Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Mar 1, 2011

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

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Sandro Stielicke of Germany competes in the third run of the Skeleton World Championship on Feb. 25 in Koenigssee, Germany.

Spotters look on from the roof during the Camping World Truck Series event at Phoenix on Feb. 25.

A course official takes a lift during the FIS World Cup in Bansko on Feb. 26.

Kieran Richardson of Sunderland challenges Tim Howard of Everton during a Barclays Premier League match at Goodison Park on Feb. 26 in Liverpool.

Guido Belgiorno-Nettis' "Transfusion" rounds the top mark during racing on the final day of the Rolex Farr 40 World Championship off Sydney on Feb. 26. Australian entry Transfusion was first overall, with Italy's Nerone second and U.S. entry Barking Mad third.

Matt Kemp of the L.A. Dodgers slides home in a Spring Training game on Feb. 26 vs. the Angels at the Tempe Diablo Stadium in Tempe. The Angels won 4-1.

Marit Boergen of Norway celebrates after winning the 10K individual classic event at the Nordic Skiing World Championships on Feb. 28 in Oslo.

Cam Newton during the 2011 NFL Combine

Andy LaRoche of the Oakland Athletics goes airborne while making a play against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Feb. 28 in Tempe. The Angels won 8-7.