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	Forget Freddy, Jason and the dude in the "Scream" mask. The greatest Hollywood serial killer of all-time is Michael Myers. End of story. But Myers' story is an amazing tale, starting with his breakout performance in the first "Halloween" movie. With help from a host of pundits, Page 2's Bill Simmons documents Myers' saga. SIMMONS: ONE CLASSIC HALLOWEEN

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	There is a lamentable tendency among closet intellectuals/avid Page 2 readers (you know who you are, both of you!) to dismiss wrestling -- and its flamboyantly competitive ringmaster Vince McMahon -- as a charade for losers. (As if only losers used steroids.) Well, don't be so fussy and uptight. Just read these two excerpts from an entertaining new book, "Sex, Lies & Headlocks."

The Power Poll		Mystery Photo

	Allen Iverson might be in the clear. The Angels have reached the summit in the AL West. And Lance Armstrong conquered the mountains and sailed clear of the competition in the Tour de France. So, who's No. 1 in this week's Page 2 Power Poll? Well, we're suckers for a feel-good story.		Now that's what we call a White Russian. Apparently, Anna Kournikova is a little afraid of "soaking up the sun." Page 2 couldn't figure out why the tennis temptress had covered her face in sunscreen, so we asked for our readers' help with this week's Mystery Photo. Check out the best explanations.

BEYOND BE-LEAF

The storied career of Ryan Leaf came to a shocking end Friday. By now, you surely know the details about the punky QB's flameout. But do you know where Leaf's troubles really began? With the help of VH1, Page 2's Eric Immerman reveals how Leaf's woes started.

This week, Page 2 turns its attention to the 10 most shocking moments in NFL history. Check out our list of pro football's most stunning events, and then click here to offer your choice for the No. 1 surprise. We'll run our readers' top 10 later this week:
10]	The Replacement Football League (Oct. 4, 1987) NFL owners re-open for business just two weeks after the players went out on strike by using replacement players. Mercifully, the strike ends after 24 days.

9]	Vikings' Korey Stringer dies from heatstroke (Aug. 1, 2001) Stringer, just 27, becomes only the second NFL player to die at summer training camp.

8]	Patriots win Super Bowl XXXVI (Feb. 3, 2002) New England, which finished 5-11 the previous season, completes one of the most stunning turnarounds in NFL history by shocking the heavily favored Rams on Adam Vinatieri's field goal as time expires.
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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.

	STORY PROBLEMS Page 2's Jim Caple has developed a simple quiz to measure your true knowledge of the sports world.
	THE WATER COOLER Page 2's Brian Murphy says there's nothing in sports quite as pure as the sight of Lance Armstrong on two wheels.
	STRIKING BACK As much as he's enjoying this baseball season, David Halberstam is ready to say good riddance if the players go out on strike.
	REEL LIFE Jeff Merron actually found some scenes based on facts when he took a closer look at "Caddyshack." So he's got that going for him.


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

It's four-time Tour de France champ Lance Armstrong, left, and comedian Tommy Smothers of the "Smothers Brothers." This match was requested by Bridget Mann of Birmingham, Ala. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Brewers at Braves
7:30 p.m. ET, TBS
Check gap between NL's best and worst.

The Season: The Raiderettes
8:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
The story behind the pompoms.

Red Sox at Angels
10:05 p.m. ET, NESN
Never too early to think about that wild-card race.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., July 29: Beyond Be-Leaf
• Fri., July 26: Evil Doer
• Thurs., July 25: One Sick Puppy
• Wed., July 24: Kumbaya
• Tues., July 23: Tiger Tales

Other featured content:
• Being Dr. Evil
• Makin' It Better: Throwback jerseys
• Sportoon: Marketing Allen Iverson
• How to explain Tiger's 81
• Bizarre & Bogus
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2's American (Sports) Idol
• 10 Burning Questions with Tom Brady

Tuesday, July 30, 2002