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So, how did we end up with hundreds of flying bottles and the ugliest scene of the NFL season in Cleveland on Sunday? Well, start with a rabid fan base. Add in a bad call at the end of a crucial game. And then mix with a front office that refuses to condemn the fans' conduct. Page 2's Brian Murphy adds it all up.
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It's easy to poke fun at George O'Leary and Notre Dame -- and hundreds of Page 2 readers and cartoonist Kurt Snibbe were all happy to make light of these embarrassing times in South Bend. But Page 2's Jim Caple says it's important to remember that we all lie during the holiday season.

'Ali' Ticket Giveaway Unsportsman of the Year
The hype for "Ali" is just beginning, but unfortunately Page 2's "Ali" movie ticket giveaway is over. We received more than 1,100 entries but only had 400 passes for two to give away in select cities. Click here for a list of the winners who will get to attend special advance screenings.
The voting is now officially closed, and Page 2 is pleased to announce that Randy Moss is the winner of our first annual Unsportsman of the Year Award. If you'd like to put out more effort than Randy has this season, you can look back at all the nominees for our prestigious honor.


After Page 2 begins its review of 2001, we look back at the 10 most memorable moments of the year in sports. Check out our list, and then click here to offer your choice. We'll run our readers' top 10 on Wednesday.
10]  Tiger Woods wins the Masters
And thus the "Tiger Slam" was born as Woods became the first golfer to ever hold all four major championships at the same time.
9]  Jennifer Capriati wins the Australian Open
The best comeback story of 2001 started Down Under in late January
8]  The Bears score two TDs in the final 28 seconds, then stun the Browns in OT
The Yankees weren't the only ones making amazing comebacks this fall.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sunday Eagles 2½ Redskins 34
Sunday Bears 3 Buccaneers 33
Sunday Ravens 3 Steelers 34
Monday Rams 6 Saints 51
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Rose Bowl Miami 10 Nebraska 52½
Fiesta Bowl Colorado 3 Oregon 58
Orange Bowl Florida 16½ Maryland 60
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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THE SPORTS GUY
Life is filled with great mysteries, and Page 2's Bill Simmons is here to answer some of them with the latest edition of his mailbag.

REALITY BITES
Chris Connelly has a few impertinent questions for four embattled sports figures -- Dan Issel, Randy Moss, Carl Everett and Nate Newton.

RACIAL PROFILING
You can't judge athletes by how they look -- especially NBA players. R-Dub examines truths and frauds in professional hoops.

HEY, RUBE
Chaos, weirdness and apocalpytic signs -- no matter where he goes, even beautiful Honolulu, the Good Doctor just can't escape them.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


Here are a couple of real hotheads. It's boxing promoter Don King, right, and Heatmiser, the guy who turns up the sun in "The Year Without a Santa Claus." Page 2 has received four requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Celtics at 76ers
7 p.m. ET, League Pass
Slumping Sixers take on hot Celtics.
 
Sharks at Stars
8:30 p.m. ET, Center Ice
Always a spirited, rugged battle.
 
Rams at Saints
9 p.m. ET, ABC
New Orleans desperately needs season sweep.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Dec. 13: Unsportsmen
• Wed., Dec. 12: Jerry vs. Jacko
• Tues., Dec. 11: Ask Randy Moss
• Mon., Dec. 10: Heisman Hyperdrive
• Fri., Dec. 7: Remembering "Rocky"
Other featured content:
• Unsportsmen of the Year
• Jerry Jones vs. Michael Jackson
• 10 Burning Questions for The Tick
• The Berman Files
• Sportoon: Cloning Kournikova
• Mystery Photo responses
• The worst NFL coach ever
Monday, Dec. 17, 2001
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