Inside THE WEEK IN SPORTS

COLLEGE BASKETBALL
Duke's Battier player of the year
Eastern Illinois's stunning comeback
Gaudet finds home at Vanderbilt

THE NBA
Malone's new Jazz sidekick
Tumultuous year for Pistons' Cleaves
Last hurrah for Warriors' Mullin?

THE NHL
Blackhawks' 5'9" Sullivan stands tall
Canadiens' prospect overcomes tragedy
Injuries dog Blues

SOCCER
Wolff leads U.S. past Mexico
Donovan could be headed for MLS
Women's league of dreams

COLOR PHOTO: PHOTOGRAPH BY BOB ROSATO BALLIN' Eastern Illinois's Henry Domercant grabs a rebound during the 84-83 win over Austin Peay that propelled the Panthers into the NCAA tournament (page 56).