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	How many major-leaguers are really using steroids? What's Madonna like in bed? And how fast will a Lamborghini really go? Jose Canseco promises to answer all those questions and more in his upcoming tell-all biography. You won't have to wait to get the juicy details, however, because Page 2's Jim Caple has an advance copy. CAPLE: NO WAY, JOSE

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	Jason Giambi delivered a walk-off grand slam in the rain. Kobe Bryant and the Lakers rudely introduced themselves to Sacramento. And War Emblem won the second leg of the Triple Crown. So what was the most dramatic moment of the sports weekend? Without a doubt, Page 2's Brian Murphy says it was watching the pingpong balls bounce at the NBA draft lottery.

Mystery Photo		Behind the Music

	While Jimmy Carter was making a pitch for better U.S.-Cuba relations last week, we suspected more was going on. When we asked our readers to help us with our Mystery Photo of the former president and Fidel Castro, your wild imaginations came through with plenty of ideas about what was happening.		The NBA is moving to a new network next season, and that means the league also will have a new theme song. As ABC and ESPN search for a replacement for John Tesh's familiar overture, Page 2 offers a few candidates to record the hoop anthem. From Pink to Snoop to Ozzy, vote for your favorite nominee.

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We enjoyed the Lakers-Kings series ... all 12 minutes of it. As the two-time defending champions continue to roll toward an inevitable threepeat, Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe searches for the answer behind L.A.'s success by taking a look at Phil Jackson's secret journal.

This week, Page 2 lists the 10 biggest chokes in Stanley Cup playoff history. After checking out our list, send us your choice for the biggest NHL postseason choke job. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' list along with a poll crown the No. 1 all-time Stanley Cup playoff choke.
10]	St. Louis Blues (2000) The top-seeded Blues had the best record during the NHL regular season but lost to West's No. 8 San Jose in the first round.

9]	Philadelphia Flyers (1997) After the third game of the series, which Philadelphia lost 6-1, Flyers coach Terry Murray called it a "choking situation."

8]	Steve Smith-Grant Fuhr, Edmonton Oilers (1986) Steve Smith's pass bounced off goalie Grant Fuhr's skate and into his own net in the third period for the go-ahead goal in Calgary's Game 7 victory in the Smythe division final.
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NBA	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Monday	Kings	2	Lakers	194
Tuesday	Nets	2½	Celtics	187½
NHL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Monday	Red Wings	PK	Avalanche	5
Tuesday	Maple Leafs	PK	Maple Leafs	4½
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	THE SPORTS GUY As the NBA enters its conference finals, Page 2's Bill Simmons determines whose stock climbed and whose plummeted during the first two rounds.
	PINGPONG DIPLOMACY While everyone questions the legitimacy of the NBA lottery, Page 2's Dan Shanoff suggests a few methods that would be more fair and more entertaining.
	KOBE SETS SAIL At age 23, Kobe Bryant has had things pretty easy, but Page 2's Ralph Wiley says the road ahead will be filled with trials and tribulations.
	CRITICAL MASS When faced with hardship in our lives, we often use sports to help us find normalcy again. Page 2's Eric Neel remembers one such time.


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It's Yankees DH Nick Johnson, left, and actor Vincent D'Onofrio as Private Pyle in "Full Metal Jacket." Page 2 has received 54 requests for this match, and we thank reader John Hoctor for sending along the Pyle photo. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Hurricanes at Maple Leafs
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
East finals all even for Game 3.

Braves at Expos
7 p.m. ET, TBS
Big series in NL East race -- really.

Celtics at Nets
8:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Boston tries to tie it up before series heads home.

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• Wed., May 15: The "Soft" List
• Tues., May 14: The Bald Piper

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