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Maryland's Brene Moseley, center, Tianna Hawkins, left, and Sequoia Austin, right, celebrate their 68-65 win over Georgia Tech in the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference women's college tournament basketball championship game, Sunday, March 4, 2012, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton) — College basketball conference tournaments Maryland’s Brene Moseley, center, Tianna Hawkins, left, and Sequoia Austin, right, celebrate their 68-65 win over Georgia Tech in the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference women’s college tournament basketball championship game, Sunday, March 4, 2012, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lamar's Anthony Miles celebrates after winning the Southland Conference tournament championship basketball game Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Katy, Texas. Lamar beat McNeese State 70-49. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) — Lamar’s Anthony Miles celebrates after winning the Southland Conference tournament championship basketball game Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Katy, Texas. Lamar beat McNeese State 70-49. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wofford guard Cameron Rundles lets out a yell after Wofford defeated College of Charleston 77-67 in an NCAA college basketball game to win the Southern Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2011, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Rundles led Wofford with 21 points. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Butler guard A.J. Graves (4) does a cartwheel at midcourt following Butler’s 70-55 victory over Cleveland State to win the championship game at the Horizon League Conference men’s basketball tournament in Indianapolis, Tuesday, March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Florida's Joakim Noah reacts to the crowd following a 77-56 win over Arkansas during their Southeastern Conference basketball tournament championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, March 11, 2007. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) — Florida’s Joakim Noah reacts to the crowd following a 77-56 win over Arkansas during their Southeastern Conference basketball tournament championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, March 11, 2007. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis' Odell Bradley celebrates with teammates following the championship game of the Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, March 11, 2003. IUPUI beat Valparaiso 66-64.(AP Photo/Dick Whipple). — Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis’ Odell Bradley celebrates with teammates following the championship game of the Mid-Continent Conference Men’s Basketball Tournament, Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, March 11, 2003. IUPUI beat Valparaiso 66-64. . (AP Photo/Dick Whipple)

Duke Blue Devils celebrate as they beat North Carolina to win the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship in Greensboro Coliseum on March 13, 1988. From left: Clay Buckley (45), John Smith (33), Greg Koubek (22) and Alaa Abdelnaby (30). (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

University of Maryland's Len Bias slams home a dunk at the Omni in Atlanta, Ga., March 7, 1985 as the Terrapins prepare for the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament game against Duke. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan) — University of Maryland’s Len Bias slams home a dunk at the Omni in Atlanta, Ga., March 7, 1985 as the Terrapins prepare for the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament game against Duke. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)

Virginia's Ralph Sampson swats and misses the basketball Sunday, March 14, 1983 as N.C. State's Alvin Battle drives past him to score at Atlanta Omni. North Carolina State won the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, 81-78. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan) — Virginia’s Ralph Sampson swats and misses the basketball Sunday, March 14, 1983 as N.C. State’s Alvin Battle drives past him to score at Atlanta Omni. North Carolina State won the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, 81-78. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)

Wilt (The Stilt) Chamberlain, Kansas’ 7-foot sophomore, goes high in the air in his awkward looking fashion but his height helps him get a rebound ahead of Oklahoma’s Joe King, 32, who is 6 feet 6 ½ inches. Chamberlain tallied 36 points in leading Kansas to a 74-56 victory over Oklahoma in the Big Seven Conference basketball Tournament semifinals, Dec. 28, 1956 in Kansas City. (AP Photo)

Marco ''El Diablo'' Ethcheverry, left and Juan Berthy ''Chicho'' Suarez, star players for the Major League Soccer franchise D.C. United, meet with the press at RFK Stadium after arriving in the U.S. from their homes in Bolivia. (Getty Images/Doug Pensinger) — D.C. United championship teams D.C.United – 1996 Marco ”El Diablo” Ethcheverry, left and Juan Berthy ”Chicho” Suarez, star players for the Major League Soccer franchise D.C. United, meet with the press at RFK Stadium after arriving in the U.S. from their homes in Bolivia. (Getty Images/Doug Pensinger)

John Harkes and Jeff Agoos of DC United hoist the Alan I Rothenberg Cup after their team defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer MLS Championship game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. — D.C.United – 1996 John Harkes and Jeff Agoos of DC United hoist the Alan I Rothenberg Cup after their team defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer MLS Championship game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Getty Images/Rick Stewart)

