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Hype and publicity usually don't turn Bill Simmons on. But as he wandered from room to room of a posh New York City hotel interviewing various members of the "Ali" cast, he found himself falling for Nona Gay, sharing old memories with Ron Silver and really, really liking Jamie Foxx. Check out his running diary of the day.
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After months of Internet hype, Dean Kamen's "revolutionary" Ginger scooter was finally revealed to the world. The world yawned. Except for Page 2's Jim Caple, who was inspired to suggest a few sports-themed Human Transporter devices.

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The L.A. Lakers have more or less turned the "battle" for No. 1 in Page 2's Power Poll into a one-sided rout. But the fight for positioning in our Bottom 5 is fierce: Who (or what) is in the worst shape -- Florida sports, Bob Davie, the relationship between Mora and Manning, or the dregs of the NFL?
When it looked like the Hawks would mop the floor with the Cavaliers, a Cleveland ballboy decided to jump to action. Page 2 readers offered plenty of explanations for why this kid tried to sweep his way onto the court. Check out the best of the more than 650 responses.


After looking at the best quotes in sports movies last week, we're turning our attention to the best moments from sports films. Check out our list of the top 10 moments from baseball movies, and then click here to offer your choice.
10]  Roy Hobbs (Robert Redford) strikes out "The Whammer" (Joe Don Baker) on three pitches in "The Natural"
One pitch out of the strike zone would have doomed Hobbs ... but then again he was "the best there ever was" in the game.
9]  Ricky Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) enters from the bullpen in "Major League"
"Wild Thing" made everyone's heart sing.
8]  Crash Davis (Kevin Costner) telling the opposing batter what pitch Nuke LaLoosh (Tim Robbins) is going to throw, and the guy hitting a home run in "Bull Durham"
He hit that thing like he knew it was coming ... right off the freaking bull in right field.
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Monday Packers 3 Jaguars 42½
Sunday Rams 7½ 49ers 54½
Sunday Patriots 5 Browns 36
Sunday Raiders 9½ Chiefs 45
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Saturday BYU 3 Hawaii 71
Saturday Tennessee 7 LSU NA
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THE WATER COOLER
No, he ain't cryin'. The Murph just had something in his eye as he watched the "Brian's Song" remake, Army-Navy and U2's sellout.

DONE WRONG
Geoff Norman sifts through the wreckage of Florida's loss to Tennessee and wonders if Steve Spurrier will be back with the Gators.

RAMBLIN' MAN
A lot of stuff rattles around the Sports Guy's head, so much that he must share them in his ramblings.

MODERN CLASSICS
Why stop at remaking Brian's Song? Jim Caple offers ideas for updating "Rocky," "A League of Their Own" and others.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Heisman week, and that reminds Page 2 of how much last year's winner, Chris Weinke, resembles actor Larry Hagman, right. We've received four requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Illinois vs. Arizona
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No. 6 Illini take on No. 8 Wildcats at Phoenix.
 
76ers at Kings
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Entertaining inter-conference matchup.
 
Rangers at Capitals
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Blueshirts are pretty happy they didn't get Jagr.
 
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