Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

PRO FOOTBALL
Favre coming of age as he hits 30
Young's troubles start with Niners' line
Cards take step back

BASEBALL
Reds' improbable run
McGwire not so far ahead of the pack
Minority managerial hopeful awaits callagain

THE NHL
Bully for Capitals' McPhee
Why Khristich isn't signed yet
Free-agent warning

COLLEGE FOOTBALL
K-State makes a statement
Arizona State bedevils UCLA
Baylor takes a knee
Marshall on a roll

COLOR PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPH BY BOB ROSATO Cavalier TakedownVirginia cornerback Jerton Evans stops Virginia Tech tailback Shyrone Stith two yards shy of the end zone during a 31-7 loss to the Hokies last Saturday.