Week in sports: Feb. 17-23

Los Angeles Lakers forward Pau Gasol releases a shot in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins (5) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the second quarter in Oklahoma City, Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. Kevin Durant scored 33 points, Westbrook added 19 and the Thunder beat the Lakers 100-85 Thursday night to head into the All-Star break tied for the league's best record.

Chris Bosh celebrates after scoring — AP Photo/Alan Diaz

Miami Heat's Chris Bosh (1) celebrates after scoring against the New York Knicks in the second half in Miami on Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012. The Heat won 102-88.

Danica Patrick car slides down the track after a crash — AP Photo/Jim Topper

Danica Patrick's car slides down the track after a crash during the first of two NASCAR Daytona Duel 150 qualifying auto races in Daytona Beach, Fla., Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

AP Photo/Eric Risberg

Romania's Mara Elena Aiacoboae and Adina Maria Topolinschi perform a dive during the semifinal of the women's synchronised 10m platform during the Diving World Cup event at the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park in London, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012.

Switzerland's Michael Hoefer trains for the men's skeleton world championships in Lake Placid, N.Y., on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Competition starts on Friday.

Tiger Woods hits a left-handed shot out of the rough on the second fairway during the first round of the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Marana, Ariz. Woods defeated Gonzalo Fernandez-Castano, of Spain, 1-up in the match.

Avery Bradley goes up for a shot next to Kevin Durant — AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

Boston Celtics guard Avery Bradley, left, goes up for a shot next to Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) in the second quarter in Oklahoma City, Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012. Oklahoma City won 119-104.

Brendan Haywood comes down with a rebound — AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez

Dallas Mavericks' Brendan Haywood, front, comes down with a rebound over Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, rear, in the first half on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 2012, in Dallas.

Members of the media are reflected in the sunglasses of Boston Red Sox pitcher Daniel Bard as he speaks during a news conference following a baseball spring training workout Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Fort Myers, Fla.

Mike Ribeiro celebrates after scoring the second goal — AP Photo/Ryan Remiorz, The Canadian Press

Dallas Stars center Mike Ribeiro (63) celebrates after scoring the second goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the third period, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Montreal. The Stars won 3-0.

Odyssey Sims reaches for the ball — AP Photo/Rod Aydelotte

Baylor's Odyssey Sims, right, reaches for the ball while defending Texas' Yvonne Anderson during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Waco, Texas.

St. Louis Cardinals' Skip Schumaker takes batting practice during spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.

Harrison Barnes struggles for a rebound with Richard Howell and DeShawn Painter — AP Photo/Gerry Broome

North Carolina's Harrison Barnes, left, struggles for a rebound with North Carolina State's Richard Howell and DeShawn Painter (0) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012. North Carolina won 86-74.

Marquel Davis reaches for the ball as it gets by Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis — AP Photo/Keith Srakocic

Pittsburgh's Marquel Davis (13) reaches for the ball as it gets by Connecticut's Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis (23) and Kelly Faris (34) in the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh's Kyra Dunn is at left. Connecticut won 86-37.

In this image made with a slow shutter, Toronto Blue Jays pitchers Ricky Romero runs wind sprints during spring training baseball in Dunedin, Fla. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.

Japan's Ken Tarauchi is seen through the glass of a viewing window as he lands underwater after performing a dive in the men's 3m springboard preliminary round during the Diving World Cup event at the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park in London, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012.

Dirt sprays as Washington Nationals pitcher Brad Lidge steps on first base while working on a fielding drill during the team's first official workout pitchers and catchers at spring training baseball, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Viera, Fla.

Rickie Fowler, left, and Bubba Watson practice putting on the second green during a practice round at the Match Play Championship golf tournament, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, in Marana, Ariz.

Chad Rau celebrates with Marco Scandella — AP Photo/Genevieve Ross

Minnesota Wild forward Chad Rau, left, celebrates with Marco Scandella (6) after scoring on Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas (30) during the second period, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in St. Paul, Minn.

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols smiles during a news conference after a spring training baseball workout, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Tempe, Ariz.

Albert Pujols

Carmelo Anthony and Jeremy Lin — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

New York Knicks' Carmelo Anthony, right, holds Jeremy Lin's hand as he leaves the game after fouling out during the fourth quarter against the New Jersey Nets, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, at Madison Square Garden in New York. The Nets defeated the Knicks 100-92. Anthony shot 4 of 11 and scored 11 points. Lin finished with 21 points, nine assists and seven rebounds. At left is Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni.

Jeremy Lin: NBA sensation

Tampa Bay Rays catcher Jose Molina attends a workout as pitchers and catchers officially report to baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Port Charlotte, Fla.

