espn.com Ali Contest
Page 2's Jim Caple -- glutton for punishment that he is -- went to see "Gigli" and lived to tell the tale. Barely. So, how bad are J-Lo and Affleck? Think Mets vs. Brewers. Think Bengals vs. Lions. You get the picture. (Just don't go see it.) Plus, Eric Immerman takes Ben and J-Lo "Inside the Actors Studio" for their sit-down with James Lipton.
CAPLE: LAUGHER | IMMERMAN: STUDIO ACT




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The Daily Quickie says the world (not to mention the NFL) could use a dose of the fun quotient Giants' tight end Jeremy Shockey adds to the game . . . as long, that is, as the Shock Jock can channel his enthusiasm a little more appropriately. Plus, how 'bout them Cowboys?!! And what the heck is Raffy thinking?

Ballpark Tour Weekend Water Cooler
Page 2's Ballpark Tour heads to the land of insufferable humidity and a stadium built for football. But Jeff Merron says South Florida's Pro Player Stadium has much to offer, including Billy the Marlin.
The high comedy in the California governor recall election has Page 2's Brian Murphy wondering what Arnold will be wearing under his suits. Plus, Rafael Furcal's circus act and Mooch's decorating dilemma.

BLAZERS 10 COMMANDMENTS
The word has come down from Charlton Heston . . . well, from team president Steve Patterson, anyway: The Jail Blazers will shape up or ship out. Page 2's Gino Bona has Portland's new 10 Commandments.


We've written about failed phenoms and failed Heisman winners, but we've presented the biggest sports busts of all time.
10]  Olympic Triplecast
For the 1992 Barcelona Games, NBC came up with an idea to recoup some of the $400 million in rights fees and $100 million in production costs: sell a special package, a "Triplecast" of 24-hour-a-day competition. Viewers balked at the $125 cost and NBC lost millions.
9]  Michael Jordan as a baseball player
After his first retirement, MJ played Double-A ball and hit .202 with 114 K's and three home runs. He was soon back on the basketball court
8]  Grass in the Astrodome
"The Eighth Wonder of the World" opened in 1965 with a translucent ceiling and real grass. Trouble was, too much glare, so they painted the roof ... but the grass died. Welcome aboard, Astrotuf.
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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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OVERLOOKED FLICKS
The Sports Guy has watched thousands of movies in his day, but only 12 films could make his list of the most underrated movies of all time.

BALLPARK TOUR
Page 2's ballpark tour stops in Phoenix, where Bank One Ballpark is anything but hot.

MEDDLING MEDIA
With Kobe's case being aired on TV, Page 2's Jason Whitlock advises we don't stand too close.

BARELY LEGAL
Page 2's Eric Neel helps you keep score in California's race for governor.

WACKO IN WACO?
How did things go so deadly wrong for Patrick Dennehy? Page 2's Ralph Wiley studies the crime scene in Waco.
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It's Vikings' defensive back Corey Chavous, left, and R&B star Carl Thomas. Page 2 has received 29 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


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