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Sure, she's gorgeous, rich and one of Page 2's all-time favorite . . . uhh, athletes. But it isn't easy being Anna Kournikova, as Stacey Pressman discovers as she tags along with Anna for a series of appearances in New York. And it isn't always Anna's fault. The lesson for women? Don't hate her just because she's beautiful.
PRESSMAN: ANNA-MANIA LIVES




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It wasn't like standing in against Nolan Ryan in his 100-miles per hour heyday or anything like that. But even at 56 years old, Big Tex brings the Express in the mid-80s. So as ESPN's Ed McGregor stepped into the batter's box for a showdown with the legend, the ol' survival instincts kicked in.

East Coast Bias Week Ballpark Tour
Page 2's Graham Hays says West Coast fans need to pay their dues before they sing the blues about an East Coast bias. The only suffering he can see Out West is in this Raider fan's apparel choice.
It's stiff, it's bland and it's ugly. And those are some of the nicer things Eric Neel sees at Network Associates Coliseum as Page 2's Ballpark Tour visits Oakland. But, hey, at least they sell sweet potato pie!

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie says Andy Roddick's choice of headwear at the Open proves once and for all that he isn't a slave to fashion. Plus, Maria is pretty in pink while Romo is downright ugly.



Does East Coast Bias exist? YES ...

10]  "Nails"
Lenny Dykstra "wrote" this book two years into his mediocre big-league career. You think somebody in Seattle or Denver or Minneapolis wanted to read that book?
9]  Stan Musial vs. Ted Williams
While Williams' stature grew through the years, the image of Musial has faded … because he didn't play in Boston or New York
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10]  Sports movies
Take a look at popular sports movies: Seabiscuit (West Coast horse); The Rookie (pitcher from Texas); Blue Crush (surf girls from Hawaii).
9]  College football voting
Of the All-Time AP College Football Top 20, only three of the top 10 can be considered "East Coast," and those only marginally -- Alabama (really more South than East), Tennessee (ditto), and Penn State.
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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.


TUESDAY MORNING QB
TMQ's NFC preview kicks off with some big-name advice for the team in the nation's capital.

MEET THE 'MAKERS'
Page 2's Bill Simmons says ESPN's "Playmakers" is worth watching, but several flaws keep it from being a great show.

WEST TO EAST
Even a California native recognizes that some things about the East Coast Sports Fan aren't all bad.

EAST COAST BIAS
Is there such a thing as East Coast Bias? Page 2's Eric Neel goes on a quest to find it.

BALLPARK TOUR
Page 2's Ballpark Tour stops in Minnesota, where The Metrodome has lots of memories but no chiropractor.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's veteran Falcons' RB Warrick Dunn, left, and Bills' rookie RB Willis McGahee. Page 2 has received 33 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


NCF: Miami at Louisiana Tech
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
No. 3 'Canes invade the WAC.
 
WNBA Playoffs: Sparks at Lynx
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Newcomer vs. the old-standby.
 
NCF: Georgia Tech at BYU
9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Yellow Jackets swarm Cougs.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tue., Aug. 26: Meet Your 'Makers'
• Mon., Aug. 25: East Coast Bias!
• Fri., Aug. 22: Necessity's Babies
• Thur., Aug. 21: It's the System, Stupid!

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