Leading Off

Flyer Beware
Canucks wing Donald Brashear puts a new spin on caveat emptor while putting some wood on Philadelphia center Simon Gagne in the season opener for both teams, which the Flyers won 6-3.

Second Skin
Hunt coverage guy Je'Rod Cherry gets shirty with Redskins returner Deion Sanders during Washington's 17-14 victory (page 130).

Razzing 'Cane
Miami defensive end Brian Stinson (95) adds insult to ignominy by bounding jubilantly over Florida State guard Ronald Boldin as the Hurricanes celebrate their 27-24 upset of the No. 1 Seminoles (page 66).