Leading Off

Marcus Aerialist
LSU junior Marcus Thomas's effort in the men's triple jump at the NCAA track and field championships wasn't exactly the pits, although that's where he ended up. His best jump, of 16.41 meters, was good for fourth place.

Hull to Pay
Stars right wing Brett Hull gets whacked by Sergei Brylin (18) and Brian Rafalski during Game 3 of the Stanley Cup finals (page 40).

Above and Beyond
South African defender David Kannemeyer went over the top against America's Brian McBride for a header during U.S. Cup 2000 (page 66).