espn.com Ali Contest
You watch "The West Wing." You've seen dozens of clips of the president meeting championship teams on "SportsCenter." But you can't really appreciate the magnitude of seeing the prez in the flesh at the White House. Page 2's Bill Simmons got the opportunity to do just that Tuesday afternoon, and he kept a log of his day.
THE SPORTS GUY | PAGE 2 IN D.C.




ESPN TOOLS
 
Email story
 
Most sent
 
March is the month when college basketball players really make names for themselves. On the eve of the NCAA tourney, several players in the field already have names worth noting. They're the members of Page 2's 2002 All-Name Team. So, check out our roster and give your "full love" to guys such as UCSB's Branduinn Fullove.

The Sports Guy Caught Stealing
The true essence of March Madness has nothing to do with Duke or Maryland. It's found in the little guys, the teams that try to take down the Goliaths. Page 2's Bill Simmons captures what it's like to root for the underdog -- something he'll be doing Thursday when 16th-seeded Holy Cross takes on Kansas.
Sure, Ruben Rivera disgraced himself and lost his job as a Yankee. But Page 2's Jim Caple says Rivera was just preparing himself for a lucrative post-baseball career when he was allegedly caught stealing from the clubhouse. Cartoonist Larry Johnson previews Rivera's 2002 baseball card.

METHOD FOR MADNESS
You've got less than 24 hours to finish your bracket, but don't panic under the last-minute pressure. Check out Dan Shanoff's list of do's and don't's for picking the NCAAs, consult our list of What's Hot and What's Not and take a few deep breaths.


Page 2 offers our choices for the top 10 sports moments in Washington history. Make sure to vote in our poll to crown the greatest sports moment in D.C. history.
10]  Michael Jordan takes the floor
(Nov. 3, 2001)
9]  Vince Lombardi comes to town
(Feb. 6, 1969)
8]   John Riggins, Hogs crush Cowboys
(Jan. 23, 1983)
7]   Redskins avenge 73-0 game
(Dec. 13, 1942)
  • GET THE FULL LIST


VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN NCAA MEN'S HOOPS TOURNEY
TEAM ODDS TEAM ODDS
Duke 3-2 Kentucky 10-1
Kansas 5-2 Oregon 12-1
Maryland 3-1 Southern Cal 15-1
Oklahoma 7-1 Connecticut 18-1
Cincinnati 8-1 Alabama 18-1
Arizona 10-1 Florida 18-1
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
Complete Line


 
Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2?
Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists.


A LITTLE SCARY
For many, March means madness, but this month reminds Page 2's David Lloyd of the pressures of Little League tryouts.

THE WATER COOLER
From movies to babes to sporting events, Page 2's Brian Murphy says everything in life can be neatly placed in a bracket of 65.

FILL YOUR BRACKET
Never mind the NCAA Tournament, Page 2's Jim Caple finds 65 other teams vying for a championship of a different kind.

'SKIN DEEP
Page 2's Ralph Wiley delves inside the head of the typical D.C. sports fan -- and he finds their passions run 'Skin deep.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Kansas guard Kirk Hinrich, who hopes to steer the Jayhawks to Atlanta, and Micah Kanter, the "Zoom-Zoom Kid" from the Mazda commercials. This match was requested by 24 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

Wizards at Clippers
10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Both trying to stay in playoff race.

Bruins at Rangers
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Boston tries to reel in N.Y. in East.

Men's basketball: S. Carolina vs. Virginia
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
First-round NIT action continues.
 
• Complete TV Listings


If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., March 12: Capital Punishment
• Mon., March 11: Torrid & Tepid
• Fri., March 8: Blitzing the Beltway
• Thurs., March 7: Going to 'Brink'
• Wed., March 6: Hoop World

Other featured content:
• The Power Poll
• Sportoon: Method behind Madness
• 10 Burning Questions for PTI duo
• Page 2's All-Bizarre Injury Team
• Win, Lose or Draw: TV on the Brink
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• 10 Burning Questions with Rickey Henderson
• 10 Burning Questions with Ray Allen
Wednesday, March 13, 2002
.