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If you're married, you probably understand. They're a couple that gripes and bickers and leaves you thinking they're always on the verge of a separation. But deep down, you know they love each other, know they couldn't live apart. Page 2's Ralph Wiley conducts a little "couples therapy" for Philly's Allen Iverson and Larry Brown.
WILEY: DOIN' IT THE HARD WAY IN PHILLY




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The Sports Guy's readers are smart, funny and obsessed. In other words, they're perfectly capable of coming out of the bullpen to take over when his typing finger is a bit overworked. Today they question everything from why nobody has given Isiah Thomas a "Grand Slam of Failure" trophy to why the Ewing Theory seems to apply to everyone except ... Patrick Ewing.

What's Hot, What's Not An Ode to A.I.
It has been a heavy-duty week in sports -- Iverson vs. Brown, Griffey vs. the media, Mike Tyson vs. the civilized world. But Dan Shanoff, Page 2's weekly arbiter of What's Hot and What's Not, doesn't care about any of that stuff. What really turns him on is ... What's Next! So join Shanoff as he takes a long look down the road.
You can judge Allen Iverson in two ways: Brilliant talent, heart of a lion, what you see is what you get ... or spoiled, stubborn, selfish superstar who needs to grow up in a hurry. Or anything in between. Either way, if you're fair, you've got to admit one thing ... the guy is fascinating. Page 2's Eric Neel counts the ways.

PAGE 2'S ANNA PENTHOUSE QUIZ
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 exactly what we mean.


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.


LYING EYES
Even with numerous angles of instant replay, Bob Halloran says sports fans will twist the truth to see what they want to see.

CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel turns down the sound on the NBA playoffs to get more attuned to what's really happening on the hardwood.

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

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


It's former Dodgers skipper Tommy Lasorda, left, and Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon. Eight readers requested this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Nets at Hornets
7 p.m. ET, TNT
New Jersey goes for 3-0 lead.
 
Red Wings at Blues
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
St. Louis needs to hassle Hasek again to even series at 2-2.
 
Kings at Mavericks
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Pivotal Game 3 of even series.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., May 8: Anna Quiz
• Tues., May 7: Red Whine
• Mon., May 6: Iron Head
• Fri., May 3: Yao-Za!

Other featured content:
• The Red Whine in Cincy
• New School vs. Old School
• Win, Lose or Draw: The Answer
• Mystery Photo responses
• Being Anna Kournikova
• 10 Burning Questions with Walt Frazier
• The Luckiest Man Alive
• Makin' It Better: Kobe's hair
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