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A badgering D brought down Purdue's Mike Alstott.

A bloody Humberto Gonzalez took the light flyweight title from Michael Carbajal.

A celebrity game highlighted Super Bowl week in Atlanta.

A cross by Dooley that sailed just wide was one of the U.S.'s few chances.

A decked-out Zamboni resurfaces the Shark Tank.

A dejected Blue Jays bench lamented the team's fall from grace.

A dejected Steffi Graf contemplates her game.

A euphoric atmosphere followed B.C.'s shocker over Notre Dame.

A frustrated Young couldn't get his play off.

A furious Lasorda yelled during a warm-up in Cincinnati.

A healthy Canseco had a productive comeback from the disastrous 1993 campaign.

A historic moment in auto racing occurred as stock cars took their first lap in competition at the Brickyard.

A hot Elway outdueled Montana on this winter day.

A month after lifting New York to its first Stanley Cup in 54 years, Keenan dropped the Rangers.

A rejuvenated Daly crushed his way to a victory at the Bell South Classic.

A scorching Greg Norman finished a record 23-under par at the Players Championship.

A steroid scandal and no Hulks have hurt wrestling.

A stunned Kerrigan watched the U.S Olympic Trials from the press box.

A UN military base occupies the rink where hockey was played and Hamilton skated to the gold medal.

A young Jimmy Connors concentrated during a match in 1978.

Accustomed to being on the road, Armstrong, here at home in Austin, gears up to get going once again.

Adam Graves's high-scoring style has made him a star both on and off the ice.

After a month of denial, Harding finally confessed to her part in the conspiracy.

After a one-year interruption, the Pittsburgh Penguins figure to hoist the Stanley Cup again.

After being waived five times, Myers wasn't daunted by the pressure of replacing Jordan.

After Woods's stunning tee shot on 17, he pumped in a birdie.

Against Seattle, Means ran-and flew-for 86 yards.

Al Unser Jr. continued to build the family name with a victory at Indianapolis.

Alabama Huntsville players celebrated during a game against Rochester.

Albert Belle celebrated many home runs in 1994.

Albert Belle couldn't come up with this blast in Detroit.

Alexi Lalas earned recognition for his actions on and off the field.

Alexi Urmanov displayed his gold-winning form in Lillehammer.

All Arnold Daniel Palmer did was save golf by breathing sweet life into it.

All grown up: Trumbull, Connecticut's 1989 Little League World Series Champs show off their arms.

Allen was rejuvinated after signing with Kansas City.

Although Eric Lynch had a good game on this day, Detroit missed Barry Sanders.

Alvin Harper's only catch of the game was a gem, a 37-yard grab over two frustrated Steelers.

American hopes rested on the hands of keeper Tony Meola.

Amid flags of Cuba and Puerto Rico, Tejada bolted.

An unpopular Bill Belichick scowled on the sideline.

Anderson enjoyed more than passing success in high school and college before shooting to the top as a pro.

Andre Agassi returned to the tour with a bash, before losing in the finals of the Lipton Open.

Andres Galarraga found his stroke with the Colorado Rockies.

Andy Benes relaxed from the trials of the Padres with a few war games.

Angie Everhart wades with the lilies in a man-made pond.

Any team that gives the troubled Strawberry another turn at bat will be taking a major league risk.

Arch-rivals Ireland and N. Ireland exchange pleasantries before a heated match.

Arizona's swarming defense smothered this Oregon State ball carrier in 1993.

Arkansas' Alex Dilliard's baggy shorts harken back to basketball's early days, when shin-length pants and high socks were in favor.

Arkansas's loss to Kentucky in the SEC tourney never seemed to phase the Razorbacks.

Arkansas's Williamson pounded Hill and Duke for 23 points and eight rebounds.

Arledge ushered in the Age of Television.

Arthur Ashe took the slow train to eminence.

Arturs Irbe makes a save against the Red Wings' Slava Kozlov.

As Kerrigan got back to work on Monday, there was every sign that she was bound for the Olympics.

As Ryan can attest, Beuerlein throws a better party than he does forward passes.

At 35, Dan Duquette hoped to rebuild the struggling Red Sox.

At 72, SUNY-Binghampton's Dick Baldwin is basketball's oldest coach.

