Leading Off: Pictures of the Week
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Leading Off: Pictures of the Week
Elizabeth Price performs her routine on the beam during the American Cup competition in Greensboro, N.C. Price, 17, claimed the women's overall title.
Michael Hendry warms up before Thursday's opening round of the New Zealand Open. Australian Dimitrios Papadatos won the tournament.
LeBron James of the Miami Heat looks to shoot as Michael Kidd-Gilchrist of the Charlotte Bobcats defends. James finished the game with a career-high 61 points, helping lead the Heat to a 124-107 victory.
Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins attempts to backhand the puck past Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford during a Saturday night NHL contest at Soldier Field in Chicago. Snow pelted the ice throughout the game -- a 5-1 victory for the Blackhawks -- which was played outdoors as part of the NHL's Stadium Series.
Luol Deng of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the hoop over Oklahoma City's Serge Ibaka during a Wednesday game. Cleveland knocked off Oklahoma City 114-104.
Clarke MacArthur of the Ottawa Senators slides into Vancouver Canucks goaltender Eddie Lack during the 2014 NHL Heritage Classic in Vancouver. The Senators won 4-2 behind a goal and an assist from MacArthur.
Spanish motorcyclist Jorge Lorenzo rounds a band at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia.
Oakland Athletics catcher Chris Gimenez holds the ball after he tagged out Alex Castellanos as he tried to steal home base during a Saturday spring training game. The contest finished a 2-2 tie.
Australian surfer Matt Banting navigates a wave during his victory in the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast Trials 2014.
Kansas guard Wayne Selden, Jr. celebrates with fans after the Jayhawks defeated Oklahoma 83-75 in Lawrence. The win was the fourth in a row for Kansas, but the Jayhawks lost their next contest to Oklahoma State.
David Desharnais of the Montreal Canadiens evades Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury and scores during a shootout of a Thursday NHL game. Montreal won 6-5.
Kai Otton of Australia glides along a wave during the first round of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in Australia.
Water displays the reflection of jockey Aidan Coleman as he and Stone Light navigate the Newbury racecourse in England.
C.J. Wilson of the Los Angeles Angels winds up during spring training baseball practice on Tuesday in Arizona.
Arizona forward Aaron Gordon dunks during a Wednesday contest against Cal. Gordon scored 13 points in the Wildcats' 87-59 victory over the Golden Bears, avenging a loss earlier this season to Cal in Berkeley.
DeAndre Jordan of the Los Angeles Clippers dunks over Rockets defender during a Wednesday NBA contest at the Staples Center. The Clippers won 101-93, their third straight victory at the time.
Milwaukee Bucks center Zaza Pachulia attempts to lay in the basketball over Indiana's Roy Hibbert during a 101-96 loss on Thursday to the Pacers.
Rose's Rick (right) claims victory in the 11th race from Release The Ace at the Coral Brighton and Hove Greyhound Stadium in Brighton, England.
Tayshaun Prince of the Memphis Grizzlies comes up with a rebound over Cleveland Cavaliers center Spencer Hawes during a Saturday contest in Memphis. The Grizzlies won 110-96.