Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Apr 24, 2012

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

AC Milan's Zlatan Ibrahimovic kicks overhead during the team's Serie A match against Bologna at San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy.

Brewers pitcher Shaun Marcum in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Miller Park.

Jon Jones defended his light heavyweight title in a unanimous decision victory over rival Rashad Evans at UFC 145 in Atlanta.

Eddie Yagin slugs fighter Mark Hominick during a featherweight bout at UFC 145 at Phillips Arena.

For Fenway Park's 100th anniversary celebration, the hometown Boston Red Sox faced off against the New York Yankees. Ultimately, the Yanks would pull out a 6-2 victory over Boston.

Capitals right wing Mike Knuble scores as Bruins goalie Tim Thomas narrowly misses a save in Game 5 of the 2012 Eastern Conference quarterfinals at TD Garden. Washington would top Boston 4-3.

Dwayne Wade fends off Joakim Noah in the Heat's home matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Miami would go on to beat Chicago 83-72.

David Krejci (46) and Brooks Laich (21) battle for the puck in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals at TD Garden.

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Scott Nichol and David Perron of the St. Louis Blues try to fend off a challenge from Brent Burns in a Game 4 battle against the San Jose Sharks. The Blues won 2-1.

Endy Chavez of the Baltimore Orioles slides safely during a game against the Angels. Baltimore topped Anaheim 3-2 at Angels Stadium.

Japan took to the pool to compete in the Team Technical routine during the FINA Olympic Games Synchronized Swimming Qualification at the London Aquatics Centre.

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N.C. State's David Amerson sails over teammate Tobais Palmer to intercept a ball during the Wolfpack's spring football game at Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh.

Chicago catcher Geovany Soto tosses to first base during the sixth inning of a Cubs' game against the Reds.

Bulls center Joakim Noah dunks on Bismack Biyomboa during the first half of Chicago's game against the Bobcats. The Bulls dominated, taking a 100-68 victory in Charlotte.

Alabama's Geralen Stack-Eaton flips while competing in the balance beam portion of the NCAA individual gymnastics championships in Duluth, Ga. Stack-Eaton would go on to win the event.

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Alyssa Lampe takes down Clarissa Chun during their 48kg freestyle finals match at the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team Trials in Iowa City.

Belgium's Nicloas Colsaerts plays a shot from the rough at the Volvo China Open in Tianjin.

Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki tags Chris Denorfia on an attempted steal of second base during the second inning of Colorado's game against the Padres.