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The folks at Penthouse say they made an "honest mistake" when they tried to pass off topless photos of Anna Kournikova in their June issue. While that defense might be a bit laughable, we can actually understand how the magazine could have trouble telling Anna from an imposter. Take our Anna Quiz, and you'll see what we mean.
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Sometimes the truth hurts, but it's still the truth ... so it's time for a confession: Eric Neel, who writes our weekly Critical Mass column, is henpecked. His wife, a football fan but no aficionado of Hoop, makes him watch the NBA playoffs with the sound off. Oddly, this constriction of Neel's viewing civil liberties has opened up a whole new world of aesthetic appreciation.

School Time Colored Glasses
Allen Iverson's entertaining press conference shed light on a problem that seems to be troubling many observers -- how quickly New School values are overpowering Old School values. In the interests of full disclosure, Page 2 is all for -- and all about -- New School. But we're still offering up our first New School vs. Old School comparison chart.
 To the list of classic oxymorons -- military intelligence, jumbo shrimp, rap music -- Page 2's Bob Halloran adds ... objective sports fan. Halloran's conclusion? "All sports fans lie -- even if only to themselves." Even in this age of slow-mo, up-close instant replay, we can still find a way to doubt what our eyes tell us to believe.

OUR TOP 10 LIST
You can say he's frustrated by a rash of injuries. You can bet he's a bit rankled by his contract. You know he's peeved about Seattle's success since he left town. But are those the real reasons that Ken Griffey Jr. is complaining again? Page 2 unveils the top 10 reasons why Junior is seeing red.


You've already seen Page 2's list of the 10 dirtiest professional team players of all-time, and now it's your turn. We've compiled our readers' choices for the dirtiest players in sports history along with a poll to crown the dirtiest player ever.

10]  Bobby Clarke
"The way he sliced up his opponents with his stick would make a Japanese steak house cook swell with pride."
9]  Dennis Rodman
"When he realized that looking like a freak and playing like a jerk could be parlayed into popularity by idiotic teens, he did it more than ever."
8]  Bryan Marchment
"He's not retired and doesn't get the benefit of books written about his dirty play, but ... his cheap shots are already legendary."
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NBA futures: Odds to win championship (5/08)
Lakers 1-2 Hornets 35-1
Kings 6-1 Nets 10-1
Spurs 12-1 Pistons 15-1
Mavericks 6-1 Celtics 22-1
NHL futures: Odds to win Stanley Cup (5/08)
Red Wings Even Sharks 6-1
Avalanche 4-1 Canadiens 10-1
Maple Leafs 18-1 Blues 20-1
Senators 5-1 Hurricanes 20-1
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Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2? Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.


THE SPORTS GUY
How dreadful are the Devil Rays? Page 2's Bill Simmons keeps a running diary of a riveting Tampa Bay game.

HOOP RIFFS
If you watch closely, you can spot the rhythmic pace to an NBA playoff series. If you listen closely, Page 2's Ralph Wiley says that flow sounds a lot like jazz.

THE WATER COOLER
After watching Mike Tyson's latest rants and raves, Page 2's Brian Murphy isn't sleeping too well.

JOLLY GIANTS
How does Yao Ming stack up against Manute Bol, Shawn Bradley, Gheorghe Muresan and other giants? Page 2's Dan Shanoff compares.

MING & A PRAYER
Page 2's Jim Caple takes up Yao Ming on his offer to dine with an American sportswriter -- and learns a lot about the 7-foot-5 mystery man.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons serves up a six pack of analysis on the first round of the NBA playoffs.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's the Czar of the Telestrater, NBA analyst Mike Fratello, left, and actor Doug Hutchison, who played despicable prison guard Percy Wetmore in "The Green Mile." This match was requested by three Page 2 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Maple Leafs at Senators
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Game 4 pivotal before series returns to Toronto, which trails 2-1.
 
Celtics at Pistons
8 p.m. ET, TNT
Boston looks for win in Game 2 before series heads to Beantown.
 
Avalanche at Sharks
10 p.m. ET, ESPN
Defending Cup champ Colorado must avoid going home down 3-1.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., May 7: Red Whine
• Mon., May 6: Iron Head
• Fri., May 3: Yao-Za!
• Thurs., May 2: Anna Revealed

Other featured content:
• Mystery Photo responses
• The Power Poll
• Being Anna Kournikova
• 10 Burning Questions with Walt Frazier
• The Luckiest Man Alive
• Makin' It Better: Kobe's hair
Wednesday, May 8, 2002
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