Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

SI Staff | Sep 4, 2012

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

Le'Veon Bell of Michigan State leaps over Jeremy Ioane of Boise State during the Spartans' 17-13 win over the Broncos. It was the first time Boise State lost its opening game against a ranked opponent in four years.

Seattle Mariners infielder Pedro Florimon makes a throw to first while avoiding Minnesota Twins outfielder Darin Mastroianni's takeout slide during the Mariners' 5-2 win.

A violent crash breaks up a car at the 2012 Grand Prix of Belgium, a part of the FIA Formula One World Championship.

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Ohio State's Devin Smith pulled down this one-handed touchdown catch against Miami of Ohio in the Buckeyes' 56-10 season-opening victory.

USC's Marqise Lee runs away from the Hawaii defense during the Trojans' 49-10 over the Warriors. Lee terrorized Hawaii's defense for 10 catches for 197 yards and one touchdown along with returning a kickoff for a touchdown.

William & Mary cornerback B.W. Webb ( left) breaks up a pass intended for Maryland wide receiver Kevin Dorsey. Maryland barely survived a stiff test from the Tribe, winning 7-6.

Sam Hynd of Great Britain competes in the Men's 400m Freestyle Final on Day 2 of the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

The Women's 5,000m T54 classification heats race at the Olympic Stadium during the London 2012 Paralympic Games.

Guillaume Rufin of France stretches to play a forehand against Janko Tipsarevic of Serbia during their match at the U.S. Open.

Wisconsin's Dezmen Southward puts a tackle on a Northern Iowa player in the Badgers' 26-21 win.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Brett Jackson stretches out to catch a fly ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Rickie Weeks.

Minnesota's Devin Crawford-Tufts tries to slip out of UNLV's Max Ehlert's grasp (53) during the second half of the Gophers' 30-27 victory over the Rebels.

Auburn's Jonathan Mincy (6) and Ikeem Means (16) tackle Clemson running back Andre Ellington during the first half of Clemson's 26-19 victory over Auburn. Ellington rushed for 231 yards on 26 carries.

The Angels take on the Red Sox at Angels Stadium of Anaheim.

Marcus Caston on location for a TecnicaBlizzard Branding shoot in Portillo, Chile. The dramatic effect of the photo is created by a strobe lighting up the athlete while the photographer lays flat underneath the takeoff point.

Dallas wide receiver Saalim Hakim and Miami Dolphins cornerback Vince Agnew get tangled during the second half of an NFL preseason game.

Ohio wide receiver Landon Smith dives during the Bobcats' 24-14 victory over Penn State on Saturday at Beaver Stadium.

Cars race through turn four during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

FC Basel's Marco Streller (center) and CFR Cluj's Cadu (left) collide, sending the ball and Streller's hair flying.

New North Carolina head coach Larry Fedora leads his team onto the field before the Tar Heels' opening game against Elon.

Penn State safety Malcolm Willis tips an errant pass during the Nittany Lions' 24-14 loss to Ohio.