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CONTENTS

40.SERENE

After van quishing Venus at Wimble don, she has three Slams and is at peace with herself and her family. In the hottest rivalry in sports, it's Advantage Serena. by Cal Fussman

84 Full Circle

Skateboarder Bob Burnquist thinks he can change the world. He just might be right.

90 Philly X-Posed

'01 X Games street skate champ and Philly native Kerry Getz gives The Mag the keys to his city.

94 Outer Limits

Climber Tori Allen and these five other X athletes have made hang time an art form. by Tim Struby

104 Who's Hurtin'?

It's inevitable: If you fly, you crash. But some walk away more easily than others.

46 Twin Engine

Who keeps the Big Minny Machine clicking on all cylinders? Five-tool centerfielder Torii Hunter.

52 Going, Going

... Gone Mark McGwire just walked away from his own legend. All he wants now is to be a regular guy.

56 Lift Off

America's team? David Carr and the Texans are hoping for some respect for Houston-and to own the state.

68 Damage Done

A year after Korey Stringer's death, his widow speaks out about the depth of her loss. by Kelci Stringer

72 Passing Down

His dad raised him to be a good man. Will Bobby Bow den turn Chris Rix Jr. into a win ner? by Gene

78 Boyz in the Woods

The Third Celebrity Mulligan Classic is history. Anyone seen Daunte? by Gene

108 Total Access

Nate Adams was just messing around on his bike when he invented the Tsu nami. Don't you try it.

110 College Football

The NCAA's leading rusher is leaving nothing to chance ... Be Careful What You Wish for Dept.:

112 NFL

The Ravens' hopes may rest on Jamal Lewis' rebuilt left knee ... Bills signee London Fletcher plans to deliver some

114 NBA

Jay Williams isn't the only Bull who's gradually getting the point ... Three summer school report cards.

116 Motorsports

How NASCAR's Rusty Wallace beats the heat ... Is there anyone in Hollywood who doesn't want to get behind the

118 Baseball

Giants rookie Ryan Jensen gets things under control ... Could bullpen arms be the Yanks' Achilles heel? ... Strike

121 Olympics

If Maurice Greene wants to be ready for Athens, he'd bet ter get ready in Zurich .... Gymnast Annia Hatch is torn

122 College Hoops

An assistant coach's life can be all pain, no gain. It's a price Iona's Tony Chiles is willing to pay ...

D E P A R T M E N T S

13 THE SPORTS GUY

14 TWO-WAY

16 THE POST

18 ZOOM

25 THE JUMP

66 DO THE MATH Steve Hirdt

123 THE BIZ

126 OUTTAKES Dan Patrick / Brian Giles

128 0:01 / SHIP OF FOOLS