Leading Off

Hard-nosed Defense
Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett can only hope Heat forward Sean Marks isn't running a pick-and-roll during a game won 80-73 by Minnesota (page 60).

Vapor Trails
Masts of sailboats in the Volvo Ocean Race Round the World cut through fog off Cape Town on the second leg of a voyage that will cover 32,700 nautical miles.

Slingin' in the Rain
Giants quarterback Kerry Collins loses his grip because Raiders Rod Coleman and William Thomas don't lose theirs in Oakland's 28-10 win (page 78).