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If you want expert analysis for the World Cup, you'll want to check out Michael Davies' column in the box below. If you want an American soccer nut shooting from the hip, you want Page 2's Brian Murphy. Today at the Cooler, the Murph forecasts the eventual Cup winner according to factors like the teams' jerseys and overall karma.
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Despite the fever, lack of sleep and lingering depression after England's loss to Brazil, Page 2's Michael Davies scores a weekend hat trick of World Cup diary entries. In Day 22, Davies tries to track down his missing cell phone with help from his mates, in Day 23 he sticks up for football's beleaguered referees, and in Day 24 he fights off football withdrawal to wonder where God's light will shine next.

Jim Caple 10 Burning Questions
The streets of Seattle are usually fairly quiet at 4 a.m. But last Saturday morning, Page 2's Jim Caple stumbled onto a raucous celebration that was rooted a half-world away. As dozens of African fans gathered in a restaurant to support Senegal's World Cup run, our man decided to crash the party.
He changed his name to avoid any confusion, but there's certainly no mistaking his game on the court. Jay Williams is a lock to be one of the top picks in Wednesday's NBA draft, and the Duke point guard displayed a remarkable "handle" when he faced the pressure of Page 2's 10 Burning Questions.

TEST YOUR WORLD CUP IQ
They wear their passion -- and a couple gallons of paint -- on their face for every match. Take Page 2's World Cup Fan Quiz and see if you can match 16 die-hard soccer rooters to the teams they're supporting. You can also test your '02 WC IQ by taking Kurt Snibbe's multiple-choice exam.


To mark the 30th anniversary of Title IX, Page 2 lists the 10 greatest moments in U.S. women's sports history. After you check out our list, send us a note with your choice for the greatest women's sports moment for the United States. Later this week, we'll run our readers' list along with a poll to crown the top U.S. women's sports moment of all-time.

10]  UConn hoopsters go undefeated, capture 2002 NCAA title
The Huskies finish their 39-0 season with an average victory margin of an astounding 35.4 points.
9]  Babe Didrikson sets four world records at AAU championships
Didrikson wins the AAU track and field team championship single-handedly, winning six events in three hours and setting world records in the javelin, 80-meter hurdles, high jump and baseball throw.
8]  Katherine Switzer runs in disguise in Boston Marathon
When marathon organizer Jock Semple spots her at the four-mile mark, he tries to rip her numbers off, but Switzer's boyfriend throws a bodyblock that sends Semple flying
7]  Amelia Earhart flies solo nonstop across the Atlantic
Earhart flies her red Lockheed Vega 5B solo from Harbor Grace, Newfoundland, to Londonderry, Ireland, in 13½ hours, a record, and becomes a national heroine.
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UPDATED ODDS TO WIN 2002 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 2-1   Diamondbacks 9-1
Red Sox 5-1   Braves 11-1
Mariners 6-1   Giants 12-1
Cardinals 8-1   Athletics 15-1
Mets 8-1   Angels 20-1
Bold indicates home team | Complete line


 
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
Among his various pills of wisdom, Bill Simmons advises a couple of poor souls who are having "remote-control issues" with their female significant others.

EVERYBODY'S FREE
Remember that "Wear Sunscreen" song that was all the rage a couple years ago? Jim Caple updates the tune with advice for the sports world's Class of 2002.

A FATHER'S DAY
Tiger Woods was pointed on the road to greatness by a dominant father figure. At Tiger's golf clinic for kids, Page 2's Ralph Wiley watched El Tigre return the favor.

THE HOT LIST
Dan Shanoff gives World Cup newbies a lesson in fan behavior while updating us on what's hot and what's not in the world of sports.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


They say Daniela Hantuchova, left, is the next Anna. But Page 2 reader Dan Holden of Wallingford, Conn., suggests that the 19-year-old Slovakian might be the second coming of actress Kirsten Dunst, star of "Spider-Man." Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Tennis: Wimbledon Championships
7 a.m. ET, TNT
Opening day action.
 
Braves at Mets
7 p.m. ET, ESPN, TBS
Some ESPN viewers might get Phillies at Marlins.
 
Reds at Cubs
8 p.m. ET, WGN
Both teams looking to make up ground in NL Central.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
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• Thurs., June 20: Think Again!
• Wed., June 19: Britney Mania
• Tues., June 18: Is Tiger Boring?

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