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There's no place a lifelong Red Sox fan would rather be (except in the World Series) than inside Fenway's Green Monster, helping to put up the numbers on the scoreboard during a real game. And that's just where Jim Caple concluded his 3,400-mile journey along Interstate 90, chronicling the heart of American sports.
CAPLE: IN THE BELLY OF THE MONSTER

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Amazingly, it really isn't about the money. It's about the ring ... or, to be more precise, about walking into a room, flashing that Super Bowl ring and watching as total strangers make fools of themselves over a piece of jewelry. Recently, The Sports Guy had a chance to make just such a fool of himself ... and he took full advantage of the opportunity.

What Are They Thinking? What's Hot, What's Not
What prompted Nic Cage to walk down the aisle with the King's kid? Why is Sammy Sosa suddenly surly? And what was on Nate Newton's mind as he went up the river? Page 2 answers these questions and more in "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"
Rich Beem cashed the biggest paycheck of his life. Shawn Kemp is giving back millions. And Wesley Snipes hopes to rake in the cash with "Undisputed." Page 2's Dan Shanoff shows us the money by explaining where these guys rank on this week's Hot List.

MYSTERY PHOTO RESPONSES
This one was probably too easy for you folks. The Mets have lost 10 in a row, and we run a Mystery Photo of Bobby Valentine hanging out with dogs. You can probably guess what happened next as more than 2,800 of our readers served up their wisecracks.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's picks for the 10 worst NFL teams of all time. Now we've compiled our readers' choices for the worst NFL team in history. Be sure to vote in the poll to crown the all-time worst NFL team.
10]  1992 Seattle Seahawks
"At the time the 'Hawks may have had one the best Ds in the NFL, the offense stunk like a lineman's jock strap "
9]  St. Louis/Arizona Cardinals
"Any team, any city, any year ... I'd rather watch paint dry."
8]  1981 Indianapolis Colts
"At least the other bad teams on your list can claim one player that had a decent career. The starting QB of the '81 Colts was Mike Pagel."
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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.


TUESDAY MORNING QB
Gregg Easterbrook reviews some garish new uniforms and then offers his 2002 AFC preview.

CRITICAL MASS
As a new father, Page 2's Eric Neel ponders all the sporting events he has given up ... and how much he has gained.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons has always thought the idea of a fan strike was a bit farfetched ... but not anymore. He's on a campaign to take back baseball. Will you join him?

CHUCKY'S IN LOVE
Ralph Wiley explains what he sees in Bucs coach Jon Gruden ... and what Gruden sees in QB Rob Johnson.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Formula One driver Rubens Barrichello, left, and actor Kelsey Grammar of "Frasier." Page 2 has received 16 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Golf: NEC Invitational
2 p.m., ET, USA
Rich Beem vs. 77 of the best golfers in the world.
 
Little League World Series
7 p.m. ET ESPN
U.S. semifinal 2: Worcester, Mass. vs. Harlem, N.Y.
 
WNBA: New York at Washington
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Game 1 of Eastern Conference finals.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., Aug. 21: Strange Thinking
• Tues., Aug. 20: The fans strike
• Mon., Aug. 19: Bride of Chucky
• Fri., Aug. 16: Passed Away

Other featured content:
• Sportoon: The 2002 remix of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
• America's top 10 pop-culture icons
• 10 Burning Questions with Bud Selig
• The Power Poll
• Makin' It Better: New unis & logos
• Being Dr. Evil
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