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A good young man is dead. Ralph Wiley says we need to remember that as the case against Carlton Dotson moves forward. Whether or not Baylor gave Patrick Dennehy illegal aid doesn't matter, at least not until we know why this tragedy happened and what role Dotson played in it. Was it self-defense or self-delusion?
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Rarely has a team captured the fancy of a city and a nation as Mike Ditka's 1985 Chicago Bears did, from the "Super Bowl Shuffle" to the "46" defense to a Super Bowl blowout. As the Pro Football Hall of Fame prepares to induct its latest class, we catch up with the HOF tight end for 10 Burning Questions.

Rating the Ballparks Sportoon
Page 2's Summer Ballpark Tour makes a stop in the Motor City to visit the theme park called Comerica -- Ferris wheel, tiger statues and all. Page 2's Jim Caple says it ain't his beloved Tiger Stadium, but it ain't a bad alternative.
Since the news broke earlier this week that her competitive tennis-playing days might be over (as if they ever started), we've wondered what's next for Anna Kournikova. Page 2's Sportoon offers some suggestions.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie can't think of a better venue for Ah-nold to reveal his political plans than the Leno show. Plus, Theo is all the rage, Funny Cide is yesterday's news and A-Rod plays spin doctor.


Lance Armstrong has won his fifth consecutive Tour de France to tie the record held by Spain's Miguel Indurain from 1991-'95. Like our top 10 individual streaks, if Armstrong can win six in a row, it may never be beaten:
10]  Chick Hearn's broadcasting streak
The voice of the Lakers broadcast 3,338 consecutive games between Nov. 21, 1965 and Dec. 16, 2001. Only heart surgery could pull him away from the game.
9]  Wayne Gretzky's scoring streak
The Great One tallied either a goal or an assist in each of the Edmonton Oilers' first 51 games in the 1983-1984 record, a point-scoring streak that still stands.
8]  Cael Sanderson's college wrestling streak
Sanderson, an Iowa State wrestler, finished his college career with a 159-0 record, having won four straight national titles. No other college wrestler has gone undefeated,
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 WORLD SERIES
Yankees 7-2   Phillies 10-1
Braves 5-1   Mariners 11-1
Red Sox 7-1   White Sox 15-1
Giants 7-1   Astros 16-1
Athletics 9-1   Cardinals 18-1
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THE LIST
"The List" gives you the entire perspective on sports from the July 31 trade deadline to Clarett's missing audio equipment.

INNER CHEESE
Fighting the urge to do the Macarena? Page 2's Stacey Pressman says that's what sporting events are for.

FEAR FACTOR
Before you pass judgment on Kobe Bryant's accuser, ESPN.com's Kristen Fischer asks that you walk in the shoes of a 19-year-old woman.

TEAM SLOGANS
What can you expect from your favorite NFL team in 2003? Eric Immerman reveals every team's slogan for the new season.

HORSE STUFF
The Sports Guy took time out from his busy schedule to check out "Seabiscuit."
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's "Sex and the City" star Mario Cantone, left, and Sox young gun GM Theo Epstein. This match was requested by 68 of our readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Royals at White Sox
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Crucial game in AL Central.
 
NFL Preseason: Packers vs.Chiefs
8 p.m. ET, ABC
Nothing like NFL in August.
 
The Season: Being A-Rod
11 p.m. ET, ESPN2
He's more than a paycheck.
 
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