espn.com Ali Contest
Have you spent the last week debating the merits of potential Baseball Hall of Famers? Did you even know the Hall was announcing its class of 2002 today? Chances are, you couldn't care less. Page 2's Bill Simmons says the Hall is mired in the past and no longer relevant ... but he has a plan to fix it.
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"The Greatest," "The Most Popular Athlete Ever," "The Most Photographed Man in History" ... the accolades for Muhammad Ali just keep rolling in, unquestioned by everyone from Oprah Winfrey to movie-makers to legions of sportswriters. Well, Page 2's Jim Caple is sick of the whole thing. He wants to know who comes up with these spurious claims ... and he demands a recount.

Mystery Photo The Power Poll
We didn't know what ESPN's Lee Corso was doing when he was trapped in the eye of the Miami Hurricanes after the Rose Bowl, but we were sure you'd have some good ideas. Find out what Page 2 readers suggested was going on in our Mystery Photo.
 This is the time of year when being atop Page 2's Power Poll really means something. The BCS champ has been crowned, the NFL playoffs are here and men's college hoop is entering conference play. So how could a bunch of women be flirting with No. 1?


You know those folks who hang around too long after the party? Well, check out Page 2's sports equivalent, and then send us a note with your choice for the sports personality you believe should hang it up. Later this week we'll run our readers' top 10 along with a poll to crown the top person who should call it quits.

10]  Mike Tyson
We know the show must go on. But must it go on and on and on and on and ... ?
9]   The entire dysfunctional Portland Trail Blazer family
Fellas, this is getting embarrassing.
8]   Doug Flutie
While we still have all those good memories.
7]   Anna Kournikova
Then tennis won't be such a distraction for her.
6]   Patrick Ewing
You're backing up Andrew DeClercq for crying out loud.
5]   Mark Messier
To quote Walt Whitman: "Oh, Captain, my Captain, your fearful trip is done."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Raiders 4 Jets 42
Saturday Eagles 3½ Buccaneers 32½
Sunday Packers 3½ 49ers 39
Sunday Dolphins 2½ Ravens 33
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KEEP DREAMING
"The NBA Dream Starts Here" is the NBDL's motto, but Chris McKendry finds the league is where dreams go on life support.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor has jumped on many an NFL bandwagon, but now he's casting his lot with the reborn Monsters of the Midway.

THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy was livin' large and mellow on Maui with Sergio and Earth, Wind and Fire.

BOOK REVIEW
Gregg Easterbrook's "Tuesday Morning Quarterback" captures football's wonderfully absurd flavor, writes Page 2's Jeff Merron.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Sean Astin, left, one of the stars of "Lord of the Rings," and Padres first baseman Ryan Klesko, who won a ring with the Braves in 1995. Page 2 has received three requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's college basketball: Michigan State at Indiana
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Nice Big 10 matchup to get you fired up.
 
Lakers at Pistons
8 p.m. ET, TBS
Revived Lakers looking powerful after mini-slump.
 
Blues at Sharks
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Great matchup between Western Conference rivals.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Jan. 7: Doc's prescription
• Fri., Jan. 4: Daze II
• Thurs., Jan. 3: NFL Daze
• Wed., Jan. 2: The Hot List
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• Sportoon: Hurricane force
• Guys and Dogs
• Berman Files: Jordan
• Being Mike Tyson
• The Year in Sex & Sports
• The Island of Misfit Athletes
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