Leading Off

Law Breaker
Steelers receiver Hines Ward tries to rearrange Patriots cornerback Ty Law's teeth during the AFC Championship Game in Pittsburgh (page 52).

Give Us Dennis Miller, And Nobody Gets Hurt
Members of the Utah Highway Patrol Special Emergency Response Team practice their version of valet parking during antiterrorism drills preceding the Winter Olympics.

Safin Unsound
Marat Safin, his racket and the ball all find out why the surface is called Rebound Ace after a shot by Thomas Johansson in the men's final of the Australian Open (page 78).