| | | Page 2's Power Poll dares to rate the teams that are currently wielding the most power in the entire sports universe.
Each week, our poll will rank the 10 teams at the top of the power heap -- and the five teams that have lost the most power in the past week. And, by the way, Page 2 uses its own definition for a "team" -- any group of two or more bonded together for the common purpose.
Our Momentum Meter also predicts the direction these teams will be heading in future weeks (see the bottom of the page for a full explanation).
If you've got anything to say about our Top 10 or our Bottom 5, click here to comment -- or forever hold your peace.
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| 1. Seattle Mariners |
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Which fact is more impressive: M's longest skid of season is two games or sizzling A's haven't made up a game since All-Star break? |
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| 2. Oakland A's |
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Despite recent two-game skid, A's remain in control of wild card after 11-game winning streak, including impressive six-game blitz of AL East powers. |
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| 3. Slugging NL MVP Candidates |
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Bonds, Sosa and L-Gonzo are giving NL pitching coaches -- and MVP voters -- ulcers. |
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| 4. Los Angeles Sparks |
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WNBA's best rolls into playoffs on 19-1 roll. |
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| 5. Arizona Diamondbacks |
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D'backs have won six straight to grab NL West lead. And no one wants to face Schilling and Johnson in October. |
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| 6. Philadelphia Phillies |
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Braves are swooning, and Scott Rolen has finally awakened. Do you believe in miracles? |
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| 7. New York Knicks |
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Unloaded Glen Rice on Rockets (if he passes physical) and actually got something useful -- and younger -- back. |
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| 8. Chicago Cubs |
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Speaking of miracles, Cubbies showed something by taking two straight from Astros after briefly giving up division lead. |
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| 9. The Red Sox Nation |
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Jimy Williams' departure has many smiling in Beantown. Plus, a new owner's on the way. |
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| 10. San Francisco Giants |
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Dusty's teams always surge in second half, and this one is no exception. |
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| ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, baseball retirement tours, Stephanie Ready, California horse bettors, "American Pie 2," stem-cell research |
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