Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

BASEBALL
Can Higginson again roar for Tigers?
Rapid recovery of Indians' Lofton
Unkindest spring cuts

THE NHL
Blues' Pronger for MVP
Rangers' next general manager
League approves violent video game

THE NBA
Undeveloped developmental league
Two pals, one rookie award
Sacramento's wacko sub

THE NFL
Vikings' Green under the gun
Deion strictly baseball--for now
Dealing with off-season woes

MOTOR SPORTS
Dale Earnhardt's kid wins
Youngest Petty's bittersweet Winston Cup debut
Benson's new ride

COLOR PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPH BY BOB ROSATO Winning Streak Dale Earnhardt Jr. speeds to his first Winston Cup victory, at the DirecTV 500, in just his 12th career start.