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Dave Dameshek Podcast
Accuscore's Blue Horseshoe returns for a midsummer primer on the '09 college football season. Podcast
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Patrick Hruby
We monitor the mojo of the Michael Jackson story, Blake Griffin, Manny and much more. Page 2 power rankings
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Jeff MacGregor
After the latest "Most Important Game in U.S. Soccer History," can we stop the hype and get real? Jeff MacGregor
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David Schoenfield
As we celebrate the 25th draft of the lottery era, Page 2 grades the previous 24 drafts. David Schoenfield
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LZ Granderson
Page 2 taps experts to determine who is the No. 1 fashion pick in the 2009 NBA draft.
AP Photo/Mike Musielski
JERRY'S WORLD
Tim Keown caught a glimpse of the new Cowboys Stadium on Monday night and was left dumbfounded. Tim Keown's List
• Keown on Manny's return
SOUND AND FURY
After a 1992 Wimbledon semifinal loss to Monica Seles, Martina Navratilova complained about her opponent's grunting. Seventeen years later, Navratilova, Chris Evert and others are still taking issue with player noise. But just how loud is a Maria Sharapova shriek? Page 2 presents a comparison chart:
• Gunshot: 140 dB
• Rolling Stones concert: 115 dB
• Power saw: 110 dB
• Maria Sharapova: 101 dB
• Snowmobile: 100 dB
• Subway train, 200 ft: 95 dB
• Monica Seles: 93.2 dB
• Train whistle, 500 ft: 90 dB
• Serena Williams: 88.9 dB
• Lawn mower: 85 dB
• Venus Williams: 85 dB
• Airplane, 1 mile: 80 dB
• Anna Kournikova: 78.5 dB
• Barking dog: 75 dB
• Elena Dementieva: 73 dB
• Whisper 20 dB
Sources: U.K. Guardian, Daily Mail, gcaudio.com.
• -- Patrick Hruby
2009 ESPYS
What was the best sports movie of the year? Vote in this category, and 36 others, ahead of the 2009 ESPYS on July 19th!Vote now!
Kurt SnibbeHOT DOG HOEDOWN
Who cares if you can't keep up with Joey Chestnut? Try your hand at Page 2's virtual hot dog eating contest. Kurt Snibbe• Inside Chestnut's fridge
PICK UP HELL, 2.0
Patrick Hruby introduces 10 more playground athletes to avoid at all costs. Patrick Hruby
STARS AND STRIPES
The Tour de France starts on the Fourth of July, and Lance Armstrong isn't the only American contender. Jim Caple
TOUR DE PUKE
Joel Stein made a valiant attempt to tackle the grueling, 9,000-calorie Tour de France diet. Joel Stein
KAUFFMAN, 2.0
While Jim Caple liked Kauffman Stadium the way it was, he has to admit the improvements are great. Jim Caple
BEAUTY MATTERS
Wimbledon officials admit players' looks influence court assignments. Well, that's life. LZ Granderson
UNI OVERHAULS
Paul Lukas breaks down which sports uniforms are in desperate need of a redesign. Uni Watch
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