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	"Hoosiers" is No. 4 on Page 2's list of the best sports movies, but it's No. 1 with Bill Simmons. As our sports movies week continues, The Sports Guy watches the Indiana hoops opus yet again and answers some obscure questions, like did Jimmy Chitwood have more missed shots or lines of dialogue in the film? SPORTS GUY'S DIARY \| OUR TOP 20

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	How does Tuesday Morning Quarterback do it? Not only does he review all 16 NFC teams in this week's column, but he discusses the lack of cartographic accuracy in the NFL, explains why he will refer to the Rdskns as the "Persons" in TMQ, offers the latest in Mega-Babe News and, of course, picks his Cheerleader of the Week.

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	Anna Kournikova lasted only 40 minutes (and her opponent hit only one measly winner) at the 2002 U.S. Open. But that doesn't mean Monday wasn't a full day for the tennis temptress. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe offers an hour-by-hour examination of Anna's "run" at the final Grand Slam event of the year.		When it comes down to it, Page 2 talks a good game, but what do we really know about sports movies? To get the real skinny on sports flicks, we sent Eric Neel to ask 10 Burning Questions of three prominent screen critics. They don't agree on everything, but they definitely like "Raging Bull."

10 BURNING QUESTIONS

We know all about Sue Bird on the basketball court. What we didn't know was how Bird ended up on a major-league mound or at the ESPYs with a Backstreet Boy. So, we got the answers when we cornered the WNBA star for our 10 Burning Questions.

On Monday, we listed our top 10 choices for "Best Actor" in a sports movie, and today we list the top 10 sports movie moments. Check out our top 10 and vote in our poll to crown the winner.
10]	Ty Webb (Chevy Chase) teaches a blindfolded Danny (Michael O'Keefe) how to "be the ball" in "Caddyshack"

9]	Ray Kinsella (Kevin Costner) plays catch with his dad (Dwier Brown) at the end of "Field of Dreams"

8]	George Foreman falls in "When We Were Kings"

7]	Dave (Dennis Christopher) races against the truck on his bike in "Breaking Away"

6]	Carl Spackler (Bill Murray) describes caddying for the Dalai Lama in "Caddyshack"
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 SUPER BOWL
Rams	4-1	Dolphins	15-1
Steelers	10-1	Colts	15-1
Eagles	11-1	Packers	15-1
Buccaneers	12-1	Broncos	15-1
Raiders	15-1	Patriots	20-1
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	Got a comment about something you've seen on Page 2? Here's your chance to sound off to the editors and columnists. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.

	REDEEMING QUALITIES What's the script for a typical sports movie? David Shields examines these tales of redemption and resurrection.
	THE WATER COOLER Brian Murphy explains why sports movies have such a hold on our heads ... and hearts.
	LET THEM PLAY Page 2's Ralph Wiley ponders the real motivation of people who call the Harlem Little Leaguers "hot dogs."
	THE HOT LIST If the start of college football caught you off guard, don't fret. Dan Shanoff has a list of What's Hot and What's Not for the new campaign.


	If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.

It's a couple terrific baseball skippers: Actor Walter Mathau, who played "Buttermaker" in "The Bad News Bears," and Yankees skipper Joe Torre, right. Page 2 has received seven requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Tennis: U.S. Open
11 a.m, 7 p.m. ET, USA
Men's and women's first-round action at
New York.

Braves at Pirates
7 p.m. ET, TBS
Pittsburgh's just 25 games behind Atlanta.

Mariners at Twins
8 p.m. ET, MLB Extra Innings
Tough test in Seattle's fight for
playoff spot.

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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., Aug. 26: Best Sports Movies
• Fri., Aug. 23: Lay Off Hot Dogs
• Thurs., Aug. 22: Monster Finish
• Wed., Aug. 21: Strange Thinking
• Tues., Aug. 20: The Fans Strike

Other featured content:
• What the Heck are They thinking?
• Mystery Photo
• Sportoon: The 2002 remix of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
• America's top 10 pop-culture icons
• 10 Burning Questions with Bud Selig
• The Power Poll
• Being Dr. Evil

Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002