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Why is Shaq wearing a leather jacket when he dunks on those guys in his new Burger King commercial? What does the C.C. in C.C. Sabathia stand for? Can a pitcher pick up a win and a save in the same game? Page 2 columnist and ESPNEWS anchor Bob Halloran admits he doesn't know these things ... and a whole lot more.
HALLORAN: JUST OUT OF CURIOSITY

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There was no biting. No threats were made against anyone's children. In fact, Iron Mike wasn't even in the building. This was about boxing, pure and simple. Page 2's Bill Simmons says Saturday night's classic bout between Arturo Gatti and Micky Ward reminded him of just how sweet the sweet science can be -- but rarely is.

The Power Poll Bizarre & Bogus
War Emblem is one win away from the Triple Crown. The Lakers are aiming for a threepeat. The Red Sox ... well, they'd just like to win once, and they do look pretty darn good. So, who owns the top spot in this week's Page 2 Power Poll? Let's just say we're not horsing around.
Is a Syracuse hoopster really in hot water for punching the Orange mascot? Did a bottle of cologne really sideline a soccer goalie? Was a televangelist really involved in the Sport of Kings? See if you can separate fact from fiction in the latest edition of Bizarre & Bogus.

BEHIND THE MUSIC
The NBA is moving to a new network next season, and that means the league also will have a new theme song. As ABC and ESPN search for a replacement for John Tesh's familiar overture, Page 2 offers a few candidates to record the hoop anthem. From Pink to Snoop to Ozzy, vote for the top nominee.


This week, Page 2 lists the 10 biggest chokes in Stanley Cup playoff history. After checking out our list, send us your choice for the biggest NHL postseason choke job. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' list along with a poll crown the No. 1 all-time Stanley Cup playoff choke.
10]  St. Louis Blues (2000)
The top-seeded Blues had the best record during the NHL regular season but lost to West's No. 8 San Jose in the first round.
9]  Philadelphia Flyers (1997)
After the third game of the series, which Philadelphia lost 6-1, Flyers coach Terry Murray called it a "choking situation."
8]  Steve Smith-Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers (1986)
Steve Smith's pass bounced off goalie Grant Fuhr's skate and into his own net in the third period for the go-ahead goal in Calgary's Game 7 victory in the Smythe division final.
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Tuesday Nets 2½ Celtics 187½
Friday Lakers 6 Kings 193½
NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Tuesday Maple Leafs PK Hurricanes 4½
Wednesday Avalanche PK Red Wings 5
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JOSE CAN YOU SEE?
What will Jose Canseco really reveal in his tell-all book? Page 2's Jim Caple offers an exclusive examination of some explosive excerpts.

THE WATER COOLER
Forget the drama of the actual games. Page 2's Brian Murphy says nothing in sports is better than watching the NBA draft lottery.

THE SPORTS GUY
As the NBA enters its conference finals, Page 2's Bill Simmons determines whose stock climbed and whose plummeted during the first two rounds.

KOBE SETS SAIL
At age 23, Kobe Bryant has had things pretty easy, but Page 2's Ralph Wiley says the road ahead will be filled with trials and tribulations.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, left, and actor Rowan Atkinson, a k a "Mr. Bean." Page 2 has received five requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Hurricanes at Maple Leafs
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East finals all even for Game 3.
 
Braves at Expos
7 p.m. ET, TBS
Big series in NL East race -- really.
 
Celtics at Nets
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Boston tries to tie it up.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., May 20: Paranoia Diaries
• Fri., May 17: Stock Watch
• Thurs., May 16: 7 Voyages of Kobe
• Wed., May 15: The "Soft" List
• Tues., May 14: The Bald Piper

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• Sportoon: Secrets of Lakers' success
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