Argentina beat Mexico after extra time to advance to last 8

Argentina beat Mexico after extra time to advance to last 8

LEIPZIG, Germany - Argentina's Hernan Crespo (C) and Maxi Rodoriguez (2nd from left), who scored one goal each, celebrate with their teammates after defeating Mexico 2-1 in their second-round match to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup finals.

(2)MLB All-Stars Game 8

(2)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Anaheim Angels closer Francisco Rodoriguez (R) and Cleveland Indians catcher Victor Martinez celebrate as the major league team shuts out the Japanese All-Stars 5-0 on the final day of the eight-game exhibition series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB)

Baystars end losing streak

Baystars end losing streak

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama Baystars manager Masaaki Mori (R) greets outfielder Boi Rodoriguez, who hit a solo homer in the bottom of the six inning against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Yokohama Stadium on May 22. Yokohama beat Hiroshima 3-1, ending their 13-game losing streak.

Ichiro steals base

Ichiro steals base

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki steals the second base, his 48th of the season, as Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodoriguez tries to reach the ball in the top of the sixth innings at the Ballpark in Arlington on Sept. 24. Ichiro went 2-for-5 to lower his batting average .348 as Seattle beat Texas 9-3. (MLB)

(2)MLB All-Stars Game 8

(2)MLB All-Stars Game 8

TOKYO, Japan - Anaheim Angels closer Francisco Rodoriguez (R) and Cleveland Indians catcher Victor Martinez celebrate as the major league team shuts out the Japanese All-Stars 5-0 on the final day of the eight-game exhibition series at Tokyo Dome on Nov. 14. (MLB) (Kyodo)

Baystars end losing streak

Baystars end losing streak

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Yokohama Baystars manager Masaaki Mori (R) greets outfielder Boi Rodoriguez, who hit a solo homer in the bottom of the six inning against the Hiroshima Toyo Carp at Yokohama Stadium on May 22. Yokohama beat Hiroshima 3-1, ending their 13-game losing streak.

Ichiro steals base

Ichiro steals base

ARLINGTON, United States - Seattle Mariners right-fielder Ichiro Suzuki steals the second base, his 48th of the season, as Texas Rangers shortstop Alex Rodoriguez tries to reach the ball in the top of the sixth innings at the Ballpark in Arlington on Sept. 24. Ichiro went 2-for-5 to lower his batting average .348 as Seattle beat Texas 9-3. (MLB)