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<p>Venezuela's Angel Granados (L) is punched by Japan's champion Takashi Uchiyama during their WBA Super featherweight title bout in Saitama, north of Tokyo, May 17, 2010. Uchiyama retained his title by beating Granados in a technical knockout in the sixth round.   REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao </p>

Venezuela's Angel Granados (L) is punched by Japan's champion Takashi Uchiyama during their WBA Super featherweight title bout in Saitama, north of Tokyo, May 17, 2010. Uchiyama retained his title by beating Granados in a technical knockout in the...more

Venezuela's Angel Granados (L) is punched by Japan's champion Takashi Uchiyama during their WBA Super featherweight title bout in Saitama, north of Tokyo, May 17, 2010. Uchiyama retained his title by beating Granados in a technical knockout in the sixth round. REUTERS/Yuriko Nakao

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<p>Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown (C) slam dunks over top of Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson as Amar'e Stoudemire (L) and Lakers' Kobe Bryant (R) watch during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff series in Los Angeles May 17, 2010.  REUTERS/Mark J. Terrill/Pool</p>

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown (C) slam dunks over top of Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson as Amar'e Stoudemire (L) and Lakers' Kobe Bryant (R) watch during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff series in Los Angeles May 17,...more

Los Angeles Lakers guard Shannon Brown (C) slam dunks over top of Phoenix Suns guard Jason Richardson as Amar'e Stoudemire (L) and Lakers' Kobe Bryant (R) watch during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff series in Los Angeles May 17, 2010. REUTERS/Mark J. Terrill/Pool

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<p>Jung Soon-ok of South Korea jumps in the women's long jump final at the 2010 Colorful Daegu Pre-Championships Meeting in Daegu, southeast of Seoul, May 19, 2010.  REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak </p>

Jung Soon-ok of South Korea jumps in the women's long jump final at the 2010 Colorful Daegu Pre-Championships Meeting in Daegu, southeast of Seoul, May 19, 2010. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak

Jung Soon-ok of South Korea jumps in the women's long jump final at the 2010 Colorful Daegu Pre-Championships Meeting in Daegu, southeast of Seoul, May 19, 2010. REUTERS/Jo Yong-Hak

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<p>A runner drinks water at the refreshment station during Riga international marathon May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins </p>

A runner drinks water at the refreshment station during Riga international marathon May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

A runner drinks water at the refreshment station during Riga international marathon May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Ints Kalnins

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<p>Promoharris Moto2 rider Kenny Noyes of the U.S. falls during the French motorcycling Grand Prix at the Le Mans circuit in central France May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe </p>

Promoharris Moto2 rider Kenny Noyes of the U.S. falls during the French motorcycling Grand Prix at the Le Mans circuit in central France May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

Promoharris Moto2 rider Kenny Noyes of the U.S. falls during the French motorcycling Grand Prix at the Le Mans circuit in central France May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

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<p>A rider rides his skull board during a downhill skateboard gathering in Lausanne May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud</p>

A rider rides his skull board during a downhill skateboard gathering in Lausanne May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud

A rider rides his skull board during a downhill skateboard gathering in Lausanne May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Valentin Flauraud

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<p>China's Hongmei He (R) challenges Finland's Jaana Sundberg during their women's under 52kg preliminary round at the IJF Grand Slam judo tournament in Rio de Janeiro May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes </p>

China's Hongmei He (R) challenges Finland's Jaana Sundberg during their women's under 52kg preliminary round at the IJF Grand Slam judo tournament in Rio de Janeiro May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

China's Hongmei He (R) challenges Finland's Jaana Sundberg during their women's under 52kg preliminary round at the IJF Grand Slam judo tournament in Rio de Janeiro May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Sergio Moraes

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<p>Philadelphia Flyers' Ville Leino (R) scores on Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Jaroslav Halak during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference final hockey series in Montreal, May 22, 2010.  REUTERS/Dave Sandford/Pool </p>

Philadelphia Flyers' Ville Leino (R) scores on Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Jaroslav Halak during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference final hockey series in Montreal, May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Dave Sandford/Pool

Philadelphia Flyers' Ville Leino (R) scores on Montreal Canadiens' goaltender Jaroslav Halak during the second period in Game 4 of their NHL Eastern Conference final hockey series in Montreal, May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Dave Sandford/Pool

