Tiki Barber and girlfriend Traci Johnson

Former NFL player Tiki Barber and girlfriend Traci Johnson 

Brandon Jackson is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppersand linebacker Brian Urlacher

Green Bay Packers running back Brandon Jackson is tackled by Chicago Bears defensive end Julius Peppersand linebacker Brian Urlacher, during the second half of an NFL football game 

Reggie Bush stretches at the start of practice at the Saints training facility

 Reggie Bush stretches at the start of practice at the Saints training facility in Metairie, La

Donald Driver jumps into the crowd after catching a six-yard touchdown pass

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Donald Driver jumps into the crowd after catching a six-yard touchdown pass

Larry Johnson scores a touchdown during the fourth quarter of an NFL preseason football game at New Meadowlands Stadium

Larry Johnson scores a touchdown as New York Jets'
Jason Taylor and teammate Kenwin Cummings look on 
The Redskins won the game 16-11.

Eric Johnson the NFL player: Jessica Simpson's new boyfriend ?

Eric Johnson the NFL player: Jessica Simpson's new boyfriend  ?

Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Garner and Brooke Shields

Jessica Simpson attends the grand opening of the Casino Club 

A member of the New Orleans Saints staff holds up a helmet during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV football game

A member of the New Orleans Saints staff holds up a helmet during the NFL's Super Bowl XLIV football game against the Indianapolis Colts in Miami, Florida.
Credit: REUTERS/Carlos Barria

Fans cheer for Colts receiver Reggie Wayne in the first quarter.

Jeff Haynes / Reuters

Fans cheer for Colts receiver Reggie Wayne in the first quarter.

Actor Brad Pitt (R) and son Maddox stand on the field before play between the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals

Actor Brad Pitt (R) and son Maddox stand on the field before play between the New Orleans Saints and the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL's NFC Divisional playoff football game in New Orleans, Louisiana January 16, 2010. 
Credit: REUTERS/Sean Gardiner

Satisfying splash: Rookie NFL head coach Rex Ryan

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Rookie NFL head coach Rex Ryan was doused with an ice bath by Jets players after New York won its final game to earn a spot in the playoffs. The Jets had a regular-season record of 9-7.

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington

Tennessee Titans wide receiver Nate Washington (85) breaks up an interception attempt by New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Wilhite in the fourth quarter of their NFL football game in Foxborough, Massachusetts October 18, 2009.
Credit: REUTERS/Adam Hunger

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson

Minnesota Vikings running back Adrian Peterson dives over a pile of players for a first down against the Chicago Bears in the fourth quarter of their NFL game at Soldier Field in Chicago December 28, 2009.
Credit: REUTERS/Frank Polich

Week in Sports Pictures(MSNBC)

Hello, rookie

Seattle Mariners rookie pitcher Shawn Kelley walks to the bullpen while wearing a "Hello Kitty" backpack before a game with the Texas Rangers on Friday. The pink backpack is a typical way baseball players haze rookies.


Keeping cool

Houston Texans defensive tackle DelJuan Robinson sprays water on his face as he tries to cool down during an NFL football training camp workout on Friday in Houston.

The park held it

Washington Nationals center fielder Nyjer Morgan reacts after a ball hit by Milwaukee's Ryan Braun was called a home run during the third inning of a game on Wednesday in Milwaukee. The umpires reviewed the play and ruled it a triple.


Time to apologize

Former New York Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress speaks to the media outside Manhattan criminal court on Wednesday in New York. Burress says he told the truth before the grand jury that's investigating a weapon charge against him. Burress also told reporters outside the courthouse where he testified Wednesday that "I'm truly remorseful for what I've done."


Still the greatest

Michael Phelps celebrates after winning the men's 100-meter butterfly final at the World Championships. Milorad Cavic of Serbia, left, who finished second, had riled Phelps with comments he had made the day before the race.


Girls of grace

Children practise ballet at an activity center in Hefei, Anhui province on Sunday. More than 200 students, mostly between the ages of 4 and 15, learn ballet at the community school during summer vacation.

Launching to a win

Switzerland's Steve Guerdat, riding "Tresor," clears an obstacle on his way to win the 1.60 meter jumping competition at the Athina Onassis International Horse Show in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.

A show of hands

U.S. player Kristin Richards, right, spikes the ball during a World Grand Prix volleyball match against Germany in Rio de Janeiro on Friday


Golden honor

Hall of Fame baseball player Rickey Henderson holds up a golden base during a ceremony to retire his No. 24 by the Oakland Athletics before the start of a game on Saturday.


Fin in the wind

Alinghi's new giant high tech catamaran "Alinghi 5" is seen during a practice session at Lake Geneva on Thursday. America's Cup holder Alinghi promised a thrilling technical free-for-all in its duel against U.S. rival Oracle next year.
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