At age 51, five-decade star Gordie Howe was still a threat on the ice.

At only 5' 9" tall, Jeremy Fishcher had the best high school high jump last season.

At the Bush Light 300, Shawna Robinson became the first woman to ever win a pole position.

Augusta officials forced CBS to take golf announcer Gary McCord off the air for the Masters.

Azinger held his heart after a close call at the Buick open.

Azinger's finest year was overshadowed by a lymphoma diagnosis.

Azinger's poor health kept him out of the Masters.

B.C. followed the lead of its football team with a stunning upset over N.C.

Baerga's production at the plate has elicited comparisons to Hornsby.

Baggio, a devout Buddhist, is a beloved, but controversial, star at home.

Bagwell trails Griffey in only homers and covers.

Baltimore Oriole owner Peter Angelos, on the waterfront.

Barkley's back kept Phoenix at bay all season.

Bart Vale wants to bring shootfighting to the U.S.

Baseball's ambassador to Europe, Lenny Dykstra.

Before Bill Russell, no one had blocked shots in the pros or forced teams out of their offensive patterns.

Before Magic, Larry, and Michael there was just one basketball superstar: Dr. J.

Bettman suspended Keenan and left him with the Blues but without Nedved.

Big Daddy Wilkinson is everyone's big number one pick.

Big hits like this were few and far between for Stanford in '93--and will be again in '94.

Big-hearted Dick Vitale, showing his undying enthusiasm.

Bird & Magic revolutionized the NBA game.

Birmingham Baron Michael Jordan waits for his turn to bat.

Blackmun's ruling on Flood was encased in a flowery tribute to the game.

Blair took yet another victory lap at Lillehammer.

Bob Kennedy of the US held an early lead in the 5,000 meter at the Bislett Games.

Bobby Hurley tries to forget this fateful intersection.

Bobby Jones has enjoyed his retirement from competition.

Bobby Orr's mark on hockey may have been the most distinctive of any player's in the past 40 years.

Bonds had seven RBIs on Friday, but he and the Giants came up a game short.

Bonnie Blair reigned triumphant in women's speedskating in Albertville.

Boomer is devoted to confronting a disease that has invaded his family.

Boston Bruin star Cam Neely sets his sights for victory.

Boston is finally showing signs of Patriotism.

Boxing took another hit when Sonny Barch took a dive against Tex Cobb.

Brad Lamb's opening bobble in Super Bowl XXVII was a sign of things to come.

Branco sliced the ball around Holland's wall for a Brazilian goal.

Bret Favre rose above his inconsistencies in Green Bay's wild-card victory.

Brian Evans helped Indiana to bury number-one Kentucky.

Brian Williams watches in disbelief as one of his pitches sails overhead.

Broncos sack specialist Simon Fletcher looms over new Falcon Jeff George in preseason action at Mile High.

Brooks and the other Seminoles are still grappling with a scandal.

Brown stayed in the pocket even when the Philly D loomed large.

Bud Harrelson didn't make it through two seasons with the Mets.

Buddy Ryan kept a watchful eye on the Cardinals.

But What Has She Done Lately?.

Byron Bennett's chance at heroics sailed left.

Canada's Ed Podivinsky took the bronze in the downhill.

Capriati's career looked promising with a gold at Barcelona.

Carl Lewis's chosen race was the 100-meter dash.

Carpenter's days in northern Montana are filled with the tasks of settling into a new home.

Cathy Turner's aggressive style helped her win the Gold, but not friends.

Cha-Cha deserves his place with the game's best.

Charles Oakley and the Knicks outmuscled the Pacers in the playoffs.

Charlie Spoonhour revived St. Louis's long-dormant basketball program.

Charlie Ward in Heisman-winning form.

Charlote Smith's buzzer-beater gave the Tar Heels the championship.

Chavez stung Taylor with a jab in the seventh, one round before the end.

Cheryl Miller returned to USC as head coach.

Chicago White Sox young talent Bere and Fernandez enjoying some time off the field.

Christian Laettner hoped to help stretch the Timberwolves.

Closer Duane Ward jumped for joy following Toronto's comeback victory.

College nicknames are foundering in the tidal wave of political correctness.

