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The typical NFL cheerleader is 5-foot-3, 105 pounds and usually described as energetic with a contagious smile. But if you think these women are shallow, you are very mistaken. Page 2's Bob Halloran perused some cheerleader bios, and he found there's a lot more to these women than just bare midriffs and gallons of makeup.
HALLORAN: PLENTY TO CHEER ABOUT




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Cue the unmistakable peppy music and crank up the action of busy-bee renovators to high speed while they rip apart and redo their homes. Nope, it's not really TLC's "Trading Spaces," but an eerily similar version performed by NHL general managers during the offseason. Time's up, open your eyes, if you dare.

Kenny Mayne The Sports Guy
So, you figure the life of a SportsCenter anchor has got to be pretty glamorous, right? Well, sometimes yes ... and sometimes you're chasing guys in sausage outfits around the outfield at Miller Park. Check out a day in the life of a "professional journalist" as Kenny Mayne shares his story from this week's All-Star festivities.
 Watching a train wreck is always interesting -- even when you know it's coming. For Page 2's Bill Simmons, the first half-hour of the 1984 NBA draft ranks as one of the worst televised disasters ever. Even 18 years later, The Sports Guy can't look away when he sees the tape of the Blazers picking Sam Bowie over Michael Jordan.

BACKSTAGE AT THE ESPYS
The 2002 ESPYs are a wrap, so who were the big winners at the big show in Hollywood? Page 2 went backstage and tried to identify the sexiest and coolest athletes, while fashion reviewer Dan Shanoff offers his sartorial wrap-up from the red carpet.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of the worst innovations in sports. Now read how our readers rank their top 10 choices for the worst sports innovation. And be sure to vote in the poll to crown the worst sports innovation of them all.

10]  Shootouts/penalty kicks to decide winners
"Soccer and hockey are team sports, and shootouts take a handful of players and let them decide who wins."
9]  Personal seat licenses
"Is there another way to milk us fans for more money?"
8]  Luxury boxes
"You miss the camaraderie of the other fans, the true roar of the crowd, the stale beer, and fattening food."
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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
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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
Bill Simmons hands out his exclusive All-Star grades after he took in all the festivities from the Celebrity Softball Game through Bud's Folly.

SON OF A GUN
The battle over Ted Williams' body leaves Jim Caple leaves to wonder -- once again -- about how low human beings can go.

THE HOT LIST
Dan Shanoff's not afraid to go a couple of extra innings to break a tie. Our Page 2 trendmeister delivers his second list of what's hot and what's not in less than three days.

CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel says the new movie "Harvard Man" misses the mark because it fails to fully explore its basketball theme.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Charlie Manuel, who's out of a job after being fired as the Indians manager Thursday, and actor Lenny Clarke of the canceled ABC sitcom "The Job." Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Tour de France
9:30 a.m. ET, OLN
Stage 6 -- Forges Les Eaux to Alencon.
 
Braves at Expos
7 p.m. ET, TBS
New-look Montreal aims to pad NL's best home record.
 
Running of the Bulls
1:30 a.m. ET, ESPN2 (tape delay)
Real extreme sports from Pamplona, Spain.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., July 11: Extra ESPYs
• Wed., July 10: Hey, Dad, just chill
• Tues., July 9: Hotshots & Flameouts
• Mon., July 8: Channeling Teddy Ballgame

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions for Deacon Jones
• What are they thinking at ESPYs
• Win, Lose or Draw
• Mystery Photo
• Kareem at the crossroads
• 10 reasons Anna blew her top
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