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Will Vlade Divac be able to play the rest of the series with his foot stuck in his mouth? What sane man would dump Britney Spears? And how did Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart end up becoming a couple? Page 2 tries to solve these perplexing riddles in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"
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After the White Sox fired their "music director" for playing a Whitesnake song while Cleveland's Chuck Finley was on the mound, Page 2's Jim Caple began thinking about impolite tunes for other sports figures -- like "Burning Down the House" for Andre Rison and "Billie Jean" for Shawn Kemp.

Mystery Photo Critical Mass
Well, we asked you for captions for this week's Mystery Photo, and nearly 2,000 of you came through with suggestions ranging from brilliantly clever to ... well, less than brilliantly clever. After analyzing the responses, Page 2's crack scientific team came to one conclusion: David Wells likes beer.
 In his weekly survey of sports and pop culture, Page 2's Eric Neel explains why the Sacramento Kings might be jinxed if they survive in the playoffs long enough to confront the Lakers. He also reviews the skateboarding documentary "Dogtown and Z-Boys" ... and an imaginary web chat with Anna Kournikova.

TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK
There are three guarantees about the NFL draft: The Bengals will screw up, TV analysts will spout meaningless stats, and every coach will say he "really likes" his new players. Page 2's Gregg Easterbrook examines all this "truth-stretching," then tries to stretch your brain with his IQ test, the TMQlic.


It's playoff time, so Page 2 has compiled its list of the top 10 postseason performances in NHL history. Take a look at our list, then send us your choice. Later this week, we'll run our readers' choices for the top Stanley Cup playoff performances, along with a poll to crown the No. 1 choice.

10]  Normie Smith (1936)
Against the defending Stanley Cup champion Montreal Maroons in the first game of their semifinal playoff, the Detroit goalie held the Maroons goalless through six overtimes.
9]  Brian Leetch and Mark Messier (1994)
Leetch won the Conn Smythe Trophy, and Messier scored the Stanley Cup-winning goal in Game 7.
8]   Bernie Parent (1975)
Parent shut out opponents four times in 15 playoff games, compiling a 1.89 GAA, as the Flyers won the Stanley Cup for the second year in a row.
7]   Ken Dryden (1971)
The rookie netminder tended goal in all 20 of Montreal's playoff games, including the Canadiens' victory in Game 7 of the finals against the Blackhawks.
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NBA futures: Odds to win championship (4/19)
Lakers 7-5 76ers 12-1
Kings 7-2 Nets 12-1
Spurs 7-1 Pistons 15-1
Mavericks 7-1 Celtics 15-1
NHL futures: Odds to win Stanley Cup (4/19)
Red Wings 7-2 Sharks 7-1
Avalanche 4-1 Bruins 8-1
Maple Leafs 6-1 Blues 10-1
Flyers 7-1 Blackhawks 10-1
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DRAFT DOGMA
On draft day, all the NFL prospects look good. Page 2's Ralph Wiley tells you who won't look good when the games begin.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons can't fully celebrate Boston's great sports Sunday without shedding a little tear for the departed Drew Bledsoe.

THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy welcomes the first class of inductees into the Cooler Hall of Fame.

LET US PRAY
While investigating the TigerWoodsisGod.com website, Page 2's Jim Caple confesses some skepticism at the alter of the Church of Tiger.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons tries to forecast which team will be the ultimate "Survivor" of the NBA postseason.
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Page 2 has already matched Henry Bibby and "Dr. Evil," so it stands to reason that their "offspring" would be a match as well. Sixteen readers have requested the pair of Kings guard Mike Bibby, left, and "Mini-Me" from "Austin Powers." Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Yankees at Athletics
10 p.m. ET, ESPN (regional)
More of Jason Giambi's return to Oakland (or Angels at Mariners).
 
Timberwolves at Mavericks
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Let's hear it for offense.
 
Sharks at Coyotes
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Phoenix tries to even the series.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tuesday., April 23: Draft Lies
• Mon., April 22: Grading the Beef
• Fri., April 19: Tribe Has Spoken
• Thurs., April 18: Move Over, Mel

Other featured content:
• The Power Poll
• 10 Burning Questions for Mel Kiper Jr.
• Win, Lose or Draw: NFL draft
• What's Hot/Not for NHL playoffs
• Sportoon: NFL draft review
• 10 Burning Questions for Samuel L. Jackson
• Anna Kournikova vs. Marilyn Monroe
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