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	Cheney, Wash., is a small college town in the middle of nowhere, about 270 miles east of Seattle. In other words, it's the perfect spot to hold an NFL training camp. It's also the first stop on Jim Caple's 17-day sporting trek on Interstate 90. Our man pulled off the road to visit with some NFL players who are less-than-happy campers. DAY 2 IN CHENEY \| DAY 1 IN SEATTLE

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	The Lakers will still have Shaq and Kobe, but the three-time champs will have some giant shoes to fill next season. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe looks at the void left by the death of longtime Lakers broadcaster Chick Hearn, while columnist Eric Neel reflected last season on what Hearn meant to the people of Southern California.

The Power Poll		Mystery Photo

	Pedro looks like the Pedro of old. The Atlanta Braves look like the same outfit that dominated the '90s. And Steve Spurrier looks like the same ol' genius in the NFL. So, who looks like they should be No. 1 in this week's Page 2 Power Poll? You'll have to look to find out.		Maybe Paul Tagliabue has more in common with Tommy Lee than we think. Or maybe the NFL commish is trying to drum up interest overseas. We weren't sure what Tags was doing in this week's Page 2 Mystery Photo, but our readers pounded out some solid ideas.

BIZARRE & BOGUS

Would any family permit a sumo wrestler to live in its basement? Was a swimmer left bloodied by an underwater camera? And are underaged children being used as jockeys in camel races? Find our which stories are true in another edition of Bizarre & Bogus.

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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	THE WATER COOLER The dawn of another NFL exhibition season has Page 2's Brian Murphy running for cover.
	'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.
	CAGED HEAT Dan Shanoff details the six themes for one-on-one success -- hip-hop soundtrack optional, but recommended.
	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 a guy who makes his living driving a car and a guy who made a movie about losing a car. It's IRL driver Arie Luyendyk Jr., left, and actor Ashton Kucher of "Dude, Where's My Car?" and "That '70s Show." Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Men's tennis: Western & Southern Financial Group
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Early-round action at Cincinnati.

Fred Meyer Golf Challenge
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Final day coverage from Aloha, Ore.

Braves at Diamondbacks
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After sweeping St. Louis, Atlanta takes on the other division leader.

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