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For all you know, the skeleton event features Ally McBeal. Biathlon seems like an East German's bad dream. The only curling you're interested in comes in the warmth of your bed. Yet you plan to watch the Winter Olympics religiously. Page 2's Bob Halloran says that's because you've been brainwashed into thinking it's a big deal. HALLORAN: FOLLOW THE LEADER




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After nine days of living hard in the Big Easy, Page 2's Bill Simmons is spent. So, with a fork sticking out of our man's back, we're going to the bullpen today and turning the Sports Guy's column over to the readers. Fear not, the people have some keen observations about everything from Norman Dale and Hickory High to Madonna and Michael Jackson.

Mystery Photo Three for the Show
Judging by this incident with WWF star Jericho, it looks like it's time to update the old joke, "I went to a boxing match and a hockey game broke out." We weren't sure if this week's Mystery Photo was from a wrestling match or a hockey game, so we're asking for your help with clever captions.
The NBA has ditched 2ball and replaced it with the trendy "Hoop It Up" 3-on-3 tourney. Page 2's Dan Shanoff says the league is on the right track, but if it really wants to liven up All-Star Saturday it might consider adding some real star power. Check out his suggestions for some new teams.


Earlier this week, we presented our list of the 10 most memorable moments in Super Bowl history, and now it's your turn. Today we present Page 2 readers' top 10 Super Bowl moments, along with a poll to crown the No. 1 Super memory.
10]  The Fridge gets his fill
"A team with Milli Vanilli singing talent, a quarterback who craved the limelight -- and negative press -- and the first 300-pound running back to score a touchdown in the Super Bowl."
9]  A new rushing Marc(us)
"What I remember most was the way he just seemed to glide to the end zone. He wasn't running. He wasn't straining. He just glided past the defenders."
8]   Joe Cool
"Joe Montana and Super Bowl XXIII. It's never lost the magic."
7]   Riggins Rumbles
"I was 6 when Riggins took off down the left side on fourth-and-1 and stiff-armed Don McNeal to the turf on his 43-yard run to football immortality, and I can still tell you exactly where I was sitting."
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Wednesday Kings 5 Celtics 205
Wednesday Nets 6½ Mavericks 207
Wednesday T-Wolves 5 Blazers 193
MEN COLL. BB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Wednesday N.C. State 2½ Virginia 145
Wednesday UCLA 2½ USC 155
Wednesday Cincinnati 3 N.C. Charlotte 137
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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GENIUS AT WORK
In football, true genius is defined by one concept: Don't do what they expect you to do. Page 2's Ralph Wiley says this is exactly why Mike Martz's Rams went down the toilet in the Super Bowl.

THE SPORTS GUY
To say Page 2's Bill Simmons is on cloud nine would be an understatement. He just watched his Pats win the Super Bowl.

THE DAY AFTER
Thirty years ago, Pat Toomay won a Super Bowl with the Cowboys. He describes the emotions of the day after -- and the tragic aftershocks.

SUPER SCORECARD
Who were the real winners and losers Super Sunday? Dan Shanoff rates everything from pregame to commercials to halftime.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's a couple of new leaders who are being asked to turn around troubled regimes. Page 2 reader William Maloney of Washington noticed the resemblance between new Colts coach Tony Dungy, left, and Afghanistan's interim leader Hamid Karzai. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Virginia at N.C. State
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
No. 8 Cavaliers and Wolfpack both need ACC win.
 
Trail Blazers at Timberwolves
8 p.m. ET, TNT
Portland's suddenly a factor in West.
 
Rangers at Red Wings
8 p.m. ET, ESPN (regional)
Or some will get Stars at Predators.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Feb. 5: Not Too S'Martz
• Mon., Feb. 4: Silence of Rams
• Fri., Feb. 1: Super Ramblings
• Thurs., Jan. 31: Public Enemy
• Wed., Jan. 30: Media Day

Other featured content:
• The Power Poll
• 10 Burning Questions with Kristi Yamaguchi
• Sportoon: One Super Sunday
• The List: Best commercials
• The Berman Files: Mike Martz
• Being Bill Belichick
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