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John Travolta was reborn. Mark-Paul Gooselaar has resurfaced. Kordell Stewart has been rejuvenated. So, if those guys can get second chances, then why not the Sports Guy? Three months after striking out with his NFL picks, our man gets a chance to right his wrongs. And he likes the look of Stewart and the Steelers.
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On "A Good Day," rapper Ice Cube might "mess around and get a triple double." On an ordinary day, like today, the big hoops fan might mess around and answer 10 Burning Questions from Page 2 on everything from Shaq vs. Kobe to songs he regrets having written.

Mystery Photo The Power Poll
Before he slides down your chimney next week, Santa Claus has some serious explaining to do. Check out the mess that Saint Nick got himself into at an NFL game last weekend, and then send us your best explanation for what really happened.
The usual winners dominate this week's Page 2 Power Poll, but an unusually strong crop of losers emerged. Find out who's "No. 1" from among a maladroit group that includes Bob Knight, Notre Dame and the Vikings.


As 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, along with a poll to pick No. 1.
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
Saturday Patriots 3 Dolphins 37
Saturday Raiders 5½ Titans 46
Sunday Bears 2½ Redskins 33
Sunday Packers 9 Browns 37½
Sunday Giants 3½ Seahawks 35
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 WATER COOLER
Why did things get out of hand in Cleveland? The Murph blames it on rabid fans, an awful call and some very bad Policy.

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Before you jump on George O'Leary, keep in mind that lying and the holiday season usually go hand-in-hand.

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.

RACIAL PROFILING
You can't judge athletes by how they look -- especially NBA players. R-Dub examines truths and frauds in professional hoops.
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 matinee idols. It's Mets catcher Mike Piazza, left, and actor Peter Reckell, who plays Bo Brady on "Days of Our Lives." Page 2 has received 11 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Duke vs. Kentucky
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
A storied rivalry is renewed.
 
Clippers at Suns
8 p.m. ET, TBS
A track meet on the hardwood.
 
New Orleans Bowl: North Texas vs. Colorado State
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
The first of 1,168 bowl games this season.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Dec. 17: Bottled up
• Fri., Dec. 14: Ask Sports Guy
• Thurs., Dec. 13: Unsportsmen
• Wed., Dec. 12: Jerry vs. Jacko
• Tues., Dec. 11: Ask Randy Moss

Other featured content:
• List of "Ali" contest winners
• Sportoon: O'Leary's next move
• Readers' best O'Leary jokes
• Unsportsman of the Year
• Jerry Jones vs. Michael Jackson
Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001
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