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Unlike those drooling NBA scouts, we didn't get real excited by watching Yao Ming launch 15-foot jumpers. However, Page 2 was intrigued by the Chinese big man's offer to take members of the American media out to dinner. Never one to miss a free meal, our Jim Caple eagerly volunteered to break bread with Yao.
CAPLE: OUR DINNER WITH YAO




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With the NBA playoffs reaching a fever pitch, Page 2's Bill Simmons is rededicating himself. The Sports Guy vows to write a weekly NBA column for the next 10 weeks, taking us right through to the Finals. In his first NBA "six pack," Simmons explains why Kevin Garnett might need a change of scenery and whose stock has risen and plummeted in the postseason.

Being Anna Kournikova One Wicked Web
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 peek inside her head.
"Spider-Man" hits theaters today, officially launching the summer blockbuster season. While you might think that Spidey's toughest competition comes from either The Green Goblin or "Star Wars: Episode II," Page 2 is intrigued by the battle between the superhero and his alter ego, Lakers' super fan Tobey Maguire.

SPORTOON
Anybody can tell you that Harlan's Holiday is a 9-2 favorite to win a wide-open Kentucky Derby. But only Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe can post all the other odds for what to expect at Saturday's big race.


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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THE HOT LIST
It's playoff time, so Dan Shanoff turns it up a notch and begins taking a weekly temperature of sports to see what's hot and what's not.

WALK TO MEMPHIS
Sure the cash helped lure Jerry West to Memphis, but Ralph Wiley says there was another sweet reason to head south -- White Chocolate.

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.

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.


It's Sonics rookie Vladimir Radmanovic, left, and actor Jeremy Sisto, who plays the slightly disturbed Billy Chenowith on HBO's "Six Feet Under." Page 2 has received six requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Canadiens at Hurricanes
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 1 of East semifinal series.
 
76ers at Celtics
7 p.m. ET, TNT
Will home-court advantage continue in this final game?
 
Sonics at Spurs
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Both teams have lots of questions for Game 5.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., May 2: Anna Revealed
• Wed., May 1: Mr. Lucky
• Tues., April 30: Yanks Don't Suck
• Mon., April 29: Luck Runs Out

Other featured content:
• Vote for Luckiest Man Alive
• Makin' It Better: Kobe's hair
• Mystery Photo responses
• The Power Poll
• Sportoon: Lost & found
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