Pictures Of The Day

Andrew Taylor of the U.S. competes in the Red Bull Joyride qualifying during Crankworx 2012 mountain bike competition in Whistler, British Columbia August 17, 2012. (Reuters/Andy Clark)

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant (88) makes a one handed catch in the San Diego Chargers end zone but steps out of bounds, during their pre-season NFL football game in San Diego, California August 18, 2012. (Reuters/Mike Blake)

Gio Gonzalez #47 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the first inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on August 19, 2012 in Washington, DC. It was his 16th win, tying him for the major league lead and setting a Nationals’ team record.  (Photo by Jonathan Ernst/Getty Images)

A view from atop the press box of the nearly $60 million Allen High School’s  Eagle Stadium, located in Allen, Texas. Yes, we said “high school.”  (Michael Prengler/Special Contributor/AP Photo)