Leading Off

The Ty That Binds
The Patriots' Ty Law wraps up Bills quarterback Rob Johnson as Richard Seymour gives Johnson the eye during the Patriots' 21-11 victory (page 52).

He Left a Big Mark
Mark McGwire, who retired on Sunday after 16 years and 583 home runs, salutes the crowd after hitting his then record 70th homer of the season in 1998 (page 33).

Shark Fishing
The Blues' Doug Weight uses his stick to hook San Jose's Stephane Matteau while Matteau pins Jeff Finley to the glass during a 4-1 Sharks win.