Adrian Paz of the Colorado Rapids (left) and Eddie Pope of the D. C. United (right) chase the ball during the MLS Cup championship game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The United won the game 2-1. (Getty Images/Al Bello) — D.C.United – 1997 Adrian Paz of the Colorado Rapids (left) and Eddie Pope of the D. C. United (right) chase the ball during the MLS Cup championship game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The United won the game 2-1. (Getty Images/Al Bello)

Ben Olsen (#14) MVP of the D.C. United celebrates with teammates after he makes a goal during the MLS Cup game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The United defeated the Galaxy 2-0. (Getty Images/Al Bello) — D.C.United – 1999 Ben Olsen (#14) MVP of the D.C. United celebrates with teammates after he makes a goal during the MLS Cup game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The United defeated the Galaxy 2-0. (Getty Images/Al Bello)

Ryan Nelsen #7 of the D.C. United runs towards the fans after after winning the MLS Cup 3-2 over the Kansas City Wizards on November 14, 2004 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. (Getty Images/Doug Benc) — D.C.United – 2004 Ryan Nelsen #7 of the D.C. United runs towards the fans after after winning the MLS Cup 3-2 over the Kansas City Wizards on November 14, 2004 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. (Getty Images/Doug Benc)

In one of the oldest photos of Spring Training on record, manager Connie Mack of the defending World Champion Philadelphia Athletics stands with Hank O'Day. (AP Photo) — Old Spring Training photos 1914 Philadelphia Athletics In one of the oldest photos of Spring Training on record, manager Connie Mack of the defending World Champion Philadelphia Athletics stands with Hank O’Day. (AP Photo)

The 1921 New York Yankees, the first to win an AL pennant, pose for a team photo during Spring Training in Louisiana. (AP Photo/Library Of Congress) — 1921 New York Yankees The 1921 New York Yankees, the first to win an AL pennant, pose for a team photo during Spring Training in Louisiana. (AP Photo/Library Of Congress)

Yankees legends Babe Ruth (left) and Lou Gehrig (right) chat outside the batting cage in 1929. (AP Photo) — 1929 New York Yankees Yankees legends Babe Ruth (left) and Lou Gehrig (right) chat outside the batting cage in 1929. (AP Photo)

New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell, known as the king of the screwball, throws a warmup pitch in 1932. — 1932 New York Giants New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell, known as the king of the screwball, throws a warmup pitch in 1932.

Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, surveys the scene at Spring Training in 1938. (AP Photo) — 1938 Washington Senators Clark Griffith (right), owner of the Washington Senators, surveys the scene at Spring Training in 1938. (AP Photo)

The Brooklyn Dodgers took their training camp abroad back in the day, training in (AP Photo/Jose Garcia) — 1942 Brooklyn Dodgers The Brooklyn Dodgers took their training camp abroad back in the day, training in Havana, Cuba in 1942. (AP Photo/Jose Garcia)

1948 Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson, who broke baseball’s color barrier, trained with the Dodgers in the Dominican Republic in 1948. (AP Photo)

1951 Chicago Cubs The Chicago Cubs also tried out different exotic locales for Spring Training, including Santa Catalina Island, off the coast of Southern California. (AP Photo/Harold P. Matosian)

Legendary Yankees catcher Yogi Berra poses in this 1961 photo. (AP Photo) — 1961 New York Yankees Legendary Yankees catcher Yogi Berra poses in this 1961 photo. (AP Photo)

Manager Frank Robinson tutors pitcher Tony Armas, Jr. at the first Washington Nationals Spring Training in 2005. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson) — 2005 Washington Nationals Manager Frank Robinson tutors pitcher Tony Armas, Jr. at the first Washington Nationals Spring Training in 2005. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am has a long history of bringing celebrities to the links, including Bing Crosby more than 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Gene Herrick) — Pebble Beach Pro-AM Bing Crosby, 1963 The Pebble Beach Pro-Am has a long history of bringing celebrities to the links, including Bing Crosby more than 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Gene Herrick)

Pro golfer Charlie Sifford, golf's Jackie Robinson, was seen here in 1965. (AP Photo) — Charlie Sifford, 1965 Pro golfer Charlie Sifford, golf’s Jackie Robinson, was seen here in 1965. (AP Photo)

Other professional athletes get in on the action as well as celebrities, including Sandy Koufax in 1966. (AP Photo) — Sandy Koufax, 1966 Other professional athletes get in on the action as well as celebrities, including “the left arm of God,” who golfs right-handed. (AP Photo)

George C. Scott, 1978 Even Patton himself can’t put enough body english on the ball to sink this putt. (AP Photo)

