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This ain't a scholarship pageant -- these dudes definitely don't need charity. Talent matters, but there's no swimsuit competition. It's Page 2's Luckiest Man Alive Tournament, and only two guys are left standing. So, who's got the better life: Tiger Woods or Derek Jeter? Vote in our poll to determine who will wear the crown.
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Since "Slap Shot" came out 25 years ago, millions have laughed their butts off while watching the antics of the Hanson brothers and their feisty pals ... but few have taken this cinematic view of low-level pucksters seriously. Until now. Page 2's Jeff Merron scrutinizes "Slap Shot" and reveals how true to minor-league hockey life the movie actually is.

Critical Mass Makin' It Better
Vince Carter hasn't been a total no-show during the NBA playoffs. He's one of the featured players in Nike's "Roswell Rayguns" spot, and Page 2's Eric Neel says the new commercial is one of the best on TV. Neel also reviews the "Slap Shot" DVD and 2002 Baseball Prospectus.
Everyone ups their intensity for the postseason -- even the team hairstylist. Kobe Bryant, Scot Pollard and Ben Wallace are among the players sporting new 'dos for the playoffs, and Page 2 wants you to decide if these changes are for the better as we hit the salon.

CLOSER LOOK
It's a cliché that is spouted every spring by NBA coaches: "Anything can happen in a short series." But does the lower seed really have a better chance for an upset in a five-game series than in a seven-game affair? Page 2's Closer Look weighs the odds.


Earlier this week, Page 2 presented our list of the 10 worst championship teams of all time. After compiling your suggestions, we present Page 2 readers' list of the 10 worst championship teams ever along with a poll to crown the worst in history.

10]  1984 BYU football
"The worst example of the madness that was pre-BCS college football."
9]  1983 N.C. State men's basketball
" I can only conclude that they were the luckiest team ever, and the worst team to win a championship."
8]  1987 Minnesota Twins
"A truly bad team that won only because no one else could play in the dome."
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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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SAFECO & SOUND
Page 2's Jim Caple says don't even think about wearing a "Yankees Suck" T-shirt or saying any disparaging words at Safeco Field.

MEETING HISTORY
A meeting with childhood idol Billie Jean King left Chris McKendry inspired and motivated to help future generations of women.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor's gone to Beirut, but before he left he dropped a little bomb about a sure thing for this weekend's Kentucky Derby.

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.

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.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's a couple of Russians sporting crewcuts: Swede Dolph Lundgren, left, who played "Rocky IV" Russian villian Ivan Drago, and Utah Jazz rookie Andrei Kirilenko. Page 2 has received 54 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Blues at Red Wings
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 1 of Western Conference semifinals.
 
Pacers at Nets
7 p.m. ET, TNT
Upstart Indiana tries to knock off No. 1 New Jersey.
 
Raptors at Pistons
8:30 p.m. ET, TBS
After two straight losses, will Detroit fans boo U.S. national anthem?
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., April 30: Yanks Don't Suck
• Mon., April 29: Lucky Men
• Fri., April 26: Alpha Mail
• Thurs., April 25: Feeling Lucky?

Other featured content:
• Mystery Photo responses
• The Power Poll
• Sportoon: Lost & found
• What the heck are they thinking?
• Win, Lose or Draw: Philly Floppers
• 10 Burning Questions for Mel Kiper Jr.
• Anna Kournikova vs. Marilyn Monroe
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