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The Week In Sports

THE NBA

Jason Kidd keeps the heat on Nets management • Eddy Curry responds to challenge • NBDL a factor in labor talks

THE NFL

College connections should help Nick Saban as he prepares for his first draft with the Dolphins

GOLF

After another dominating performance, Annika Sorenstam could make a case for being the best women's golfer ever

SOCCER

Even Claudio Reyna's return can't lift U.S. in Mexico • Clint Mathis rejoins coach in Salt Lake • SI's MLS pick: FC Dallas

COLOR PHOTO

Photograph by Garrett Ellwood

STRETCH DRIVE

Carmelo Anthony swoops past the Lakers' Chris Mihm and Kobe Bryant for two of his 16 points during the Nuggets' 117--96 home victory last Thursday. The win was Denver's fifth straight; the loss, L.A.'s seventh in a row.