Leading Off

Baseball Strike
Were the gods of the game sending an ominous message? A lightning bolt hit Augusta and helped put a halt to a Class A game between the Augusta Greenjackets and the Hagerstown Suns.

Ohio Statement
A wall of Buckeyes defenders crashed down on Texas Tech running back Foy Munlin (31) in the first quarter of Ohio State's 45-21 home victory over the Red Raiders.

Air Ball
Washington Freedom goalie Siri Mullinix launched herself to block a shot by the Carolina Cougars in the first half of the WUSA championship game in Atlanta. The ball flew wide of the goal, but the Cougars went on to win the game 3-2.