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	The field is carved out of farmland, and corn forms the outfield wall. "Field of Dreams"? Yes, but this is no movie. It's "townball," Minnesota's brand of amateur baseball. As his cross-country trip continues, Page 2's Jim Caple took in a game between Stark and Sleepy Eye (no, we ain't making those names up). If only Selig and Fehr could've been there. CAPLE: FOR LOVE OF GAME

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	Is John Rocker back to saying stupid things on a regular basis? Why are people so fascinated with J-Lo's love life? What sparked the feud between Warren Sapp and Michael Strahan? And why are so many people watching the "Anna Nicole Show"? Page 2 tries to answer these questions and more in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"

Brian Murphy		Mystery Photo

	What was the biggest factor behind Barry Bonds' 600th homer? His maple bat? His workout routine? Nope. Believe it or not, Bonds owes it all to Brian Murphy's burrito. Confused? Well, check out the Water Cooler as The Murph explains why he missed sports history ... again.		What's that smell? Sports fans always seem to be complaining about something that stinks, but we're still not sure what got these disgusted fans fired up in this week's Page 2 Mystery Photo. We're sure you have an idea about what stinks right now in sports, so pass it along.

HOW 'BOUT THEM COWBOYS?

While HBO's "Hard Knocks" provides an up-close look at the Cowboys, Page 2 wants to get even closer. Columnist Ralph Wiley explores the mind of a typical Dallas fan, while cartoonist Kurt Snibbe details a typical day in the life of Jerry Jones.

NFL season is drawing near, so we've compiled our list of the top 10 NFL teams of all time. Take a look at our list, then drop us a note with your choice for the greatest team in NFL history. We'll compile our readers' top 10, along with a poll to crown the No. 1 NFL team of all time.
10]	1971 Cowboys The Cowboys boasted a fast, multifaceted offense that scored 40-plus points five times during the 14-game regular season.

9]	1996 Packers Green Bay had it all in 1996 -- the best offense and the best defense in the NFL.

8]	1994 49ers Steve Young led what may have been the greatest offense in NFL history, completing 70.3 percent of his passes for 3,969 yards and 35 TDs.
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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 Bill Simmons knows what's wrong with luxury boxes -- he doesn't get invited to them nearly enough.
	RATED XXX As Vin Diesel's "XXX" hits theaters, Dan Shanoff muses about a series of sports flicks from AAA to ZZZ.
	REEL LIFE "Remember the Titans" is based on a true story, but Page 2's Jeff Merron examines just how "true" the football flick really is.
	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.


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It's Clippers forward Corey Maggette, left, and rapper Xzibit. Page 2 has received 18 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

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