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The Week in Sports Pictures archive

Image: Duets free routine synchronized swimming finals
May 21 - May 27
Swimmers get synchronized, a tennis star gets cloned, and much more.   See the slide show
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  May 14 - May 20
A kayaker flips out, a racehorse eyes the Triple Crown and more.
  May 7 - May 13
A sky-high dive, a Formula One fire, a catcher catches one on the head and more.
  April 30 - May 6
A race team gets ready to roll, a racehorse runs to victory, and more.
  April 23 - April 29
Focus on the tennis court, flash on the NFL draft red carpet, and more.
  April 16 - April 22
A soccer fan clowns around, a pitcher finds perfection, and more.
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  April 9 - April 15
A cowboy gets down and dirty, a cyclist reaches new heights, and more.
  April 2 - April 8
Bucking broncos, a masterful playoff and much more.
  March 26 - April 1
Skaters spin, a driver takes a mud bath, a golfer takes the plunge, and much more.
  March 19 - 25
A swimmer eyes a championship, March Madness field drops to four, and more.
  Mar. 12 - 18
March Madness is getting crazy, boxers are getting bloody, and much more.
  Mar. 5 - 11
A musher finds rest on the trail, spring training goes over the top, and much more.
  Feb. 27 - Mar. 4
Spring welcomes baseball back, a swimmer takes to the pool, and much more.
  Feb. 20 - 26
LeBron's monster dunk, a high kick and the sun setting on cricket.
  Feb. 13 - Feb. 19
A crowd on the basketball court, a spill on the slopes, and much more.
  Feb. 6 - Feb. 12
A skater eyes her blade, Giants fans celebrate a title, and much more.
  Jan. 30 - Feb. 5
The Giants on top of the football world, getting ready for the London Olympics and more.
  Jan. 23 - Jan. 29
Family mourns Paterno, Djokovic shows his championship mettle, and much more.
  Jan. 16 - Jan. 22
Pats and Giants feel Super, Kareem receives a tall honor, fans remember Joe Paterno, and more.
  Jan. 9 - Jan. 15
A Saint takes a dive, the Tide swamps its foe, skiers race the sun, and more.
  Jan. 2 - Jan. 8
Tebow takes a knee, a skier takes flight, a college football fan shows his spirit and more.
  Dec. 26 - Jan. 1
A fan gets tackled, a ski jumper crashes, and a record for Brees.
  Year in Sports Pictures: 2011
The Packers win another Super Bowl, Tiger Woods struggles to get back on track, a busy mom makes a one-handed catch while holding her baby, and more.
  Dec. 5 - Dec. 11
A dented Steeler, Wildcats prowling and a Heisman moment for Baylor.
  Nov. 28 - Dec. 4
A Tiger roars, a basketball player gets punchy, a skier loses his edge, and more.
  Nov. 21 - Nov. 27
A glimpse of figure skating, a taste of champagne victory, and much more.
  Nov. 14 - Nov. 20
A frightening climb, a hair-raising tackle, a coaching milestone, and much more.
  Nov. 7 - Nov. 13
A legend leaves, a catcher is saved, a gruesome injury, hooping it up on the Vinson, and more.
  Oct. 31 - Nov. 6
Foul play on the football field, a crunching hit in the boxing ring, and much more.
  Oct. 24 - Oct. 30
A show of strength, a title for St. Louis, a pileup on the rink, and much more.
  Oct. 17 - Oct. 23
The Spartans grab a thrilling victory, a Cardinals takes his base, and much more.
  Oct. 10 - Oct. 16
Tragedy on the track, triumph on the baseball diamond, and more.
  Oct. 3 - Oct. 9
Terrific Tigers, dancing rivals, LeBron and son, and more.
  Sept. 26 - Oct. 2
A bullfighter gets the horn, a Red Sox nation weeps, and much more.
  Sept. 19 - 25
Mariano Rivera makes his record save, a bodyboarder catches a wave, and much more.
  Sept. 12 - 18
A sucker punch takes a title, the Evil Empire hits the field, and more.
  Sept. 5 - 11
NFL returns, a runner meets a moose and much more.
  Aug. 29 - Sept. 4
Cooler football heads prevail, a pic of Vick, and much more.
  Aug. 22 - 28
Little champions crowned, a helping hand on the track, and more.
  Aug. 15 - 21
A picturesque race, a football battle by the bay and a scenic swell.
  Aug. 8 - 14
A PGA star is born, a fan feels electric, and more.
  Aug. 1 - 7
Training camp relief, Tiger’s return, getting wet at the ballgame, and more.
  July 25 - 31
Football returns, baseball heats up, and one sport gives new meaning to getting dirty.
  July 18 - 24
Triumph in Paris, danger in the outfield, thrills on the track, and more.
  July 11 - 17
Women's World Cup Final, The British Open, The Tour de France, and much more.
  Decade in Review  
  
Tiger Woods of the US spekas with his wi
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Decade's most embarrassing moments
Athletes, coaches and officials who became embroiled in scandal in the past decade.
Kobe Bryant (L) of the Los Angeles Lakers holds th
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Teams of the decade
Take a look at the teams who stood above the rest from 2000 - 2009.
Tiger Woods of the US tees off during th
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Athletes of the Decade
See which athletes dominated their sports in the past decade.