Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

SI Staff | Nov 3, 2009

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week /

Leading Off: Pictures of the Week

After sliding in ahead of a tag by Carlos Ruiz, Nick Swisher takes a tumble following a push by the catcher during Game 3 of the World Series.

Notre Dame linebacker Brian Smith leaps over a Washington State Cougar while putting pressure on quarterback Jeff Tuel at the Alamodome in San Antonio. Notre Dame defeated Washington State 40-14

Shaquille O'Neal of the Cleveland Cavaliers fouls Kevin Garnett of the Boston Celtics during the season opener on Oct. 27. Garnett had 13 points as the Celtics won 95-89.

Jason Chimera of Columbus gets checked by Rob Scuderi of L.A. at the Staples Center on Oct. 25. The Kings won 6-2.

South Florida wide receiver Sterling Griffin scores what proved to be the game-winning touchdown against West Virginia's Franchot Allen and Brandon Hogan in Tampa. South Florida upset West Virginia 30-19.

Serena Williams reacts during her singles match against sister Venus at the WTA Championships in Doha, Qatar on Oct. 28. Serena won her second title at the event, 6-2, 7-6 (7/4).

Florida's Tim Tebow struggles for yardage as Georgia linebackers Darryl Gamble and Rennie Curran make the tackle at Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville on Oct. 31. Florida defeated Georgia 41-17.

Montreal center Tomas Plekanec falls on Chicago's John Madden in the first period of their game in Chicago on Oct. 30. The Blackhawks defeated the Canadiens 3-2.

Packers wide receiver Donald Driver congratulates his former quarterback, Brett Favre, after Favre led the Vikings to a 38--26 victory in Green Bay on Sunday. Favre completed 17 of 28 passes for 244 yards and four touchdowns in his first game at Lambeau Field in the uniform of the Packers' NFC North rivals.

Federica Faiella and Massimo Scali of Italy perform during the ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating in Beijing on Oct. 31. Tanith Belbin and Benjamin Agosto of the U.S. won the gold medal. Faiella and Scali took the bronze.

Oklahoma State quarterback Zac Robinson and Texas linebacker Keenan Robinson grapple at Boone Pickens Stadium in Stillwater on Oct 31. Texas defeated Oklahoma State 41-14.

Camel riders participate in a race at Sidhpur, about 68 miles north of Ahmadabad, India, on Oct. 31.

Connecticut's Kashif Moore sits in disbelief as Rutgers players celebrate their dramatic 28-24 win on Oct. 31. Rutgers quarterback Tom Savage connected with receiver Tim Brown for an 81-yard touchdown pass with 22 seconds left at Rentschler Field.

Published Nov 3, 2009

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