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The Week In Sports

SKIING

Bode Miller gets a blazing start at the world championships • Little-known Californian a surprise medalist in the Super G

THE NBA

Nuggets' G.M. turns to a proven--if controversial--coach • Scout: Mobley will help the Kings to six more victories

COLOR PHOTO

Photograph by Simon Bruty

DANGEROUS CURVES

Lindsey Kildow of the U.S. finished ninth on a tough Super G course at last week's world championships in Bormio, Italy.