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Everyone's got a method for forecasting NFL playoff games. But only Page 2's Bill Simmons has a system that was developed from years of painful lessons -- like borrowing money from your mom to avoid getting your legs broken. Before you throw away your money this weekend, check out the Sports Guy's 13 golden rules.
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David Wells is back in pinstripes, so obviously the Yankees were convinced the 38-year-old hefty lefty is physically sound. Before signing Wells to that two-year deal, however, the Yanks spent plenty of time reviewing Wells' comprehensive physical. Page 2's Jim Caple has a top-secret look at what the doctors found.

Toon Time 10 Burning Questions
Page 2 is doubling its fun. We've added a second cartoonist to provide yet another take on the wacky world of sports. Newcomer Larry Johnson offers his view on what could be Tony Siragusa's final NFL game, while veteran Kurt Snibbe speculates on what will happen when Mark Cuban takes up Dairy Queen on its challenge.
 Never has Page 2 faced such an intimidating force as Jeanette Lee, but we turned the (pool) tables and racked up 10 Burning Questions for the "Black Widow." A candidate for ESPN's World's Sexiest Athlete contest, Lee talked about her sexiest feature, why Michael Jordan turns her on, and why she prefers briefs over boxers.


You've checked out Page 2's list of sports personalities who should hang it up, and now you've had your chance. Here are our readers' choices for the top 10 people who should call it quits. Take a look at the complete list and be sure to vote for the No. 1 sports figure who should hang it up.

10]  Pat Riley
"You Gordon Gekko look-alike, the '80s are over, just like your coaching career."
9]   Jim Mora
"He should leave before he is just a pathetic mess."
8]   Mark Messier
"I don't think there's a better example of an athlete who has lingered long past his prime."
7]   Rickey Henderson
"I'd rather see you bow out now and join Gwynn, Ripken and McGwire in the greatest Hall of Fame class of the modern era."
6]   Karl Malone
"It's a situation where Karl Malone has got to do what Karl Malone has got to do."
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From fast-food franchises to Shaq's reading list, Chris Connelly tries to dig up some answers about recent events.

THE SPORTS GUY
How did Brian Dennehy play a complex personality like Bob Knight? He tells Page 2's Bill Simmons in a candid conversation.

ULTIMATE TREAT
What's harder to run -- a Dairy Queen or an NBA team? Page 2's Jim Caple does a little field research to try to find out.

TAO OF STEVE
Ralph Wiley marvels at the genius of Steve Spurrier, who overshadowed Miami's national title and has the football world by the tail.
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It's Brenda Warner, left, the wife of NFL MVP Kurt Warner, and actress Cloris Leachman of "The Ellen Show." Page 2 has received three requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Golf: PGA Sony Open
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Watching for another Sergio Garcia comeback in Honolulu.
 
Lakers at Timberwolves
8 p.m. ET, NBA League Pass
Finally, a tough test for the defending champs.
 
Boxing: Eric Morel (30-0-0) vs. Ali Baba (18-2-0)
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Morel better watch out he isn't robbed by Baba's 40 pals.
 
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