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Michael Davies, TV producer and citizen of Great Britain, files his first of a series of diary entries from the World Cup, in which he is mistaken for a hooligan (at least, he claims it was a mistake), tries to convince Americans they should learn to give a little love to soccer, and throws in a few predictions from a Japanese bar that has been comandeered by ... who else? ... the Irish.

The Sports Guy Sportoon
It's absorbing, tense and cruel in its finality. No, we're not talking about sudden death in Game 7 of the Stanley Cup finals, we're talking about the National Spelling Bee, which Bill Simmons watched from the first minute to its excruciating denouement. Check out The Sports Guy's running diary.
Let's face it, most Americans aren't in step with the rest of the planet when it comes to soccer. So, as a service to Page 2 readers during the biggest sporting event on Earth, cartoonist Kurt Snibbe details some of the intricacies you might otherwise miss while watching the World Cup.

BEING MIKE PIAZZA
For Mike Piazza, the past couple of weeks have been like a long nightmare filled with probing reporters and rampaging base-stealers. So, how is the Mets' All-Star catcher holding up during all this turmoil? Page 2 looks inside Piazza's head to find the answer.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's top 10 individual performances in NBA Finals history, and now it's your turn. We've compiled our readers' choices along with a poll to crown the best all-time effort in a Finals series.
10]  Larry Bird, Celtics, 1986
"I'm pretty sure he touched the ball every time Boston or Houston had possession."
9]  Hakeem Olajuwon, Rockets, 1995
"Hakeem Olajuwon dominated Shaquille O'Neal and the Orlando Magic in the Rockets' four-game sweep in 1995."
7] tie  Larry Bird, Celtics, 1984
"Bird's leadership and drive willed them to victory in seven hard-fought games."
7] tie  Michael Jordan, Bulls, 1993
"He was absolutely dominant, averaging more than 40 points throughout the series."
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VANISHING ACT
Chris Webber has a superstar's numbers and a superstar's body. But when crunch time arrives, Ralph Wiley says C-Webb turns into the Incredible Shrinking Superstar.

THE HOT LIST
From Anna to Zidane, Dan Shanoff's got the details on all that's scorching and freezing in the world of sports.

THE SPORTS GUY
We'll never forget 9/11, but Page 2's Bill Simmons says the joy of watching sports has provided him with a respite.

REEL LIFE
"Rocky" won the Oscar for Best Picture in part because of its gritty realism. Page 2's Jeff Merron examines just how real the movie is.
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It's fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, left, and a guy who's trying to design World Cup success -- U.S. National Team coach Bruce Arena. This match was requested by Tim of Hamden, Conn. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Soccer: Brazil vs. Turkey
4:55 a.m. ET, ESPN2
World Cup power Brazil has struggled in past year.
 
Soccer: Italy vs. Ecuador
7:25 a.m. ET, ESPN
Italians now a World Cup favorite after French loss.
 
Mets at Braves
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN (regional)
Or Red Sox at Tigers at 7 p.m. ET.
 
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