espn.com Ali Contest
Is the 'Mistake by the Lake' big enough to handle King James and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? Page 2's Ralph Wiley thinks it won't be LeBron taking the backseat in that battle. That's assuming he ever suits up for the Cavs. Our Eric Neel has the lowdown on the trade offers already rolling in. Think Seattle would give up the Space Needle?
WILEY: JAMES' REIGN | NEEL: TRADE TALK




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Sure, Gomer Pyle will sing "Back Home in Indiana" again this Sunday at the Speedway. And somebody will slug down some milk in Victory Lane because ... well, somebody always does. But Page 2's Jim Armstrong wonders where the 'buzz' went at the Indianapolis 500. It just ain't like it used to be at Indy.

The Daily Quickie You Da Mannika!
Hey, Bernie Williams may be on the DL, but the Daily Quickie says BW's new CD ought to be some solace for Yankee fans. Quickie can offer no comfort, though, to Annika naysayers and Cavalier opponents. Including the Pistons.
 Only Annika could get Tim Keown into the easy chair to watch golf at 9 a.m. on a Thursday. But This Week's List is a reminder that, after all, it's still ... golf. Plus, Sportoon tells you how you'll know when you've been 'Sorenstamped.'

MIND YOUR MANNERS
Now we know why the rest of the field at the Colonial is behaving with such decorum as they tee it up alongside Annika Sorenstam. It's the Annika Etiquette that Miss Manners' gentle touch brings to the PGA Tour


A little more than six months after the Angels won the World Series, the Ducks are just four wins away from the Stanley Cup. Sometimes, the sports stars just seem to align over one city, resulting in one delicious year for local sports fans. What makes a great year? You tell us. We give you Page 2's greatest sports years in history:
10]  Cleveland (1954)
The Indians won a then-record 111 games, the Brown won the NFL title with a 56-10 victory and Ohio State was national football champs.
9]  New York (1986-87)
Still basking in the glow of the Mets win over the Red Sox in the World Series, New York fans had more to celebrate when LT and the Giants won the Super Bowl a few months later.
8]  Los Angeles (1988)
The Lakers won their second title in as many years to be the first back-to-back NBA champs in almost 20 years. Not to be outdone, the Dodgers were another team of destiny, downing the A's in five games to win the World Series.
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Friday Mavericks 1½ Spurs 208
Saturday Nets 7 Pistons 182
Bold indicates home team | Complete line


 
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SPORTS VIRTUES
Page 2's Jim Caple. got a sneak peek at William Bennett's new book and passes on the hot tips to you.

CRYSTAL BALLS
LeBron's future won't be decided at the draft lottery. So when will it? Page 2's Dan Shanoff is more than happy to tell you

WOMEN BEHAVING MANLY
Annika isn't the first woman to compete in a manly way. Who could forget Marcia Brady, Chyna or Yentl?

HEY, RUBE
Even though the Good Doctor isn't seeing the good basketball he wants, there's always his old standby -- gambling.

WHINE COUNTRY
There's one thing that will always separate Annika Sorenstam from the PGA Tour, according to Page 2's Jim Caple. She's not a whiner.
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It's LPGA/PGAer Annika Sorenstam, left, and Maura Tierney (aka ER's Abby Lockhart) We've received 19 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


LACROSSE: NCAA Men's Final
11 a.m. ET, ESPN
Johns Hopkins battles Virginia.
 
Red Sox at Yankees
1 p.m. ET, ESPN
300 reasons to watch Clemens.
 
SOFTBALL: College World Series
4:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Cal Bears seek back-to-back titles.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., May 22: Annika etiquette
• Wed., May 21: LeBron's future
• Tues., May 20: Crybabies
• Mon., May 19: Jerky Awards

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• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
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