Leading Off

Departments

10 Letters
12 Catching Up With
140 Point After

Scorecard

19 Of Sports and the Scandal
49ers Ownership Squabble
Penguins Cut Prices
New Pro Football League
Faces in the Crowd
SI View

Inside...

58 The NHL
64 The NBA
72 College Basketball

Pro Basketball
30 Happy Days
The Sonics are not only winning big, but—surprise!—they're also enjoying themselves
by Phil Taylor

College Basketball

36 On a Roll
Sparked by the resurgence of Michael Dickerson , Arizona ran its winning streak to 12 games
by Tim Crothers

44 Bulldog Determination
After owning up to substance abuse, Fresno State guard Chris Herren is battling back
by Gerry Callahan