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LL Cool J is in two of them. Even Robert De Niro and Al Pacino have made one. Anyone can be in a bad sports movie, but only a select few can make Page 2's list of the 10 worst sports movies ever made. The Sports Guy says when a movie is truly awful, such as "The Replacements," it can actually be fun to watch. THE 10 WORST SPORTS FLICKS
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Imagine a world where everything was like a sports movie. It's easy if you try. All professional sports teams would be owned by attractive blondes with annoying little dogs. Every team would have a dance routine. And all boxers would train on secluded beaches. Page 2's Eric Immerman lists the traditional elements found in the typical sports flick.

What's Hot, What's Not Ralph Wiley
Serena Williams admits that her new outfit isn't for everyone, but it's still a hot little number. In fact, it's the hottest thing on this week's Hot List from Page 2's Dan Shanoff. But is it the best thing in Serena's fashionable closet? Makin' It Better asks you to play Mr. Blackwell.
 "Eye-popping." "Neck-snapping knockout of a boxing film." What sounds like the platitudes taken from the movie poster of "Raging Bull," Page 2's third-best sports movie of all-time, are actually from Page 2 columnist Ralph Wiley's review of "Undisputed."

WIN, LOSE OR DRAW
While players and owners continue to talk in New York, Page 2 cartoonist Larry Johnson wonders if either side actually hears the fans. Judging by all the signs we've seen in the ballparks recently, the paying customers are not a very happy bunch.


We've already asked you to vote for Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Moment, so today we turn our attention to the Best Actress in a sports movie. Check out our top 10, and then vote to pick the winner.
10]  Julie Christie in "Heaven Can Wait" (1978)
While angels float (metaphorically) throughout the plot, Christie, in her role as English teacher Betty Logan, seems to do so almost literally. As one ESPN.com wag put it, "she's luminescent."
9]  Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio in "The Color of Money" (1986)
Mastrantonio was nominated for a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her portrayal of Carman, the sexy girlfriend of young pool hustler Vincent (Tom Cruise).
8]  Sanaa Lathan in "Love and Basketball" (2000)
Lathan shines in her role as Monica Wright, a tough, tomboyish, stubborn and beautiful player navigating the minefields of, well, love and basketball.
7]  Lindsay Crouse in "Slap Shot"
While the Chiefs were out having fun, our hearts ached for Crouse's Lily, the neglected, lonely and scared hockey wife stuck in Charlestown.
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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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CRITICAL MASS
Eric Neel has a confession to make: He often cries during sports movies. So, what is it about these flicks that reduces macho men to tears?

MALE BONDING
Why are men so obsessed with sports movies that they'll quote them endlessly? Chris McKendry tries to find the answer for womankind.

THE SPORTS GUY
To celebrate his 250th viewing of "Hoosiers," Page 2's Bill Simmons keeps a running diary.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Gregg Easterbrook reviews all 16 NFC teams, discusses the lack of cartographic accuracy in the NFL and states his case against using the word R*dsk*ns.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's actor Robert Redford, who played Roy Hobbs in "The Natural," and Kansas City Chiefs coach Dick Vermeil. Page 2 has received 11 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 second-round action.
 
Mariners at Twins
1 p.m. ET, ESPN
Watch Seattle slide out of playoff hunt on perhaps last day of season.
 
College football: Syracuse at BYU
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
That much-hyped upstate New York-Utah rivalry in action.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Wed., Aug. 28: Crying game
• Tues., Aug. 27: "Hoosier" Daddy
• Mon., Aug. 26: Best Sports Movies
• Fri., Aug. 23: Lay Off Hot Dogs
• Thurs., Aug. 22: Monster Finish

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