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Online articles from the magazine
May 4, 1998
Sports Illustrated Cover
Cover photograph by
Donna Ferrato

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Leading Off

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Other articles in this week's issue

HOCKEY
Peter the Great
As rumors of dissension swirled around the Avalanche, Peter Forsberg took over the series against Edmonton
by Michael Farber

PRO FOOTBALL
Scared Straight
Fresh off 90 days in a Texas jail, free-agent halfback Bam Morris is trying to put his life and career back together
by Michael Silver

SPECIAL FEATURES
Paternity Ward
Fathering out-of-wedlock kids has become commonplace among athletes, many of whom seem oblivious to the legal, financial and emotional consequences
by Grant Wahl and L. Jon Wertheim

BASEBALL
Enough about Me ...
... what do you think of my stats? Egomania is what makes the game—or at least some of its players—great
by Richard Hoffer
 

PRO BASKETBALL PLAYOFFS
Points of View
As the NBA playoffs got under way, four key figures—a Sonic, a Hornet, a Knick and a Net—at various stages of their careers offered unique perspectives on the challenges of postseason play

The First Timer
Vin Baker finally made his playoff debut
by Michael Bamberger

The Coach
Dave Cowens has the Hornets stinging
by Gerry Callahan

The War Horse
Charles Oakley has seen it all in a 13-year career
by Phil Taylor

The Rookie
Keith Van Horn learned valuable lessons in defeat
by Marty Burns
 


Special online features

History of the Final Four
Take a comprehensive look at the who, what, where and why of college basketball's main event, including dozens of classic Sports Illustrated covers.

Swimsuit '98
Journey to the center of the earth with the Sports Illustrated 1998 Swimsuit Issue: SI Travels the Equator. And don't miss Swimsuit '98 Extra!

Photo Galleries
SI's photographers take you onto the field and into the action.

Sportsman of the Year
Sports Illustrated honors North Carolina's Dean Smith. View vintage action shots of Dean's greatest players, hear audio from his greatest prodigy. Also, check out updated capsules on SI's previous choices for Sportsman of the Year.

1997: The Year in Review
Great moments, top performers, cool photos, sound bites and features from Sports Illustrated. Don't miss our list of 1997's Top 10 stories. To see what we ranked No. 1, click ear.

College Basketball '97-98
SI's college hoops preview rocks the rim. Which teams will travel the road to the Final Four? Check out our men's and women's scouting reports.

The Swingin' A's
The Oakland A's of the swingin' '70s seemed tailor-made for their era. Check out our very retro retrospective of the 1972, 1973 and 1974 championship seasons. SI's Ron Fimrite offers a fond appraisal of baseball's forgotten dynasty.

Baseball Year in Review
A month-by-month look at the 1997 season, from Tino Martinez's record-setting April to Mark McGwire's homer-happy September.

NHL '97-98
Who will win the Stanley Cup? Check out Sports Illustrated's 1997-98 NHL Preview and see what our hockey experts are predicting. With in-depth scouting reports on all 26 teams, SI's look ahead to the season on ice is red hot.

Swimsuit '97
Circumnavigate the globe on a navel expedition with the Sports Illustrated 1997 Swimsuit Issue: Bikini World. And don't miss Swimsuit '96: South African Safari.

  Baseball '98
The boys of summer are back in town, and Sports Illustrated has the scoop on how your team will fare.

The Cold Wars
Review the highlights of each Winter Olympics, check out classic Sports Illustrated stories and photos, and catch up with some of the biggest names in the Games.

A Perfect Season
Only one NFL team has finished a season undefeated:the 1972 Miami Dolphins. Game recaps, exclusive SI photos, an update on each of the starters, and Dr. Z's ranking of the greatest teams of all time.

Super Bowl Summaries
Recaps and photos of every game, from I through XXXI.

Ups and Downs
The best and worst of 1997, as selected by a panel of Sports Illustrated writers and CNN/SI anchors. Start with the King of all media, and then browse.

The Biggest Games Ever
Ring in the New Year with this classic collection of college football bowl game photos and memories.

Pro Basketball '97-98
SI Presents preseason previews on all 29 NBA teams. Can Michael Jordan lead the Chicago Bulls to a sixth title? Or is it Shaq's turn to take the L.A. Lakers to the top?

World Series Archives
Here's the pitch: Every World Series champion, as covered by Sports Illustrated from 1954 to 1996. Relive Don Larsen's no-hitter, Carlton Fisk's homer, and the infamous Mookie ball.

Arthur Ashe
CNN/SI presents a comprehensive look at the tennis champion's full, exemplary and all-too-brief life.

Chicago Bulls Commemorative
A special issue spotlighting the five-time NBA champs, from SI Presents.

The 1996 Olympics
Relive the Centennial Games with this in-depth collection of stories and pictures, including the Sports Illustrated Olympic Daily.

Black Baseball
Long before Jackie Robinson stepped on the field for the Dodgers, black baseball had a history all its own.


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