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Does it get any more unsightly than the play of the Spurs and the Nets? Tough call, especially in a pop-culture world chock-full of its own sort of personal fouls. So you decide for us. What was uglier? Kenyon Martin's shooting, or Harvey Fierstein in "Hairspray?" Plus, Kurt Snibbe's Sportoon gets to the bottom of the boredom.
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Michael had Scottie. Magic had Kareem. Shaq has Kobe. Duncan has Parker ... er, Rose ... er, Jackson. Fact is, the Spurs have no go-to guy beyond Tim Duncan. Yes, he can do it all, but that isn't enough next to the greatness of past champs. That's why Page 2's Charley Rosen says San Antonio is a forgettable NBA champion.

The Water Cooler No "Cheers" for Roger
Furyk won the Open, and Tiger continued his winless streak in '03 majors. But Page 2's Brian Murphy says all of that gets lost in the bigger issue in the Weekend Water Cooler: Streakers. It's a man-woman thing.
 As the Rocket was finally winning No. 300, Page 2's Jim Caple gathered some of Red Sox Nation's famous fictional characters to drown their sorrows at a Boston watering hole where everybody knows Dan Duquette's name.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
Andy Roddick's 149-mph serve was a record breaker, but the Daily Quickie says Jason Kidd should bolt to San Antonio even faster than that. Plus, what's up with Tiger's headcovers and Lou's 'do'?


With the mighty Yankees still sputtering, it's probably only a matter of time before George Steinbrenner does something crazy. (Heck, we've even read reports that Joe Torre's on the hot seat.) In anticipation of The Boss' upcoming meltdown, Page 2 looks back at Steinbrenner's 10 most rash moves of all-time:
10]  The Dental Plan incident
After the collective bargaining agreement went into affect last Aug. 30, Steinbrenner reacted by cutting budget. No, we don't mean Jeter's contract. First, The Boss cut hours for the Yankee Stadium elevator operators, and fired a few scouts. His next move came in October, when he canned 25 employees. Then he threatened to cut the dental plan -- not for the players or coaches, but for the secretaries and janitors and others.
9]  The "Mr. May" incident
Dave Winfield and Steinbrenner just never got along, and things got pretty ugly toward the end of Winfield's Yankee days, culminating with the owner labeling his superstar "Mr. May."
8]  The Michael incident
Less than 100 games into his 1982 managerial stint, Gene Michael got the boot after the Yankees dropped a doubleheader to the White Sox at Yankee Stadium.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 5-1   A's 10-1
Braves 6-1   Cubs 12-1
Mariners 7-1   Twins 12-1
Giants 8-1   Cardinals 15-1
Red Sox 8-1   Astros 15-1
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DAD'S DAY
In honor of Father's Day, Page 2's Jim Caple takes a look at the patriarchal role in sports.

EXCUSES, EXCUSES
Sammy Sosa and Rick Neuheisel offered up some lame excuses, but that's nothing compared to what Page 2's Jim Armstrong has heard.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons says the 2003 NBA Finals was a clash of styles ... two very ugly styles, that is.

THE LIST
Page 2's Tim Keown explains why the NBA is the league of open-mindedness and opportunity, while MLB is the Neanderthal.

BLESS THE ASTROS!
The Yankees were no-hit this week. It was only one game, but people could lose their jobs, and Page 2's Jim Caple couldn't be happier.

GO FOR IRON
In an open letter, Page 2's Jason Whitlock hopes Roy Jones Jr. sees the light and doesn't get in the ring with Evander Holyfield.
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It's Cavaliers owner Gordon Gund, left, and actor Jim Carrey in "The Mask". This match comes to us from Dennis Rathell in Baltimore. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


NCAA Baseball: College World Series
2 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Southwest Missouri State vs. Miami
 
MLB: Cubs at Reds
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Sammy still sittin', 4 to go.
 
MLB: Mets at Marlins
7 p.m. ET, Fox Sports
Jim Duquette takes reigns in N.Y.
 
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