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How will Harry wiggle out of this one? Page 2's Jim Caple discovers a stolen chapter from "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" and finds our favorite wizard in the direst of straits, thanks again to that pesky Draco Malfoy. Plus, if Potter-mania is new to you, Eric Immerman presents the ultimate primer on all things Harry.
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Ali had Frazier. Foreman had Norton. Lennox Lewis has nobody. The palookas he's faced are either too small, or short on heart. Page 2's Ralph Wiley says Lewis still needs to beat a quality opponent before he can join boxing's greats. Guess what? Vitali Klitschko ain't it, and neither is -- gasp! -- Foreman himself.

Summer Hot 'n Not The Daily Quickie
Page 2's Dan Shanoff has your handy-dandy guide to what's hot and what's not this summer, including Christina Aguilera's weighty status. Plus, Kurt Snibbe's Sportoon waxes poetic about sunny days.
 The Daily Quickie sees both the Boss and Pavel Podkolzine in full retreat. Plus, the Quickie's "Sex and the City" edition has the skinny on MLB's rivalry week (Rockies vs. Tigers?) and Gary Payton in L.A.

KIDD FRIENDLY
Bill Simmons never gets in trouble. But if he ever does, he has the perfect foil for his image rehab: Jason Kidd's kid and a press conference. Plus, lap dances galore in the Sports Guy's latest Ramblings.


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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RETURN TO GLORY
George Foreman may return to the ring at 55, inspiring a Page 2 wish list of comebacks we'd like to see.

NO SURPRISE HERE
After seeing David Beckham get transferred for $41 million, Page 2's Jim Caple lists five athletes that he'd pay $41 million to get rid of.

SHRINK RAP
Under all the pressure in the Bronx, Joe Torre finally blows up in a session with Page 2's resident psychiatrist.

ALPHABET SOUP
After reading a children's book on the ABCs of baseball, Page 2's Chris McKendry decided to write a truer version.

HIT THE BOOKS
Just in time for the lazy days, Page 2's Eric Immerman gives his must-haves for your summer reading list.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
How can you survive the next six weeks until the NFL returns? TMQ recommends a steady diet of cheesecake.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


The fifth installment of the Harry Potter book series hits stores this weekend. In the meantime, check out ESPN Fantasy expert Eric Karabell, left, and actor Daniel Radcliffe. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Tennis: Wimbledon 2003
7 a.m. ET, ESPN2
Day one from London's big event.
 
Golf: CVS Charity Classic
3 p.m. ET, ESPN2
10 teams, 20 players, great cause.
 
College World Series: Stanford vs. Rice
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
This one decides the champ.
 
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