Leading Off

About Face!
Browns defensive back Chris Akins shows Steelers receiver Antwaan Randle El a new way of looking at things during their AFC wild-card game on Sunday (page 44). Akins was flagged for a face-mask penalty.

Ground Tkachuk
Blues left wing Keith Tkachuk (left) tries to break his fall while being taken down by Avalanche defenseman Rob Blake during a game in St. Louis on Dec. 26. The Blues won 3-2.

Moore and Moore
Tennessee guard Loree Moore grabs a rebound away from Connecticut center Jessica Moore during a game in Hartford last Saturday. Third-ranked UConn beat No. 5 Tennessee in overtime 63-62, extending their win streak to 51 games, three wins short of the record held by Louisiana Tech .