Germany's Patrick Hausding and Stephan Feck perform a jump in the men's synchronised 3m springboard during the Diving World Cup event at the London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre at the Olympic Park in London, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012.

Detroit Tigers first baseman Prince Fielder tosses the ball with his new team during baseball spring training, Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Lakeland, Fla. The Tigers' first full squad workout is Feb. 24.

JaVale McGee works against Channing Frye — AP Photo/Paul Connors

Washington Wizards center JaVale McGee, center, works against Phoenix Suns forward Channing Frye, left, and center Marcin Gortat, right, of Poland, for a loose ball in the first quarter on Monday, Feb. 20, 2012, in Phoenix.

Elena Delle Donne reacts after making the game-winning shot — AP Photo/Alex Brandon

Delaware's Elena Delle Donne, right, reacts after making the game-winning shot with seconds left on the clock, next to teammates Trumae Lucas (21) and Jocelyn Bailey (2) during the second half against Drexel on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Philadelphia. Delaware won 40-39.

St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Chris Carpenter rests while stretching out at the start of practice during baseball spring training on Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012, in Jupiter, Fla.

Bill Haas holds the winner's trophy after his victory in the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012.

Milos Raonic celebrates his win over Denis Istomin — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Milos Raonic, of Canada, celebrates his win over Denis Istomin, of Uzbekistan, in the championship match of the SAP Open tennis tournament in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Feb. 19, 2012. Raonic won 7-6 (3), 6-2.

Kyle Busch slides sideways to avoid a wreck as Jeff Gordon — AP Photo/Bill Friel

Kyle Busch (18) slides sideways to avoid a wreck as Jeff Gordon (24) heads to the wall before his car slid on its side and then rolled, during the NASCAR Budweiser Shootout auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Busch won the race.

Los Angeles Kings goalie Jonathan Quick eyes the puck before stopping a shot on goal during the first period of their NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Los Angeles.

A drop of sweat falls from the chin of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada, of Japan, during a workout as pitchers and catchers report to spring training baseball Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Sarasota, Fla.

St. Louis Blues' David Perron (57) tries to direct the puck into the net while falling down as Minnesota Wild goalie Josh Harding (37) and Greg Zanon (5) defend in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012 in St. Louis.

WBC heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko of Ukraine, right, punches challenger Dereck Chisora of Britain during their WBC heavyweight title boxing bout at the Olympic hall in Munich, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

North Carolina's Tyler Zeller (44) struggles with Clemson's Devin Booker during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012. At right is North Carolina's Reggie Bullock (35).

Brandon Young is fouled on the way to the basket — AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski

DePaul's Brandon Young, right, is fouled on the way to the basket by Louisville's Gorgui Dieng, left, during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Rosemont, Ill., on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Chicago Blackhawks' Jimmy Hayes, left, and Columbus Blue Jackets' Derek MacKenzie fight during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Columbus, Ohio.

Middleton players celebrate after defeating Rigby in the girls' Class 4A high school state championship basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Nampa, Idaho.

Norway's Lotte Smiseth Sejersted lands on the snow as she crashes during a women's World Cup downhill on the Sochi Olympics course, in Krasnaya Polyana, near Sochi, Russia, Saturday, Feb.18, 2012.

Akito Watabe of Japan soars through the air during the ski jumping portion of the Nordic Combined World Cup competition in Klingenthal, Germany, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

A dog belonging to Texas Rangers pitcher Tanner Scheppers carries off a baseball during an unofficial workout at spring training baseball Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Surprise, Ariz.

Phil Mickelson gives a thumbs-up to cheering fans on the 10th hole during the third round of the Northern Trust Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Jon Brockman falls backwards after colliding with Dwight Howard — AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack

Milwaukee Bucks forward Jon Brockman (40) falls backwards after colliding with Orlando Magic center Dwight Howard, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Orlando, Fla., Friday, Feb. 17, 2012. Bucks' Brandon Jennings, center, and Magic's Jameer Nelson (14) watch the play. The Magic won 94-85.

Kobe Bryant puts up a shot — AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant, right, puts up a shot against Phoenix Suns center Channing Frye during the second half of their NBA basketball game, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Los Angeles. The Lakers won 111-99.

Winnipeg Jets' Blake Wheeler (26) celebrates with Jim Slater (19) after scoring against the Boston Bruins during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

New York Mets pitcher Johan Santana throws a bullpen session during spring training baseball, Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, in Port St. Lucie, Fla. The session was the first time the two-time Cy Young Award winner has thrown off a mound since pitching four innings in an instructional league game on Sept. 30.

Santana had surgery on his left shoulder in September 2010 and has not pitched in a major league game since then.