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Everybody knows the Rocket will be remembered as one of baseball's all-time greats. No one else has six Cy Youngs, after all. But do we appreciate him enough in the here and now? Page 2 says Clemens already qualifies as a true American legend, worthy of the reverence we give to other cultural icons and mythic figures.
NEEL: AN AMERICAN LEGEND




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When Page 2's Stacey Pressman wrote a column titled What Men Really Want, her thoughts about dating and sports hit more than a few raw nerves. In fact, readers reacted with several boatloads of letters and electronic messages -- including 127 marriage proposals. Today, she responds to her 'fe-mail.'

Weekend Water Cooler Hair-y Defense
Page 2's Brian Murphy says Annika Sorenstam wasn't alone in making the most out of her participation in the Colonial. One of her playing partners, Tour rookie Dean Wilson, worked his own angle. Hint: phone numbers were exchanged.
 It takes more than quick feet and long arms to play defense in the NBA these days. According to Page 2's Randall Polliard, it takes the right haircut (or lack thereof), too. 'Illegal Motion' presents the league's latest defensive techniques.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie isn't worried about Joe Torre's job security, even if the Yankees keep losing. But how safe can the general manager be? Plus, New Jersey nirvana and the next batch of 'Annikas.'


Jean-Sebastien Giguere has carried the seventh-seeded Anaheim Mighty Ducks into the Stanley Cup playoffs with his red-hot goaltending. His hot streak prompted this week's list of red-hot postseason performers and Giguere checks in at No. 9 (so far):
10]  Timmy Smith (1987)
Only 126 yards rushing for the Redskins during the regular season, but over 342 in three playoff games, including a Super Bowl-record 204 yards.
9]  Jean-Sebastien Giguere (1987)
A 12-2 record and eye-dropping 1.22 goals-against average. His hot streak included a scoreless stretch of 217 minutes.
8]  Francisco Rodriguez (2002)
Kid K had pitched only 5 2/3 big-league innings before the playoffs, but he won a playoff-record five games for the Angels and fanned 28 in 18 2/3 innings of superb relief work.
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Tuesday Spurs 8 1/2 Mavs 205 1/2
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KING JAMES
Page 2's Ralph Wiley gives a glimpse at the first year of LeBron James' monarchy.

DREAM TRADES
Page 2 hears the losing lottery teams are already trying to trade up to get LeBron. Here's what we're hearing ...

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.

THE LIST
Page 2's Tim Keown asks in this era of self-promotion is it OK to root for Annika? His answer is yes.

HALL OF WHINERS
Vijay Singh got Page 2's Brian Murphy thinking about the sports world's chronic complainers and offers his inaugural class for the hall of fame.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


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.


TENNIS: French Open
Noon ET, ESPN
Late May means red clay in Paris.
 
Stanley Cup Finals: Ducks at Devils
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Devils see if Giguere is rested or rusty.
 
NBA Playoffs: Mavericks at Spurs
9 p.m. ET, TNT
Spurs can close it out at home.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., May 23: Better than Elvis
• Thurs., May 22: Annika etiquette
• Wed., May 21: LeBron's future
• Tues., May 20: Crybabies
Other featured content:
• Illegal Motion: Page 2's Scandal Detector
• Being ... Mr. Met
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2's 2003 Wacky Bracket
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