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The Winter Olympics ain't what they used to be, but that didn't stop Page 2's Bill Simmons from camping on his couch for two weeks. After being riveted by figure skating, annoyed by "puff pieces" and puffy shirts, turned off by luge and turned on to short-track, our man recaps the best and worst from SLC. SPORTS GUY'S SCORECARD




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Why would the Yankees even consider hiring Darryl Strawberry? Why is Major League Baseball turning to Viagra? And why might a member of *N Sync soon be orbiting the Earth? Page 2 tries to solve these riddles and more in this week's edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?"

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Would Kate Beckinsale make the perfect Jamie Sale? Would Julianne Moore look good in that big fur coat? It's not too late to vote in Page 2's Casting Call as we attempt to find the ideal actors and actress to play key roles in the inevitable movie about skating's latest scandal.
 The Olympic flame has been burning bright for two weeks, but it's not the only fire in Salt Lake City. As he looks back at two weeks of Olympic action, Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe finds some flames coming from Wayne Gretzky, Sarah Hughes and the Roots store.

WIN, LOSE OR DRAW
Hey, fellas, if you're worried about hiding the SI Swimsuit Issue from your wife or girlfriend, Page 2 cartoonist Larry Johnson has a suggestion for you. And while your mind is on swimsuits, be sure to vote in our poll to pick the best SI cover girl of all-time.


We've listed our favorite lists of the past year, and we asked for your help to create even better ones. Check out the best new list topics suggested by Page 2 readers and vote for your favorite.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN NCAA MEN'S HOOPS TOURNEY
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Duke 6-5 UCLA 15-1
Kansas 3-1 Arizona 15-1
Maryland 4-1 Oklahoma 15-1
Kentucky 5-1 Illinois 20-1
Cincinnati 8-1 USC 20-1
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FULL MONTE CARLO
Prince Albert stays in the athletes village like any other bobsledder, and Page 2's Jim Caple says the heir to the throne of Monaco wouldn't have it any other way.

CHILD'S PLAY
Both sides will tell you they were winners, but Ralph Wiley shows who made the Gruden to Bucs trade look like child's play.

ASK SPORTS GUY
In the latest edition of his mailbag, Page 2's Bill Simmons tries to settle one great debate: "Cheers" vs. "Seinfeld."

SOUL SEARCHING
Is it a soul patch or a goatee in training? Page 2 takes a Closer Look at the hip style of Apolo Anton Ohno's facial hair.
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It's figure skater Sarah Hughes, who kept "hangin' on" to win the gold medal Thursday night, and country singer/actress Reba McEntire. Page 2 has received 46 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Marquette at Cincinnati
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Bearcats seek revenge and to halt Golden Eagles' 12-game win streak.
 
Winter Olympics: Men's curling and hockey
1 p.m. ET, MSNBC
Curling gold medal game and Canada vs. Belarus hockey semifinal.
 
Winter Olympics: Various events
6 p.m. ET, CNBC and 8 p.m. ET, NBC
U.S. vs. Russia hockey semifinal on CNBC, followed by champions gala figure skating, four-man bobsled and women's giant slalom on NBC.
 
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• Wed., Feb. 20: Owed to the 'Hood
• Tues., Feb. 19: Love at First Sight
• Mon., Feb. 18: Going too Fur

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