| | | 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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MO' METER
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| 1. Los Angeles Lakers |
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Triangle offense (Shaq, Kobe and Phil) could be Bermuda Triangle for rest of NBA in forseeable future. |
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| 2. Seattle Mariners |
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Looked almost human for couple of days last week, but it was just a mirage. |
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| 3. Record chasers |
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Bonds doggin' McGwire, Helton on Hack Wilson's tail, and Ichiro has George Sisler in his sights. |
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| 4. Southern Hills architects |
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They rocked Tiger's world, and that ain't chopped liver. |
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| 5. Arizona Diamondbacks |
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No. 1 in baseball's toughest division, best one-two pitching punch in game. |
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| 6. Los Angeles Sparks |
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Cooper retired, Swoopes got hurt and Lady Lakers (9-0) are looking to end Comets' WNBA dynasty. |
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| 7. Cursed Baseball Teams |
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After 174 years, nightmare may finally be over. |
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| 8. Returning superstars |
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Big Mac. I-Rod. Junior. They're baaaaaack! |
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| 9. High school hoopsters |
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Expected to dominate next week's NBA draft, possibly Nos. 1 through 4. |
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| 10. AS Roma |
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Italian serie A champs for first time in 18 years. |
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| ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Miami Fusion, Miami Hurricanes baseball, U.S. men's soccer team, "Tomb Raider," "Shrek," Stalker prosecutors
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MO' METER
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| 5. Wimbledon seedings |
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Let's see if we've got this straight: Jennifer Capriati, seeded fourth, wins French Open. And now, in new, improved ratings, she's seeded ... fourth? |
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| 4. Portland Trail Blazers |
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Nobody seems to want to coach this dysfunctional crew. |
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| 3. New York baseball teams |
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El Duque, Alfonzo, Pettitte, Payton, Justice on the DL; Urbina stays in Montreal; disharmony in Mets' clubhouse; Yanks can't catch wounded Bosox. Do we hear America laughing? |
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| 2. Cincinnati Reds |
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Worst home record since Manson Family, and they have nerve to criticize their fans for booing. |
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| 1. "When Will They Win a Major?" Crew |
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Mickelson, Duval & Co. couldn't even get close enough to choke at No-Names Open. |
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| ALSO RECEIVING VOTES: Anna the K's English oglers and tabloid photogs, spitting German soccer players, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Mark Madsen, Limp Bizkit, NBC's NBA halftimes, Two-War policy, bichon frisé abusers |
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| Mo' Meter explained: |
No mo'; holding
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Still climbing the charts |
Peaked; all downhill
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