Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

BASEBALL
Pitchers take their lumps on shots up the middle
The new wave of closers
Braves hitters flex their muscles

THE NHL
Better late than never for Caps goalie Kolzig
Sabres follow their captain's lead
Red Wings stymie Hull

THE NBA
Hornets piqued by Cowens's sting
Two thumbs up for the Richmond-Webber deal
Nuggets no match for Karl

MOTOR SPORTS
Foyt puts two cars on Indy front row
Short 500 run-up catches on
Another Unser makes Brickyard debut

SOCCER
Reyna takes the reins of the U.S. attack
National team iron woman
The Galaxy loses some star power

COLOR PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN IACONO BIRD TAKES WING Orioles catcher Lenny Webster flew the coop after putting the tag on Aaron Ledesma of the Devil Rays.