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    • CARSON, CA - JULY 31:  Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California. From Getty Images.

      CARSON, CA - JULY 31: Andre Villa practices in the Moto X Freestyle during the summer X Games 14 at Home Depot Center on July 31, 2008 in Carson, California.

    • A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A woman collects drinking water from a tube well at the flooded village of Godadhar in Faridpur July 27, 2008. Several areas in north and northeastern Bangladesh remain inundated with floodwaters after the embankments of the rivers Jamuna and Padma collapsed due to heavy rainfall earlier this week.

    • LONDON - JULY 25:  Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England. From Getty Images.

      LONDON - JULY 25: Reese Hoffa of United States competes in the Men's Shot Put Final during day 1 of the Norwich Union Aviva London Grand Prix at Crystal Palace Stadium on July 25, 2008 in London, England.

    • Palestinian artist Walid Ayyoub poses with a drawing of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in his studio in the West Bank city of Ramallah July 22, 2008. Obama pledged on Tuesday to work to reach a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians from his first day in office but said it would be difficult. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Palestinian artist Walid Ayyoub poses with a drawing of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama in his studio in the West Bank city of Ramallah July 22, 2008. Obama pledged on Tuesday to work to reach a peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians from his first day in office but said it would be difficult.

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    • Paramilitary police officers march through Tiananmen Gate for the dawn flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. The 2008 Olympic Games open later Friday in Beijing. From AP Photo by Greg Baker.

      Paramilitary police officers march through Tiananmen Gate for the dawn flag raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. The 2008 Olympic Games open later Friday in Beijing.

    • Colombian club Santa Fe's Cesar Valoyes (L) battles for the ball with Real Madrid's Gabriel Heinze during a friendly soccer match in Bogota August 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Colombian club Santa Fe's Cesar Valoyes (L) battles for the ball with Real Madrid's Gabriel Heinze during a friendly soccer match in Bogota August 7, 2008.

    • This hand out picture released by the Pakistan People's Party shows Pakistani former premier Nawaz Sharif (L) and his coalition partner Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the ruling Pakistan People's Party addressing a press conference in Islamabad on August 7, 2008. Pakistan's ruling coalition said that it would impeach President Pervez Musharraf, posing the biggest threat to the key US ally in the "war on terror" since he seized power in a 1999 coup. Zardari and Sharif made the announcement after three days of marathon talks in Islamabad. From Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images.

      This hand out picture released by the Pakistan People's Party shows Pakistani former premier Nawaz Sharif (L) and his coalition partner Asif Ali Zardari, co-chairman of the ruling Pakistan People's Party addressing a press conference in Islamabad on August 7, 2008. Pakistan's ruling coalition said that it would impeach President Pervez Musharraf, posing the biggest threat to the key US ally in the "war on terror" since he seized power in a 1999 coup. Zardari and Sharif made the announcement after three days of marathon talks in Islamabad.

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    • Italian photographer Rino Barillari, who calls himself "The King of Paparazzi", smiles at the opening of his street exhibition in Moscow August 7, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Italian photographer Rino Barillari, who calls himself "The King of Paparazzi", smiles at the opening of his street exhibition in Moscow August 7, 2008.

    • A velo taxi, a cycle-powered people mover, is seen on the streets of Sapporo in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido July 4, 2008. How to get high oil prices down will top the agenda as leaders from the Group of Eight rich countries meet for a summit in Toyako, on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, from July 7-9. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      A velo taxi, a cycle-powered people mover, is seen on the streets of Sapporo in Japan's northern island of Hokkaido July 4, 2008. How to get high oil prices down will top the agenda as leaders from the Group of Eight rich countries meet for a summit in Toyako, on Japan's northern island of Hokkaido, from July 7-9.

    • Lawyers take a part in a protest rally in Lahore July 17, 2008. July 17, 2008. Lawyers and civil society members gathered to demand the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf and the reinstatement of 60 judges who were dismissed by Musharraf during his emergency rule in November 2007. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Lawyers take a part in a protest rally in Lahore July 17, 2008. July 17, 2008. Lawyers and civil society members gathered to demand the resignation of President Pervez Musharraf and the reinstatement of 60 judges who were dismissed by Musharraf during his emergency rule in November 2007.

    • Yoav Ziv (14) of Beitar Jerusalem fights for the ball with Wisla Krakow's Pawel Brozek during their Champions League second qualifying round, second leg soccer match in Krakow August 6, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.

      Yoav Ziv (14) of Beitar Jerusalem fights for the ball with Wisla Krakow's Pawel Brozek during their Champions League second qualifying round, second leg soccer match in Krakow August 6, 2008.

