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Why is George Steinbrenner criticizing female umpires? Why is the Russian mafia messing with ice dancing? Why did Britney Spears cut short a concert in Mexico? And do we really need to see everything that goes on inside Anna Nicole Smith's house? Page 2 answers these questions and more in "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"
IT'S TIME TO START "THINKING"




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NFL training camps are not for the faint of heart. Vicious competition, fights, nasty body fluids of all kinds ... you name it, they got it. For those marginal talents on the bubble, the name of the game is survival, and wit and wisdom can be more useful than sheer physical ability. Page 2's Ralph Wiley examines the real "hard knocks" at pro football's annual Darwinesque ritual.

10 Burning Questions The Hot List
It's the social equivalent of losing a Super Bowl. Trista Rehn, one of 25 contestants on ABC's "The Bachelor," made it to the final two ... and then the cad picked the other woman. But fame is the best revenge, and Trista is now the star of "The Bachelorette." She talks about being in charge in Page 2's 10 Burning Questions.
Lisa Leslie brought the dunk to the WNBA. Warren Sapp hopes to bring a little muscle to the Bucs offense. And Julia Roberts is bringing out a new image in "Full Frontal." But who's really bringing the heat this week? Page 2's Dan Shanoff supplies the answer with our weekly list of What's Hot and What's Not.

MOTOWN SOUND
For more than a half-century (the last 42 years in Detroit), the mellifluous tones of Ernie Harwell have provided fine background music for our baseball summers. Now that Harwell is winding down his final season, Page 2's Jim Caple decided to grab the opportunity to spend some time with baseball's sweetest voice.


After examining Page 2's list of the 10 most shocking moments in NFL history, our readers have spoken. Check out the readers' choices for football's biggest surprises and then vote in our poll to pick the top stunner of all-time.
10]  "Miracle in the Meadowlands"
"Giants up by five. All Joe Pisarcik has to do is kneel down ... sit on the ball and the game is over. Nope. Ball is fumbled. Eagles run it back. Ballgame. Easily the second most magical highlight of being a Philly sports fan."
9]  "The Immaculate Reception"
"Probably the most 'unbelievable' play that has ever happened, in any sport. For it to have a biblical nickname ... it's got to be miraculous."
8]  Irsay hands the Colts over to Indianapolis
"Irsay set the standard for destroying a professional sports franchise not through being strapped for cash, but through complete incompetence and meddling."
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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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TUNED OUT
Bob Halloran says there's no greater joy than listening to sports on the radio -- even if we always choose the TV instead.

THE SPORTS GUY
ESPN Classic looks back at the career of Hollywood serial killer Michael Myers, star of the "Halloween" movie franchise.

CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel says HBO's new documentary, "A City on Fire," is another reminder of how sports can transcend society's problems.

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


From the Today Show to Time magazine, Bruce Springsteen, left, is everywhere these days. If he needs a stand-in, he might want to consider former major-leaguer Dave Magadan. This match was suggested by Jimmy Kamermayer of Tampa, Fla. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Tennis: Masters Canada
1 p.m. ET, ESPN
No comment here because Sampras said not to be smart-asses.
 
PGA Tour: The International
4 p.m. ET, USA
Lefty goes for third title here.
 
Brewers at Braves
7:30 p.m. ET, TBS
Exhibits in how to and how not to build franchises.
 
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