An early contender for sports photo of the year

It seems a bit early in the NBA season for a team to be declared “skidding,” but that’s what the Nets are, according to this account. More interesting: this photo of new Jersey’s Shelden Williams, who hit himself in the face with a dunk against the Pacers. To do it full justice, look at the version following the jump. Full props to Associated Press photographer Julio Cortez.

Here’s another good one: Stanford band drummer, Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Monday night. Photo by Reuters.