First Place, Sports Action - Lindsay Semple / Akron Beacon JournalThe lead runner and the pace bicyclist startle two deer while passing through the towpath area of the 2004 Road RunnerAkron Marathon, October 2, 2004.
Second Place, Sports Action - Roadell Hickman / The Plain DealerIra Newble of the Cavaliers attempts to put a shot up over Golden State's Mike Dunleavy during the 1st period. Newble was fouled on the play.
Third Place, Sports Action - Lisa Dutton / The BladeMarie Myers of Notre Dame Academy is thrown from her horse during a high school equestrian event. After a quick check from paramedics she was back in the saddle to finish her event.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Chuck Crow / The Plain DealerCleveland Indians right fielder Jody Gerut watches the home run ball hit by the Yankees' Tony Clark fall just out of reach of some fans in the 2nd inning. New York Yankee bullpen players celebrate the homer on the right, giving the Yankees a 3-0 lead.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Ed Suba Jr. / Akron Beacon JournalLake shortstop Megan Wright makes a diving catch of a line drive off the bat of Stow's Lisa Miller in a Division I regional championship game at Buchtel Field on, May 29, 2004 in Akron.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Lorrie Cecil / ThisWeek NewspapersMs. International Heavyweight competitor Betty Viana stays taut as the judges take a closer look at the competitors during the Ms. International prejudging at the Arnold Fitness EXPO.
Award of Excellence, Sports Action - Kim Riesbeck / ThisWeek NewspapersColumbus Academy's Erin Wolf rejoices after scoring the only goal in the state championship game at Upper Arlington. Underneath her are Mount Notre Dame's Marie Huth and Danielle Suarez.
