WNBA Finals Game 2 – Detroit Shock vs. San Antonio Silver Stars

SAN ANTONIO — The Detroit shock went up two games to one in the five-game WNBA Finals series tonight as they beat the San Antonio Silver Stars 69 – 61 in San Antonio. The Shock’s Katie Smith posted 22 points on the night to lead her team to victory in the Alamo City. Photos from Game 2 of the WNBA Finals can be viewed and licensed for editorial content at PressPhoto International.

San Antonio's Erin Buescher (7) and Detroit's Deanna Nolan (14) race for the ball during Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Finals between the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars, Oct. 3, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Detroit won 69 - 61 to go up 2 - 0 in the five-game series. (Darren Abate/pressphotointl.com)

San Antonio's Becky Hammon (25) makes a move for the ball during Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Finals between the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars, Oct. 3, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Detroit won 69 - 61 to go up 2 - 0 in the five-game series. (Darren Abate/pressphotointl.com)

San Antonio's Sophia Young (33) shoots the ball over Detroit's Taj McWilliams-Franklin (44) during Game 2 of the WNBA Championship Finals between the Detroit Shock and the San Antonio Silver Stars, Oct. 3, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio. Detroit won 69 - 61 to go up 2 - 0 in the five-game series. (Darren Abate/pressphotointl.com)

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SBK – HANNspree World Superbike Photos – Nürburgring, June 14, 2008

NÜRBURG –- Noriyuki Haga of Japan scored a fantastic double win at the historic Nürburgring for the German round of the HANNspree Superbike World Championship last weekend. Photos from this event can be seen and licensed for editorial content at PressPhotoIntl.com.

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 14 Juin 2008 – Noriyuki Haga (Jpn), Yamaha YZF R1 #41 Team Yamaha Motor Italia WSB, plutôt à l’aise dans l’exercice de la Superpole, auteur du 4ème chrono. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 14 Juin 2008 – Noriyuki Haga (Jpn), Yamaha YZF R1 #41 Team Yamaha Motor Italia WSB, en pleine attaque pour la superpole, il partira de la 1ère ligne, il signe le 4ème temps. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Max Neukirchner (Ger), Suzuki GSX-R 1000 # 76 Team Alstare Suzuki, remerciant les nombreux fans venus le supporter. Ici, juste en face des tribunes de la célèbre Mercedes Arena. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 12 Juin 2008 – Noriyuli Haga (Jpn), Yamaha YZF R1 #41 Team Yamaha Motor Italia WSB, prend le départ de cette première free practice malgré une météo capricieuse. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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SBK – HANNspree Superbike World Campionship – 7th Round – Nürburgring

NÜRBURG, GERMANY — Images from the first day of qualifying at the Nürburgring for the German round of the HANNspree FIM Superbike World Championship.

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Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 12 Juin 2008 – Troy Bayliss (Aus), Ducati 1098 F08 #21 Ducati Xerox Team, profite de ce petit rayon de soleil pour réaliser quelques tours lors de cette première free practice. (ValentinBianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 12 Juin 2008 – Troy Bayliss (Aus), Ducati 1098 F08 #21 Team Ducati Xerox, n’aura rien pû faire pour contrer le temps de son compatriote Troy Corser. Il signe ici le second chrono de la séance de Qualifying Practice. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 12 Juin 2008 – Troy Corser (Aus), Yamaha YZF R1 #11 Team Yamaha Motor Italia WSB, ici au coeur de la Mercedes Arena. Corser signe le meilleur temps de cette séance de Qualifying practice. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 12 Juin 2008 – Makoto Tamada (Jpn), Kawasaki ZX10R #100 Team Kawasaki PSG-1 Corse, surveille ici les autres pilotes arrivant derrière lui. Il ne signera que le 16ème temps durant cette Qualifying Practice. (ValentinBianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Superbike World Championship – Nürburgring – 12 Juin 2008 – Max Biaggi (ITA), Ducati 1098RS #3 Team Sterilgarda Go Eleven, durant la Qualifying Practice, ici, en sortie de la célèbre Mercedes Arena. (ValentinBianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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WNBA Photos – Washington Mystics vs. San Antonio Silver Stars

SAN ANTONIO — The Washington Mystics left the AT&T Center empty-handed tonight as the Silver Stars sent them packing with a final score of 63 – 52. Washington was limited to only six points in the fourth quarter. San Antonio’s Becky Hammon recorded a game-high 20 points in the win.

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San Antonio’s Becky Hammon (25) drives to the net past Washington’s Crystal Langhorne (1) during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Washington Mystics, June 6, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 63 – 52. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

San Antonio’s Vickie Johnson (55) guards Washington’s Alana Beard (20) during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Washington Mystics, June 6, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

San Antonio head coach Dan Hughes gestures during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Washington Mystics, June 6, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 63 – 52. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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Racing Photos – BTCS – Belgian Touring Car Series – Trophée de Bourgogne

Racing Photos – BTCS – Belgian Touring Car Series – Trophée de Bourgogne

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Circuit de Dijon-Prenois
BTCS 2008 – Trophée de Bourgogne
Bmw M3 #1 S1 de Steve Vanbellingen et Bert Redant – Team KS Motorsport, précédent la Bmw M3 #22 S1 de Nicolas de Crem et Werner Moonens. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Circuit de Dijon-Prenois
BTCS 2008 – Trophée de Bourgogne
Jaguar X Type S1 #9 du Team JAg 4 Fun Racing en position sur la grille de départ. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Circuit de Dijon-Prenois
BTCS 2008 – Trophée de Bourgogne
Christophe Geoffroy, pilote de la Honda Civic Type R T2 #75, ravi de voir les temps affichés sur l’écran du box. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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WNBA Photos – Phoenix Mercury vs. San Antonio Silver Stars

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SAN ANTONIO — Defending WNBA champions Phoenix Mercury found themselves on the losing end tonight as the San Antonio Silver Stars beat them 81 – 76, keeping Phoenix winless on the new season.

