March 12, 1990 Table Of Contents
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BY OVERSELLING THE DUNK, THE NBA IS SELLING ITSELF SHORT
Hank Gathers
Loyola Marymount's Hank Gathers was at the top one minute. The next, he collapsed and lay dying as his mother stood mournfully by him
NHL Violence
L.A.'s Marty McSorley used those words to describe the atmosphere as his team and the Oilers set an NHL record for penalties—and outraged critics anew
Detroit Pistons
Detroit's rugged Pistons have it all together for a run at another NBA championship
Britt Burns, in lockout limbo like many ballplayers, has had his comeback curtailed
By Tim Kurkjian
As point-shaving charges rocked N.C. State's basketball program, coach Jim Valvano prepared to step aside
Paul Azinger
That's what golf is like for Paul Azinger, who's 30 going on 15
Yugoslav Basketball
Surprisingly, basketball has become not only a big sport but also an export in Yugoslavia
Horse Racing
Unbeaten Mister Frisky is now a Derby favorite
Basketball
For The Record
A Roundup of the Week Feb. 26-March 4
Compiled by James E. Reynolds
Point After
Indoor track and field, once a booming sport, needs new zip
Departments
Edited by Craig Neff
