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If Page 2 has learned anything, it's that the world just keeps getting weirder. What, for example, could have been running through Jeremy Shockey's brain when he allegedly called Bill Parcells a "homo?" What kind of mind wants to cast Britney Spears as Daisy Duke? And does anybody really know what Jacko thinks? We do. Now you do, too.
WHAT THE HECK ARE THEY THINKING?




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To Maurice Clarett, college clearly is just a means to an NFL end zone, so why should the pro eligibility rules force him to go through the motions at Ohio State? Page 2's Jason Whitlock gets to the bottom of the hypocrisy and comes up with a solution. All it takes is a little cooperation between the NFL and the NCAA.

Tale of the Tape Ballpark Tour
Who you gonna call when you've got that . . . little problem? Rafael Palmeiro for Viagra or Mike Ditka for Levitra? Page 2's Nick Bakay sets these two pitchmen up mano a mano for a Tale of the Tape shout-down.
As Page 2's Summer Ballpark Tour heads into the home stretch, we present a new, one-stop page to let you see how your favorite ballpark measures up. Which stadium leads? Which one trails? It's all here.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie wants to know: Could a healthy Mike Piazza (five RBI and a dinger in his return from the DL) have saved the Mets? Plus, a PGA pick and new light on the Knicks' Lampe.


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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BEEN READY
Who will represent the AFC in the Super Bowl? Page 2's Ralph Wiley definitely remembers the Titans.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
It's NFL preseason, which means TMQ has returned. This week: the offseason.

BALLPARK TOUR
Our ballpark tour stops in Chicago's U.S. Cellular Field, where you don't have to run onto the field to have a good time.

GOOD GUYS
Page 2's Jim Armstrong says the sports world is filled with many more good people than bad ones.

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


It's University of Kansas guard Aaron Miles, left, and Keisha Knight Pulliam -- aka Cosby Show's Rudy. Page 2 has received 12 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


PGA Championship
1 p.m. ET, TNT
Second round from Oak Hill.
 
Little League World Series
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Florida vs. Washington in pool play.
 
MLB: Boston at Seattle
10 p.m. ET, ESPN
Seattle is full of ancient Mariners.
 
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