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	Get your mind out of the gutter, folks. When we talk about the new "XXX" movie, we're referring to the Vin Diesel vehicle about an extreme sports athlete who's transformed into a crime-fighting machine. Page 2's Dan Shanoff loves the idea so much, he's extending the "initial" franchise to a whole new group of athletes. SHANOFF: RATED "XXX"

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	On the 737-mile drive from Missoula, Mont., to Sturgis, S.D., Page 2's travelin' man Jim Caple stopped along Interstate 90 to take in a couple of things that make America great -- a spectacular storm in Nowhere, USA, and the Evel Knievel exhibit in Butte, Mont., home of Evel's Sky Cycle, a machine that once had small boys all across this great land drooling and dreaming. • CAPLE: DAY 3 \| DAY 2 \| DAY 1

Reel Life		What's Hot, What's Not

	"Remember the Titans" tells the inspiring story of how an Alexandria, Va., high school overcame racial prejudice to come together and win the 1971 state football title. But how much of that tale is true, and how much is Hollywood hyperbole? Page 2's "Reel Life" series offers the answer.		Our job at Page 2 is to tell you what's hot -- not to necessarily explain the rationale for that hotness. Thus, we can understand why Barry Bonds and Dikembe Mutombo appear on Dan Shanoff's weekly Hot List ... but we gotta admit we don't quite get this whole Anna Nicole Smith thing.

WHO'S (REALLY) THE BOSS?

Bruce Springsteen is everywhere these days, hitting every talk show to sell his new album. This all-out media blitz reminds us of another "Boss" who will do anything imaginable to get what he wants. Page 2's Jim Wilkie compares the rocker to George Steinbrenner.

You've already taken a look at our list of the 10 worst deadline trades in baseball history. Now we've compiled Page 2 readers' choices for the worst baseball deadline deals. Take a look at the top 10, then vote in the poll to crown the No. 1 worst deadline trade in baseball history.
10]	Astros send Freddy Garcia, Carlos Guillen and John Halama to Mariners for Randy Johnson "A quality No. 1 starter, a lefty out of the pen who is a spot starter, and a quality shortstop who does what he has to is worth more than a Hall-of-Famer."

9]	Tigers send John Smoltz to Braves for Doyle Alexander "Thanks for John Smoltz, Detroit! The gift that keeps on giving."

8]	Yankees send Jay Buhner to Mariners for Ken Phelps "One can only imagine how many homers he would have had if he played his career as a Yankee."
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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 SPORTS GUY Page 2's Bill Simmons has gone to reality TV heaven with the debut of ESPN's Raiderettes documentary.
	CRITICAL MASS Page 2's Eric Neel says Chick Hearn was not just a great sports broadcaster, he was a constant voice during changing times.
	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.


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Pitcher Steve Reed, who was dealt to the Mets from the Padres last week, is no "Meathead." But he is a dead-ringer for actor and director Rob Reiner. Page 2 has received three requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Braves at Diamondbacks
6 p.m. ET, TBS
Final game of series between NL's best teams.

Jets at Steelers
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Preseason NFL, catch it.

WNBA: Houston at Los Angeles
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2
League's two best teams try to decide first place in Western Conference.

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