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After a week watching El Tigre at Augusta, Page 2's Brian Murphy was as green as that jacket they give out in Butler Cabin. What man doesn't dream of being able to intimidate all challengers on the golf course and then drive off with a huge paycheck and a gorgeous girl? Yes, folks, it's very good to be king. MURPHY: MASTER OF HIS DOMAIN




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April 15 might be the one day of the year when your life is better than the typical professional athlete's. Sure, you've got to get your income tax return postmarked by midnight, but you don't have to worry about all the headaches that plague those poor millionaires. Page 2's Jim Caple looks at Form 1040$ -- the complicated paperwork that haunts pro athletes.

Sportoon Be a 'Rounder'
Phil Mickelson, Ernie Els, Vijay Singh and Sergio Garcia might have come up empty when it counted, but they didn't leave Augusta empty-handed. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe examines the "other" jackets that were handed out at The Masters -- coats that you'd never catch Tiger wearing.
 So, you think The Sports Guy has an easy life? After checking out part 1 and part 2 of Bill Simmons' awards for the 2001-02 NBA season, our readers tried their best to steal our man's act by handing out their own quotes from the movie "Rounders." Trust us, folks, it ain't as easy as it looks.

WHO'S YOUR NANNY?
Next to Tiger and Arnie, the most photographed person at The Masters was Elin Nordegren. In case you don't know, Elin is Jesper Parnevik's former nanny and El Tigre's current girlfriend. In tribute to Woods' new squeeze, Page 2 compares Nordegren with some of the most accomplished nannies ever.


Page 2 lists the 10 most overpaid players in the NBA. After checking out our choices, send us a note with your pick and later this week we'll run a poll to crown the No. 1 overpaid NBA player.

10]  Zydrunas Illgauskas, Cavaliers
The 7-foot-3, 260-pound Lithuanian has played just 87 games over the past three seasons.
9]  Tom Gugliotta, Suns
Thanks to injuries, he's now a shadow of his former self.
8]   Austin Croshere, Pacers
As Chad Ford wrote: "A major disappointment, Croshere seems to get time only in garbage minutes, despite the fact some of the Pacers' key frontcourt players have been down with injuries."
7]   Scottie Pippen, Blazers
His 10.7 ppg. average this season is way down from his career average of 16-plus.
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NHL futures: Odds to win Stanley Cup (4/15)
Red Wings 5-2 Senators 12-1
Avalanche 6-1 Blackhawks 12-1
Bruins 6-1 Kings 15-1
Flyers 8-1 Hurricanes 18-1
Maple Leafs 8-1 Islanders 20-1
Sharks 8-1 Canucks 22-1
Devils 10-1 Canadiens 25-1
Blues 10-1 Coyotes 30-1
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YES ... AND NO
A lot of New Yorkers can't see the new Yankee network, and Page 2's Jim Caple says they're missing one heck of a show.

REEL LIFE
You know "The Rookie" is based on a true story, but just how accurate is Dennis Quaid's new movie? Page 2's Closer Look explores.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons gives a blow-by-blow account of his fantasy baseball draft, highlighted by the reunion of him and his dad -- the legendary "Simmons Brothers."

GETTING UNRULY
After Pedro Martinez erred by entering the Blue Jays' clubhouse, Page 2's Jim Caple wants to clarify all the "Unwritten Rules of Sports."

NAKED TRUTH
Michael Malone surprisingly found a way to make many NBA players blush: Ask them which woman they'd like to see pose for Playboy.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


As if we needed an excuse to run another photo of Elin Nordegren ... It's Tiger's girlfriend, left, and actress Nicole Eggert of "Baywatch" fame. This match was requested by Otter of Malibu, Calif., and Jeremiah of Grand Forks, N.D. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Yankees at Red Sox
11:05 a.m. ET, NESN and YES
The "Yankees Suck!" chants begin early in the morning.
 
Boston Marathon
11:55 a.m. ET, ESPN2
We salute anyone who can run 26 miles.
 
Braves at Mets
7 p.m. ET, ESPN and TBS
NL East rivals usually play a tight one.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., April 12: Just say YES!
• Thurs., April 11: Uppin' the Ante
• Wed., April 10: Think Again!
• Tues., April 9: Getting Unruly

Other featured content:
• Bizarre & Bogus
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• 10 Burning Questions for Samuel L. Jackson
• Mystery Photo: Broderick in the swing
• Anna Kournikova vs. Marilyn Monroe
• Makin' it Better: Seahawks uniforms
• 10 Burning Questions for Dennis Quaid
Monday, April 15, 2002
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