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	He lies to his boss, skips work, paints his face, dons a replica jersey and sneaks into the ballpark, where he chugs beer and has sex during the seventh-inning stretch. A demented fanatic, right? Well, after looking at the results of the SportsNation survey, Page 2's Jim Caple says this crazed fan looks a little like all of us. CAPLE: ONE NATION ... UNDER A JERSEY

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	The Sports Guy is fired up. No, we're not talking about the Vin Baker trade or the AL East race -- he's coping with all that. The topic is the ESPN 100, and our man has a major bone to pick with the folks who ranked the top sporting events of the last year. Hulk Hogan's return to Wrestlemania was nowhere to be found on the list ... and Bill Simmons says that's a crying shame.

Makin' It Better		The Hot List

	Do not adjust your set. SportsCenter has not been pre-empted by "That '70s Show." If you're mistaking Andruw Jones for Hank Aaron, it's because a lot of baseball teams are wearing vintage uniforms this month. Check out the throwback jerseys and vote for your favorite in Makin' It Better.		Yeah, baby! Austin Powers, Dr. Evil and those babelicious sidekicks are back ... and they've taken over Page 2's Hot List. In celebration of that sexy secret agent with slightly poor dental work, this week's list focuses on What's Groovy and What's Not Groovy. You'll find it "dead sexy."

A HOUSE OF LOVE

Many media outlets reported last week that Yankee Stadium had banned T-shirts with anti-Boston slogans. Obviously, this was pure propaganda. Page 2's Jim Caple says no fan would ever wear a disparaging shirt at "The House That Love Built."

While Major League Baseball looks to name its 30 greatest moments of all-time, Page 2 is focused on the 10 most shocking moments in baseball history. Check out our full list and then click here to offer your vote for the game's most stunning moment ever.
10]	Disco Demolition Night The White Sox's trendy promotion ends in disastrous results as the team is forced to forfeit the second game of a doubleheader. "These weren't real baseball fans," owner Bill Veeck says. "All I know is we won't try anything like this again."

9]	Darryl Kile found dead in hotel room Kile, a husband, father of three young children, and in his prime as a pitcher, dies from massive blockage of his coronary arteries at age 33.

8]	Red Sox's World Series win goes between Bill Buckner's legs "I can't remember the last time I missed a ground ball," Buckner said. "I guess I'll remember that one."
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 SUPER BOWL
Rams	4-1	Dolphins	15-1
Steelers	10-1	Colts	15-1
Eagles	11-1	Packers	15-1
Buccaneers	12-1	Broncos	15-1
Raiders	15-1	Patriots	20-1
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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.

	POSITION PAPER What's the most difficult position to play in the majors? Page 2's Ralph Wiley goes around the horn to rate all the spots on the diamond.
	CRITICAL MASS After looking at the ESPN 100, Page 2's Eric Neel recalls his 10 most memorable moments from the past year.
	THE SPORTS GUY Page 2's Bill Simmons saw the Celtics headed toward a cliff with the Vin Baker trade ... and there was nothing he could do to stop them.
	THE WATER COOLER After a week covering the British Open, Page 2's Brian Murphy is trying to adjust to the European way of life.


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

We know that "Austin Powers," left, is a master of disguise, but this is a little extreme. We really don't think he looks a thing like the real Mike Myers, a left-handed pitcher for the Diamondbacks. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Phillies at Cubs
2:20 p.m. ET, WGN
Ditch work for a day game at Wrigley.

A's at Angels
4:05 p.m. ET, Fox Net
AL West race a joy to watch.

Rangers at Mariners
10 p.m. ET, Fox Net
(See above).

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., July 24: Kumbaya
• Tues., July 23: Tiger Tales
• Mon., July 22: European Vacation
• Fri., July 19: Splendid Day

Other featured content:
• Sportoon: Marketing Allen Iverson
• How to explain Tiger's 81
• Where do sports clichés come from?
• Bizarre & Bogus
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2's American (Sports) Idol
• 10 Burning Questions with Tom Brady
• Page 2 goes backstage at ESPYs
• Top 10 reasons Anna blew her top

Thursday, July 25, 2002