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Some folks really know how to make an entrance. Jason Giambi is clearly one of them -- and we're not just talking about that two-jack performance in his first spring game in pinstripes. We're also talking about Giambi becoming the first athlete to accept Brian Murphy's invitation to sip from the Page 2 Water Cooler.
MURPHY: ONE COOL DEBUT




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It used to be easy to root for the Cowboys. Those sparkling helmets and that sterling record of success made them America's Team -- and you either loved 'em or hated 'em. Page 2's David Lloyd definitely loved 'em, but his relationship with the 'Boys is now on the rocks. In fact, Lloyd says the Cowboys have suffered a most ignominous fate -- they're completely irrelevant.

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He's got more than just game. Bucks All-Star guard Ray Allen is an actor, an avid reader and a bit of a philosopher. Page 2 delved into the mind of this renaissance man with our 10 Burning Questions -- but don't worry, we talked plenty of ball, too.
 The Winter Olympics are over, but Katie Couric can't seem to let go. We couldn't figure out whether the "Today" show host was stalking Apolo Anton Ohno -- or why this pair would be on the ice together. So, as usual, we're asking you to explain things.

VOTE FOR THE AWARDS
Right smack in between the Grammys and Oscars comes our black-tie awards ceremony. Can anybody beat Ray Lewis for Best Costume? Will Mike Tyson or Kyle Turley take the honor for Best Hissy Fit? Your votes will determine the winners in the Academy of Page 2 People's Golden Choice Association Awards.


You've already taken a look at Page 2's list of the 10 worst sports scandals of all-time. Now we've compiled your choices for the biggest scandals and included a poll to crown the worst of them all.

10]  Jim Thorpe loses his pentathlon and decathlon Olympic gold medals
"Thorpe was systematically and maliciously discriminated against entirely because of his ethnic background."
9]  1993 Florida State football "free shoes"
"Criminoles take the cake."
8]   University of Minnesota hoops academic cheating
"What takes this one above the top was Clem Haskins' obscene insistence that he did nothing wrong."
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN NCAA MEN'S HOOPS TOURNEY
TEAM ODDS TEAM ODDS
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
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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THE SPORTS GUY
From Bird to "Oz," The Sports Guy tackled any and all subjects in a live chat with Page 2 readers Thursday.

CRITICAL MASS
Page 2's Eric Neel examines Nike new ad campaign for the Air Jordan XVII, which blends new-school hoopsters with old-school cool.

RAZOR SHARP
Ralph Wiley has a warning for minor-league media types criticizing old Nolan Richardson. Be careful what you wish for.

GETTING BAKED
The Pillsbury Bake-Off might sound like a silly competition, but Page 2's Jim Caple spent two days there and found that it is one serious event.

TAKE THE TEST
Do you have what it takes to be an NFL player? Pay attention to Page 2's Closer Look because there will be a Wonderlic Test afterward.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's North Carolina men's hoops coach Matt Doherty, left, and newsman Kent Brockman of "The Simpsons." These two not only look alike, they've got similar moves. You can browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Men's hoops: Southern Illinois vs. Creighton
9:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Winner gets to go dancin'.
 
Women's hoops: Stanford vs. Arizona State
10:30 p.m. ET, Fox Sports Network
Title game in Pac-10 Tourney.
 
Men's hoops: Gonzaga vs. Pepperdine
Midnight ET, ESPN
West Coast Conference title on the line.
 
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• Fri., March 1: Envelopes, please
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• Wed., Feb. 27: Rules for Fans
• Tues., Feb. 26: Men Are Pigs

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