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Since the death of Steve Bechler, there has been a lot of talk about banning Ephedra. Page 2 sent Shaun Assael to visit the Arnold Fitness Expo (yes, it's named after Mr. Schwarzennegger), and he discovered a strange world in which Ephedra is more popular than ever and strange folks are hawking other bizarre bodybuilding "aids." ASSAEL: JAGGED LITTLE PILLS




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Nowadays, nearly every baseball team has a new slogan every season. Problem is, they're usually something lame, like, "Watch the kids grow up." Because he's a good guy, Page 2's Eric Immerman has provided a fresh, irreverent but always truthful slogan for each of the 28 major-league teams (yes, and one for the Devil Rays and Royals, as well).

The Daily Quickie Harrick's Résumé
Is Pedro destined to become the Sir Charles (lots of talent, no ring) of baseball? How long has Jake Plummer wanted to bolt for Denver? Why is David Wells sidelined? And can you tell one college hoop scandal from another? The Daily Quickie is all about answers ... if you can handle the truth, that is.
Jim Harrick might be looking for a job soon. St. Bonaventure might be looking for a coach. Page 2 urges the Bonnies to check out Harrick's impressive resume and then just kill two birds with one stone. Jason Whitlock says college hoop really needs guys like Harrick -- even if the coach clearly lied to Dickie V.

SPORTOON
What's bigger: David Wells' beer gut, Mike Tyson's face tattoo, LeBron James' future bank account or Sergei Fedorov's broken heart? Page 2's Sportoon has the answer as it tries to put this week's biggest stories into an even bigger spotlight.


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.


NAKED TRUTH
Why would anyone voluntarily disrobe in front of millions? Wayne Drehs gets the lowdown on the world's top sports streaker.

BASKETBALL DIARY
As the Pistons, Nets and Pacers all slump, Page 2's Charley Rosen says it seems no one wants to be No. 1 in the East.

OLD SCHOOL
In a real-life "Hoosiers" saga, Page 2's Jim Caple watched his small high school try to take down the big boys in the state tourney.

CLIP JOINT
When it comes to the 10 worst franchises in sports, there are two categories: The Clippers and everyone else.

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

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


It's Jaheim, left, whose album "Still Ghetto" is No. 9 on the Billboard chart this week, and Knicks forward Lee Nailon. Page 2 has received 21 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


PGA: Ford Championship
3 p.m. ET, USA
No Tiger, so everyone else has a chance.
 
Clippers at Celtics
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Dennis Johnson returns to Boston.
 
Sixers at Sonics
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Iverson vs. Allen in new surroundings.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., March 6: Naked Truth
• Wed., March 5: Perfect Storm
• Tues., March 4: Anna's Marriage
• Mon., March 3: Ultimate Scorecard

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
• The Clippers win it all in 2004
• Vote for the best throwback jerseys
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