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	Page 2's Underrated Week continues with the people in movies and music who get short-changed on respect. It ain't right, for example, that Cynthia Nixon has to stand in the shadows of the other "Sex and the City" hotties. Here's some love for Ving Rhames, Jeff Bridges, Nia Long and all of our under-appreciated celebs. UNDERRATED MEN \| UNDERRATED WOMEN

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	We don't know yet who will win and who will lose in Kobe Bryant's sexual assault case. But Page 2's Jason Whitlock says one thing is certain: The trial will be a ratings monster, and that isn't good if the truth is to be told. As they did in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, the cameras will only tell the stories that sell.

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	The Daily Quickie says Judge Frederick Gannett's first close-up makes Lance Ito look like an amateur. Plus, the only thing shorter than Kobe's pre-trial hearing was Armando's stay with the Yankees.		Sure, Arnold promises to "pump up Sacramento" the way he flexed for "Pumping Iron." But Page 2's Graham Hays says another California candidate has a question for the Terminator: "Whatchu talkin' bout?"

PAGE 2'S UNDERRATED WEEK

They're worthy of more than we give them credit for: Page 2 presents its lists of the 10 most underrated athletes of all time (including Bob Hayes), as well as the 10 most underrated athletes playing today.

We present our top 10 all-time underrated teams, those great teams which don't receive their proper respect in the historical archive:
10]	1929-31 Philadelphia A's Won three straight pennants, beating out the Ruth-Gehrig Yankees to do so. The A's won back-to-back World Series in '29 and '30 and featured Hall of Famers Lefty Grove, Jimmie Foxx, Mickey Cochrane and Al Simmons.

9]	1980s Milwaukee Bucks The Bucks were truly a great team, but had the misfortune of bad timing: trying to beat the Bird Celtics and Erving/Malone 76ers every year in the playoffs.

8]	1969 Kansas City Chiefs Everyone remembers the '68 Jets, who pulled off the monumental upset of the Colts in the 1969 Super Bowl. But the Jets were a fluke, a mediocre team that had a good year. The Chiefs were a very good team.
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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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	Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2? Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.

	AMERICAN IDOL Few fans are lucky enough to meet their idol. Even fewer are happy they did. But the Sports Guy is.
	BALLPARK TOUR Page 2's Ballpark Tour hits Chicago's Wrigley Field, baseball's own Way-Back Machine.
	BARELY LEGAL Page 2's Eric Neel helps you keep score in California's race for governor.
	BALLPARK TOUR Our ballpark tour stops in Philly for one last look at the Vet.
	WACKO IN WACO? How did things go so deadly wrong for Patrick Dennehy? Page 2's Ralph Wiley studies the crime scene in Waco.


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

It's actor (and underrated) Owen Wilson, left, and Boston pitcher Derek Lowe. This match was requested by 59 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Little League World Series Softball
5 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Michigan vs. Florida.

Tennis Masters Canada
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Quarterfinals in Montreal.

Friday Night Fights
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Jermain Taylor vs. Freddy Cuevas.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., Aug. 6: Eye for the Kobe Guy
• Tue., Aug. 5: Goober-natorial
• Mon., Aug. 4: Where's the Love?
• Fri., Aug. 1: Wacko in Waco?

Other featured content:
• Ultimate Scorecard: 101 best uniform numbers
• 10 Burning Questions with Mike Ditka
• The most overrated athletes of all time
• Page 2's Top 10 Pop Icons

Thursday, Aug. 7, 2003