Week in sports: Sept. 7-13

Clay Matthews reacts after sacking Jay Cutler — AP Photo/Mike Roemer

Green Bay Packers' Clay Matthews reacts after sacking Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler during the first half on Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Cutler threw four interceptions and was sacked seven times, including 3

D.J. Smith breaks up a pass — AP Photo/Jeffrey Phelps

Green Bay Packers' D.J. Smith (51) breaks up a pass intended for Chicago Bears' Kellen Davis (87) during the first half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis.

Juan Pierre dives for a double — AP Photo/David J. Phillip

Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Juan Pierre (10) dives for a double hit by Houston Astros' Tyler Greene during the fourth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Houston.

Pittsburgh Penguins hockey player Sidney Crosby speaks to reporters during a news conference in New York, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012. With a lockout looking increasingly certain, the NHL players' union meets Thursday followed by an owners' meeting at league headquarters with Commissioner Gary Bettman.

Connecticut head coach Jim Calhoun, left, gestures as Kevin Ollie, right, looks on during a news conference announcing Calhoun's retirement, Thursday, Sept. 13, 2012, in Storrs, Conn. Ollie, an assistant coach under Calhoun, will succeed him.

Donald Fehr speaks to reporters — AP Photo/Mary Altaffer

NHL Players' Association executive director Donald Fehr, center, is joined by Vancouver Canucks' Manny Malhotra, left, and Winnipeg Jets' Ron Hainsey as he speaks to reporters, Sept. 12, 2012, in New York. The NHL and the players' association swapped proposals in an effort to head off a lockout scheduled to start this weekend.

A.J. Ellis tags out Miguel Montero — AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher A.J. Ellis, left, tags out Arizona Diamondbacks' Miguel Montero as he tries to score a run during the seventh inning in a baseball game, Sept. 11, 2012, in Phoenix.

The field is reflected at Coors Field — AP Photo/Jack Dempsey

The field is reflected as the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies line up to remember the 11th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks before the start of a baseball game, Sept. 11, 2012, in Denver.

Pedro Ciriaco reacts after scoring the winning run — AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Boston Red Sox's Pedro Ciriaco (77) reacts after scoring the winning run on a single by Jacoby Ellsbury as New York Yankees catcher Russell Martin shows the ball to the umpire during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Sept. 11, 2012. The Red Sox won 4-3.

Baltimore Ravens running back Ray Rice, center, celebrates his touchdown with Torrey Smith, left, and Marshal Yanda in the first half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore, Sept. 10, 2012.

Miami Marlins' Wade LeBlanc pitches in the third inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sept. 10, 2012, in Philadelphia.

Ray Lewis and Michael Phelps hug — AP Photo/Nick Wass

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Ray Lewis, left, and Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps hug before an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Baltimore, Sept. 10, 2012. The Ravens won 44-13.

Paula Creamer watches her shot out of the sand on the 18th green during one of eight playoff holes with Jiyai Shin, of South Korea, during the Kingsmill Championship LPGA Tour golf tournament in Williamsburg, Va., Sept. 9, 2012. Both players failed to birdie and will return to continue the playoff on Monday.

Jeff Gordon celebrates making the chase with crew chief, Alan Gustafson, left, on pit row after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series auto race at the Richmond International Raceway in Richmond, Va., Sept. 9, 2012.

Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton makes a curtain call for the fans from the dugout after hitting his third home run of the game during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in St. Petersburg, Fla., Sept. 9, 2012.

San Francisco 49ers kicker David Akers is congratulated by teammates after kicking a 63-yard field goal during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sept. 9, 2012, in Green Bay, Wis. Akers tied an NFL record with the 63-yard field goal.

Serena Williams reacts after beating Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, in the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York.

Boston Red Sox fans wear paper bags on their heads during the baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park in Boston, Sept. 9, 2012. The Blue Jays won 4-3 to sweep the three-game series.

Brandon Gibson makes a touchdown reception — AP Photo/Rick Osentoski

St. Louis Rams wide receiver Brandon Gibson (11) makes a touchdown reception as Detroit Lions cornerback Jonte Green (36) defends in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Detroit, Sept, 9, 2012.

Drew Brees is sacked by DeAngelo Hall — AP Photo/Bill Haber

New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees (9) is sacked by Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall (23) in the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sept. 9, 2012. The Redskins won 40-32.

Victoria Azarenka returns a shot to Serena Williams — AP Photo/Julio Cortez

Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, returns a shot to Serena Williams during the championship match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sept. 9, 2012, in New York.

Stephon Gilmore tackles Stephen Hill — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

Buffalo Bills cornerback Stephon Gilmore, right, tackles New York Jets wide receiver Stephen Hill during the first half of an NFL football game at MetLife Stadium, Sept. 9, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J.

Jerome Smith is knocked out of bounds — AP Photo/Bill Kostroun

Syracuse running back Jerome Smith (45) is knocked out of bounds by Southern California safety Demetrius Wright and cornerback Torin Harris (4) during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game, Sept. 8, 2012, in East Rutherford, N.J. USC defeated Syracuse 42-29.

UCLA running back Johnathan Franklin celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of their NCAA football game against Nebraska, Sept. 8, 2012, in Pasadena, Calif. UCLA won 36-30.

Logan Forsythe leaps after missing a double play attempt — AP Photo/Gregory Bull

San Diego Padres second baseman Logan Forsythe, left, leaps after missing a double play attempt as Arizona Diamondbacks' Adam Eaton, right, slides in late to second during the fourth inning of their baseball game, Sept. 8, 2012, in San Diego.

Serbia' Novak Djokovic returns a shot to Spain's David Ferrer during a semifinal match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sept. 8, 2012, in New York.

Tampa Bay Rays' B.J. Upton flips his bat after drawing a walk from Texas Rangers relief pitcher Mark Lowe during the 11th inning of a baseball game, Sept. 7, 2012, in St. Petersburg, Fla.

Maria Sharapova returns a shot to Victoria Azarenka — AP Photo/Darron Cummings

Maria Sharapova, of Russia, returns a shot to Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, during a semifinal match at the 2012 US Open tennis tournament, Sept. 7, 2012, in New York.

Tiger Woods looks at the scoreboard during the second round of the BMW Championship PGA golf tournament at Crooked Stick Golf Club in Carmel, Ind., Sept. 7, 2012.