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Of all Bud Selig's detractors (and they are legion), none is more vocal than Jim Caple. So, when the baseball commissioner agreed to spend a few hours with our man discussing the game's woes, Caple figured it was worth a brief detour off Interstate 90. Although they met face-to-face, this odd couple hardly saw eye-to-eye.
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During the NFL season, Gregg Easterbrook's Tuesday Morning Quarterback column will dissect pro football like John Madden on Red Bull. But TMQ is no fan of fake games, so during the preseason he's turning his attention to solving other "great mysteries." In addition to his comprehensive NFL offseason review, TMQ points out the biggest flaw with Mel Gibson's "Signs" and tries to finally close the "X Files."

Mystery Photo What Are They Thinking?
From the moment we first saw this week's Page 2 Mystery Photo, we knew our readers would have plenty of ideas about what stinks in the sports world. And after reading through 800 responses, we can safely conclude that you people ain't happy with this baseball labor mess.
Does Steve Spurrier want to embarass the rest of the NFL? Why are people so fascinated with J-Lo's love life? And just who are these folks 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?"

PAGE 2 POWER POLL
Page 2 is absolutely shocked. Baseball's players' union actually made a wise, prudent, fan-friendly move by not setting a strike date. But was that unprecedented act enough to garner the top spot in this week's Power Poll? Check out the rankings before Don Fehr changes his mind.


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. Later this week, 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 WATER COOLER
What was the biggest factor behind Barry Bonds reaching 600 homers? Would you believe that Bonds owes it all to Brian Murphy's burrito?

BIG TIME IN BIG D
Thanks to HBO, folks like Ralph Wiley's friend Jim Bob Joe of Dallas can uncover even more about their beloved Cowboys.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons knows what's wrong with luxury boxes -- he doesn't get invited to them nearly enough.

ROAD TRIP!
As his cross-country trek continues, Page 2's Jim Caple journeys to the heart of baseball in rural Minnesota.
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It's Miami Dolphins offensive coordinator Norv Turner, left, and Dave Barry, longtime columnist for the Miami Herald. This match was requested by Jeffrey Kahn of San Jose, Calif., and Russ McCuen of Raleigh, N.C. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Astros at Cubs
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