Austria's Martin Koch competes during the World Cup Ski Flying competition in Vikersund, Norway, on Sunday, Feb. 13.

Green Bay Packers fans shovel snow at Lambeau Field in preparation for the return of the Super Bowl champions on Monday, Feb. 7.

Nick Collins of the Green Bay Packers carries the Super Bowl Trophy on a victory lap during the "Return To TitleTown Celebration" at Lambeau Field on Tuesday, Feb. 8 in Green Bay, Wis.

Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard dunks the ball as Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade (3) center Joel Anthony (50) and forward Chris Bosh look on during an NBA game in Orlando, Fla.

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Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas stands at his net, surrounded by sticks and gloves following multiple fights during a game against the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

France's Adrien Theaux skis during the men's Downhill training at the Alpine Skiing World Championships in Garmisch- Partenkirchen, Germany on Friday, Feb. 11.

Festus Ezeli #3 of the Vanderbilt Commodores battles for the ball with Chris Hines #44 and JaMychal Green #1 of the Alabama Crimson Tide in Nashville, Tenn. on Thursday Feb. 10. Vanderbilt won 81-77.

Drivers Steve Arpin (25), Milka Duno (63) and Steve Blackburn (68) crash during the Lucas Oil Slick Mist 200 auto race in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Saturday, Feb. 12.

Thousands of skiing enthusiasts take part in the traditional mass skiing competition outside Moscow on Saturday, Feb. 12. About 25,000 skiing amateurs as well as famous sportsmen are participating in the races of 5 and 10 kilometers.

Duke students show their spirit prior to a college basketball game between Duke and North Carolina in Durham, N.C., on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

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Tiger Woods tees off on Tuesday, Feb. 8 during the Challenge Match for the Dubai Desert Classic.

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Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi plays the ball as a spectator tries to disturb him with a laser pointer during the friendly football match against Germany on Wednesday, Feb. 9 in Dortmund, Germany.

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Ben Lovejo of the Pittsburgh Penguins warms up before playing against the New York Islanders on Friday, Feb. 11 in Uniondale, N.Y.

Garmin-Cervelo team rider Heinrich Haussler of Australia celebrates as he wins the third stage of the Tour of Qatar on Wednesday, Feb. 9.

San Antonio Spurs forward Antonio McDyess, left, is congratulated by teammates after he scored the game-winning basket against the Los Angeles Lakers.

A man rows his kayak on the lake in Annecy on Thursday, Feb. 10 in eastern France. Annecy is bidding to host the 2018 Winter Olympics.

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