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All the records are tainted. Our role models are frauds. Baseball execs and congressmen are panicking. The steroid epidemic is threatening our National Pastime! Hogwash, says Page 2's Bill Simmons. If we'd all simply relax and accept the 'roid invasion, Simmons says we'd find the game of "Who's on the Juice?" can be fun. THE SPORTS GUY: JUICED UP




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The one sure thing about any draft is that coaches and GMs will say they got exactly the players they wanted. Page 2's Ralph Wiley has no patience for such blather, and R-Dub is here to interpret the 2002 NBA draft by examining the uncensored thoughts of all the principals involved. As for the draft's "other" winners and losers, Dan Shanoff looks at who scored on the fashion front and cartoonist Kurt Snibbe tracks the foreign invasion.

The Sports Guy All-Hair Team
Yao Ming's awkward high-fives with his posse produced one of the highlights of The Sports Guy's 2002 draft diary. But would that clip of unintentional comedy rank with the top 50 moments of the last five drafts? And which teams violated Bill Simmons' basic draft principals? Check out our man's full review of draft week.
We've learned a lot about the "other football" this month, and we've come to admire the beautiful game -- especially the players' girlfriends and acting ability. But the main thing we envy is all that incredible hair. From Mohawks to The Beckham, Page 2's names its All-Hair team for the '02 World Cup.

WORLD CUP DIARY
We hope you've been paying close attention to Page 2's Michael Davies World Cup diaries because today he presents a pop quiz. We would have gotten it to you sooner, but that's a story involving lawyers, mingers and Bruno Metsu that's too long to detail here; so just check out the quiz.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of the 10 greatest moments in U.S. women's sports history. So now we've compiled our readers' choices along with a poll to crown the greatest women's sports moment in U.S. history.

10]  Wilma Rudolph wins three gold medals, 1960
"Against all that she faced, she proved we can overcome things that seem far bigger than ourselves if we have the courage and determination."
9]  U.S. hockey team wins gold, 1998
"Finally, the Americans broke through on the game's most important stage."
8]  U.S. softball team takes gold, 1996
" It's fast, it's athletic, but it's not as physical as soccer or basketball."
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UPDATED ODDS TO WIN 2002 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 2-1   Braves 10-1
Red Sox 5-1   Giants 12-1
Mariners 6-1   Angels 13-1
Diamondbacks 6-1   Mets 13-1
Cardinals 8-1   Athletics 15-1
Bold indicates home team | Complete line


 
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HITTING HOME
A tragic shooting of a sheriff's deputy cast a pall over what should have been a great week at Seattle's Safeco Field, Jim Caple writes.

THE HOT LIST
Dan Shanoff answered the call to the podium, slapped on his draft cap and shares his weekly list of what's hot and what's not in sports.

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

NOT-SO HOLY MEN
What really sparked the scuffle between Jeff Kent and Barry Bonds? Page 2's Jim Caple listens in on their angry exchange.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Oakland A's third baseman Eric Chavez, left, and actor Benjamin Bratt. Page 2 has received seven requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


SportsCentury: Anna Kournikova
8 and 11 p.m. ET, ESPN Classic
We'll be watching for the tennis.
 
Mets at Yankees
7:05 p.m. ET, MLB Extra Innings
Here we go again, but with DHs.  
Giants at Athletics
10:05 p.m. ET, MLB Extra Innings
Bay Area interleague bash.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., June 27: Draft Diary
• Wed., June 26: Idiot's Guide
• Tues., June 25: 50 Draft Moments
• Mon., June 24: Clothes Call

Other featured content:
• 10 reasons Anna blew her top
• Bizarre & Bogus
• Page 2's World Cup Quiz
• 10 Burning Questions with Jay Williams
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Britney and sports movies
• Anna or Not Anna? The Penthouse Quiz
Weekend Edition, June 28-30, 2002
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