espn.com Ali Contest
RFK Stadium hasn't hosted an NFL game since 1996, but the place still reeks of old-time football. Page 2's Bill Simmons woke up the echoes at RFK when he was given a tour of the old building by the legendary Hogs. The Redskins' famed offensive linemen shared memorable tales about Riggo, LT and those Super Bowl seasons.
SPORTS GUY & THE HOGS | PAGE 2 IN D.C.




ESPN TOOLS
 
Email story
 
Most sent
 
Conventional wisdom says March Madness and dating simply don't mix. After all, you won't have much time for an evening out when you're sitting in front of the TV for the next four nights. But Page 2's Dan Shanoff says your dating style says a lot about how you watch the NCAA Tournament. Find out why the lover inside you might be drawn to Bob Huggins, Duke or Gonzaga.

What's In a Name? Celebrity Boxing
The tourney features 65 teams -- and believe it or not, some of them aren't nicknamed Eagles, Tigers or Bulldogs. David Lloyd examines the most common and most bizarre nicknames in college hoops. If names are you're thing, you'll also want to check out Page 2's 2002 All-Name Team for the NCAAs.
The boxing was absolutely dreadful. The unintentional comedy, on the other hand, left us in stitches. Page 2 watched every minute of Fox's "Celebrity Boxing" on Wednesday night, and we've listed the 20 most embarrassing moments from that three-fight card involving Tonya, Paula, Vanilla Ice and others.

CAUGHT STEALING
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.


As Washington week continues on Page 2, we offer our choices for the worst 10 sports moments in D.C. history. Make sure to vote in our poll to crown the worst sports D.C. sports moment of all-time.
10]  Brutal tackle ends Joe Theismann's career
(Nov. 18, 1985)
9]  Football riot
(Thanksgiving Day, 1963)
8]   Bullets bottom out
(1989-present)
7]   Maryland men's basketball team loses 3-OT heartbreaker
(March 9, 1974)
  • 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.


THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons replays the ride of his life, Holy Cross' near upset of Kentucky in last year's NCAA Tournament opening round.

THE HOT LIST
Page 2's Dan Shanoff forecasts what's hot and what's not for March Madness.

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

GET YOUR FILL
As the clock winds down before your NCAA Tournament bracket is due, Dan Shanoff offers some advice to get you glory in April.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


USC men's hoops coach Henry Bibby, left, not only has the same hairstyle as Dr. Evil of "Austin Powers," Page 2 has noticed that the two also might be using the same tailor. This match was requested by six readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

NCAA men's college hoops tourney
Noon ET, CBS (regional coverage)
Oklahoma St. vs. Kent State, Alabama vs. Florida Atlantic, Kentucky vs. Valparaiso, Marquette vs. Tulsa, Miami vs. Missouri, Ohio St. vs. Davidson, Wake Forest vs. Pepperdine and Oregon vs. Montana.
 
NCAA men's college hoops tourney
7:30 p.m. ET, CBS (regional coverage)
Notre Dame vs. Charlotte, Duke vs. Winthrop, Gonzaga vs. Wyoming, Arizona vs. UC Santa Barbara, Kansas vs. Holy Cross, Stanford vs. Western Kentucky, Southern California vs. UNC-Wilmington and Indiana vs. Utah.
 
• Complete TV Listings


If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., March 13: Inside White House
• Tues., March 12: Capital Punishment
• Mon., March 11: Torrid & Tepid
• Fri., March 8: Blitzing the Beltway

Other featured content:
• The Power Poll
• Sportoon: Method behind Madness
• 10 Burning Questions for PTI duo
• Page 2's All-Bizarre Injury Team
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• 10 Burning Questions with Rickey Henderson
• 10 Burning Questions with Ray Allen
Thursday, March 14, 2002
.