San Antonio’s Ruth Riley (00) makes contact with Mercury player Barbara Farris (54) during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Phoenix Mercury, May 20, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 81 – 76. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Phoenix player Kelly Mazzante (33) rushes around San Antonio’s Morenike Atunrase (24) during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Phoenix Mercury, May 20, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 81 – 76. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com))

Phoenix player Diana Taurasi (3) looks to pass during the WNBA game between the San Antonio Silver Stars and the Phoenix Mercury, May 20, 2008, at the AT&T Center, San Antonio, Texas. San Antonio won 81 – 76. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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2008 Fed Cup Women’s Tennis – Belgium vs. Colombia

Fed Cup – Belgium vs. Colombia, April 26 – 27, 2008 – Lotto Mons Expo

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Yanina Wickmayer concentrates on the ball during a Fed Cup tennis match, Belgium vs. Colombia, April 27, 2008, Lotto Mons Expo, Mons, Hainut, Belgium. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Colombia player Mariana Duque Marino returns the ball during a Fed Cup tennis match between Belgium and Colombia, April 26, 2008, Lotto Mons Expo, Mons, Hainut, Belgium. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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2008 Bikers Cup – Spa-Francorchamps

2008 Bikers Cup action from Spa-Francorchamps, Belgium. More photos from this set can be viewed and licensed for editorial content at PressPhotoIntl.com.

Bikers Cup 2008 (Francorchamps) – R6 #11 – Benny Goossens et Danny Vercruysse. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Bikers Cup 2008 (Francorchamps) – Podium 1000cc- 1ers, Alex Verleye & Bart De Sloovere- 2èmes, Patrick Quintens & Didier Boelens- 3èmes, Stefan Demeulemeester & Vincent Verschueren. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

Bikers Cup 2008 (Francorchamps) – Ambiance Racing. (Valentin Bianchi/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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AHL Toronto Marlies vs. San Antonio Rampage – Calder Cup Playoffs Round One

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — The Toronto Marlies doubled up on the San Antonio Rampage tonight, taking a 3 – 2 victory in the AT&T Center in San Antonio, to take the lead in the first round Calder Cup playoff series three games to two.

The two teams meet again in Toronto on Sunday, April 27th, to continue the best-of-seven series.

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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Toronto player Jaime Sifers (26) crosschecks San Antonio’s Chad Kolarik (42) as Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) watches the puck during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s David Spina (17) battles to get the puck past Toronto goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) as Marlies player Jiri Tlusty (41) comes to help during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Chris Durno (25) shoves Marlies player Michel Leveille (37) in a scrum during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio players Chad Kolarik (42) and Jon DiSalvatore (11) celebrate after a goal by DiSalvatore during the North Division semifinal game between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 25, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 2 – 1 to take the series lead at 3 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AHL Playoffs – Toronto Marlies vs. San Antonio Rampage – Game Four

SAN ANTONIO — The Toronto Marlies enacted their revenge on the San Antonio Rampage tonight at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, skating away with a 3 – 2 victory to even the round one Calder Cup playoff series at two games each.

It could be said that Toronto did not win this game as much as San Antonio lost it. Toronto’s first goal came when San Antonio player Keith Yandle knocked the puck into his own net after a rebound from Rampage goalie Josh Tordjman slipped out in front of Yandle’s stick, and the puck slipped past the unsuspecting netminder.

Toronto managed to stay one step ahead of the Rampage after the first goal, although San Antonio did their best to close the gap. The Marlies scored an empty-net goal late in the third after San Antonio had pulled netminder Tordjman in an attempt to tie the game. The Rampage were able to score a goal with eight seconds left on the clock, only to lose the game 3 – 2 after they were unable to put the puck past Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen for what would have been a game-tying goal in the final seconds.

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AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — Toronto player Bates Battaglia (33) takes a shot on Rampage goalie Josh Tordjman (29) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Chad Kolarik (42) battles Toronto’s Andy Wozniewski (56) in front of Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio head coach Greg Ireland yells instructions to his players during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Steven Goertzen (12) battles Toronto’s Andy Wozniewski (56) in front of Marlies goalie Scott Clemmensen (30) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE — San Antonio’s Mike Zigomanis (23) dekes Toronto’s Kris Newbury (11) during game four of the first round Calder Cup playoff series between the Toronto Marlies and the San Antonio Rampage, April 23, 2008, at the AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. Toronto won 3 – 2 to even the series at 2 – 2. (Darren Abate/PressPhotoIntl.com)

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