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Page 2 contributing writer Michael Malone recently went to a Nuggets-Knicks game to pose what seemed like a pretty innocuous question: Who would you like to see pose for Playboy? Amazingly, players on both teams were overwhelmed by uncharacteristic feelings of modesty and shyness ... until a Denver rookie came to Malone's rescue. NAKED TRUTH & NBA

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Some things don't change. Barry Bonds is still blasting homers, Curt Schilling is still baffling hitters and Augusta National is once again trying to Tiger-proof the course. But some things change for the worse -- like Jason Giambi getting booed at The Stadium. Page 2's Brian Murphy is a bit shaken by this new development as he talks both baseball and golf at the Water Cooler.

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First, he was bothered by a troublesome toe. Now, it's a wicked wrist injury. For a "Man of Steel," Shaquille O'Neal certainly seems to have a lot of chinks in his armor. So, how is the Daddy's health as the Lakers begin making their postseason push? Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe conducts a full physical on Mr. O'Neal.
 While some critics might call Cincinnati an "outlaw program," Page 2 is just trying to keep straight all the trouble that has hit the Bearcats men's basketball team in recent years. Take our Bearcat Quiz and see if you can straighten things out, then check out Larry Johnson's suggested new uniform for Bob Huggins' squad.

MARILYN VS. ANNA
By today's standards, Anna Kournikova is scorching hot. But when she decided to take on Marilyn Monroe, one of the classic beauties of the 20th century, Anna stepped up in class. Page 2 ponders the legitimacy of this audacious move with a comparison of the two blonde bombshells.


This week, Page 2 lists our top 10 disappointing teams of the past year. After checking out our list, send us a note with your picks. Later this week we'll run the readers' list along with a poll to determine the most disappointing team of all.
10]  Baltimore Ravens
After cruising to a crushing Super Bowl win in 2001 with what many thought was the best defense in the NFL history, they were easily defeated by the Steelers in the second round of the playoffs.
9]  Houston Astros
Despite the best record in National League, they continued a disturbing pattern of being swept in the first round of the playoffs.
8]   Syracuse Orangemen men's basketball
They closed the regular season by losing nine of their last 13 and then became the first Big East team with 20 wins to ever not make the NCAA Tournament.
7]   New Orleans Saints
They dropped any pretense of discipline on or off the field and lost their last four games by a combined score of 160-52, including a 38-0 debacle at home in their finale against the Niners.
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Baseball futures: Odds to win World Series
Yankees 2-1 Athletics 8-1
Mariners 4-1 Diamondbacks 7-1
Braves 6-1 Cardinals 10-1
Devil Rays 200-1 Pirates 150-1
Expos 150-1 Brewers 200-1
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THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons answers his mailbag, pondering subjects from Jason Voorhees to Cindy Crawford to Hulk Hogan to "The Osbournes."

NOW IT'S PERSONAL
These aren't simple little rivalries! Page 2's Ralph Wiley takes a look at the top feuds in sports today.

HELLO KITAEN
After Tawny Kitaen was charged with spousal abuse, Jim Caple wonders how her career veered so differently than one-time co-star Tom Hanks.

THE HOT LIST
Page 2's Dan Shanoff throws out the ceremonial Hot 'n' Not list to mark the beginning of the baseball season.

REEL LIFE
Is "Bull Durham" an accurate reflection of life in the minors? Page 2's Closer Look series explores.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


As Page 2's Bill Simmons likes to point out, Cavs point guard Andre Miller, left, is a dead-ringer for a young Richard Pryor. Page 2 has received 54 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Braves at Phillies
7 p.m. ET, ESPN (regional)
Or some areas get Expos at Marlins.
 
Mavericks at Jazz
9 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
Possible first-round preview.
 
Stars at Kings
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Crucial game for both teams' playoff hopes.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., April 5: Blood feuds
• Thurs., April 4: Anna vs. Marilyn
• Wed., April 3: Bringin' Heat
• Tues., April 2: NCAA Winners
• Mon., April 1: Cooler Day

Other featured content:
• Movie preview: "Death to Youppi"
• Sportoon: Behind Terps' title
• 10 Burning Questions with Jay Mohr
• The Power Poll
• Makin' it Better: Seahawks uniforms
• 10 Burning Questions with Dennis Quaid
• 10 Burning Questions with Jim Morris
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
Monday, April 8, 2002
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