Games

Jun Ikoma of Japan, performs taking first place in the freestyle class competition of the UAE Jet-Ski Championships in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Rafael Nadal returns a Robin Soderling volley during the finals of the Capitala World Tennis Championship at Zayed Sports City in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Kenya players from second left, Collins Injera, Humphrey Kayange and Gibson Weru Kahuthia converge on the ball as one of England's players (on ground) passes to Ben Gollings (10) during their match at the Rugby World Cup Sevens. England defeated Kenya 26-7.

First time rodeo contestant Cal DeBoer, of South Lake Tahoe, California is thrown during the bull riding competition in the Road Runner Regional Rodeo, sponsored by the Arizona Gay Rodeo Association in Phoenix, Arizona. More than 200 contestants from the U.S. are entered in the annual event. The Arizona chapter is the fourth oldest Gay rodeo association in the country.

A man plays pool at Champion Billards in the Khozam neighborhood of Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant (8) passes to a teammate while being guarded by Phoenix Suns Steve Nash (13) and forward Shawn Marion (R) during first quarter NBA in Phoenix, Arizona.

Patrick Makau, of Kenya (L) waits while other runners prepare to start their watches seconds before the start of the RAK Half Marathon in Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. Makau won the race in 58:52, a new course record.

The start of the ADCB 5&10k Run in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Michelle Wie reacts in the drop zone to hitting her second shot into the water on the 18th hole during the final round of the Dubai Ladies Masters in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Wie managed to save par, finishing second in the tournament, two strokes behind winner In Kyung Kim.

Alvaro Quiros reacts after winning the Dubai World Championship tournament in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

UAE national swim team member Obaid Al Jasmi, 30, is competing against teammate Mubarak Al Basher, 23, for a spot on the 2012 Olympic team. Recovering from heart surgery for Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome (increased heart rate), Al Jasmi, an Abu Dhabi police officer, practices in Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Al Jasmi swam for the UAE team in the Beijing and Athens Olympics.

Anusweud Kumar debates his next move during the Filipino Chess Players League tournament in Reef Mall in
Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Jonson seen through the stance of minor league field coordinator Bobby Dickerson while bunting to fellow pitchers Todd Stottlemyre, Andy Benes and Brian Anderson during spring training workouts in Tucson, Arizona.

San Diego baseball fans during a playoff game in San Diego, California.

Elvis impersonators, from left, Bill Witter, Brendan Paul, Greg Miller, of Las Vegas, and Paul Casey, (with bat), of Palm Springs, Calif., wait for the ceremonial first pitch to be thrown by Elvis impersonator Steve Connelly, of Las Vegas prior to the start of the Arizona Diamondbacks and Milwaukee Brewers baseball game.

This father keeps his daughter close to him as automobiles and ATVs climb a sand hill at the Awafi Festival in
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates.

Boys watch drivers pass them on a course turn during the 24 Hour Dubai in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.