Colt left tackle Will Wolford plays as if he was from another era.

Commanding in the stretch, the Bull glided away from Bertrando and Colonial Affair.

Content in his role as a pioneer, O'Neil reflects on his playing days without rancor.

Cosell was there when Patterson defended his crown in 1961.

Could this man keep a coaching job in Iraq?.

Courier sparked controversy when he opened Maupin's Maybe the Moon during a changeover.

Craig Griffey would like to join his brother Ken in the big leagues.

Cross-country skiers anticipate the coming Olympics in Norway.

Cuts in college football would help fund women's sports programs.

Cyclists gathered at the Bustop in Hygiene, Colorado before the race.

Daehlie sailed past a legion of flag waving supporters to win a gold medal in the pursuit.

Dai Guohong led China to the Gold at the World Championships.

Dallas owner Jerry Jones, with coach Jimmy Johnson.

Dan Jansen gave thanks for his hard-earned gold.

Danny Manning celebrates a conversion against Indiana.

Danny Manning couldn't wait to get in the game against the Timberwolves.

Darryl Strawberry's mid-season arrival in San Francisco sparked the Giants to a run at the Dodgers in the NL West.

Dave Stockton Jr. was ankle-deep in trouble on this shot.

David Gordon's last-second field goal gave Boston College a shocking victory over No. 1 Notre Dame.

David Robinson scores two for San Antonio on his way to the playoffs.

Demetrea Shelton ran Northern Alabama to the Division II title.

Dennis "The Worm" Rodman held his ground against a determined Shaquille O'Neal.

Dennis Rodman--the NBA's "Mr. Controversy"-- in his off-court attire.

Denver and San Diego will rise or fall on the strength of their passing games.

Derek Clark bucked the odds at the National Finals Rodeo.

Despite a broken thumb, Joe Carter got off to a good start.

Despite beating Texas, Rose and the Fab Four couldn't return to the Final Four.

Despite being down 3-2, N.Y. checked the Devils out of the tournament.

Despite the Giants' collapse, Barry Bonds wasn't about to surrender to the Braves.

Detroit's Sergei Federov beat goalies all season long.

Diann Roffe-Steinrotter basked in the glory of her Super-G gold.

Displaying the fruit of the Rangers' long season, Mark Messier helped New York celebrate the end of the Rangers' Stanley Cup drought.

Dodger legend Koufax was a hero on and off the field.

Dolphin rookie Terry Kirby was a hit on and off the field.

Dominique Wilkins still stands out from his former teammates.

Don Shula celebrated after his record-breaking 325th win.

Dorothy Hamill skates in her Ice Capades' production of "Cinderella."

Dr. Robert Jackson took the ideas of repairing torn cartilage from the Japanese and refined them.

Duke put a muzzle on Purdue's Big Dog in the regional final.

Duke's Grant Hill shoots for two against Michigan.

Duke's Grant Hill showed his defensive skill against Corliss Williamson and the Razorbacks.

E.M. Swift tested the shark-infested waters off fabled Cocos Island, Costa Rica.

Ebersol and NBC did not drop the ball.

Eighteen-year-old Tiger Woods mounted the greatest comeback in U.S. Amateur Championship history.

Elegant and stylish, Peggy Fleming took a staid sport and made it marvelously glamorous.

Eric Montross lit up the scoreboard against Kansas.

Ernie Els hugged his caddie after winning the U.S. Open.

Ernie Stewart's goal clinched the U.S.'s amazing upset of Colombia.

Evander Holyfield watched his title bout on the tube.

Even when Holy Bull opened up what seemed like a safe lead, there was still room for Concern.

Ewing and the Knicks squeaked by Indiana.

Faulk's TD plunge began the rout, which gave him and long-suffering Colts fans cause to smile.

Favorite Alberto Tomba suffered a surprising loss in Park City, Utah.

Fifth-starter Kent Merker tossed the first no-hitter of the season.

Filling the stadiums was not a problem at Lillehammer.

Finnish jumper Janne Ahonen excelled in offseason jumping.

Fittingly, Williams gets a new uniform for his fresh start in Houston.

Five years after he helped Miami win the national title, Irvin scored in the Cowboys' romp in Super Bowl XXVII.

