Week in sports: Oct. 14-20

St. Louis Cardinals' Rafael Furcal can't reach the ball resulting in a single for Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler during the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, in St. Louis. The Rangers won 2-1.

2011 World Series

Dan Bucknercatches the ball over Sheldon Rice — AP Photo/Wily Low

Arizona's Dan Buckner (15) catches the ball over UCLA's Sheldon Rice (22) for a touchdown during the first quarter at Arizona Stadium in Tucson, Ariz., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011. Arizona ran over the Bruins 48-12.

St. Louis Cardinals' Allen Craig hits an RBI single during the sixth inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Wednesday, Oct. 19, 2011, in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 3-2.

2011 World Series

St. Louis Cardinals' Yadier Molina catches a ball during practice for Game 1 of the World Series against the Texas Rangers Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011, in St. Louis.

Carson Palmer answers questions next to Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson — AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez

Quarterback Carson Palmer, left, answers questions next to Oakland Raiders coach Hue Jackson after the Raiders traded two high draft picks to the Cincinnati Bengals for Palmer, at the NFL football team's headquarters in Alameda, Calif., Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011.

Carson Palmer's career

Sarah Correa strokes her way through a preliminary heat — AP Photo/Julie Jacobson

Sarah Correa of Brazil strokes her way through a preliminary heat of the women's 800m freestyle at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Tuesday Oct. 18, 2011.

Darrelle Revis returns an interception 100 yards for a touchdown — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

New York Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis (24) looks back at Miami Dolphins wide receiver Brian Hartline (82) as he returns an interception 100 yards for a touchdown during the first quarter on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. The Jets got back on track with a 24-6 victory against the winless Dolphins.

NFL : Week 6

Dan Wheldon crash — AP Photo/Las Vegas Review-Journal, Jessica Ebelhar

Drivers crash during a wreck that involved 15 cars during the IndyCar Series' auto race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Las Vegas on Oct. 16, 2011. Dan Wheldon died in the crash.

Dan Wheldon dies in 15-car Indycar crash
Dan Wheldon: 1978-2011

Devin Hester avoids a tackle — AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast

Chicago Bears wide receiver Devin Hester (23) avoids a tackle by Minnesota Vikings kicker Ryan Longwell on his way to a 98-yard kickoff return in the second half of an NFL football game, Oct. 16, 2011, in Chicago.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

Brent Grimes intercepts a Cam Newton pass — AP Photo/John Bazemore

Atlanta Falcons cornerback Brent Grimes (20) intercepts a Cam Newton pass intended for Carolina Panthers wide receiver Steve Smith (89) during the first half of an NFL football game, Oct. 16, 2011, in Atlanta. The Falcons won 31-17.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

American Emily Day gestures during a women's beach volleyball match with Chile at the Pan American Games in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, Oct. 16, 2011.

Corey Webster intercepts a pass — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

New York Giants cornerback Corey Webster (23) intercepts a pass intended for Buffalo Bills wide receiver Steve Johnson during the fourth quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2011, in East Rutherford, N.J. Johnson was called for a face mask on the play. The Giants won the game 27-24.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

Clay Matthews reacts after a sack — AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps

Green Bay Packers outside linebacker Clay Matthews (52) reacts after a sack against the St. Louis Rams during the second half of an NFL football game, Oct. 16, 2011, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 24-3.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

American Elizabeth Petlon swims to win the silver medal for the women's 100m backstroke at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico, Oct. 16, 2011.

Jim Harbaugh and Jim Schwartz shout at each other — AP Photo/Rick Osentoski

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Detroit Lions head coach Jim Schwartz, right, shout at each other after an NFL football game in Detroit, Oct. 16, 2011. The 49ers won 25-19.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

Jonathan Vilma takes down Kregg Lumpkin — AP Photo/Brian Blanco

New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma (51) takes down Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Kregg Lumpkin (28) during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Oct. 16, 2011, in Tampa, Fla. The Buccaneers outlast New Orleans 26-20.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

Pernell McPhee hits Matt Schaub — AP Photo/NickWass

Baltimore Ravens defensive end Pernell McPhee, right, hits Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub (8) as he fumbles the ball during the second half of an NFL football game, Oct. 16, 2011, in Baltimore. Houston recovered the ball on the play. The Ravens won 29-14.

NFL roundup week 6:
NFL : Week 6

Bernard Hopkins is pushed out of the ring by Chad Dawson — AP Photo/Jae Hong

Bernard Hopkins, left, is pushed out of the ring by Chad Dawson in the second round of a light heavyweight boxing match in Los Angeles, Oct. 15, 2011. Dawson won by TKO in the second round after Hopkins wasn't able to continue due to his shoulder injury.

Kevin Smith dives into the end zone — AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

Washington's Kevin Smith (8) dives into the end zone on a 22-yard touchdown carry as Colorado's Tony Jones defends on in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 15, 2011, in Seattle. Washington made its case for a national ranking with an impressive 52-24 rout of Colorado.

Michigan State's Keshawn Martin scores a touchdown — AP Photo/Al Goldis

Michigan State's Keshawn Martin, center, scores a touchdown on a 13-yard pass reception between Michigan's Blake Countess, left, and Courtney Avery during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 15, 2011, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 28-14.

Cincinnati quarterback Zach Collaros fumbles the ball as he is sacked by Louisville defensive end Marcus Smith (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Oct. 15, 2011, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 25-16.

David Wilson watches his shoe fly off — AP Photo/Bob Leverone

Virginia Tech's David Wilson (4) watches his shoe fly off as he rushes against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Oct. 15, 2011. Virginia Tech won 38-17.

Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of Sunday's Korean Grand Prix at the Korean International Circuit in Yeongam, South Korea, Oct. 15, 2011.

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain steers his car out of his garage during the second practice session for Sunday's Korean Formula One Grand Prix at the Korean International Circuit in Yeongam, South Korea, Oct. 14, 2011.

David Ferrer celebrates — AP Photo/Andy Wong

David Ferrer of Spain celebrates after he defeated Andy Roddick of the United States in the men's singles quarterfinal of the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai, China, Oct. 14, 2011.

USA's Danell Leyva falls off the horizontal bar during the men's individual all-round final at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 14, 2011.