The event has had its share of drama, like this tussle between James Garner and a fan in 1981. (AP Photo/C. Peterson) — James Garner, 1981 The event has had its share of drama, like this tussle between James Garner and a fan in 1981. (AP Photo/C. Peterson)

Kevin Costner, who starred in Tin Cup the year prior, celebrates after a made shot in 1997. (AP Photo/Olga Shalygin) — Kevin Costner, 1997 Kevin Costner, who starred in Tin Cup the year prior, celebrates after a made shot in 1997. (AP Photo/Olga Shalygin)

One of the most frequent and entertaining celebrity participants, Bill Murray struts around the course in 1998. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg) — Bill Murray, 1998 One of the most frequent and entertaining celebrity participants, Bill Murray struts around the course in style. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Joe Pesci and John Daly share a moment on the course in 2001. (AP Photo/Don Heupel) — Joe Pesci, 2001 This Goodfella shares a moment with John Daly on the course. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

George Lopez & Andy Garcia, 2004 Celebrity duo George Lopez and Andy Garcia pose for a photo while chomping on cigars in 2004.

The Green Bay Packers beat Len Dawson (16) and the Kansas City Chiefs in the inaugural Super Bowl, played at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1967. (AP) — Super Bowls Super Bowl I The Green Bay Packers beat Len Dawson (16) and the Kansas City Chiefs in the inaugural Super Bowl, played at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1967. (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann dives to catch a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl X in Miami. (AP) — Super Bowl X Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann dives to catch a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl X in Miami in 1976. (AP)

Super Bowl XX

The Chicago Bears carry coach Mike Ditka off the field after their 46-10 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XX, New England's first appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin) — Super Bowl XX The Chicago Bears carry coach Mike Ditka off the field after their 46-10 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XX in 1986, New England’s first appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Redskins wide receiver Art Monk breaks free during Washington's last Super Bowl win, 37-24 over Buffalo in Minneapolis in 1992. (AP Photo/David Longstreath) — Super Bowl XXVI Redskins wide receiver Art Monk breaks free during Washington’s last Super Bowl win, 37-24 over Buffalo in Minneapolis in 1992. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)

Steelers running back Willie Parker dives to teh goal line during Pittsburgh's 21-10 win over Seattle in Super Bowl XL, the Seahawks' first Super Bowl appearance. (Getty Images/Gregory Shamus) — Super Bowl XL Steelers running back Willie Parker dives to the goal line during Pittsburgh’s 21-10 win over Seattle in Super Bowl XL, the Seahawks’ first Super Bowl appearance, in 2006. (Getty Images/Gregory Shamus)

The Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl ring from 1996 seems tame compared to more gaudy, modern versions. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) — Super Bowl Rings Dallas Cowboys – Super Bowl XXX The Dallas Cowboys’ Super Bowl ring from 1996 seems tame compared to more gaudy, modern versions. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

This is the Patriots' ring from their last title in 2005. (AP Photo/The New England Patriots) — New England Patriots – Super Bowl XXXIX This is the Patriots’ ring from their last title in 2005. (AP Photo/The New England Patriots)

Green Bay Packers – Super Bowl XLV A look at a replica of Aaron Rodgers’ ring from Green Bay’s 20011 title. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)

Baltimore Ravens – Super Bowl XLVII This is the Ravens’ ring from their most recent championship, back in 2013. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Seattle Seahawks – Super Bowl XLVIII The most recent Super Bowl ring, belonging to the Seattle Seahawks from their title in 2014. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

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Maryland's Brene Moseley, center, Tianna Hawkins, left, and Sequoia Austin, right, celebrate their 68-65 win over Georgia Tech in the NCAA Atlantic Coast Conference women's college tournament basketball championship game, Sunday, March 4, 2012, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Lamar's Anthony Miles celebrates after winning the Southland Conference tournament championship basketball game Saturday, March 10, 2012, in Katy, Texas. Lamar beat McNeese State 70-49. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Wofford guard Cameron Rundles lets out a yell after Wofford defeated College of Charleston 77-67 in an NCAA college basketball game to win the Southern Conference tournament Monday, March 7, 2011, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Rundles led Wofford with 21 points. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Florida's Joakim Noah reacts to the crowd following a 77-56 win over Arkansas during their Southeastern Conference basketball tournament championship game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Sunday, March 11, 2007. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Indiana-Purdue-Indianapolis' Odell Bradley celebrates with teammates following the championship game of the Mid-Continent Conference Men's Basketball Tournament, Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, March 11, 2003. IUPUI beat Valparaiso 66-64.(AP Photo/Dick Whipple).

