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You've seen the e-mails. You've heard about it on talk radio. Boycott baseball forever if there's another strike. Page 2's Bill Simmons has always thought these campaigns were a bit silly ... but not any longer. The Sports Guy is so outraged that he's ready to lead a fan movement of his own. Will you join him?
SPORTS GUY: IT'S TIME TO STRIKE BACK




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The kickoff of the NFL season is 15 days away, so Tuesday Morning Quarterback knows this is no time to get distracted. As TMQ offers his in-depth preview of the AFC, however, his focus is hardly in midseason form. Our man can't take his eyes off all those garish new uniforms ... or (what else is new?) those cheerleaders with abs of steel.

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After Aug. 30, we might not see another seventh-inning stretch for a long time. So, maybe the fans will be singing a new anthem. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe turns into an amateur songwriter and updates "Take Me Out to the Ballgame."
To many horse racing fans and bettors, August at Saratoga is the ultimate sports experience. As his I-90 tour into the soul of American sports winds down, Page 2's Jim Caple discovers a little bit of sports heaven right here on Earth.

THE POWER POLL
Usually, to be a major player in the Page 2 Power Poll Loser Sweepstakes, you have to be a poster boy for bad team play. But this week brings us a loser from another field too powerful to ignore -- the Eddie Murphy bomb "The Adventures of Pluto Nash." But is "Pluto" the biggest loser of the week?


This week, Page 2 picks the 10 worst NFL teams of all time. After checking out our list, send us a note with your choice for the worst NFL team in history. We'll compile our readers' bottom 10 later this week, along with a poll to crown the all-time worst NFL team.
10]  1934 Cincinnati Reds (0-8)
The Reds scored only one touchdown and one field goal all season, while their defense gave up 243 points.
9]  2001 Carolina Panthers (1-15)
The Panthers set an NFL record, losing 15 straight after their season-opening 24-13 victory over the Vikings.
8]  1980 Saints (1-15)
Archie Manning, the Saints' long-suffering QB, later called the 1980 season, "The darkest side of football."
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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.


CHUCKY'S IN LOVE
Ralph Wiley explains what he sees in Bucs coach Jon Gruden ... and what Gruden sees in QB Rob Johnson.

THE WATER COOLER
Brian Murphy finally finds refreshment at the Weekend Water Cooler, but it's not the Sparkletts, it's from the attitude of PGA champ Rich Beem.

REEL LIFE
Jeff Merron catches the wave of press that's been carrying "Blue Crush" and checks out what's real in the girl surfing flick.

NO-ANSWER MAN
Why isn't a dunk offensive goaltending? Why aren't there any left-handed catchers? Page 2's Bob Halloran offers up another batch of "Things I Don't Know."
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's a couple of guys who never take off their hard hats: Mariners first baseman John Olerud, left, and kids' favorite "Bob the Builder." This match was requested by Jolene Sestrich of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Little League World Series
4 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Apto, Calif., vs. Harlem, N.Y., at Williamsport, Pa.
 
Cubs at Astros
8 p.m. ET, WGN
Houston in danger of falling out of playoff races.
 
Braves at Padres
10 p.m. ET, TBS
Atlanta should pad its major league-best win total.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Aug. 19: Bride of Chucky
• Fri., Aug. 16: Passed Away
• Thurs., Aug. 15: Hold the Phonies
• Wed., Aug. 14: Totally Wired

Other featured content:
• America's top 10 pop-culture icons
• Sportoon: The Little League experience
• 10 Burning Questions with Bud Selig
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Makin' It Better: New unis & logos
• Being Dr. Evil
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