Team Sports Action (SAT)
A peak action photograph that captures the competitive spirit and game of an athletic team. Team sports action recognizes a photograph taken from an event where a number of persons form one side of the team, e.g. soccer, football, basketball, baseball, etc.

2nd Place,
Bob Rosato, Sports Illustrated

"Head Turner" Antwaan Randle El #82 of the Pittsburgh Steelers has his head turned around as Chris Akins #36 of the Cleveland Browns is called for face masking as the Steelers defeated the Browns 36-33 during the AFC Wild Card Playoff game on January 5, 2003 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. AFC Wildcard Game: Cleveland Browns @ Pitts. Steelers

Team Sports Action Winners

1st
Mike Longo, Associated Press
2nd
Bob Rosato, Sports Illustrated
3rd
Kevin Clark, The Washington Post
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Chip Litherland, The Sarasota Herald-Tribune
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Al Diaz, The Miami Herald
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Charles Cherney, The Chicago Tribune

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