Cover Description

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Inside the UVA Lacrosse Killing

by L. Jon Wertheim

P. 28

Dallas Braden Is Perfect

by Tom Verducci

P. 36

SPECIAL REPORT

The Genetic Makings Of an Athlete

by David Epstein

P. 53

GOOD OLD SHAQ

Can He Deliver a Ring to the King?

By CHRIS BALLARD

P. 46

PHOTO

ON THE COVER Photograph by Michael O'Neill (Shaq)

ILLUSTRATION

Illustration by Bryan Christie