CONTENTS

18
RIPPLES FROM LITTLE LAKE NELLIE
The families and friends of two Cleveland Indians who died while boating are coming to grips with grief
BY GARY SMITH

32
ROCKETS ON THE FOURTH
Pete Sampras fired 22 aces to win an all-American Wimbledon men's final on Independence Day
BY SALLY JENKINS

38
SOUTH OF THE BORDER
In an attempt to revive itself, Canadian football has invaded the U.S. with a team in Sacramento
BY RICHARD HOFFER

46
SHOOTING FOR PEACE
A brave team escaped Bosnia to plea for brotherhood during the European Basketball Championships
BY ALEXANDER WOLFF

48
BACK IN THE SWING
These days, whatever Payne Stewart wears, he again has the high style that made him a winner
BY JOHN GARRITY

66
SUCH GOOD FRIENDS
The friction between Jimmy Johnson and Jerry Jones nearly undid the Cowboys' Super season
BY SKIP BAYLESS

DEPARTMENTS

9
LETTERS

10
FACES IN THE CROWD

13
SCORECARD

52
SPORTS PEOPLE

58
INSIDE BASEBALL

82
POINT AFTER

COVER PHOTOGRAPH BY RONALD C. MODRA

PHOTO

MANNY MILLAN

Air Sampras: Pete Sampras prepares to hit a winging backhand during his victory over Jim Courier in the Wimbledon men's final (page 32).