thrilled'' to be a Charger, though the team will not restructure his contract. 
Jerry Rice received permission from Hall of Famer Steve Largent to wear No. 80, which was retired by the Seahawks in 1995. 
Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper rolls out while looking for an open receiver during a game versus Chicago. 
The Astros' Pete Munro started Game 2 against the Cardinals and got a no-decision in a 6-4 loss. 
Jerry Rice received permission from Hall of Famer Steve Largent to wear No. 80, which was retired by the Seahawks in 1995. October 19, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Boston Red Sox's David Ortiz smiles after his game-winning single against New York Yankees pitcher Esteban Loaiza in the 14th inning during game 5 of the ALCS Monday, Oct. 18 2004 in Boston. 
Boston Red's David Ortiz celebrates his 14th-inning, game-winning single off New York's Esteban Loaiza in Game 5 of the ALCS Monday in Boston. The Red Sox won 5-4. 
Jeff Kent celebrates his walk-off three-run home run, giving the Astros a 3-2 lead in the NLCS. 
Houston Astros pitcher Brandon Backe reacts after striking out St. Louis Cardinals' John Mabry to end the eighth inning during Game 5 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Monday Oct. 18, 2004. 
Miami Heat center Shaquille O'Neal in his preseason home debut against the Hawks. 
St. Louis Rams safety Adam Archuleta takes in some oxygen after returning a fumble 93 yards for a third-quarter touchdown. (AP) 
St. Louis quarterback Marc Bulger prepares to throw in the first half. (AP) 
Tampa Bay Buccaneers coach Jon Gruden yells into his head set as he calls a play during the second quarter of their game against the St. Louis Rams. (AP) 
Steelers officials confirmed Sunday's game-day diagnosis yesterday, Pro-Bowl nose tackle Casey Hampton will be out for the season with ligament damage in his right knee. 
Alonzo Mourning will wear a protective pad so he can practice with the Nets, but his return to game action is still weeks away. October 18, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Boston’s David Ortiz celebrates after hitting the winning homer in the 12th inning against the New York Yankees to win Game 4 last night. 
Houston Astros' Carlos Beltran comes out of the dugout and gestures to the crowd after hitting a homerun against the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh inning during Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Sunday Oct. 17, 2004. 
Houston closer Brad Lidge reacts after the Astros defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to even the National League Championship Series at two games apiece. 
Ben Roethlisberger guided the Steelers to a 24-20 victory against the Cowboys, becoming the first rookie quarterback to go 4-0 since Phil Simms on the 1979 New York Giants and the first Pittsburgh quarterback to win in Dallas since Bradshaw in 1982. Photo 
Michael Vick rolls out against the Chargers. After struggling for three quarters, he threw for 130 of his 218 yards in the fourth as he led two touchdown drives. 
Patriots quarterback Tom Brady loses his helmet and fumbles after getting hammered by Seattle rookie Michael Boulware, left, as Chike Okeafor (56) assists. The Seahawks lost to the Patriots 30-20. 
Curtis Martin dodges San Francisco safety Tony Parrish as he runs toward the end zone on the Jets' fourth-quarter touchdown drive. Martin ran for 111 yards and passed Marcus Allen for eighth place on the NFL's career rushing list. October 17, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
New York's Alex Rodriguez is greeted by teammate Gary Sheffield after hitting a solo home run off Red Sox pitcher Bronson Arroyo in the third inning. (Brita Meng Outzen/MLB.com) 
Houston Astros pitcher Roger Clemens questions a time out call while pitching to St. Louis Cardinals Reggie Sanders in the fourth inning of Game 3 of the National League Championship Series in Houston, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2004. 
USC receiver Dwayne Jarrett, left, congratulates teammate Reggie Bush after Bush scored a first-quarter touchdown against Arizona State yesterday. The Trojans have won 26 of their last 27 games. 
Wisconsin's Scott Starks made the big play against Purdue and was a guest on Fox Sports Radio. 
Cal tailback J.J. Arrington soars past Bruins defenders to score from the 1-yard line in the second quarter yesterday in Berkeley, Calif. 
Ben Roethlisberger looks to run his record to 4-0 today in Dallas. 
Michigan State quarterback Drew Stanton rushed for 102 yards and had 308 yards passing against Minnesota in a 51-17 homecoming victory yesterday. He added a 4-yard reception to set a school record with 414 yards of total offense. 
Purdue's Brian Hickman, right, breaks up a pass intended for Wisconsin's Brandon White in the first quarter in West Lafayette, Ind., yesterday. 
One NFL GM who studied Mark Brunell as a potential free agent signee said that he "started to look shaky" in 2002 and 2003, when he was with Jacksonville. 
New Orleans coach Jim Haslett has guided his Saints to a 2-3 record, including two losses against previously winless teams. Saints general manager Mickey Loomis says the team has underachieved. 
Following their bye week, the Steelers will host quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots on Oct. 31. 
Ravens LB Ray Lewis October 16, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Fans stand in the rain at Boston's Fenway Park after Game 3 of the ALCS was postponed. 
Seattle Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck says playing the Patriots at home tomorrow is "a dream come true." October 15, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
St. Louis' Albert Pujols points to the dugout after an eighth-inning home run last night. 
Scott Rolen (right) and Albert Pujols celebrate back-to-back home runs in the eighth inning. 
Johnny Damon and the Red Sox need to get the offense going. 
Purdue QB Kyle Orton has completed 69.2% of his passes this season. 
After years of being unhappy with losing in Cincinnati, Corey Dillon is happy to be winning in New England. 
Yao Ming of the Houston Rockets towers over compatriot Lui Wei, who is trying out for the Sacramento Kings, during their NBA exhibition game in Shanghai, China. Houston won 88-86. October 14, 2004« September 2004 | Main | November 2004 »
Jon Lieber allowed one run on three hits through seven innings for the Yankees 
Who's your daddy? Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Pedro Martinez delivers to the New York Yankees in first inning of Game 2 of the American League championship series at Yankee Stadium in New York, Wednesday Oct. 13, 2004. 
John Olerud hit a 2-run homer to key Game |