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Sex? Booze? A rock-'n-rolling hoops pool? Page 2's Jim Caple says the escapades enjoyed by Neuheisel, Larry Eustachy and Mike Price sound more like All-American campus pastimes than firing offenses. It's time to get inside these so-called crimes and find out which of our favorite party animals scored highest on the Merrymaking Meter as he bit the dust. CAPLE: PARTY ON!




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As Father's Day approaches, Page 2's Bill Simmons sings the praises of the man who made him the Sports Guy by raising him on a diet chock full of the Celtics, the Bruins, the BoSox and opinions on every sports issue under the New England sun. It's time to do the impossible: Try to repay the Sports Dad.

NBA Breakdown The Daily Quickie
When we wanted to know what you think about the NBA these days, we tried a novel approach: We asked. Page 2's Eric Neel offers up some sage analysis of ESPN's latest poll results and the players making the biggest impact.
 As only he can do, the Daily Quickie makes a connection between 16-year-old Tom Glissmeyer, the youngest player at this weekend's U.S. Open, and the late Kurt Cobain. Plus, Mr. Scott and Mr. Kidd address Mr. Referee.

HOOP NIGHTMARES
Tuesday Morning Quarterback keeps trying to watch the NBA Finals and can't. Next to the Miss Universe of his beloved National Football League, professional hoops is ... well, not a pretty sight.


Earlier this month, NFL teams had to pare payroll to get in line with the salary cap. Lots of high-priced players got the axe. Page 2 is left wondering, what if Major League Baseball had a similar June cutdown day? Who needs to go?

10]  Rob Nen (Giants)
Savings: About $6 million this year. $15 million total. We have just two words for you: shoulder surgery.
9]  Andy Ashby (Dodgers)
Savings: About $5.5 million. Are the Dodgers trying to justify his outsized salary by moving him into the starting rotation?
8]  Damion Easley (Tigers, Rays)
Savings: Tigers: About $12 million. Devil Rays: $7,000? Easley set a record on March 28, when he became the most expensive player in MLB history to be released.
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Wednesday Nets 2 Spurs 183
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HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor explains the Triple Crown catastrophe and Belmont betting "heart vs. head" syndrome.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Everything seems to be going the Spurs' way, but Page 2's Charley Rosen has a few tips that could help New Jersey cut down the nets.

PILLOW TALK
What could Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher possibly have in common? Page 2's Eric Neel provides the answer.

THE WATER COOLER
Of course the power of Wrigley Field was too much for Roger Clemens, not to mention Shermer, Ill., writes Page 2's Brian Murphy.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's the AL's leading hitter, Orioles' Melvin Mora, left, and Pacers coach Isiah Thomas. This match was requested by 18 of our Page 2 readers.Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Golf: The U.S. Open
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET, ESPN
First round from Olympia Fields.
 
MLB: Astros at Yankees
1 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Yanks go shopping for hits today.
 
MLB: Braves at A's
3:30 p.m. ET, TBS
An interleague beauty!
 
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