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It stunned Hollywood by winning the Oscar for Best Picture. It sparked a quartet of sequels. It still ranks as arguably the best sports movie ever made. As "Rocky" hits its 25th anniversary, Royce Webb explains why the film still appeals to almost everyone, and The Sports Guy rates the best and worst of all five "Rocky" movies.
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Trent Dilfer's "work" for last season's Super Bowl champion Ravens was a disaster for the NFL, writes Page 2's Chris Connelly. No-guts Football League coaches now love QBs who "manage the game," not ones who try to "win the game." And if it's wins you're looking for, check out The Sports Guy's and Sports Dog's Week 13 predictions.

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Have you ever thrown on an old sweatshirt and ventured out for a chilly jog around the block with the theme from "Rocky" ringing in your head? Of course you have. Which is one of the reasons why Page 2's Eric Neel says "Going the Distance" is the most inspirational song ever.
 The BCS will be one royal mess if Tennessee loses to LSU on Saturday. So, what would be the fair way to decide Miami's foe in the Rose Bowl? Page 2's Dan Shanoff explores some ideas for a new BCS committee of experts, while this week's Sportoon examines the cases for the contenders.


Page 2 offered its list of the top 10 moments from baseball movies, and now it's your turn. Check out our readers' list of the best moments from baseball movies, and be sure to vote in the poll to choose the No. 1 baseball movie moment.
10]  Ricky Vaughn (Charlie Sheen) enters from the bullpen in "Major League"
"A clutch performance to the backdrop of a great song."
9]  Buck Weaver (John Cusack) watches an aged Joe Jackson (D.B. Sweeney) play semipro ball at the end of "Eight Men Out"
"Buck watches his old teammate, now playing under an alias, make a spectacular over the shoulder catch."
8]  Larry Hockett (Robert Wuhl) settles the conference on the mound in "Bull Durham"
"And remember, candlesticks always make a nice gift. OK, let's get two."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sunday Rams 7½ 49ers 54½
Sunday Patriots 5 Browns 36½
Sunday Raiders 9 Chiefs 45
Monday Dolphins 5 Colts 45
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday BYU 3 Hawaii 72
Saturday Tennessee 6½ LSU 51½
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MAKING "ROCKY"
The quest to make "Rocky" was as much a long shot as the film's title character. Stallone explains how that quest turned into a reality.

THE SPORTS GUY
Can you handle the truth? Check out part 1 and part 2 of Simmons' NBA awards, with help from "A Few Good Men."

FUZZY MATH
Jim Caple peaked inside baseball's books before commissioner Bud Selig's testimony before Congress.

HEY, RUBE
Despite a blow to the head, the Good Doctor prepares to run in a Hawaiian marathon with Sean Penn and predicts doom for the St. Louis Rams.
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These guys both preside over some powerful arsenals. It's Packers coach Mike Sherman, left, and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld. Page 2 has received 10 requests for this tandem. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future match for Page 2.

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