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Kevin Cooper (41) of the Maryland Terrapins tries to navigate past Colin Briggs (34) of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first quarter during the 2011 NCAA Lacrosse Championship at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Monday, May 30, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Brett Schmidt (44) of the Maryland Terrapins defends Steele Stanwick(6) of the Virginia Cavaliers during the 2011 NCAA Lacrosse Championship at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Monday, May 30, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Grant Catalino (1) of the Maryland Terrapins is smashed in between Bobby Hill (36) and Bray Malphrus (30) of the Virginia Cavaliers in the first quarter during the 2011 NCAA Lacrosse Championship at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Monday, May 30, 2011. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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Colin Briggs (34) hoists the trophy after the Cavaliers' victory over the Maryland Terrapins for the 2011 NCAA Lacrosse Championship at M & T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md., Monday, May 30, 2011. The Virginia Cavaliers defeated the Maryland Terrapins 9-7. (Rod Lamkey Jr./The Washington Times)
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In this May 11, 2011 photo, the splash zone at Sheppard Swim Center is shown in Anderson, S.C. The splash zone won't be used after city officials closed it and the indoor pool to the public because of budget cuts. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)
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Jim Tressel compiled a 106-22-0 record at Ohio State, winning a national championship in 2002. He also won four Division I-AA titles at Youngstown State in 15 years. (Associated Press)
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** FILE ** Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel (right) walks away as assistant head coach Luke Fickell (left) looks over a list of plays during the first day of spring college football practice in Columbus, Ohio, on March 31, 2011. (AP Photo/Terry Gilliam, File)
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San Diego Padres starting pitcher Clayton Richard throws against the Washington Nationals during the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 27, 2011, at Nationals Park in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
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DAVID TULLIS/ATHENS BANNER HERALD Billy Hurley, shown during a practice round for the Athens Stadion Classic at the University of Georgia, will qualify for the U.S. Open with a top-10 finish at the sectionals June 6 at Woodmont Country Club.
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FC Barcelona Lionel Messi, from Argentina, looks on after winning the Champions League soccer title at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona city, Sunday, May 29, 2011. (AP Photo/Job Vermeulen)
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Roger Federer, a 16-time major champion, defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 6-3, 6-2, 7-5 at Roland Garros to reach the quarterfinals at a record 28th Grand Slam tournament in a row. (Associated Press)
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Virginia's Steele Stanwick, right, shoots and scores as Denver's Henry Miketa, front left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college men's Division I lacrosse semifinal game on Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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** FILE ** Washington Nationals third baseman Jerry Hairston Jr. dives in vain for a ball hit by Logan Forsythe of the San Diego Padres for a single during the ninth inning of a baseball game on Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Washington. The Padres won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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NCAA lacrosse: Maryland's Mark White runs with the state flag after defeating Duke 9-4 in the NCAA college men's Division I lacrosse semifinal game. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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NCAA lacrosse: Maryland's Joe Cummings reacts after scoring against Duke late in the second half of the NCAA college men's Division I lacrosse semifinal game Saturday, May 28, 2011. Maryland won 9-4 and will play in the title game against Virginia on Monday. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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NCAA lacrosse: Maryland's goalie Niko Amato, front left, looks to pass after making a save against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college men's Division I lacrosse semifinal game Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Baltimore. Maryland won 9-4 and will play in the title game against Virginia on Monday. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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NCAA lacrosse: Virginia's Steele Stanwick, right, shoots and scores as Denver's Henry Miketa, front left, defends during the first half of an NCAA college men's Division I lacrosse semifinal game on Saturday, May 28, 2011, in Baltimore. Stanwick recorded three goals and two assists in Virginia's 14-8 victory over Denver. (AP Photo/Gail Burton)
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Washington Nationals' Roger Bernadina (2) is out at second as San Diego Padres second baseman Logan Forsythe throws to first to convert a double-play on a grounder by Washington Nationals' Michael Morse during the ninth inning. The Padres won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Washington Nationals right fielder Jayson Werth attempts but can't get to a ball, hit for a triple by San Diego Padres' Blake Tekotte during the fourth inning. The Padres won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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San Diego Padres' Blake Tekotte, left, stands on third with an RBI triple as Washington Nationals third baseman Jerry Hairston Jr. looks on during the fourth inning. Tekotte would also score a run on a Kyle Phillips single a batter later. The Padres won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)