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Sporting News, The, March 27, 2000 by Bob Hille

1 The NCAA Tournament. Bracketville's dirty little secret: There's no low-income housing.

2 Astros vs. Red Sox. Tickets went for as much as $62.50 for their exhibition game in the Dominican Republic, where the average income is $1,600. On the bright side, the nachos had real cheese.

3 Steve Young's wedding, To ease his way into retirement, Dan Marino agreed to serve as a bridesmaid.

4 Bryan Berard. It appears the Leafs defenseman has lost the sight in his right eye. The tragic irony: Thai still leaves him with more vision than a league that doesn't require face shields

5 Private NFL draft workouts. David Stern to Paul Tagliabue: "I think this turn-your-head-and-cough-cam idea has legs"