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Page 2's Jason Whitlock wants to know why consumer advocates like Ralph Nader never seem to lean on rich and powerful white athletes when they make demands for social consciousness from our celebrities. So Nader's recent letter to LeBron James asking him to help sweatshop workers doesn't sit quite right with Jason.

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Page 2's Bill Simmons has a couple of reminders for those of us who've already ordained LeBron James as the Second Coming of MJ. Like Todd Marinovich. Or Kenny Anderson. Enough, already. Let the guy play a little first.
 It's Spelling Bee time for the Daily Quickie, who wonders what happened to the cute, cuddly Mike Tyson that showed up recently on the Jimmy Kimmel show. Kurt Snibbe's Sportoon suggests one possible answer.

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We'll never forget all those great times in study hall. The food fights, the pep rallies, the glee club. So it's time to vote for our Senior Superlatives. Who gets your nod for most popular?


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 (2003)
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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NHL/NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Thursday Devils PK Mighty Ducks 4
Thursday Mavs 4 Spurs 204
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There are big bucks in the spelling bee game. In a Page 2 exclusive, a street agent tells us how he goes about signing up the master spellers.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Page 2's Charley Rosen breaks down why the Spurs continue to choke away big leads in the fourth quarter.

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HEY, RUBE
With the NBA Finals matchups just about set, the Good Doctor is looking ahead to summer.

ONE BAD MUTHA
Roger Clemens doesn't need the Holy Grail of 300 wins to show Page 2's Eric Neel that we're already watching an American legend in action.
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Mariners hurler Jamie Moyer, left, and actor Sean Bean of Lord of the Rings, and GoldenEye fame. This match was requested by Shad of Fargo, ND. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


TENNIS: French Open
Noon ET, ESPN
Clay brings pressure to the surface.
 
PGA Golf: The Memorial
4 p.m. ET, ESPN
Tiger takes to the tee box.
 
MLB: Braves at Mets
7 p.m. ET, TBS
Maddux vs. Glavine showdown at Shea.
 
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