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Why was the Mariners' Jeff Nelson peddling body parts on eBay? What does NBC envision for talk-show host Bill Clinton? What the heck do the Seahawks see in Ryan Leaf? And is David Blaine just completely nuts? Page 2 tries to answer these questions and more in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?" IT'S TIME TO START "THINKING"

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May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, which got Page 2's Ralph Wiley thinking about ... Tiger Woods, and his vastly underrated contributions to the American mosaic. Tiger is not just the greatest golfer ever, or the richest and most famous athlete in the world -- he's also an inclusionary force and role model for just about every ethnic group in this country.

Mystery Photo Sportoon
If you thought the first episode of "Celebrity Boxing" was weird, just wait until you see what Fox is showing tonight. Page 2 isn't sure what to make of the match between Manute Bol and Refrigerator Perry -- or why Olga Korbut wandered into this week's Mystery Photo. Help us out by sending in your best explanation.
Never mind what's going on in the mind of Kobe Bryant. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe is aiming a little lower -- at what's going on in the Lakers star's tummy, which was the victim of a sneak attack by food terrorists in Sacramento. Go on a fantastic voyage with the Sportoon Biological Investigative Team as they repair the damage.

BIZARRE & BOGUS
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.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of the 10 biggest chokes in Stanley Cup playoff history. Now we've compiled our readers' choices for the biggest NHL postseason choke job along with a poll to crown the No. 1 all-time Stanley Cup playoff choke.
10] tie  2002 Montreal Canadiens
"Up three goals against Carolina in the third period, about to go up 3-1, and not even close in any game after that."
10] tie  2001 Red Wings
"A rare case of a Scotty Bowman-coached team overlooking their opponent. "
9]  1942 Red Wings
"Detroit losing the Cup after going up 3-0 isn't just the biggest choke in Stanley Cup history, it's the biggest choke in playoff history of any of the four major sports."
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Friday Lakers 6 Kings 193½
Saturday Celtics 4 Nets 187½
NHL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Wednesday Avalanche PK Red Wings 5
Thursday Maple Leafs PK Hurricanes 4½
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CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel tries to make sense of IBM's bizarre new commercial featuring a handful of former NBA stars.

KNOW-IT-SOME
If Bob Halloran knows one thing, it's that he won't be mistaken for master of all things trivial Cliff Clavin of "Cheers."

THE SPORTS GUY
After watching the classic Gatti-Ward fight over the weekend, Page 2's Bill Simmons was reminded of just how enjoyable boxing can be.

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


It's rising tennis star James Blake, left, and Sideshow Bob of "The Simpsons." Page 2 has received four requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


College softball: UCLA vs. Florida State
11 a.m. ET, ESPN2
Top-seeded Bruins open NCAA tournament vs. Seminoles.
 
PGA Tour: The Memorial Tournament
3 p.m. ET, USA
Tiger to the field: "Who's playing for second?"
 
Hurricanes at Maple Leafs
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Toronto needs to tie series before heading back to Carolina.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., May 21: Riddle Me This
• Mon., May 20: Paranoia Diaries
• Fri., May 17: Stock Watch
• Thurs., May 16: 7 Voyages of Kobe

Other featured content:
• The Power Poll
• Who should record NBA theme?
• Casting Call: "Attack of the Clones"
• Sportoon: Secrets of Lakers' success
• Who's Soft & Who's Not
• Anna or Not Anna? The Penthouse Quiz
Wednesday, May 22, 2002
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