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	Thirteen states. Four time zones. More than 3,000 miles. Starting at Safeco Field, finishing at Fenway Park and stopping at Wrigley Field, Notre Dame, four halls of fame and a motorcycle rally in Sturgis, S.D. Over the next 17 days, Jim Caple will travel Interstate 90 to track sports in America. Come along as Page 2 heads out on the highway. CAPLE: A LONG, STRANGE TRIP

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	It seems to start earlier and earlier every summer. And it seems to become more and more irrelevant every year. Yes, people, the NFL preseason is under way, so try to contain your excitement. Page 2's Brian Murphy says it's time for fans to revolt against this monthlong marathon of meaningless exhibition games.

Mystery Photo		Bizarre & Bogus

	We know that Paul Tagliabue will go to almost any length to drum up interest in the NFL, but we're still a little confused about why the commish was banging on this drum over in Japan last week. If you can help explain what's going in Page 2's Mystery Photo, drop us a note. We'll run the best responses Tuesday.		Would any family really permit a sumo wrestler to live in its basement? Was a Canadian swimmer really left bloodied by an underwater camera? And are underaged children really being used as jockeys in camel races? Find out which stories are fact and which one is fiction in another edition of Bizarre & Bogus.

HOW TO BE A PLAYA

Sure, you might horse around and play a little one-on-one at the neighborhood park or local YMCA. But do you know what it really takes to be a streetball superstar? Page 2's Dan Shanoff went to see New York's top playground players in an eight-man tournament Thursday night. He came home with six tips on how to become a big-time baller.

Page 2 presents our list of the 10 worst deadline trades in baseball history. After checking out our list, send us a note with your picks for the worst baseball deadline deal. Then later this week, we'll compile our readers' top 10 along with a poll to pick the No. 1 worst deadline trade in baseball history.
10]	Blue Jays send David Cone to Yankees for pitchers Marty Janzsen, Jason Jarvis and Mike Gordon (July 28, 1995) The Yankees' most recent dynasty began in 1995, and Cone was a key ingredient in the Pinstripers 1995 playoff push.

9]	Reds send Hank Sauer and Frankie Baumholtz to Cubs for Harry "Peanuts" Lowrey and Harry "The Hat" Walker (June 15, 1949) The Cubs were awful in 1949, but a third of the way through the season they did something right, sending Lowrey and Walker to Cincinnati in exchange for outfielders Sauer and Baumholtz.

8]	Mariners trade Randy Johnson to Astros for Freddy Garcia, Carlos Guillen and John Halama (July 31, 1998) Mariners fans and players were furious about the trade -- all they got in return for the ace of aces were three minor-leaguers. But Mariners GM Woody Woodward looked pretty smart, in retrospect.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 SUPER BOWL
Rams	4-1	Dolphins	15-1
Steelers	10-1	Colts	15-1
Eagles	11-1	Packers	15-1
Buccaneers	12-1	Broncos	15-1
Raiders	15-1	Patriots	20-1
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	'SKINS GAMES Will Steve Spurrier thrive in his first season in the NFL? Page 2's Ralph Wiley offers a game-by-game forecast for the 'Skins.
	FOUR-YEAR ITCH Page 2's David Halberstam proudly owns up to being a soccer fan, but only once every four years during the World Cup.
	THE HOT LIST Dan Shanoff figures it's time for some Hot List faves to join the Hall of Fame. Now he just needs to scout the country for an appropriate location for the shrine to hipness.
	THE SPORTS GUY ESPN Classic looks back at the career of Hollywood serial killer Michael Myers, star of the "Halloween" movie franchise.


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It's pitcher John Thomson, who was dealt to the Mets last week by the Rockies, and actor Timothy Busfield of "thirtysomething" fame. Page 2 has received 22 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

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