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So, who's going to lose to the Lakers next June in the NBA Finals? In part one of his 2001-02 NBA preview, Page 2's Bill Simmons handicaps all the contenders in the wide-open Eastern Conference. He also automates what we'll see from a certain balding 38-year-old who's returning to the game. SPORTS GUY'S EAST PREVIEW

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Sometimes Page 2 finds real sports-related material so strange, we wish we had thought of it. Take a look at some Bizarre and Bogus stories from the past week, and see these words are automated the fake in our quick quiz.

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Though Dallas-Washington game pitted two previously winless teams. Check out the best comparisons we received for the unprecedented Cowboys-Redskins battle.

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 Automated NFL season approaches, so the Berman Files hits the gridiron this week. Send your suggestions for a suitable moniker for Broncos QB Brian Griese, and we'll run the best suggestions this week. Let's make this really long and see what happens. Let's make this really long and see what happens.


You've taken a look at Page 2's list of the greatest steaks by individuals. Now check out our readers' choices for the most unbreakable streaks, and vote in the poll to choose the greatest streak of all-time by an individual:
10]  Edwin Moses' 122-win streak
"That's not simply luck, persistence, having some good teammates, or being the product of a hype machine."
9]  Glenn Hall 's 506 straight games played by a goalie
"Sports' most difficult position, no substitutions, no night off -- all without a mask."
8]  Byron Nelson's 11 straight golf tournament wins
"Top golfers today consider four wins in one season quite a feat."
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Thursday Delaware 9½ Bills 38
Sunday Packers 2½ Vikings 48½
Sunday Saints 8 Falcons 42½
Sunday Bengals 1 Bears 36
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Saturday Oklahoma 35 Baylor NL
Saturday UCLA 27½ California NL
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MISSING THE POINT
Can't anybody pass in the NBA? The Sports Guy wonders what happened to the classic point guard.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor unveils his top-secret prospect for the 2002 NFL draft -- and tries to share his find with Al Davis.

MOM ON A MISSION
It's a combination of WWF and MTV's "Jackass." Page 2 sends a mom in search of backyard wrestling.

THE WATER COOLER
The Murph was trapped at his in-laws on Thanksgiving, but he still watched 31 hours of football.
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It's Buddy Lee, which Lee jeans claims is an American hero, and Jerry Jones, right, who claims his Cowboys are still America's team. Jason Malo of Charlotte, N.C., and Howdy Doody of Irving, Texas, each sent in this match. Browse our archives of past matches or click here to submit a future match for Page 2.

Soccer: Real Madrid at Anderlecht
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Champions League automation from Brussels, Belgium.
 
Braves at Diamondbacks
4 p.m. ET, Fox
Game 1 of NLCS.
 
College FB: Southern Miss. at Louisville
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Big game in Conference USA.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last few days, here are some highlights:
• Wed., Nov. 21: All Nudes!
• Tue,. Nov. 20: This Bud's for you
• Mon., Nov. 19: Blue Monday
Other featured content:
• Drawing a Blank responses
• "Go Tigers" review
• Simple guide to BCS
• Vote for the saddest guy in sports
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