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When Bill Simmons reads through his mailbag, he usually finds letters that are funny, deep and demented. This week, however, he found an e-mail that simply scared the bejeezus out of him. Yes, the rumors of Roger Clemens rejoining the Red Sox are starting to make the rounds ... and The Sports Guy is planning a move to the West Coast. SPORTS GUY'S MAILBAG

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When you look at the mind-boggling numbers he has put up over the last two seasons, it's no stretch to compare Barry Bonds to Babe Ruth. Page 2's Jason Whitlock says that comparison is completely unfair ... to Bonds. Remember, the Sultan of Swat posted his records when baseball was segregated. That's just one reason why Whitlock says Bonds is the best ever.

What's Hot, What's Not Chris McKendry
Patrick Ramsey came off the bench to become the hottest thing in Washington. Dusty Baker is so hot that several teams want him on their bench in '03. And the Knicks are so hot at Latrell Sprewell that they don't want him anywhere near their bench. Page 2's Dan Shanoff gauges those three guys and the rest of What's Hot and What's Not this week.
Why can't Anna win? Well, it's easy to say it's because she spends too much time cavorting with Enrique Iglesias or endorsing sports bras. In fact, it's too easy, says Page 2's Chris McKendry. While the off-court distractions might have hastened her fall, Kournikova's failures can be explained by several factors that actually involve tennis.

SPORTOON
Since the law of the jungle often dictates who succeeds and fails on the ice, Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe went on a nature hike to preview the 2002-03 NHL season. For the rest of what to expect this season, Page 2's Jim Wilkie details What's Hot 'n' Not.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of the 10 best moments in baseball history for Yankee haters. Now we've compiled our readers' picks along with a poll to crown the all-time best moment for Yankee haters.

10]  The 1981-1993 years
"They had Don Mattingly and Dave Winfield but couldn't seem to do anything with them."
9]  Brooklyn's long wait ends, 1955
" 'Dem Bums beat the best team that money could buy! It couldn't be any sweeter."
8]  Red Sox rattle Clemens in Game 3 of 1999 ALCS
"Roger was gone by the third inning, having been knocked around stupid by Sox batters and by the fans in the bleachers ... beautiful!"
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Sunday Broncos 3½ Dolphins 41
Sunday Chargers 3 Chiefs 45½
Sunday Raiders 7 Rams 49
Sunday Saints 1½ Redskins 45½
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Saturday Georgia 3 Tennessee NL
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BASKETBALL DIARY
What really goes on at NBA training camp? Charley Rosen offers a behind-the-scenes look at the fights, two-a-days and maniacal coaches.

UP, UP AND AWAY
Ralph Wiley provides a no-holds barred look at the thoughts of NFL folks, but Tim Couch's had to be censored a tad.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor details some real Monday night mayhem at the compound when he finds some fools who don't respect Brett Favre.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Tuesday Morning Quarterback ponders this new touchy, feely therapy and analyzes other weird behavior from the NFL's Week 5.
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Watch it, bucko! It's Angels shortstop David Eckstein, left, and actor Ron Howard as Richie Cunningham on "Happy Days." Page 2 has received 13 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


College football: Virginia Tech at Boston College
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
No. 4 Hokies try to climb a little higher.
 
Giants at Cardinals
8 p.m. ET, Fox
S.F. looks for Giant lead in NLCS.
 
Red Wings at Sharks
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Detroit begins Stanley Cup defense against tough Western rival.
 
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