Leading Off

A Thornton In Their Sides
Duke's Chris Carrawell (23) and Nate Jones get the rebound—and the win—despite the considerable efforts of St. John's guard Bootsy Thornton, who had 40 points in the Red Storm's 92-88 overtime loss.

Dusty Dusk
Motorcyclists in Mauritania have desert first as they sandblast into the sunset during the 5,843-mile Granada-to-Dakar rally.

Just Mist!
Coyotes wing Keith Tkachuk, playing for the North America team, has his shot stopped by Hurricanes goalie Arturs Irbe, playing for the World team, during the NHL All-Star Game, in which the New World outshone the Old 8-6.