Leading Off

Natural Light
There was electricity in the air at The Ballpark in Arlington, and it wasn't just over the Rangers' fast start (page 76). Their game against the Red Sox last Friday was canceled to let a storm play through.

Spur of the Moment
San Antonio center Tim Duncan battles for control of the ball while being pressed by Lakers forward Stanislav Medvedenko (left) and guard Derek Fisher in Game I of their Western Conference semifinal series. Duncan scored 30 points in the game, which the Spurs won 88-78 at home on Sunday.

Mud Pack
Riders churn through the sloppy terrain as they vie for position during the 2004 MX1/MX2 World Championship Individual Motocross competition in Teutschenthal, Germany, on Sunday.