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Page 2's Jim Caple offers a wealth of sympathy for the newest Lakers, who eschewed the big money to join a Dream Team in Los Angeles and take a run at a ring. But how in the world will poor, poor Gary Payton and Karl Malone get by on workman's wages? Maybe by padding their income with a few sit-coms.
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He's back ... and better than ever! Hunter S. Thompson, fresh out of a Colorado hospital and sporting Lord knows how many new body parts, returns to Page 2 with a thumb to his nose for the pain of spinal surgery. But, of course, the Good Doctor can't avoid the pain inflicted on him by the current political scene.

The Sports Guy The Daily Quickie
Bill Simmons says a good bet is like a good woman: memorable. So the ramblin', gamblin' Sports Guy keeps playing the odds, even when they involve Adam Carolla's softball team.
The Daily Quickie knows a missed opportunity when he sees it, and Mr. DQ sees one here in Britney Spears' departure from a planned NASCAR-themed movie. Plus, life without Beckham.

THE KOBE CASE
As the Kobe Watch continues in Colorado, Page 2's Eric Neel bemoans the loss of innocence, while Kevin Jackson wonders who will speak for the accuser in the case.


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 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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BALLPARK TOUR
Page 2's tour of the major-league ballparks stops off in Boston, where Fenway Park delivers a piece of baseball heaven.

THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy could have stayed home and played Golden Tee if he wanted to see Ben Curtis win an Open Championship.

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.

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.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Seattle Storm star Sue Bird, left, and actress Alison Lohman, star of "White Oleander." Page 2 has received 18 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Cubs at Braves
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