September 26, 1988 Table Of Contents
Perspective
A HURDLER'S GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY
By Bud Collins
Red Sox-Yankees
Boston bullpen ace Lee Smith saved the day—and two games—as the Red Sox sent the Yankees packing and took control of the American League East race
By Ron Fimrite
Rams-Raiders
In the triennial tussle for Los Angeles bragging rights, the Rams finally beat the Raiders—to stay undefeated this season
By Rick Reilly
Reggie Ho
Reggie Ho's six field goals and 'voodoo' routine have made him a Notre Dame star
By William Nack
Summer Olympics
The Seoul Olympics began with spectacle in the stadium and serenity outside it
By William Oscar Johnson
Anthony Hembrick (left) missed his bus—and bout—and Kelcie Banks took it on the chin
By E.M. Swift
Janet Evans made winning the U.S.'s first gold medal look easy
By Craig Neff
Bryant Gumbel, NBC's Olympic host, is alone at the top—all alone with the memory of his father
By Rick Reilly
Hockey
Out of the game four years, Guy Lafleur attempts a comeback
Horse Racing
Alysheba redeemed himself in the Woodward
Inside
College Football
By Jaime Diaz
THIS OLD COWBOY HIRED HIMSELF A WINNER
By Hank Hersch
Spotlight
Dra‚Äö√¢√†‚àö¬∂en Petrovi‚àÜí‚àö° is a Seoul-seeker with moves
For The Record
A Roundup of the Week Sept. 12-18
Compiled by Roger Jackson
Point After
The Olympic Games offer an image of peace
By Frank Deford
Departments
Edited by Gay Flood
Edited by Steve Wulf