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So what if the salad bar isn't a regular stop on your restaurant tour. So what if the Bowflex isn't part of your workout regimen. There's hope for those of us with something more 'round the middle than skin and bones. Stacey Pressman says chubby can be sexy. Think Charles Barkley. Think Steve Mariucci. Think ... Stacey's dad???
PRESSMAN: LOVE THE CHUB CLUB




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These are heady days in Boston and Chicago. The Red Sox are contending, and the Cubs are thisclose to first. Trouble is, summer's wonder always seems to turn to autumn heartbreak for those teams. Still, Page 2's Eric Neel does his best to exorcise the inner demons of fans who don't trust June's standings.

Sportoon Don't Trust Europe
Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe worries about the plight of men's tennis, even as the drama of Wimbledon unfolds. His Sportoon has suggestions to market the men: more muscle, tighter shorts and ... longer hair?
 As Thursday's NBA Draft draws nigh, Page 2's Jim Armstrong has some words of warning for teams looking for help from across the pond. When it comes to European talent, there will never be another Dirk Nowitzki.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie is all atwitter over The Boss (no, not Steinbrenner) playing Fenway. Plus, the DQ tries to solve one of life's most perplexing riddles: Which of Justin Timberlake's hotties is the hottest?


There are a lot of athletes in sports today whose reputations exceed them. We somehow pared the list down to our top 10 most overrated athletes:
10]  Chris Webber
Doesn't battle it out under the basket. Averages 60 games per season. Hasn't done what it takes to move from "very good" to "great." Struggles in the clutch.
9]  Pavel Bure
The Russian Rocket? For years he's been struggling even more than the Russian space program. And he comes at a higher price.
8]  Jake Plummer
Career passer rating: 69.0. Career TD passes: 90. Career INTs: 112. Sure, he played in the football wasteland that is Arizona, but that's no excuse: Plummer did nothing to elevate the Cardinals.
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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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THE WATER COOLER
Vitaly Klitschko's face was ugly, but was it uglier than Arena Bowl XVII or Mike Tyson's night in Brooklyn? Brian Murphy recaps the weekend.

THE LIST
Congratulations to LeBron James on being the first athlete who will never exceed expectations, writes Page 2's Tim Keown.

FLIGHT TO REMEMBER
Jim Caple joined his father, a WWII navigator, for a trip aboard the only active B-24 bomber.

THE SPORTS GUY
Paradise Hotel? LeBron James? Jack and Ozzy? No, you aren't dreaming, The Sports Guy is rambling again.

SPELLBOUND
If you couldn't get your hands on the new Harry Potter book, don't worry. Page 2's Jim Caple has a sneak peek. So read up, Sosa!
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


These guys have both had run-ins with the police lately: It's Jose Canseco, left, and the Hulk. Page 2 has received 11 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Tennis: Wimbledon 2003
7 a.m.-1 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Venus, Andy, Lindsay and Gustavo in the lineup.
 
MLB: Wednesday Night Baseball
7 p.m. ET, ESPN & ESPN2
Reds at Cards & Phils at Braves.
 
NBA Draft Preview
10 p.m. ET, ESPN
Get tomorrow's scoop, today.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., June 23: Comedy of Hair-ers
• Fri., June 20: Free Harry Potter!
• Thur., June 19: Kidd Friendly
• Wed., June 18: Stock the Fridge

Other featured content:
• Illegal Motion: Anna at Wimbledon!
• Bad Hair Hall of Shame for 2003
• Comebacks we'd like to see
• TMQ: Miss Universe swimsuit update
Tuesday, June 24, 2003
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