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For years, Page 2's Bill Simmons has been haunted by the quote he chose for his high school yearbook. Today, he gets a second chance to erase that dorky passage he borrowed from a David Bowie song. A soon-to-be graduate in Bellport, N.Y., has asked for Simmons' help in picking his quote, and The Sports Guy vows not to let him down. SPORTS GUY: QUOTE ME




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Why did Snoop Dogg get cut out of the newest "Muppets" movie? Why is Queen Elizabeth frequenting NHL exhibition games? What caused CNN to consider a "whack" new format? And how exactly did Latrell Sprewell really injure his hand? Page 2 searches for these answers and more in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"

Mystery Photo Ralph Wiley
Their Twins play in the Hump Dome with a Hefty bag in the outfield, so we'll forgive Minnesota fans for their eccentricities. But this week's Page 2 Mystery Photo featuring a Homer Hanky and some medical personnel was too confusing, so we need your help to provide some sort of explanation.
Baseball's postseason usually provides more answers than questions, but the '02 edition has produced some real puzzles. Where will Dusty manage next year? Why did Zito get only one start in the ALDS? And does anyone outside Orange County know David Eckstein? Page 2's Ralph Wiley is here to answer those questions.

CHRIS MCKENDRY
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.


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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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
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 Texas 3 Oklahoma NL
Saturday Georgia 3 Tennessee NL
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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.


BONDS OVER BABE
When you look at the numbers he has put up recently, it's no stretch to compare Barry Bonds to Babe Ruth. Jason Whitlock says that comparison is unfair ... to Bonds.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons has heard the rumors about Roger Clemens returning to Boston. If it happens, he's moving to the West Coast.

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.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Tuesday Morning Quarterback ponders this new touchy, feely therapy and analyzes other weird behavior from the NFL's Week 5.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's the actor who starred in "Blown Away," and a manager who got blown away by the Mets last week. Page 2 has received 31 requests for Tommy Lee Jones, left, and Bobby Valentine. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Golf: LPGA Tournament of Champions
1:30 p.m. ET, Golf Channel
Annika Sorenstam chases single-season victories record.
 
Canadiens at Rangers
7:30 p.m. ET, NHL Center Ice
Can old Messier keep scoring for Blueshirts?
 
Twins at Angels
8 p.m. ET, Fox
Pivotal Game 3 in tied ALCS.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Oct. 10: Big Fat Nightmare
• Wed., Oct. 9: Camp Tales
• Tues., Oct. 8: Jock Therapy
• Mon., Oct. 7: How's the Boss?
• Fri., Oct. 4: Genius in 'Shadow'

Other featured content:
• What's Hot for NHL '02-'03
• Sportoon: NHL nature hike
• Being ... George Steinbrenner
• 10 Burning Questions with Richard Jefferson
• Johnson: Week 5 Studs and Duds
• Page 2's Fall Movie Preview
• Mystery Photo responses: I'm Batman
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
• Our Top 20 Sports Movies
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