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The Week in Sports

THE NBA

Surprising start has Ray Allen considering re-signing with the Sonics • What Hubie Brown's successor inherits in Memphis

COLLEGE BASKETBALL

Justin Gray leads Wake Forest to the preseason NIT title • Team effort helps Washington win Great Alaska Shootout

COLLEGE FOOTBALL

Eleven coaches have exited in the last month, but who's still on the hot seat? • Showdown Saturday will clear up BCS picture

MOTOR SPORTS

Second in the Chase but an eight-race winner, Jimmie Johnson is SI's Driver of the Year • Gordon versus Schumacher in Paris

THE NFL

Why Minnesota needs a healthy Randy Moss • Colts wideouts having season to remember, too • Patriots' secret to success

COLOR PHOTO

Photograph by John W. McDonough

SUN DANCE

 The acrobatic passing of NBA assist leader Steve Nash dazzled a gathering swarm of Hornets during the Suns' 95--86 victory in Phoenix last Friday.