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Candace Parker of the University of Tennessee, left, and Tyler Hansbrough of the University of North Carolina, right, pose with the 2008 John R. Wooden Award along with University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt who received the Legends of Coaching award in Los Angeles on Friday, April 11, 2008. The award was established by The Los Angeles Athletic Club to honor the outstanding college basketball player of the year. From AP Photo by Mark J. Terrill.
3 months ago: Candace Parker of the University of Tennessee, left, and Tyler Hansbrough of the University of North Carolina, right, pose with the 2008 John R. Wooden Award along with University of Tennessee coach Pat Summitt who received the Legends of Coaching award in Los Angeles on Friday, April 11, 2008. The award was established by The Los Angeles Athletic Club to honor the outstanding college basketball player of the year.
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  • BEIJING - AUGUST 07:  Candace Parker of the women's team USA basketball team addresses the media during a press conference at the Main Press Centre ahead of the Beijing 2008 Olympics on August 7, 2008 in Beijing, China. From Getty Images.
  • US forward Candace Parker, right,  fights for possession of a ball with Australia's guard Jennifer Screen, left, during the final basketball  game between US and Australia at the Women Diamond Ball Basketball tournament, a warm up for the Olympics, in Haining, China, Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008. The US beat Australia 71-67. From AP Photo by Elizabeth Dalziel.
  • Russia's center Maria Stepanova tries to get a ball past the block of U.S. forward Candace Parker during a basketball game between the U.S. and Russia at the Women's Diamond Ball Basketball tournament, a warm up for the Olympics, in Haining, China, Monday, Aug. 4, 2008. The U.S. beat Russia 93 to 58. From AP Photo by Elizabeth Dalziel.
  • U.S. forward Candace Parker touches her arm before shooting a basket after she was fouled during the basketball game between the U.S. and Latvia at the Women Diamond Ball Basketball tournament, a warm up for the Olympics, in Haining, China, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. The U.S. beat Latvia 84-74. From AP Photo by Elizabeth Dalziel.
  • Latvia's Zane Tamane, left, and Dita Krumberga, center, try to block U.S. forward Candace Parker, right, during their Women's Diamond Ball Basketball tournament match, a warm up for the Beijing 2008 Olympics, in Haining, China, Sunday, Aug. 3, 2008. U.S. beat Latvia 84-74. From AP Photo by Elizabeth Dalziel.
  • From left, Candace Parker, Tina Thompson and DeLisha Milton-Jones of the US Olympic women's basketball team fight for a loose ball during practice in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. From AP Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez.
  • From left, Candace Parker, Tina Thompson and DeLisha Milton-Jones of the US Olympic women's basketball team fight for a loose ball during practice in Stanford, Calif., Tuesday, July 29, 2008. From AP Photo by Marcio Jose Sanchez.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker (3) shoots against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Minneapolis on Sunday, July 27, 2008. The Sparks won 92-84 in overtime. From AP Photo by Hannah Foslien.
  • Los Angeles Sparks Candace Parker falls to the floor against the Minnesota Lynx during the second half a WNBA basketball game in Minneapolis on Sunday, July 27, 2008. Sparks won 92-84 in overtime. From AP Photo by Hannah Foslien.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker shoots over New York Liberty's Lisa Willis during the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game Friday night, July 25, 2008, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Liberty won 69-68. From AP Photo by Bill Kostroun.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker (3) scrambles for a loose ball against Detroit Shock during the first half of their WNBA basketball game on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Auburn Hills, Mich. From AP Photo by JERRY S. MENDOZA.
  • Detroit Shock's Plenette Pierson, bottom left, scuffles with Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker during a bench clearing melee in the closing seconds of their WNBA basketball game on Tuesday, July 22, 2008 in Auburn Hills, Mich. Pierson and Parker were ejected from the game along with Shock assistant coach Rick Mahorn and the Sparks' Delisha Milton-Jones. The Sparks won 84-81. From AP Photo by JERRY S. MENDOZA.
  • Los Angeles Sparks basketball player Candace Parker wins the "Best Female Athlete" award at the 2008 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, California July 16, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • Soccer player David Beckham presents the "Best Female Athlete" award to Los Angeles Sparks basketball player Candace Parker at the 2008 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, California July 16, 2008. From Reuters Pictures by REUTERS.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16:  IRL driver Helio Castroneves and WNBA player Candace Parker present the award for international female athlete onstage at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16:  IRL driver Helio Castroneves and WNBA player Candace Parker present the award for international female athlete onstage at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16:  IRL driver Helio Castroneves and WNBA player Candace Parker present the award for international female athlete onstage at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. From Getty Images.
  • Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, center, shoots as Phoenix Mercury forward LaToya Pringle, left, defends in the second quarter of a WNBA basketball game Thursday, July 17, 2008, in Phoenix. From AP Photo by Paul Connors.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker poses in the press room at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles. Parker won the best female college athlete and best female athlete awards. From AP Photo by Matt Sayles.
  • David Beckham, left, and Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker pose together in the press room at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday, July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles. Parker won the best female college athlete and best female athlete awards. From AP Photo by Matt Sayles.
