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It's Bill Simmons' favorite day of the year. The NBA draft is upon us, which means some mid-round sleeper is poised to become the next Kobe and some can't-miss prospect will become the next Yinka Dare. And despite what GMs will tell you, it ain't that hard to tell the difference. The Sports Guy explains the science of it all.
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Our man at the World Cup is struggling to find fresh ideas and fighting a killer cold. But with the marksmanship of Ronaldo -- with a better haircut, however -- Page 2's intrepid Michael Davies finds the perfect medicine at the Assist Your Wellness drugstore and the Brazil-Turkey semifinal game.

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This is Ralph Wiggum from "The Simpsons." He's a soft, little wimp who eats paste. And Page 2's Jim Caple warns that we're going to end up with an entire generation of kids just like Ralph. Why? Because the politically correct are banning dodge ball, tag and all the other great games for kids.
Like it or not, the (Yao) Ming Dynasty is coming
-- and forewarned is forearmed. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe lays out some of the explosive issues involved, including futuristic training techniques, Mandarin rap CDs, Chinese governmental usury, espionage and national security considerations.

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Anna Kournikova is taking a lot of heat for a televised tantrum she threw after her first-round exit at Wimbledon. Unfair, totally unfair! Who knows what has been troubling tennis' golden girl ... unless they've walked a mile in her shoes? Why, Page 2, which reveals the 10 things that really ticked Anna off.


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
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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
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CRITICAL MASS
Eric Neel turns a few pages, organizes a Chuck D-inspired protest and remembers two fallen Cardinals.

THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy handicaps the World Cup final four -- by looking at the team's jerseys and overall karma.

COME TOGETHER
The entire continent of Africa united behind Senegal's World Cup run. Page 2's Jim Caple found that bond extended to a restaurant in Seattle.

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


It's Brazilian soccer coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, whose team has reached the World Cup finals, and actor Gene Hackman from "The Royal Tennebaums." Page 2 has received four requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Tennis: Wimbledon Championships
7 a.m. ET, TNT
Second-round action.
 
Golf: U.S. Senior Open Championship
Noon and 4 p.m.
ET, ESPN
Extra day's a major challenge for oldsters.  
Braves at Mets
7 p.m. ET, TBS
New York tries to earn a split.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., June 25: 50 Draft Moments
• Mon., June 24: Clothes Call
• Fri., June 21: Bloody Hell!
• Thurs., June 20: Think Again!

Other featured content:
• Bizarre & Bogus
• Page 2's World Cup Quiz
• 10 Burning Questions with Jay Williams
• The Power Poll
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Britney and sports movies
• Anna or Not Anna? The Penthouse Quiz
Wednesday, June 26, 2002
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