Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

THE NFL
Seifert rebuilding Panthers
Free-agent linebacker Miller draws little interest
Back traded for Favre is eager Eagle

SOCCER
Aching Akers soldiers on in midfield
Friedel likes his chances in Liverpool
Wacky world of Zenga

THE NHL
Faithful turn out for Hurricanes
Leetch's upcoming summer to remember
Some postseason firsts

THE NBA
Bird playing Jackson or better
Knicks serve up a sacrificial lamb
Silas gets long overdue due

BASEBALL
Tatis's historic grand slams
Can Bonds-less Giants hang in in division race?
Success for substitutes

COLOR PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPH BY JOHN BIEVER DOUBLE OR NOTHING The Brewers' Fernando Vina lands a two-bagger against Warren Morris and the Pirates in a 5-3 Milwaukee win.