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What, you thought Bobby Thomson's homer was baseball's best moment? McGwire's 61st? Bonds' 73rd? Ripken bettering Gehrig? Sure, maybe before the Yankees were no-hit in Yankee Stadium for the first time in 51 seasons. Now, Page 2 says those others take a backseat, and it's time to fete the Astros with a ticker-tape parade.
CAPLE: THERE IS A GOD!




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Page 2's Ralph Wiley wants more out of the Nets' Richard Jefferson, despite his 18-point performance in Game 4. He wants more out of New Jersey's offense, despite the Nets' win. He wants more out of Gregg Popovich, more out of Tim Duncan. In fact, R-Dub wants to see more of these Finals even if the games are u-g-l-y.

Oh, The Horror! The Daily Quickie
Be afraid. Be very afraid. Friday the 13th is upon us. Jeff Merron looks at what that date means to sports. Then there's Randall Polliard's Illegal Motion cartoon, which should have some athletes quaking in their cleats.
 The Daily Quickie wonders if Byron Scott's bellyaching had anything to do with the 29 free throws the Nets shot in their Game 4 victory. Plus, Mr. DQ offers a summary of his dating career that looks a lot like the Yankees' bats.

DON'T DO IT, ROY!
Page 2's Jason Whitlock has these words of wisdom for Roy Jones Jr., who wants to fight Evander Holyfield: Don't do it! There are greener pastures out there, including one with a face tattoo.


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
Friday Spurs 1 Nets 179
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THE SPORTS GUY
As Father's Day approaches, the Sports Guy pays homage to the biggest fan he knows.

HARDCORE COACHING
When it comes to the recent crop of disgraced coaches, Jim Caple has a question: Who had the most fun?

TUESDAY MORNING QB
What do the NBA Finals and Miss Universe have in common? Very little, says TMQ.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor explains the Triple Crown catastrophe and Belmont betting "heart vs. head" syndrome.

SURVEY SAYS ...
Are you a Tim Duncan person or an Allen Iverson person? Page 2's Eric Neel says the answer speaks volumes.
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It's Astros pitcher and 1/6 of Yankee no-no combo, Billy Wagner, left and actor Gary Sinise. 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
Second round from Olympia Fields.
 
NCAA Baseball: College World Series
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Cal State Fullerton vs. LSU.
 
MLB: Braves at Mariners
10 p.m. ET, TBS
The best matchup of the week.
 
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• Mon., June 9: Ageless Love
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