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After watching their beloved team lose to the Bronx Bombers in the ALCS two straight years, it's understandable that Mariners fans might have a slight dislike for the Yankees. But to have the audacity to wear a "Yankees Suck" T-shirt to Safeco Field ...? Page 2's Jim Caple says that type of profane behavior simply goes too far.
CAPLE: SPITELESS IN SEATTLE




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Billie Jean King fought many of the battles that allowed Page 2's Chris McKendry to play tennis on a co-ed team, win a college scholarship and eventually wind up as a SportsCenter anchor. But until McKendry had a chance to meet the feminist pioneer and Title IX activist, she really didn't understand how much she owed to the woman who bravely went where others dared not go.

Luckiest Man Alive Mystery Photo
How bad is it to be one of the four Luckiest Men Alive? Not bad at all, unless your name is Tiger Woods, Derek Jeter, Rick Fox or Pete Sampras, in which case, only No. 1 will do. Wayne Gretzky, Jason Sehorn, Andre Agassi and Anna's Russian puck boys have been eliminated. What happens next is up to you ... so vote.
Page 2 wondered what Starbucks boss and Sonics owner Howard Schultz could possibly have in common with has-been musician Kenny G. So, we asked you for help with our Mystery Photo, and you seemed to suggest that there are too many Starbucks and too many Kenny G recordings in the world.

THE POWER POLL
Mark Cuban is basking in the glow of Dallas' first-round sweep, but do either the Mavs or Kings have enough firepower to knock the Lakers off the top of Page 2's Power Poll? And where do the Red Wings rank after their dramatic escape? Check out our top 10 and bottom five.


Page 2 presents our list of the 10 worst championship teams of all time. After checking out our list, drop us a note with your pick, and later this week we'll run our readers' list along with a poll to crown the worst championship team in history.

10]  1991 and 1992 Pittsburgh Penguins
The Penguins followed up two mediocre regular seasons in a row with two championships in a row.
9]  1967 Toronto Maple Leafs
The Leafs finished third in the six-team NHL, compiling a 32-27-11 record while being outscored 211-204 by opponents.
8]  1945 Detroit Tigers
When asked whether the Cubs or the Tigers would win the 1945 World Series, Chicago sportswriter Warren Brown said, "I don't think either one of them can win it."
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NBA futures: Odds to win championship (4/29)
Lakers 6-5 Hornets 15-1
Kings 4-1 Nets 15-1
Spurs 7-1 Pistons 15-1
Mavericks 9-2 Celtics 12-1
NHL futures: Odds to win Stanley Cup (4/29)
Red Wings 8-5 Sharks 6-1
Avalanche 9-2 Canadiens 18-1
Maple Leafs 10-1 Blues 6-1
Senators 6-1 Hurricanes 12-1
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HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor's gone to Beirut, but before he left he dropped a little bomb about a 50-1 sure thing for this weekend's Kentucky Derby.

DIGGING OUT
In a bid for the title of Patron Saint of Lost Causes, Ralph Wiley explains how the Knicks can dig themselves out of their huge hole in a hurry.

THE WATER COOLER
Brian Murphy heads for Sin City for a bachelor party, winds up devoid of cash and self-respect, but still delivers his weekly Water Cooler.

THE SPORTS GUY
His fans have plenty of questions, and Page 2's Bill Simmons has all the answers as he answers some reader e-mails.

OFF KEY
Recent booing of Canadian and U.S. national anthems only illustrates the needlessness of the pregame ritual, Page 2's Jim Caple writes.
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It's Houston Texans owner Bob McNair, left, and veteran actor Malcom McDowell, who has worked on more than 100 movies. This match was requested by William Harrison of New Braunfels, Texas, and Eric LaCombe of Woodstock, Ga. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Manchester United at Bayer Leverkusen
2:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Winner advances to Champions League final.
 
Islanders at Maple Leafs
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Kind of hockey's version of a last-man standing match.
 
Nets at Pacers
9:30 p.m. ET, TBS
Can upstart Indiana push it to a fifth and deciding game?
 
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