An unidentified coach sits at the Hundschopf jump before the men's downhill at the World Cup Super combined race on Friday, Jan. 14.

Chicago Bears running back Matt Forte dives just short of the goal line during the first half of an NFL divisional playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, Jan. 16 in Chicago.

Mark Miller of the U.S. drives his Volkswagen Touareg during the seventh stage of the third South American edition of the Dakar Rally on Sunday, Jan. 9.

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Andy Roddick of the U.S. dries off with a towel during a practice session in Melbourne, Australia on Saturday, Jan. 15. Roddick was preparing for the Australian Open, which began on Monday.

New York Jets wide receiver Braylon Edwards (17) is tackled by New England Patriots cornerback Darius Butler after a catch during an NFL divisional playoff game in Foxborough, Mass., on Sunday, Jan. 16.

Conradign Netzer of Switzerland leads during the final of the men's ski cross World Cup event in France on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Minnesota Wild winger Chuck Kobasew (12) fights with Vancouver Canucks defenseman Keith Ballard during their NHL hockey game in St. Paul, Minn., on Sunday.

Sacramento Kings guard Francisco Garcia crashes into the crowd while chasing a loose ball during an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards in Washington on Tuesday.

A Sri Lankan vendor looks for customers at a sea-front promenade in Colombo on Monday. Heavy rains that have flooded parts of Sri Lanka's eastern and central regions have dampened outdoor activities in the usually bustling capital.

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during their playoff game on Saturday, Jan. 15. The Steelers won 31-24.

Georgetown guard Chris Wright (4) is stopped by Pittsburgh center Gary McGhee (left) and forward Nasir Robinson as he drives to the basket during their college basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 12 in Washington. Pittsburgh defeated Georgetown 72-57.

Fans sit on a dune to watch the 9th stage of the 2011 Argentina-Chile Dakar Rally in Copiapo, Chile, on Tuesday, Jan. 11.

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Auburn quarterback Cameron Newton celebrates the Tigers' 22-19 victory in the BCS Championship game over Oregon on Monday, Jan. 10.

A musher's dog team competes on Monday, Jan. 10 in the French Alps in "La Grande Odysee 2011," an 11-day race through the Alps.

Skiers compete during the men's 6 x 1.6km classic team sprint race at the Cross Country World Cup in Liberec, Czech Republic on Sunday, Jan. 16.

Qatar defender Ibrahim Majed jumps over China midfielder Deng Zhuoxiang to head the ball during their Asian Cup group A football match in Doha, Qatar on Wednesday, Jan. 12.

Green Bay Packers receiver Jordy Nelson scores a touchdown against Atlanta Falcons cornerback Dunta Robinson during their NFL playoff game in Atlanta on Saturday, Jan. 15.

Harri Olli of Finland flies into the air over the city of Sapporo, Japan, during the World Cup ski jumping competition on Saturday, Jan. 15.

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