Florida State looked to lawyer and NCAA investigator Mike Glacier.

Florida State stiff-armed its competition all the way to a National Championship.

Florida State's Corey Sawyer celebrated his team's Orange Bowl victory.

Foreshadowing violence to come, the Colombian soccer team practiced under armed guard.

Franco brings his dangerous bat to the DH slot, giving the Sox yet another offensive weapon.

Frank Thomas and Sandy Alomar met for a brief handshake at home plate in Jacobs Field.

Frank Thomas took a hack against the Indians at Jacobs Field.

Freshman Delon Washington may be third on the depth chart, but he was first rate against the Huskies.

Frozen tundra doesn't stop the hoop-crazed Alaskans.

FSU's Tamarick Vanover has the field to himself.

Gant let few over the wall as his Braves swept Colorado in the NL West.

Gary Davidson created options for athletes that wouldn't have existed in the days before free agency.

Gary Payton led the Sonics' tenacious defense.

Gary Stevens rode Brocco all the way to the winner's circle at Santa Anita.

Geoff Courtnall's goal clinched Game 6 for the never-say-die Canucks.

George Perles, here with players in 1992, led the Spartans through a tough Big 10 campaign.

German-born Tom Dooley was a valuable addition to the U.S. team.

Gill, who's a pouter, will fit right in with volatile Seattle.

Go for Gin beat the elements and the rest of the Kentucky Derby field.

Golf's dying breed, a group of caddies enjoys time off the links.

Golfer Heather Farr, before losing her life to breast cancer.

Green Bay enjoyed Reggie White's exploits on the defensive line.

Greg Jackson's recovery ended Minnesota's hopes in the NFC wild-card game.

Gwen Torrence continued to dominate women's sprinting.

Hakeem had the Jazz singing the blues.

Hank Aaron, at a press conference following his historic 715th home run.

Hanson sent Lion spirits sky high with his game-winning boot in OT.

Heath Shuler's arm made the Tennessee quarterback a coveted NFL commodity.

Her fellow coaches have whistled USC's Miller for antifeminism and abrasiveness.

Highly-touted QB Josh Booty settled on LSU.

Hockey player Jimmy Boni faced manslaughter charges in Italy after a harmless slash turned fatal.

Holly Bull's wire-to-wire victory in the Blue Grass secured his role as the Kentucky Derby favorite.

Hollywood has already begun filming "Nancy" and "Tonya" stories.

Holtz had few occasions to fume as his team committed no turnovers on its way to No. 1.

Holyfield, in yellow shorts, proved too much for Bowe.

Horry made the Jazz sorry that he stayed with Houston.

Houston left N.Y. in a daze, improving to 14-0 on the season.

Houston's two-run homer clinched the division title for Richmond and put Oliva, Lomon, and Fischer in a celebratory mood.

Hurley's deft playmaking skills bear more than a tiny resemblance to those displayed by Archibald.

Idled by yet another strike, 43-year-old Goose Gossage may have seen the sun set on his baseball career.

If he makes it into Georgetown, Iverson will have to work to put a troubled past behind him.

In a rare display of amity, L.A.'s Nolan Harrison (74) decided to let back Glyn Milburn down easy.

In Game 3, Pippen jumped on New York for 25 points and four assists.

In Game 5, Darren Daulton forced Blauser wide of the plate, then tagged him out.

In his final moment, Ayrton Senna couldn't have known what hit him.

In Italy, Irish fans camped out to buy tickets, then serenaded the likes of McGrath and Tony Cascarino.

In many ways Don King is the old-time sports promoter, surviving on his wiles and personal magnetism.

In the statistical competition, Aikman and Young had nearly identical numbers, but Young missed on a crucial fourth-quarter pass.

In the wake of Earl Strom's death from brain cancer, there will invariably be those who refer to him as the last of a disappearing breed.

Indiana deity Bobby Knight, hunting in 1981.

Ingraham (with coach Sean Walsh) isn't smiling now.

Inspired by his countrymen, Chavez regained the WBC super welterweight belt.

It has been a frustrating NBA-initiation process for Christian Laettner.

It might pain an old bear like Dick Butkus to see Zorich and the other defenders struggle.

