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There are some lows that even Page 2 will not stoop to. And no matter how much our readers demand it, we will not hide out in the bushes at a nude beach to get photos of Anna Kournikova in the full monty. However, we can offer an even more revealing look at the tennis temptress -- a glimpse at her deepest thoughts.
BEING ... ANNA KOURNIKOVA




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He could have gone to the Big Apple and been hailed as the savior of the woebegone Knicks. He could have rested on his laurels in L.A. and relaxed out in the canyon. Heck, he could have gone to Atlanta. So, why the heck would Jerry West head to Memphis to work for a franchise with the worst winning percentage in NBA history? Page 2's Ralph Wiley provides the answer.

Luckiest Man Alive The Hot List
The champagne is on ice, and Elin Nordegren is by his side. Tiger Woods is all set to celebrate his victory as Page 2's Luckiest Man Alive, but you can still spoil his party. The polls will remain open through Friday morning, so vote to decide whether El Tigre is really luckier than Derek Jeter.
Page 2 has always been there to track the trends for big sporting events, but now our List of What's Hot and What's Not is going weekly. Dan Shanoff checks in to explain where Yao Ming, "Star Wars: Episode II," and Kobe Bryant's new haircut register on our temperature gauge.

MAKIN' IT BETTER
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.


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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REEL LIFE
Put on the foil and bring your bleeping toys because Page 2 takes a Closer Look at how "Slap Shot" compares with real life.

CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel gets the funk from the "Roswell Rayguns" in his weekly roundup of sports and pop culture.

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.

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.

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


Bill Haselmen might be stuck on the roster of the last-place Rangers, but the catcher at least can take solace in the fact that seven Page 2 readers believe he resembles Hollywood hunk Mel Gibson. 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:
• Wed., May 1: Mr. Lucky
• Tues., April 30: Yanks Don't Suck
• Mon., April 29: Luck Runs Out
• Fri., April 26: Alpha Mail

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
Thursday, May 2, 2002
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