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David Wells' autobiography is getting all the ink, but it's not the only tell-all text coming out of the Yankee clubhouse this spring. Jeets, Zim, Godzilla, the Rocket, Silent Joe and Mr. Steinbrenner all have penned their own versions of a typical day in the Bronx Zoo ... and Jim Caple offers an excerpt from each upcoming book.
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While no huge fan of Jim Harrick & Son, Page 2's Ralph Wiley says the Georgia mess might be that rare case where it's OK to blame the messenger -- whistle-blowing hoop gypsy Tony Cole, who's just another no-talent con artist trying for his 15 minutes of fame.

The Daily Quickie How To Fix The Clips
If you're from Seattle or just love the Glove, you might want to avoid the blasphemy in The Daily Quickie today. The rest of us can ponder whether the Sonics are actually much better off with Ray Allen than Gary Payton. The DQ also weighs in on the messy scandals soiling college hoops and FSU football.
 In March 2003, the Clippers are a mess (as usual) -- having just fired their coach and sitting firmly atop Page 2's list of the 10 worst franchises in sports. In June 2004, the Clips could be world champs. Before you demand a drug test of the Page 2 staff, check out Chad Ford's scenario.

POOR ANNA ...
The last week has been rough on Anna Kournikova. First, her brief marriage to Sergei Fedorov (and subsequent divorce) was made public. Now, she appears on the verge of losing the title of Hottest Female Athlete to softball star Jennie Finch. Well ... at least she's still got her looks.


March is the month for stunners, shockers and amazing upsets in the world of basketball. That caused Page 2 to think about the 10 most shocking moments in hoop history. Check out our top 10 and then vote in the poll to pick the top stunner ever.
10]  Chaminade upsets Virginia
On Dec. 23, 1982, Chaminade, a Honolulu college with a student body of 800, defeated No. 1 ranked Virginia -- complete with the nation's best player, Ralph Sampson -- 77-72. How big of an upset was it? So big that most news outlets didnšt run the story without an unusual amount of scrutiny for a straightforward game report. "We were dumbfounded," said the late Tom Mees, who sat at ESPN's SportsCenter desk when the news came over the wire. "Nobody had heard of Chaminade then. I asked them to double-check it."
9]  U.S. men "lose" in Munich
In the most controversial finish in international basketball history, the Soviet Union stunned the United State 51-49, benefitting from time being put back on the clock on two different occasions in the final seconds.
8]  Wilt scores and scores and scores
Maybe "shocking" isnšt the right word to describe Wilt's revelations about his sex life in "A View from Above," his 1991 autobiography. "Sensational" is a good word. It works in a couple of ways. "Perplexing" also works. As in, was 20,000 really possible?
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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.


DIVERSITY UNIVERSITY
Looking across the sports landscape, Page 2's Ralph Wiley can't help but ask one question: What would Jackie Robinson do?

NUMEROLOGY
The ultimate uniform number? Page 2's Jim Caple admits that he might be biased, but he goes with No. 24 because of the "Say Hey Kid."

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons had to pony up the fifty bucks for the Jones-Ruiz fight because you never know what could happen.

HEY, RUBE
After watching Roy Jones Jr., the Good Doctor says there's no question who is the King of the Ring.

THE QUIET WAR
Toni Smith is a 21-year-old sociology major. And an athlete who gives us the conscience we so often lack, says Page 2's Ralph Wiley.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Can anybody prevent a Lakers' four-peat? Page 2's Charley Rosen rates all the powers in the West and then studies the East from top to bottom.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Utah hoops coach Rick Majerus, left, and actor Bill Kirchenbauer of "Just the Ten of Us." This match was requested by Jeff P. of Huntsville, Texas. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Men's hoop: N.C. State at Clemson
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Wolfpack's fading NCAA hopes could take another hit.
 
T-Wolves at Kings
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Both trying to start new win streaks.
 
Blackhawks at Stars
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Chicago has lost 10 of 11. Yikes.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., March 4: Smooth Move, Sergei
• Mon., March 3: Ultimate Scorecard
• Fri., Feb. 28: American Hero
• Thurs., Feb. 27: MTV meets NCAAs

Other featured content:
• Page 2's Ultimate Scorecard
• 20 signs your NBA team is dumping games
• The KKK and others come to Augusta
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