It should be a kick: Americans open up to the World Cup.

It was another rough season for Mashburn and the Mavericks.

It was bottoms up for Johnson and Jones in '93, but their union hit rock bottom last week.

It's almost impossible to move Andreychuk out of the slot once he gets position.

J.J. Birdens's grab was a key play in the Chiefs' wild-card win over Pittsburgh.

Jack Nicklaus has been the best golfer ever to live, by a par 5.

Jack Nicklaus, applying a little body English to his putt in the 1975 Masters.

James Worthy longs for the Lakers' glory days.

Jay Humphies gave it his all against San Antonio in the playoffs.

Jeff Bagwell slid into our living rooms all summer.

Jeff Capel played a huge role in getting Duke back to the Final Four.

Jeff Gordon jumped joyfully on his car after winning the first-ever NASCAR race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Jenny Thompson led Stanford to another swimming championship.

Jeremy Lincoln returned an interception for a touchdown against Green Bay.

Jerry Jones made peace with Tom Landry at Texas Stadium.

Jim Ballard led Mount Union to the Division III Championship.

Jim Brown was the game's definitive running back.

Jim Gallagher escaped from the sand on his way to win the Tour Championship.

Jim Kelly prepared for the Bills' run at a fourth straight AFC championship.

Jim Kelly threw the Bills into their fourth straight Super Bowl.

Jimmy Johnson and Emmitt Smith celebrate their second straight NFC title.

Jody Hull nearly brought the expansion Panthers to a playoff berth.

Joe Gibbs has 20 speaking appearances lined up at a fee of $20,000 each.

Joe Montana is a winner, and maybe we should just leave it at that.

John Chaney's passion got the better of him last season.

John Daly is trying take it easy after a rough year on, and off, the golf course.

John Robinson looked on with concern as his Trojans took on UCLA in 1993.

John Wetteland found truth in the heavens.

John Wooden is basketball's whiskered ombudsman.

Johnny Oates felt the pressure of a pennant race.

Jones is trusting that Switzer can keep his Cowboys in championship form.

Jordan displayed less-than-perfect form in his big-league tryouts.

Jordan earned Olympic gold on the original Dream Team.

Jordan threw the NBA a curve when he retired to pursue a baseball career.

Jordan, who once awed fans with his hang time, now has nothing but hanging-out time.

Jordan:  "I think I showed you guys that if I want to play, I can play."

Julie Krone returned with style to the winner's circle.

Jurgen Klinsmann hoped to bring Germany its second straight World Cup title.

Justice found peace with his marriage to Halle Berry.

Kasparitis is cozy with Wayne Gretzky.

Katarina Witt's comeback brought her back to the Olympics.

Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson, and Rachael Hunter make a splash with the U.S. water-polo team.

Kenneth Davis could do no better than Thomas against a Dallas D that yielded only 87 yards rushing.

Kenneth Davis took to the air to deliver a Buffalo touchdown.

Kentucky Derby favorite Tabasco Cat cruised to victory at San Rafael.

Kerrigan was all business when it came to figure skating.

Kerrigan was the target of a half-baked plan by Harding's supporters.

Kerrigan's beautiful free-skate earned her a silver.

Kerrigan's long drama ended in a silver medal.

Kerrigan's technical program left her in the lead for the gold.

Knudsen Sr. can shoot you into eternity in a shell or a ball.

Koss "the Boss" became the media darling of Lillehammer.

L.A. hoped DeShields would shore up the Dodgers' infield.

L.A.'s Mike Piazza picks off an incoming Blauser.

Larry Bird began his road to fame at Indiana State.

Larry Walker and the Expos seemed to run around the competition.

Laura Davies relishes a brief repose on the course at Evian, France.

Laura Davies's drives, as well as her game, were the talk of the tour.

Lee Becton was unstoppable all season for the Irish.

Lee Trevino drove his way to the PGA Seniors Championship.

Leetch pushes the puck through overwhelming odds.

Lefty Steve Carlton entered Cooperstown in his first year of eligibility.

Legendary sports writer Jim Murray in 1986.

Lewis was as cold as the Welsh air until a Round 7 flurry stopped Bruno.

Life appeared good for Harding after the 1991 World Championships.