Duke Blue Devils celebrate as they beat North Carolina to win the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament championship in Greensboro Coliseum on March 13, 1988. From left: Clay Buckley (45), John Smith (33), Greg Koubek (22) and Alaa Abdelnaby (30). (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

University of Maryland's Len Bias slams home a dunk at the Omni in Atlanta, Ga., March 7, 1985 as the Terrapins prepare for the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament game against Duke. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)

Virginia's Ralph Sampson swats and misses the basketball Sunday, March 14, 1983 as N.C. State's Alvin Battle drives past him to score at Atlanta Omni. North Carolina State won the championship of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, 81-78. (AP Photo/Bob Jordan)

Marco ''El Diablo'' Ethcheverry, left and Juan Berthy ''Chicho'' Suarez, star players for the Major League Soccer franchise D.C. United, meet with the press at RFK Stadium after arriving in the U.S. from their homes in Bolivia. (Getty Images/Doug Pensinger)

John Harkes and Jeff Agoos of DC United hoist the Alan I Rothenberg Cup after their team defeated the Los Angeles Galaxy in the Major League Soccer MLS Championship game at Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

Adrian Paz of the Colorado Rapids (left) and Eddie Pope of the D. C. United (right) chase the ball during the MLS Cup championship game at RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C. The United won the game 2-1. (Getty Images/Al Bello)

Ben Olsen (#14) MVP of the D.C. United celebrates with teammates after he makes a goal during the MLS Cup game against the Los Angeles Galaxy at the Foxboro Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The United defeated the Galaxy 2-0. (Getty Images/Al Bello)

Ryan Nelsen #7 of the D.C. United runs towards the fans after after winning the MLS Cup 3-2 over the Kansas City Wizards on November 14, 2004 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. (Getty Images/Doug Benc)

In one of the oldest photos of Spring Training on record, manager Connie Mack of the defending World Champion Philadelphia Athletics stands with Hank O'Day. (AP Photo)

The 1921 New York Yankees, the first to win an AL pennant, pose for a team photo during Spring Training in Louisiana. (AP Photo/Library Of Congress)

Yankees legends Babe Ruth (left) and Lou Gehrig (right) chat outside the batting cage in 1929. (AP Photo)

New York Giants pitcher Carl Hubbell, known as the king of the screwball, throws a warmup pitch in 1932.

Clark Griffith, owner of the Washington Senators, surveys the scene at Spring Training in 1938. (AP Photo)

The Brooklyn Dodgers took their training camp abroad back in the day, training in (AP Photo/Jose Garcia)

Legendary Yankees catcher Yogi Berra poses in this 1961 photo. (AP Photo)

Manager Frank Robinson tutors pitcher Tony Armas, Jr. at the first Washington Nationals Spring Training in 2005. (AP Photo/Lawrence Jackson)

The Pebble Beach Pro-Am has a long history of bringing celebrities to the links, including Bing Crosby more than 50 years ago. (AP Photo/Gene Herrick)

Pro golfer Charlie Sifford, golf's Jackie Robinson, was seen here in 1965. (AP Photo)

Other professional athletes get in on the action as well as celebrities, including Sandy Koufax in 1966. (AP Photo)

The event has had its share of drama, like this tussle between James Garner and a fan in 1981. (AP Photo/C. Peterson)

Kevin Costner, who starred in Tin Cup the year prior, celebrates after a made shot in 1997. (AP Photo/Olga Shalygin)

One of the most frequent and entertaining celebrity participants, Bill Murray struts around the course in 1998. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Joe Pesci and John Daly share a moment on the course in 2001. (AP Photo/Don Heupel)

The Green Bay Packers beat Len Dawson (16) and the Kansas City Chiefs in the inaugural Super Bowl, played at the Los Angeles Coliseum in 1967. (AP)

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann dives to catch a pass from quarterback Terry Bradshaw during Super Bowl X in Miami. (AP)

Super Bowl XX

The Chicago Bears carry coach Mike Ditka off the field after their 46-10 win over the Patriots in Super Bowl XX, New England's first appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

Redskins wide receiver Art Monk breaks free during Washington's last Super Bowl win, 37-24 over Buffalo in Minneapolis in 1992. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)

Steelers running back Willie Parker dives to teh goal line during Pittsburgh's 21-10 win over Seattle in Super Bowl XL, the Seahawks' first Super Bowl appearance. (Getty Images/Gregory Shamus)

The Dallas Cowboys' Super Bowl ring from 1996 seems tame compared to more gaudy, modern versions. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

This is the Patriots' ring from their last title in 2005. (AP Photo/The New England Patriots)

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