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It was carried by ex-Olympians and famous athletes and then handed to Mike Eruzione and the 1980 U.S. hockey team. The Olympic torch? Nope, we're talking about the journey of Page 2's Water Cooler. Find out who Brian Murphy picked to carry the water ... and who was last to handle the bottle. MURPHY: PASS IT AROUND

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Few people have enough free time to sit through every moment of the NBA's All-Star Weekend. But then again, Page 2's Bill Simmons isn't like most people. From the dreadful sight of an aging Hall & Oates to the high comedy of Charles Barkley to a lame dunk contest that has finally run out of gimmicks, the Sports Guy offers his running diary of the NBA's big party in Philly.

Sportoon Bizarre & Bogus
Shaq has taken off that silly hat, and Kobe is no longer being booed. The All-Star Game is history, and it's time for the second half. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe offers a look at where the NBA stands as the stretch run approaches, and Dan Shanoff details What's Hot and What's Not at the midway point.
Is Deion Sanders really going to host the Miss USA pageant? Did the Sixers try to auction off a date with Raja Bell? Did a former Olympic champ have trouble entering the U.S. because he admitted that he once smoked marijuana? Separate fact from fiction in the latest edition of Bizarre & Bogus.


Don't believe the hype. Check out Page 2's list of the 10 most overrated sporting events, and then send us a note with your choice. Later this week we'll run our readers' list along with a poll to crown the No. 1 overrated sporting event.
10]  NBA slam dunk contest
It's back to being a dull showcase of bench-warmers doing nothing new.
9]  Heavyweight championship fight weigh-ins
Just another opportunity for one pugilist to bite the other.
8]   Army-Navy football game
Once upon a time ...
7]   PGA Championship
The French Open of golf.
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LAS VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2002 NBA TITLE
TEAM ODDS TEAM ODDS
Lakers 5-9 Magic 10-1
Kings 3-1 T-Wolves 12-1
Spurs 6-1 Raptors 15-1
Mavericks 6-1 Blazers 18-1
Bucks 4-1 Wizards 30-1
Sixers 7-1 Nets 30-1
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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STUDS & DUDS
With some help from Road Dog, Page 2's Ralph Wiley reveals who's overrated, overpaid and overlooked in the NBA.

THE RAMBLINGS
Just what was Page 2's Bill Simmons thinking after his Pats won the Super Bowl? A lot of things, as usual, and they aren't all pretty.

JUST IMAGINE ...
After seeing Paul McCartney sing with Terry Bradshaw, Page 2's Jim Caple imagines what would happen if the Beatles invaded sports broadcasting.

FEELING SHEEPISH
Page 2's Bob Halloran isn't a fair-weather Olympic fan, he's disinterested in these sports year round.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's U.S. Olympic freestyle skier Jonny Moseley, left, and comedian Adam Sandler. Page 2 has received four requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Winter Olympics
8 p.m. ET, NBC
Women's downhill final, men's singles luge final and men's 500-meter speedskating.
 
Men's hoops: Kansas at Texas
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Longhorns aim to tighten up Big 12.
 
Bruins at Avalanche
8 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Ray Bourque's favorite teams.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., Feb. 8: NBA Studs & Duds
• Thurs., Feb. 7: Deep thoughts
• Wed., Feb. 6: Nation of Sheep
• Tues., Feb. 5: Not Too S'Martz
• Mon., Feb. 4: Silence of the Rams

Other featured content:
• Makin' It Better: Redskins uniforms
• Sportoon: Let the Games begin
• What Are They Thinking?
• Mystery Photo responses
• 10 Burning Questions with Kristi Yamaguchi
Monday, Feb. 11, 2002
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