The core
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - When Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis emerged as a tag-team menace for quarterbacks, Indianapolis opponents foiled them with extra blockers.
LAS VEGAS - Mike Krzyzewski and Jerry Colangelo welcomed players here with a meeting and a challenge to prove they want to play for the United States.
LAS VEGAS - Mike Krzyzewski could have left international basketball on top, having returned the United States to its longtime position as the world's best.
PHOENIX - The impending trade of Shaquille O'Neal to the Cleveland Cavaliers could have the Phoenix Suns looking to go big in Thursday night's draft.
BOSTON - Josh Beckett allowed just five singles for his first shutout since joining the Red Sox, and Jason Varitek doubled twice and scored twice to lead Boston to a 3-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night.
