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You never want to tug on Superman's cape ... or tick off the Shaq Daddy. As Page 2 asks "What the Heck Are They Thinking," we can only imagine how much the Diesel was fuming after the "Ballgate" incident in Sacramento. We also go inside the heads of Madonna, Tiger, Lisa Marie and Monica Lewinsky.
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It has been a long time since anybody outside of Wisconsin thought much about Marquette -- 1977, in fact, when the late, lamented legend Al McGuire led the Blue and Gold to its only NCAA title. But students, grads and local fans have not forgotten, as Page 2's Jim Caple discovered when he spent a day on campus during his Final Four tour, mostly standing in line to purchase Screaming Eagles gear.

The Daily Quickie Dogg Daze
Wow! It didn't take long for the 2003 baseball season to turn rotten in the Big Apple. First, "Tom Horrific" makes his debut at Shea. Then, Jeets goes down with a dislocated shoulder. The Daily Quickie responds to the crisis in Gotham by dissecting the play in which Jeter was hurt and offering a shoulder to cry on for Mr. Glavine.
 For years now, Major League Baseball has had a major problem -- in ever-increasing numbers, kids are losing interest in our National Pastime. Page 2 has come up with an interesting solution to the problem: Why not ask somebody cool, like Snoop Dogg, to rewrite that classic tune, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"? Fo' shizzle.

THE WACKY BRACKET
Kentucky might be out of the NCAAs, but the most dominating force in Page 2's Wacky Bracket is still going strong. Jennie Finch is rolling toward the Final Four -- as are Britney Spears, Mike Tyson and Christina Aguilera. Voting on the Elite Eight runs 'til Wednesday.


It's one of our favorite days of the year: Opening day of the baseball season. As we begin the 2003 campaign, Page 2 looks back on the 10 most memorable moments in Opening Day history. Check out our list and vote for the top lid-lifter of all-time.
10]  Karl Rhodes hits three home runs (1994)
Unknown Cubs outfielder Karl "Tuffy" Rhodes shocked the denizens of Wrigley Field by hitting three straight home runs off Mets pitcher Dwight Gooden.
9]  Reagan throws a wild pitch (1986)
Legend has it that Ronald Reagan was an excellent athlete. But you wouldn't have known it if you'd witnessed his ceremonial first pitch to Orioles catcher Rick Dempsey at Baltimore. Throwing from about 30 feet away, Reagan went into a full windup and uncorked a toss that flew way to the left of Dempsey and 10 feet over the catcher's head.
8]  Frank Robinson homers in first game as manager (1975)
In his debut as the first African-American manager in major-league history, Robinson hit the record eighth Opening Day homer of his career.
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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DAY FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Kansas 4½ Marquette 153
Saturday Texas 3 Syracuse 151
NCAA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DAY FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Tennessee 10 Villanova NL
Saturday Duke 7 Texas Tech NL
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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HEY, RUBE
How did the Good Doctor survive Kentucky's untimely demise? With the love of a good woman, of course.

THE WATER COOLER
Mixed emotions in The Cooler: Hatred for Scott Spiezio, love for Al McGuire and golf caddies, and a wish to be Carmelo.

THE HOT LIST
Spring is in the air and that means baseball. Page 2's Dan Shanoff tell us what's hot and what's not for the national pasttime.

BIGGEST DANCE
The NCAA tourney is great, but is it sports' best postseason? Page 2's Eric Neel rates the best and worst in the tournament of tournaments.

THE SPORTS GUY
Live from Hollywood, it's the 75th Academy Awards ... and Bill Simmons' award-winning running diary from Oscar Night.

BASKETBALL DIARY
The Sixers and Wolves are both sizzling, but is either squad go enough to reach the NBA Finals? Page 2's Charley Rosen sizes up these two darkhorses.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt, left, who is in her 14th Final Four, and actress Jane Curtin of "SNL" fame. This match was requested by Ari Shyken of St. Louis. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Women's NCAA Tournament
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
(1) Connecticut vs. (2) Purdue
 
Women's NCAA Tournament
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
(1) Louisiana State vs. (2) Texas
 
Men's NIT semifinal
9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Texas Tech vs. St. John's
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., March 31: To-ga! To-ga!
• Fri., March 28: Rock Solid
• Thurs., March 27: Iron Chef
• Wed., March 26: Hot Shots

Other featured content:
• 2003 All-Hair Team for NCAAs
• 10 Burning Questions for Chris Rock
• Page 2's Ultimate Scorecard
• 10 Hardest Things To Do In Sports
• Get Iverson onto Team USA
• 10 Burning Questions with Jennie Finch
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