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Eric Neel says we want to believe in the idea of goodness and purity that Kobe represented, right or wrong. And our need for a hero will force us to look in a different direction now that Kobe has fallen from grace. Very likely, our search will focus on another youngster: the shining new NBA star rising over Lake Erie named LeBron.
NEEL: DEATH OF AN IDEAL




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While many are quick to give the benefit of the doubt to Kobe Bryant, Page 2's Kevin Jackson says the accuser in this case deserves to be presumed innocent at least as much as Kobe does. Regardless of the trial's outcome, her life will be changed forever, too -- which makes the rush to judge her a big mistake.

Weekend Water Cooler Ballpark Tour
Page 2's Brian Murphy noticed a difference between Ben Curtis and Tiger Woods at the British Open, and it wasn't the two strokes that separated them. It was the size of their posses.
As Page 2's Ballpark Tour continues, Jeff Merron says there is so much to love about Fenway Park that it's easy to overlook the cramped seats, the poor sightlines and the stinky bathrooms.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie has the prescription for NBA coaches such as George Karl who have allergic reactions to young players. Plus, Tiger's status, Ben's upset and Phil's future.


Every year in baseball there are a few guys seem to have that one career year, then fade away. So in their honor we present Page 2'sbiggest one-hit wonders:
10]  John Paciorek
Every day John Paciorek of the Houston Colt 45s played in the Majors, he was named Associated Press Player of the Day. That day was Sept. 29, 1963 when he went 3-for-3 against the Mets.
9]  Chuck Lindstrom
Lindstrom played only one game in the Majors, but he tripled and walked in his two plate appearances, for a 1.000 batting average, a 1.000 OBP, and a major league record 3.000 slugging percentage.
8]  Cesar Gutierrez
In a 12-inning game against the Indians in Cleveland in 1970, the shortstop set a major league record by going 7-for-7. He was out of baseball after the 1971 season
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 BRITISH OPEN
Tiger Woods 3-1   Phil Mickelson 10-1
Ernie Els 8-1   Vijay Singh 15-1
Sergio Garcia 20-1   Davis Love III 15-1
Mike Weir 10-1   Jim Furyk 10-1
Retief Goosen 15-1   David Toms 20-1
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KING JAMES
Forget about LeBron's game, his endorsements, his hype. King James' presence is bigger than all of them.

TOUR DE LANCE
Page 2's Jim Armstrong has had it up to here with Lance Armstrong winning the Tour de France. It's time to give the race back to the french.

BALLPARK TOUR
Page 2's tour of the major-league ballparks stops off at Dodger Stadium, a building frozen in time.

SAUSAGE SHOWDOWN
Jim Caple's dream finally comes true: He races as the Italian Sausage in Milwaukee's famed Sausage Race.

THE SPORTS GUY
Ballpark food, weddings and movie props. Pull up a chair as The Sports Guy empties his mailbag.
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It's Marlins' pitcher Dontrelle Willis and Mushmouth from Fat Albert and Friends. Page 2 has received six requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Pardon the Interruption
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MLB: Chicago Cubs at Atlanta
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Great Outdoor Games
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