Linford Christie gets off to a good start in Zurich.

Lou Holtz vented his displeasure with Justin Goheen after a penalty.

Lowery links the boom in three-pointers to, in part, the growing number of youngsters attending kicking camps.

Loyal sports fans will buy anything.

Lure proved a winner at Santa Anita.

Maddux: three straight Cy Youngs and counting.

Magic Johnson returned to the court to briefly coach the Lakers.

Magic man Hardaway has had to live up to comparisons.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf changed more than his name last season.

Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf takes a private moment off-court.

Maier suffered a fatal accident on the slopes.

Managers voted Barry Bonds baseball's best clutch hitter.

Mantle told of his problems with alcohol in his biography.

Marcus Allen found fresh legs in Kansas City.

Marino tried yoga to rehabilitate his Achilles tendon.

Marino's legs never failed him as he threw for 473 yards.

Mark McCormack, a brilliant, creative mind, combined his workaholic nature with a passion for golf.

Martina Navratilova made the most of her last Wimbledon appearance.

Martina Navratilova's career turned on a moment of truth.

Martina said good-bye to the grass of Wimbledon.

Marty McSorley, the Pittsburgh Penguins' new $10 million man, is an enforcer who can actually play the game.

Mater Dei High's Schea Cotton skied for a dunk in the Great Western Shootout.

Mean Joe on his style: "I do play football no holds barred."

Metcalf, who makes great strides as a kick returner, would like to get more rushing opportunities.

Miami coach Dennis Erickson hoped 1994 would erase the disappointment of 1993.

Michael Bolton's sports video came up soft.

Michael Jordan retired as greatest basketball player on earth.

Michael Jordan would take a longer rest from basketball this year.

Michael Jordan's spring training workout looked like a press conference.

Michael Moorer jabbed his way to the heavyweight title over Holyfield.

Mike Mussina was the ace of Baltimore's rotation in 1994.

Mike Richter came up with many spectacular saves.

Mile legends: Snell, Keino, and Shorter.

Milton Smith's American Winner fell just short of winning harness racing's Triple Crown.

Milwaukee hoped Glenn Robinson would be the answer to their problems.

Minor-leaguer Trajan Langdon signed on to play basketball at Duke.

Mitch Williams returned to his ranch after being released by the Astros.

Mondesi rode a solid spring into the Rookie of the Year award.

Montana was all smiles after a playoff victory over Houston.

Montana's 24 complete passes included two to wide receiver Lake Dawson in the third quarter.

Mookie Blaylock was a huge key in Atlanta's improvement.

Mount Union (in purple) and Rowan will once again push their way into the Top 10.

Nebraska I-back Damon Benning somersaulted into the end zone for six of the Cornhuskers' 49 points against UCLA.

Nebraska's Lawrence Phillips avoided the grasp of Colorado's Jeff Brunner.

Never really challenged, the US bench enjoyed the show their teammates put on in Toronto.

New York beat Buffalo to give coach Carroll his first Jet victory.

New York's aloof center Patrick Ewing.

Newly-retired Robin Yount will be a shoe-in to Cooperstown.

Nick Price jumped for joy after eagling the 17th at Turnberry.

Nick Price watched his approach shot at Southern Hills during the PGA Championship.

Nineteen-year-old Alex Rodriguez saw his first major league action for the Mariners in Boston.

No heavyweight champion worked harder or got more out of his ability than did Holyfield.

No one is sure why Mary decided not to play Wimbledon, but the evidence points to her father.

No one remotely like Muhammad Ali has been seen on the sporting scene.

Norm Duke bowled over his competition at the Tournament of Champions.

Norman (left) with Smith and Carlos.

North Alabama defenders like Gerald Smith (7) can hold their own with any in the U.S.

Norwegian fans proudly displayed their national colors.

Notre Dame's Lee Becton found gaping holes against Florida State.

Now healthy again after a stroke, Parker once helped keep Unitas safe and sound.

O'Neal is as big a hit off the court as he is on.

O'Neill's stroke had fans thinking .400 much of the season.

Oak Hill High didn't mind spending Christmas in Vegas.

Of Joe Namath, the legendary Bear Bryant once said, "He's the greatest athlete I've ever coached."

