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You've probably heard the legend about an island filled with damaged and malfunctioning toys that were discarded from Santa's workshop. However, we doubt you've heard about a place where dysfunctional athletes go after they're cast out of the sports world. Page 2 has not only heard of such a place ... we've been there. CHECK OUT THE ISLAND




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You've got to give this to the Sports Guy: He doesn't try to hide his passions. And he just loves DVDs -- or some of them, anyway. For your viewing pleasure, Page 2's Bill Simmons lists his 15 best sports DVDs and 10 most disappointing. And he also throws in a little bonus -- his "Columnist's Cut" of the 20 best non-sports DVDs.

The New Odd Couple 10 Burning Questions
Will Carl Everett and John Rocker be together longer than Drew Barrymore and Tom Green were? Inspired by the joining of the Texas DeRangers, Page 2 ponders the oddest couples to ever be paired together. Plus, we've got a look ahead at the top 10 things that will be overheard in the Texas clubhouse next spring.
Thanks to his folksy twang, CBS anchorman Dan Rather sometimes sounds like the play-by-play man he once briefly was. Prodded by Page 2's 10 Burning Questions, the Texas-born Rather reveals his "signature" home-run call, talks about his sports' heroes and evaluates today's sportscasters.


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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TWO-MAN GAME
If you've got a sports question (or even if you don't), Page 2's Ralph Wiley -- aided by his partner in crime, Road Dog -- has an answer.

MR. GRINCH
You're a mean one, Mr. Steinbrenner. Your heart is three sizes too small and your wallet three sizes too large. And you've ruined baseball.

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.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's funnyman Ryan Stiles, left, of "The Drew Carey Show" and New York Giants coach and soothsayer Jim Fassel. Page 2 has received six requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Tangerine Bowl: N.C. State at Pitt
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Both teams finished season hot.
 
Men's hoops: Virginia at Georgetown
8 p.m. ET, TBS
Unbeaten Cavaliers (6-0) will test Hoyas (9-1).
 
Lakers at Rockets
9 p.m. ET, TNT
Chick Hearn's streak ends. Will Rockets'?
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., Dec. 19: Oddest couples
• Tues., Dec. 18: Getting a mulligan
• Mon., Dec. 17: Bottled up
• Fri., Dec. 14: Ask Sports Guy
• Thurs., Dec. 13: Unsportsmen
Other featured content:
• Sportoon: Great gift ideas
• Mystery Photo responses
• The Power Poll
• List of "Ali" contest winners
• Unsportsman of the Year
• Jerry Jones vs. Michael Jackson
Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001
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