The Line Up

SUPER BOWL XXXVIII PREVIEW

40 Confidence Game
The Panthers believe in themselves and their coach even if others don't—a mind-set they take into the title game
by Jeffri Chadiha

•An analysis of the players who make the offenses click
•Last word from Dr. Z: Dos and don'ts for attacking the Pats' D

60 The Greatest Stories Never Told
Ever since Green Bay met Kansas City in 1967, the media has marveled at the bizarre mixture of sport, revelry, commerce and bombast that is the Super Bowl. Thirteen of our favorite writers tell tales of America's high holy day that they've kept under wraps

PRO BASKETBALL
46 Three's a Crowd
With too many forwards and too little D, do the Mavs really have a title shot?
by Jack McCallum

HOCKEY
52 Coyote Cowboy
Phoenix winger Shane Doan is the best NHL player you've never heard of
by Michael Farber

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
56 Birds of a Feather
Though beset by adversity, red-hot Louisville is sticking it to opponents
by Seth Davis

DEPARTMENTS

8 Leading Off

14 Contributors