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By the time the long holiday weekend is over, we'll know the final four in Page 2's search for the Most Overrated Person Alive. Barring major changes, Anna, Ashton and Trista look like locks to advance. The other quarterfinal, however, is a dead-heat. So your late votes will decide whether Ja Rule or those "American Idol" songbirds live to sing another day. VOTE IN THE BRACKET




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BMX racing is a part of the Summer Olympics, and Vancouver has secured the 2010 Winter Games. So what's next for the IOC? Page 2's Eric Immerman sneaks a peek at the newest sports that will test the mettle of the world's best athletes. Ever try to stick a straw into a Capri-Sun Pouch?

The Daily Quickie Dog Eat Dog
The Daily Quickie says baseball's All-Star ballot box is getting stuffed with Internet votes for Godzilla and Ichiro from Japan. But what's wrong with that? Stuffing the ballot box is a great American activity anyway. Plus, we ponder LeBron's first NBA mistake.
Like Tiger with a 2-iron or Lance atop a cycle, Takeru Kobayashi is an intimidating sight when he's got a hot dog -- or 44 of 'em -- in his hands. But is the dominant force in the competitive eating world too good to be true? Page 2 investigates.

10 BURNING QUESTIONS
Tough call for Mike Vick: Give up the Super Bowl dream, or give up the ChapStick? Page 2 gets the lowdown on Mr. Vick's obsession with lip balm, plus "Madden 2003" and his other vices in 10 Burning Questions.


Last week, we gave you our list of most overrated current athletes. This week, we give you the most overrated athletes of all time:
10]  Apolo Ohno
Ohno already deserves a spot in SI's "Where are they now?" issue. A couple of questions: Why was he an SI cover boy last year?
9]  O.J. Simpson
Simpson had one incredible year, and two other great ones. But if you check out his career stats, what you'll find is five fine seasons and six so-so ones.
8]  Pete Rose
He's got the most hits in baseball history, but that doesn't make him the greatest hitter in baseball history, as many casual fans believe. Rose kept himself in the game for five years after he should have retired.
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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 LIST
Try explaining baseball to someone from a non-baseball nation.

BALLPARK BINGO
For second stop in Page 2's major-league ballpark tour, Jeff Merron brings us to the Devil Rays' Tropicana Field.

PRIVATE PARTY
Eric Neel introduces you to a secret party life that would never seem to be a basketball tournament.

ELLE VS. TIGER
Page 2's Dan Shanoff breaks down the similarities between Legally Blonde's Elle Woods and Tiger Woods.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Thanking God is one thing, but if you think the almighty plays a direct role in sports TMQ says keep on praying.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Manchester United striker, Ruud Van Nistelrooy, left, and Jamie from MTVs "Real World: 9." Page 2 has received 13 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


LPGA Golf: U.S. Open Championship
Noon ET, ESPN
Three-way playoff to decide it all.
 
Monday Night Baseball
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Atlanta Braves visit NY Mets.
 
SportsCentury: Lance Armstrong
8 p.m. ET, ESPN Classic
See this survivor's biggest victory.
 
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• Thurs., July 3: Dog Eat Dog
• Wed., July 2: Stopping Ashton
• Tue., July 1: God's Squads
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• Bad Hair Hall of Shame for 2003
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