Off by inches, Brian McRae could not come down with this drive.

Oklahoma State's Pat Smith won an unprecedented fourth straight NCAA title.

Oksana Baiul was overcome with joy upon winning the gold.

Oksana Baiul, Nancy Kerrigan, and Chen Lu on the medal stand.

Olajuwon and Ewing were the keys to their respective teams' successes.

On Sunday, Eisenreich sent the ball flying, and the Phils' Darren Daulton did the same to Alomar.

Once again the Super Bowl is within reach of Jerry Rice and the 49ers.

Once thought to be washed up, Daulton has become one of the game's top-hitting catchers.

Opening day at Jacobs Field ushered in a new era in Cleveland.

Orlando is hoping to cash in quickly on its "Penny" investment.

Over the summer Graham kept himself and a golf course in shape.

Padre Tony Gwynn's run was cut short by the strike.

Parker carries Marshall's hopes for a fourth consecutive trip to the NCAA title game.

Patty Sheehan frolicked around the green after sinking a key putt at the US Open.

Paul (Bear) Bryant was the ultimate football coach.

Paul Molitor hefted his World Series MVP trophy for all to see.

Pele demonstrated the wonderous possibilities of soccer to the world.

Pete Rose had a "fatal flaw" within him that led to his tragic fall.

Pete Rozelle transformed the NFL to the giant of professional sports.

Pete Rozelle.

Pete Sampras seems aloof, but he burns to destroy all comers on the court.

Peter Forsberg's goal gave Sweden the gold over Canada.

Petty didn't merely feel his race car around him, he began to look like it too.

Peyton is already living up to his father's name.

PGA player Robert Gamez quite possibly set a course record for vacuity.

Phil Mickelson got in trouble on 16 at the Tournament of Champions.

Picabo Street's unconventional style earned her praise as well as the silver.

Powlus (3) came out flying.

Powlus can fling without last fall's sling--even if his parents are around--to his heart's content.

Preparing for his season as a broadcaster, Jimmy Johnson took a break on his fishing boat in Florida.

President Bill Clinton had no problem displaying Razorback colors.

Rasheed Wallace hopes to continue the trend of dominant Tar Heel big men.

Rasmussen wasn't looking to create ESPN or television history.

Record-breakers in the mile got together for a joyous gala.

Reeves, a project as a freshman, became an imposing presence as a sophomore.

Reggie Williams and the Nuggets stuffed the heavily-favored Sonics.

Retired autos returned to the track for the Historic.

Richmond Webb of the Miami Dolphins wore a 1972 Miami uniform.

Ricky Watters and the 49ers hammered the Giants in the playoffs.

Riddick Bowe rattled Buster Mathis Jr. with a solid right to the chin.

Riley had to get a grip on an angry Harper.

Robert Creamer was there in Sports Illustrated's first year, 1954, as a writer for the then fledgling magazine.

Roberto Clemente's baseball legacy extends far beyond Cooperstown.

Rod Bernstine lifted the Broncos, but in the end Means and the Chargers wore Denver down.

Rodman mugged Stockton; the latter soon left with a bum thigh, the former with the bum's rush.

Roffe-Steinrotter's gold in the Super G was one of many surprises by the U.S. ski team.

Roone Arledge prepared for his new assignment: producing college football telecasts.

Rudy T and the Rockets broke the West's five-year drought in the finals.

Russel Maryland numbers among the players looking for a hometeam.

Russell Earl O'Dey, aka Bucky Dent, a .247 lifetime hitter, he once tortured the Boston Red Sox.

Russian players skate among symbols of corporate America.

San Diego's Marion Butts raced through the Raider defense for a touchdown.

Scott Mitchell hoped to gain a starting role in Detroit.

Scottie Pippen showed his displeasure with Spike Lee at a playoff game.

Seahawk defenders were all over Reggie Brooks and the other Skin runners.

Seattle's volatile George Karl, yelling from the sidelines.

Secretariat had it all: impeccable bloodlines, a dazzling turn of foot, and a flawless physique.

Sergei Grinkov connects to win a second gold medal in the pairs.

Seve went from dashing to dashed.

Shawon Dunston, is recovering from two years of back problems.