  • WNBA player Candace Parker accepts the award for best female athlete at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by Kevork Djansezian.
  • Race car driver Helio Castroneves and WNBA player Candace Parker present the award for international female athlete at the ESPYs Awards on Wednesday July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by Kevork Djansezian.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16:  WNBA athlete Candace Parker poses with her ESPY awards in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16:  Soccer athlete David Beckham and WNBA athlete Candace Parker pose with their ESPY awards in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 16:  Soccer athlete David Beckham and WNBA athlete Candace Parker pose with their ESPY awards in the press room at the 2008 ESPY Awards held at NOKIA Theatre L.A. LIVE on July 16, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. The 2008 ESPYs will air on Sunday, July 20 at 9PM ET on ESPN. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES - JULY 14:  Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks talks with teammates Lisa Leslie #9, DeLisha Milton-Jones #8 and Marie Ferdinand-Harris #24 during the game against the San Antonio Silver Stars at the Staples Center July 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES - JULY 14:  Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks shoots over Sophia Young #33 of the San Antonio Silver Stars during the game at the Staples Center July 14, 2008 in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14:   Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks drives past Sophia Young #33 and Ruth Riley #00 of the San Antonio Silver Stars during the game on July 14, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • LOS ANGELES, CA - JULY 14:  Erin Buescher #7 of the San Antonio Silver Stars drives the ball past Candace Parker #3 of the Los Angeles Sparks during the game on July 14, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. From Getty Images.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, and teammate Marie Ferdinand- Harris celebrate in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the San Antonio Silver Stars, Monday, July 14, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Sparks won 75-62. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.
  • Seattle Storm's Lauren Jackson, left, tries to defend as Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker (3) shoots Saturday, July 12, 2008, in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Seattle Storm's Tanisha Wright, left, and Lauren Jackson (15) double-team Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker (3) Saturday, July 12, 2008, in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker frowns as she heads to the bench during a time out against the Seattle Storm Saturday, July 12, 2008, in the first half of a WNBA basketball game in Seattle. The Storm won 70-52, holding the Sparks to a season-low in points. Parker led the Sparks with 14 points. From AP Photo by Elaine Thompson.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, left, hugs Marie Ferdinand-Harris during their overtime win against the Houston Comets in a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 9, 2008. The Sparks won 82-74 in overtime. From AP Photo by Chris Carlson.
  • Houston Comets' Michelle Snow, right, reacts after Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, left, blocks her shot during the second half of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 9, 2008. The Sparks won 82-74 in overtime. From AP Photo by Chris Carlson.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, pulls a rebound away from Houston Comets' Hamchetou Maiga-Ba during the first half of their WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 9, 2008. From AP Photo by Chris Carlson.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker (3) goes by Phoenix Mercury's  LaToya Pringle, right, in the second half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Sparks won 91-80. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Lisa Leslie (9) and Candace Parker (3) talk in the second half of a WNBA basketball game against the Phoenix Mercury, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Sparks won 91-80. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, left, beats Phoenix Mercury's  Barbara Farris (54) to the rebound in the first half of a WNBA basketball game, Sunday, July 6, 2008, in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by Gus Ruelas.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, scores against New York Liberty' Janel McCarville during the fourth quarter of a WNBA basketball game in Los Angeles, Tuesday, July 1, 2008. The Liberty defeated the Sparks 89-78. From AP Photo by Kevork Djansezian.
  • Washington Mystics' Alana Beard puts up a shot as Los Angeles Sparks' Raffaella Masciadri, right, guards and Candace Parker looks on during the second half of their WNBA basketball game, Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Los Angeles. The Mystics won 77-74 in overtime. From AP Photo by Mark J. Terrill.
  • Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, puts up a shot as Washington Mystics' Crystal Langhorne guards during the first half of their WNBA basketball game, Thursday, June 26, 2008, in Los Angeles. From AP Photo by Mark J. Terrill.


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Paramilitary police officers salute the Chinese national flag as it is raised in a dawn ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. The 2008 Olympic Games open later Friday in Beijing.

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The Chinese national flag is raised in a dawn ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. The 2008 Olympic Games open later Friday in Beijing. From AP Photo by Greg Baker.

The Chinese national flag is raised in a dawn ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. The 2008 Olympic Games open later Friday in Beijing.

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The Chinese national flag is raised in a dawn ceremony in Tiananmen Square in Beijing Friday, Aug. 8, 2008. The 2008 Olympic Games open later Friday in Beijing.

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Navy officers attend a ceremony commemorating the 183rd anniversary of Bolivia's Army in Cochabamba, Bolivia, Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008.

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