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Laverne reunited with Shirley, Dr. Greene went to that big "ER" in the sky and Rachel is about to pop. Yep, it's May sweeps, that month of the year when TV pulls out all the stops for ratings. But those gimmicks are nothing compared with the sports-related shows that are planned. Page 2's Jim Caple has a sneak preview.
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Did a soccer mascot in a monkey suit really get elected mayor of an English town? Is Sheryl Crow really hoping to perform in Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s basement? And is Washington State University really trying to get out the Wazzu? Find out which stories are fact and which are fiction in Page 2's Bizarre & Bogus.

Chris McKendry Reel Life
Chris McKendry's column last week on Billie Jean King opened two cans of worms: The controversy over King's dismissal of Jennifer Capriati from the Fed Cup squad and the age-old debate on whether Title IX hurts men's sports. McKendry sorts through her e-mail and offers her views on both hot topics.
How realistic can a baseball movie be when Rosie O'Donnell is playing third base and Madonna's out in left field? Well, "A League of Their Own" is based on a true story, but that doesn't mean it's 100 percent true to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League.

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.


THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons answers his e-mail and simultaneously checks the pulse of the common folk, the strange and twisted thoughts of you, his readers.

THE HARD WAY
They gripe, they bicker, they snipe. They also both prefer things to be hard. And Allen Iverson and Larry Brown couldn't stand to be separated.

ODE TO A.I.
No matter what you think about Allen Iverson, Page 2's Eric Neel says you can't dispute that the guy is always interesting.

THE HOT LIST
Page 2's Dan Shanoff's latest Hot 'n' Not list is so far ahead of the curve, he's about to lap you.

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


It's Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Donn Nelson and country music star Garth Brooks, right. Page 2 has received 22 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Senators at Maple Leafs
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Game 5 of this tight, back-and-forth series.
 
Pistons at Celtics
7 p.m. ET, TNT
Even series shifts to Boston for pivotal Game 3.
 
Lakers at Spurs
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Look out, San Antonio, Shaq's irritated.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., May 9: Iverson vs. Brown
• 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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