Leading Off

Dropping Back
Niners quarterback Steve Young, who announced his retirement on Monday (page 56), will no longer have to worry about rough treatment from the likes of Bills linebacker Darryl Talley.

Serve's Up!
John Hyden hops to it in a volleyball match between the U.S. and Korea at Colorado Springs. The U.S. was 4-1 in the five-match series.

Looks Like He Needs a Smaller Cup
Devils right wing Randy McKay places his four-month-old son Dawson in the Stanley Cup after New Jersey beat the Stars to win the NHL title (page 36).