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<p>Umpire Mike Muchlinski calls Toronto Blue Jays' Lyle Overbay safe at second base as he slides under Arizona Diamondbacks' Tony Abreu in the second inning of their MLB baseball game in Phoenix, May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Joshua Lott </p>

Umpire Mike Muchlinski calls Toronto Blue Jays' Lyle Overbay safe at second base as he slides under Arizona Diamondbacks' Tony Abreu in the second inning of their MLB baseball game in Phoenix, May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Joshua Lott

Umpire Mike Muchlinski calls Toronto Blue Jays' Lyle Overbay safe at second base as he slides under Arizona Diamondbacks' Tony Abreu in the second inning of their MLB baseball game in Phoenix, May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Joshua Lott

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<p>Romania's players (R, yellow) and Spain's players push each other in a scrum during their European Nations Cup rugby match in Bucharest March 27, 2010. The decision to include rugby sevens in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 has given Spanish rugby a lift, as aficionados see a chance to make a splash in the variant of a sport not traditionally associated with their country. This month, the Spanish rugby federation (FER) is hosting its first National Series of rugby sevens for clubs in the men's and women's game, one of the first of its type in Europe.   REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel </p>

Romania's players (R, yellow) and Spain's players push each other in a scrum during their European Nations Cup rugby match in Bucharest March 27, 2010. The decision to include rugby sevens in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 has given Spanish...more

Romania's players (R, yellow) and Spain's players push each other in a scrum during their European Nations Cup rugby match in Bucharest March 27, 2010. The decision to include rugby sevens in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016 has given Spanish rugby a lift, as aficionados see a chance to make a splash in the variant of a sport not traditionally associated with their country. This month, the Spanish rugby federation (FER) is hosting its first National Series of rugby sevens for clubs in the men's and women's game, one of the first of its type in Europe. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel

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<p>New York Yankees' base runner Ramiro Pena (bottom) steals second base under the tag attempt of Boston Red Sox second baseman Marco Scutaro in the sixth inning their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 17, 2010.  REUTERS/Mike Segar </p>

New York Yankees' base runner Ramiro Pena (bottom) steals second base under the tag attempt of Boston Red Sox second baseman Marco Scutaro in the sixth inning their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 17, 2010. ...more

New York Yankees' base runner Ramiro Pena (bottom) steals second base under the tag attempt of Boston Red Sox second baseman Marco Scutaro in the sixth inning their MLB American League baseball game at Yankee Stadium in New York, May 17, 2010. REUTERS/Mike Segar

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<p>Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant slam dunks for two points in the second half against the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff series in Los Angeles May 17, 2010.  REUTERS/Danny Moloshok </p>

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant slam dunks for two points in the second half against the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff series in Los Angeles May 17, 2010. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant slam dunks for two points in the second half against the Phoenix Suns during Game 1 of their NBA Western Conference final playoff series in Los Angeles May 17, 2010. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok

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<p>Yoo Sun-young of South Korea is doused with water on the seventeenth green after winning the final round of the Sybase Match Play Championship golf tournament in Gladstone, New Jersey May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi </p>

Yoo Sun-young of South Korea is doused with water on the seventeenth green after winning the final round of the Sybase Match Play Championship golf tournament in Gladstone, New Jersey May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

Yoo Sun-young of South Korea is doused with water on the seventeenth green after winning the final round of the Sybase Match Play Championship golf tournament in Gladstone, New Jersey May 23, 2010. REUTERS/Jessica Rinaldi

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<p>Inter Milan's goalkeeper Francesco Toldo (front) celebrates with team-mate Javier Zanetti at the end of their Champions League final soccer match against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid May 22, 2010.  REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini </p>

Inter Milan's goalkeeper Francesco Toldo (front) celebrates with team-mate Javier Zanetti at the end of their Champions League final soccer match against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Stefano...more

Inter Milan's goalkeeper Francesco Toldo (front) celebrates with team-mate Javier Zanetti at the end of their Champions League final soccer match against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid May 22, 2010. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini

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<p>A fan blows a vuvuzela during an international friendly soccer match between Thailand  and South Africa in preparation for the 2010 World Cup at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit May 16, 2010.  REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko </p>

A fan blows a vuvuzela during an international friendly soccer match between Thailand and South Africa in preparation for the 2010 World Cup at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit May 16, 2010. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

A fan blows a vuvuzela during an international friendly soccer match between Thailand and South Africa in preparation for the 2010 World Cup at Mbombela stadium in Nelspruit May 16, 2010. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko

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