Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week
Minnesota Twins pitching coach Rick Anderson attempts to catch Russell Martin as he falls over the dugout railing during the Yankees' 4-3 victory over the Twins.
Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Yunel Escobar gets a face full on a hard slide into third during the Blue Jays' 5-3 win over the Athletics. At least he was safe.
New York Islanders center Micheal Haley flips Deryk Engelland of the Pittsburgh Penguins during the Penguins' 4-3 win. Haley was given a two-minute penalty for the hit.
Phoenix Suns center Robin Lopez (right) uses his length to defend a shot attempt from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Randolph during the Suns' 108-98 victory over the T'wolves.
Charl (Schwartzel) was in charge on the back nine of the 2011 Masters. The South African birdied the last four holes to win his first green jacket with a 14-under total.
Peter Toole and his horse Fine Parchment bound over the 'Water Jump' during the second day of the Grand National, the famed steeplechase in Liverpool, England.
Under the bright lights, German boxer Robert Stieglitz (left) outlasted Armenia's Khoren Gevor -- who was suspended for a headbutt in the 10th round -- for the WBO super middleweight title.
If you're going to lose your ball, it might as well be here, right? Such was Phil Mickelson's train of thought as he played his second shot from the multi-hued flowers on the 13th hole of the 2011 Masters.
Who looks like they want it more? A pair of casual Wizards guards -- Maurice Evans (left) and Jordan Crawford -- battle Paul Pierce for a ball during the Celtics' 104-88 victory over the Wizards.
Florida Gators offensive lineman William Steinmann (left) tussles with Gators defensive lineman Omar Hunter during the Orange and Blue spring football game in Gainesville, Fla.
San Francisco Giants shortstop Miguel Tejada, 36, looks ageless as he backhands a one-hopper during the Giants' 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Kelly Slater couldn't have asked for better conditions as he shreds a wave at the 2011 Margaret River Pro in Perth, Australia. It was the first time Slater competed in the event since 1993.
Teamwork was the name of the game as the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs defeated Notre Dame 4-3 in the semifinals of the Frozen Four. The Bulldogs would go on to defeat Michigan in the championship game for their first title.
Though they could easily be mistaken for a laser tag gang, the McLaren Mercedes mechanics are true professionals. Here they brace for a pit stop during the second practice session at the Sepang International circuit outside of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Sandro uses every part of his body to deny Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo during a Champions League quarterfinal leg on April 5. Real Madrid would thrash Tottenham 4-0.
Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs goalie Kenny Reiter celebrates a 4-3 victory over Notre Dame in the semifinals of the Frozen Four. If only he knew the Bulldogs would win it all ...
Real Madrid's Emmanuel Adebayor uses his head to score against Tottenham Hotspur during the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal match. Real Madrid would go on to win 4-0.
Eddie Castro and his horse Toby's Corner (right) shock the field by winning the Wood Memorial over Kentucky Derby favorite Uncle Mo.
It's unclear which was more painful for the Red Sox: this tag from Carlos Santana or this 3-1 loss to the Indians that dropped the Sox to 0-4.
Australian swimmers were making some waves in the semifinal of the men's 50-meter freestyle at the Australian swimming championships in Sydney, Australia.
