Leading Off

Imperious Running Dog
Mirror of Truth (left) chews into the lead of Evening Jasmine on his way to winning the first race at Romford Greyhound Stadium in Essex, England.

Fish Net Stalking
As Giants leftfielder Alex Diaz looks on in frustration, a fan snags a long drive off the bat of the Cardinals' Willie McGee. Though it appeared the ball would have stayed in the park, it was ruled a home run.

No Mourning Dove
The man in the plastic mask, Heat center Alonzo Mourning, outbattles Charles Oakley of the Knicks for a rebound in a preview of their first-round NBA playoff matchup that begins this week (page 52).