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The circle of life is amazing. Shortly after the world was shocked by the news that Tom Green and Drew Barrymore are headed for divorce court, another odd couple was joined together to fill that void. But where will John Rocker and Carl Everett rank with the all-time weirdest pairings? Page 2 ponders the possibilities.
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You're a mean one, Mr. Steinbrenner. Your heart is three sizes too small, and your wallet is three sizes too large. And once again, you've managed to steal Christmas away from everyone else in Major League Baseball. Page 2's Bob Halloran joins all the other disgruntled little Who's in Whoville.

Sportoon Mystery Photo
Page 2 knows that the bulk of its readers are male. And we also know that means you probably haven't started your Christmas shopping. With less than a week before the big day, cartoonist Kurt Snibbe offers a guide to some great gift ideas -- and they all relate to sports.
Everyone is trying to stay on Santa's good side this time of year. Everyone, it seems, except some guy who had the gall to tackle Saint Nick at an NFL game last weekend. Page 2 couldn't figure out why Santa got flattened, so we got your best explanations for our Mystery Photo.


After seeing how Page 2 ranked the top 10 sports moments of 2001, our readers came up with a list of their own. Check out the best moments as selected by Page 2's readers, and then vote in our poll to crown the best moment of the year.
10]  Duke rallies against Maryland in the Final Four
"Even more dramatic than the Blue Devils' incredible comeback during the regular season at Maryland."
9]  Seventh-inning stretch in New York, Sept. 21
"We live in a cynical world, and perhaps now we, as Americans, can take pride and honor in being American."
8]  Goran Ivanesivic wins Wimbledon
"As a wild card, he shed the title of 'The Best Player to Never Win a Major.' "
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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 SPORTS GUY
If Kordell Stewart can make the most of his second chance, then why can't the Sports Guy take another crack at his AFC predictions?

HEY, RUBE
Christmas is the most dangerous time of the year for degenerate gamblers, and even the Good Doctor himself is not immune.

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.

LIAR LIAR
Before you jump on George O'Leary, keep in mind that lying and the holiday season usually go hand-in-hand.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's the King of Comedy, Bernie Mac, and Arizona Cardinals offensive tackle Anthony Clement, right. This match was requested by Dave Morgan of Hoboken, N.J. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Devils at Rangers
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Jersey tries to gain ground on Blueshirts.
 
Raptors at Pacers
8 p.m. ET, TNT
Check out the new kid, Jamaal Tinsley.
 
GMAC Bowl: East Carolina vs. Marshall
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
College football's alternative on a heavy night of hoops.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Dec. 18: Getting a mulligan
• Mon., Dec. 17: Bottled up
• Fri., Dec. 14: Ask Sports Guy
• Thurs., Dec. 13: Unsportsmen
• Wed., Dec. 12: Jerry vs. Jacko
Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions with Ice Cube
• The Power Poll
• List of "Ali" contest winners
• Readers' best O'Leary jokes
• Unsportsman of the Year
• Jerry Jones vs. Michael Jackson
Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001
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