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	Cue up Nelly. Get Lorenzo Lamas and Rachel Hunter in here. It's time for the main event in Page 2's "Are You Hot" contest. After starting last week with the 16 hottest dudes in the sports world, we now turn our attention to the ladies. Check out our 16 nominees, vote for your favorite ... and don't complain that we've DQ'd a certain Russian. VOTE FOR HOTTEST FEMALE

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	What can be more fulfilling than making fun of those few remaining suckers willing to shell out good money for a Mike Tyson "fight"? Well, Page 2's Ralph Wiley has a news flash for you -- you're probably one of those suckers. And it's really OK. In fact, Iron Mike is a lot better for you than he is for himself.

Tim Keown's List		The Daily Quickie

	Ken Griffey Jr. is already complaining, and hundreds of Japanese media have invaded Yankees camp. In other words, spring is here -- even if Jeff Kent hasn't fallen off his motorcycle yet. As his weekly List column moves to Page 2, Tim Keown muses about baseball's return and the most important guy on the bench in college hoops.		"Ozzy, this is Coach Knight. Make sure to always call him 'Coach' or 'Mister.' " OK, so maybe the General isn't going to be visiting "The Osbournes," but the "M" in MTV could stand for March Madness next month. The Daily Quickie explains this bizarre development and also offer the latest word on KG, Tiger and the Gary Payton deal.

THE SPORTS GUY'S DIARY

How cute is Norah Jones, the darling of the 2003 Grammys? So cute that The Sports Gal says she has "a female crush on her." That was all the license The Sports Guy needed to gush about Ms. Jones in his running diary of the music industry's big night. Plus, he weighs in on Eminem, The Boss, Erykah Badu, Gwen Stefani and more.

As we muse about how tough it is to play for George Steinbrenner or train Mike Tyson, Page 2 figured the time was perfect to list the 10 most thankless jobs in the sports world. Check out our list and then vote in the poll to pick the one job you'd never want to have.
10]	Head of security for the Masters He's on the lookout for terrorists and other major threats. And he commands a corps of guards that won't even let badge-holders (read: CEOs, billionaires, mega-celebs) take mental snapshots of what they see. Now factor in that he's probably looking at a major protest this April.

9]	Head of payroll, Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres See those guys collecting cans on the side of the highway? Yep, that's them.

8]	Joe Torre, Brian Cashman and the Yankees coaching gang Torre and Cashman have had great fortune, and the bad fortune to inherit the flip side of The Yankee Way -- you're expected to win it all each year. If you do the expected, well -- who couldn't win with those players and that payroll? If you fall short, which is inevitable at least once in a while, watch out.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 NBA Finals
Kings	9-5	Nets	11-2
Mavericks	3-1	Trail Blazers	15-1
Lakers	3-1	Pistons	33-1
Pacers	9-2	Celtics	40-1
Spurs	5-1	Sixers	45-1
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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.

	NEAR NAKED Sports Illustrated's famous cheesecake issue is out, and Gregg Easterbrook says the cheese is tasty and the cake revealing.
	USER'S GUIDE Trying to sneak a peak at the SI swimsuit issue without getting in trouble from your girl? Eric Neel has some helpful advice.
	WELL-SUITED The SI swimsuit issue is not all palm trees and coconuts. Page 2's Jeff Merron gives you the 40-year history of the mag.
	THE SPORTS GUY Some guys know their limits. Others get to screw up the Celtics for a while, writes Page 2's Bill Simmons.
	THE WATER COOLER Brian Murphy says it was a barren weekend for sports: thank goodness for reality TV, bad golf hats and Will Ferrell in "Old School."
	HOOSIERS REDUX They're making a sequel to the hoops classic "Hoosiers," and Page 2's Jim Caple has written the script: LeBron goes to Hickory.


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

It's actor Peter Krause of HBO's "Six Feet Under," and Wizards forward Christain Laettner. Page 2 has received 11 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Men's Hoops: South Carolina at Florida
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Loss could end Florida's chances for No. 1 seed.

Men's Hoops: Seton Hall at Rutgers
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
They'll be some jeering in Jersey.

Men's Hoops: Indiana at Illinois
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
See if Hoosiers have cured their travel troubles.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Feb. 24: Norah, Norah, Norah
• Fri., Feb. 21: Swimsuits!
• Thurs., Feb. 20: Oh, Bubba!
• Wed., Feb. 19: "Hoosiers 2"
• Tues., Feb. 18: Jacko vs. Whacko

Other featured content:
• World according to Steinbrenner
• Vote on Mike Tyson's face tattoo
• Biggest Nut Job: Tyson vs. Jacko
• Vote for the best throwback jerseys
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?

Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2003