Who's Hot / Who's Not

WHO'S Hot

Webber
New Piston Chris helped first-place Detroit (winners of 11 of 12 through Sunday) edge the Bulls with a last-second hoop. He also scored 21 points, his third game of 18 or more points in two weeks. Said Webber, who spent much of the season with the lowly Sixers, "I am just playing like a guy who's happy to be a Piston."

Louisville
Forget being relegated to the NIT last year. Forget the ho-hum start this season. The Cardinals had won five straight, were 21--8, and as for the NCAAs ? Says coach Rick Pitino (left), "We're in."

Morrisons
In his first fight in 11 years boxer Tommy (left), who says he's HIV-free, kayoed John Castle to go to 47-3-1. ("I'm satisfied," said the Rocky V star.) Blossoming Bobcat rookie Adam averaged 19.0 points as Charlotte won three of four.

Americans on Ice
Down went skeletoners Zach Lund (left) and Katie Uhlaender! Down went bobsledder Steven Holcomb! In winter sports swift descents rule: Each clinched a World Cup title.

WHO'S Not

Wallace
Former Piston Ben's long, headband-controversy-plagued season as a Bull (he missed the All-Star Game for the first time in five years) might have taken a turn with a win in his old stomping grounds. But the Bulls blew a 16-point lead (they'd lost six of 10 through Sunday), and the much-booed Wallace yelled at some hecklers, "Shut up!"

George Mason
Last year's Final Four darlings are 15--14, have lost five of seven and must win their conference tournament to make the NCAAs . Can they? Coach Jim Larranaga (left): "We're going to be a long shot."

Vlads
Laker Vladimir Radmanovic (left) revealed he'd separated his right shoulder while snowboarding (retracting an "I fell on some ice" story) and faces a club fine. Where was he when he transgressed? Visiting ex-Laker Vlade Divac in Utah .

Americans on Grass
Top seeds Phil Mickelson (left), Jim Furyk , and, oh, yes, Tiger went down in match play, leaving one U.S. player in the final eight—Chad Campbell, who bowed in the semis.