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Laugh all you want, but Page 2's Brian Murphy is man enough to admit it: He loves women's figure skating. Truth be told, it's the figures more than the skating, which account for his fond memories of Katarina Witt and the strange power Jamie Salé holds over him. And so, he sadly waves farewell to another Winter Games.
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The flame has been extinguished in SLC. The true Madness of March is more than two weeks away. So, what are we supposed to watch on TV now? Page 2's David Lloyd says February is the worst month on the sports calendar -- and it's about to get even drearier.

Mystery Photo Ode to the Russians
Apparently, pairs figure skaters Jamie Salé and David Pelletier share more than gold medals with Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze. At least that's all we can guess from this week's Mystery Photo. We're having trouble figuring out why these four now appear inseparable, so we need you to send us an explanation.
 We heard from KISS, Bon Jovi, Gloria Estefan and Christina Aguilera. But the closing ceremonies didn't feature the one artist who could truly sum up the prevailing theme of the 2002 Winter Games. Sting has redone his 1985 hit, "Russians," and Page 2 has obtained an exclusive copy of the new lyrics.

SPORTOON
We share a border, a love for strong beer and a dislike for Alan Thicke. So, why shouldn't the USA and Canada share the gold medal in men's hockey? Now before Wayne Gretzky gets all in a lather, check out Kurt Snibbe's reasons for another double gold.


If you're looking for more dirt, Page 2 digs it up for our top 10 list of the worst scandals of all-time. Check out our list, then send us a note with your choice for the worst scandal in sports history. Later this week, we'll run our readers' list with a poll to crown the biggest scandal of them all.

10]  Canadian pairs and Russian pairs share gold medals at 2002 Olympics
An alleged vote-trading scheme is uncovered, prompting the International Skating Union and International Olympic Committee to name Canadians Jamie Salé and David Pelletier co-gold medalists with Elena Berezhnaya and Anton Sikharulidze.
9]  Pete Rose betting-on-baseball scandal
Baseball's hit king is banned from baseball, but he claims he didn't bet on his sport.
8]   Jim Thorpe loses his pentathlon and decathlon Olympic gold medals
Thorpe captured both events at the 1912 Olympics in Stockholm, but was stripped of his titles because he had played pro baseball in 1909 and 1910.
7]   University of Minnesota hoops academic cheating scandal
Minnesota hoopsters committed academic fraud in a scheme that tarnished many at the university, including professors, academic advisers, several members of the coaching staff and the players.
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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
Florida 10-1 Gonzaga 20-1
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HEY, RUBE
Now that the Winter Games are history, the Good Doctor turns his attention to the Wizards' playoff chances and the strange ritual of a bull sacrifice.

THE SPORTS GUY
After spending two weeks glued to Olympic action, Page 2's Bill Simmons turns thumbs-up and thumbs-down on the Winter Games.

TOMB RAIDER
No, Al Davis isn't dead, and he isn't a vampire. Page 2's Ralph Wiley says Big Al is alive and well after ripping off the Bucs.

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.
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It's Canadian pairs skater Jamie Salé, left, and U.S. women's soccer star Mia Hamm. For more Salé matches, check out Page 2's Casting Call for the latest Skategate scandal. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: UConn at Boston College
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East division battle in Big East.
 
Men's hoops: Oklahoma State at Missouri
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Jockeying for position in Big 12.
 
Men's hoops: Wyoming at New Mexico
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MWC-leading Cowboys take on struggling Lobos.
 
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