Phoenix Mercury guard Temeka Johnson, left, drives to the basket past Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, right, in the first quarter of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference finals Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Phoenix. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Phoenix Mercury guard Temeka Johnson, left, drives to the basket past Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, right, in the first quarter of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference finals Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Phoenix.

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  1. Los Angeles Sparks' Lisa Leslie, left, hugs teammate Candace Parker, right, after Leslie fouled out in the fourth quarter against the Phoenix Mercury during Game 3 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference finals Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009, in Phoenix. The Mercury won 85-74 to advance to the WNBA finals against the Indiana Fever.
  2. Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, right, shoots over Phoenix Mercury guard Diana Taurasi, left, in the second quarter of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference finals Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Phoenix.
  3. Phoenix Mercury guard Temeka Johnson, left, drives to the basket past Los Angeles Sparks forward Candace Parker, right, in the first quarter of Game 2 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference finals Friday, Sept. 25, 2009, in Phoenix.
  4. Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, right, looks to shoot against Phoenix Mercury's Diana Taurasi during the third quarter of Game 1 of the WNBA basketball Western Conference finals at UCLA's Pauley Pavilion in Los Angeles on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009.
  5. Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, center, gets off a pass between Seattle Storm's Camille Little, left, and Swin Cash in the second quarter of game two of a WNBA first round basketball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Seattle.
  6. Los Angeles Sparks' Candace Parker, left, grabs a rebound in front of Seattle Storm's Swin Cash in the first quarter of game two of a WNBA first round basketball game Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, in Seattle.
  7. RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2009 - Chris Andersen of the Denver Nuggets pulls on the net during the first half of Game 3 of their NBA Western Conference semi-final playoff basketball game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas, Texas, May 9, 2009.
  8. In this photo released by Major League Soccer, Los Angeles Galaxy soccer star Landon Donovan holds his 2009 MLS most valuable player award presented to him on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009, in Los Angeles. Donovan scored 12 goals and had six assists during the regular season, helping the Galaxy rally for the best record in the Western Conference and a trip to the MLS Cup final this weekend in Seattle.
  9. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham carries his son Cruz off the field after celebrating the team's victory over Houston Dynamo during the Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  10. Los Angeles Galaxy David Beckham puts his arm around teammate A.J. DeLaGarza after defeating the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  11. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham (L) celebrates with teammate Sean Franklin after his free kick led to a goal in overtime against the. Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  12. Los Angeles Galaxy's David Beckham takes a free kick in overtime against the Houston Dynamo during Major League Soccer (MLS) Western Conference Final in Carson, California November 13, 2009.
  13. The winner of the Mercury Prize 2009, Speech Debelle holds her trophy after being named winner of the prestigious music award in London, Tuesday Sept, 8, 2009. Rap artist Speech Debelle was named as winner for her album "Speech Therapy".
  14. The winner of the Mercury Prize 2009, Speech Debelle holds her trophy after being named winner of the prestigious music award in London, Tuesday Sept, 8, 2009. Speech Debelle was named as winner for her album "Speech Therapy".
  15. Phoenix Mercury guard Cappie Pondexter, center, attempts to drive between Atlanta Dream defenders Angel McCoughtry, left, and Erika de Souza, right, in the third quarter of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Phoenix. Pondexter scored 15 points as the Mercury won 100-82.
  16. Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner, left, attempts a shot around Atlanta Dream forward Erika de Souza, right, in the third quarter of a WNBA basketball game Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, in Phoenix. Bonner scored 20 points as the Mercury won 100-82.

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