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He has gotten naked with Anna Kournikova ... and Prince Edward ... and Tiger Woods ... and millions of sports fans. Before there was a Nike commercial, Mark Roberts was the world's most famous streaker. He already has flashed some of the world's top sporting events, and he dreams of doing the Super Bowl. But why? Get the bare facts. GRIN AND BARE IT




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What's wrong with Jason Kidd and the Nets? What's with the recent eunuch-like performances of the Pacers? And why have the Pistons, the early-season surprise of the 2002-2003 campaign, been even worse? Page 2's NBA guru, Charley Rosen, dissects the shocking collapse of the three Eastern Conference leaders ... and suggests some possible remedies.

The Daily Quickie A Real-Life "Hoosiers"
Will the last NFL player to desert the desert please turn out the lights? The Daily Quickie doubts Jake Plummer will thrive in Denver, but says David Boston will give the Chargers the AFC's best WR-RB combo. The DQ also cheers KG and Robert Horry and projects the future for Kobe and other NFL free agents.
 For some Cinderellas, the Big Dance is already here. Right now, hundreds of high school teams are trying to recreate the movie "Hoosiers" by knocking off the big-city boys in the state tourney. Jim Caple attended a school a lot like Hickory ... and he went to see his squad shoot for a miracle.

THE CLIPPERS WIN IT ALL IN 2004
Maybe there is hope for Clippers fans like Bill Crystal. Sure, the Clips just fired their coach and sit firmly atop Page 2's list of the 10 worst franchises in sports. But, by 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.


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.


BRONX BOOKWORMS
When it comes to the Yankee clubhouse, it seems everyone has something to say. Jim Caple has a few excerpts from books you haven't seen yet.

ERROR MESSAGE
Whistle-blowing basketball gypsy Tony Cole is just another no-talent con artist, writes Ralph Wiley.

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.

DIVERSITY UNIVERSITY
Looking across the sports landscape, Page 2's Ralph Wiley can't help but ask one question: What would Jackie Robinson do?
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's new WBA heavyweight champ Roy Jones Jr., left, and actor Cuba Gooding Jr. Page 2 has received 48 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Nets at Spurs
7:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Spurs try to get back on win-wagon.
 
Sixers at Trail Blazers
10 p.m. ET, TNT
A win helps home-court advantage fund.
 
Men's Hoops: Oregon at Arizona State
10:30 p.m. ET, FOX Sports
Sun Devils need this one a little more.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., March 5: Perfect Storm
• Tues., March 4: Anna's Marriage
• Mon., March 3: Ultimate Scorecard
• Fri., Feb. 28: American Hero

Other featured content:
• Page 2's Ultimate Scorecard
• Diary of Anna Kournikova's marriage
• Hottest Female Athlete: Finch vs. Kournikova
• The top 10 divorces in sports history
• 20 signs your NBA team is dumping games
• Vote for the best throwback jerseys
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