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Whether the crimes are knee-whacking thuggery or ear munching, the world of sports has a rap sheet long enough to rival the Portland Jail Blazers. Page 2's Rogue's Gallery of Reprobates takes you through some of the darkest hours we've ever endured and narrows the list of offenders to our 10 most wanted.
THE LIST: 10 WORST SPORTS VILLAINS




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The Bucks took a huge gamble when they traded for Gary Payton in February. That gamble looked awful in Game 1 at New Jersey and much better in Game 2. It'll definitely look bad if the Glove bolts this summer. Page 2 sent Charley Rosen to the Swamp to examine the reunion of Payton and George Karl ... and to find out how long it will last.

Unlucky Bungles What Are They Thinking?
They are the six scariest words in sports: "The Bengals are on the clock." We know that by 12:15 ET Saturday, Cincinnati will have screwed up the No. 1 pick in the 2003 NFL Draft -- we're just not sure how the Bungles will do it. Plus, the Daily Quickie has the latest news on Willis McGahee's status.
What's on a man's mind after being dumped by Jennifer Garner? Where did Roy Williams get his potty mouth? Why are Tiger and Shaq offering lame excuses? And does one of the Maloof brothers have a case of "Britney envy"? Page 2 seeks the answers in "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"

PAGE 2 GOES TO THE MOVIES
Rocky had Apollo, Roy Hobbs had The Judge, and the "Bad News Bears" had that despicable Roy Turner. So, who's the best hero and who's the most loathsome villain in the history of sports movies? Page 2's Jim Caple and Eric Neel hit the Page 2 cineplex as our Heroes and Villains Week continues.


We all have our favorite athletes. You know, the ones we'll talk about for the rest of our lives. Are they worthy of Page 2's list of the greatest sports heroes of all time? Check out our list and vote for your hero or tell us who we forgot.
10]  1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
The "Miracle on Ice" not only took down the world's best en route to the gold medal, but they made everything look brighter in a nation suffering through a "national malaise."
9]  Billie Jean King
King was the best tennis player of her time, and one of the all-time greats. She fought for equal prize money -- and got it. Isn't that right, Mr. Riggs?
8]  Joe DiMaggio
Despite what has been written lately of the Yankee Clipper, almost every fan can agree that his fame and heroic stature may be equaled, but never topped.
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Wednesday Pistons 5½ Magic 183½
Wednesday Sixers 4½ Hornets 183½
Wednesday Mavs 6 Blazers 192
Thursday Celtics 2 Pacers 180
Thursday Bucks 1½ Nets 188
Thursday Lakers 10 T-Wolves 201½
Friday Spurs 2 Suns 182
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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.


TUESDAY MORNING QB
Everyone has a mock NFL draft, but how many people actually mock the draft? Enter TMQ with his second annual NFL Mockery Draft.

THE SPORTS GUY
Who will survive the NBA playoffs? Page 2's Bill Simmons eliminates 15 of the 16 playoff teams and crowns a new King.

WE THE PEOPLE
He doesn't jump like Kobe or score like Iverson, but he might be the smartest player in the NBA. Page 2's Eric Neel introduces you to him.

COURT ORDER
When Page 2's Eric Neel tried to list 10 ways the NBA playoffs are better than the NHL, he couldn't just stop there.

ICE ICE BABY
When Page 2's Jim Armstrong was asked to come up with 10 reasons the NHL playoffs are better than the NBA, it only took one Molson.

BEST COACHING JOBS
Roy Williams faced a tough choice -- but not as tough as deciding on the 10 best coaching jobs in all of sports.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's TV personality Jim Rome, who returns to ESPN next month, and Capitals goaltender Olaf Kolzig. This match was requested by Cory Weiss of Calgary, Alberta. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Wednesday Night Baseball
7 p.m. ET, ESPN & ESPN2
Cards at Braves or Dodgers at Reds.
 
NBA Playoffs: Hornets at Sixers
7 p.m. ET, TNT
A.I. looks to light it up, again.
 
NBA Playoffs: Blazers at Maverics
9:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Bonzi is raring to deal with Dirk.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., April 22: Making A Mockery
• Mon., April 21: Paging Dr. Evil
• Fri., April 18: NHL vs. NBA playoffs
• Thurs., April 17: Traitors!

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions for Mike Bibby
• Page 2 columnists reflect on MJ
• Fashion Report: Women in Uniform
• Page 2's 2003 Wacky Bracket
Wednesday, April 23, 2003
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