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	Since the tragic events of 9/11, many have suggested that sports helped America heal. Nonsense, says Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Halberstam, who loves sports and has written extensively about them. "The world of sports is the world of sports," he says, "and reality is reality." HALBERSTAM: SPORTS DON'T HEAL

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	We said it was a reality check. We claimed the tragic events of 9/11 had put the sports world in its proper perspective. These are just games to be enjoyed, not life and death. Well, 365 days later, Page 2's Jim Caple wonders if that perspective still exists ... or if it ever really did in the first place.

Chris McKendry		Page 2 Fills the Gap

	First, the media told Pete Sampras he was washed up. They were wrong. Then they told him his marriage was a bad idea. They were wrong again. Now they're saying he should retire. Not Page 2's Chris McKendry, who offers an appreciation of a man who has gained perspective while being surrounded by those who have none.		Week 1 of the NFL season is in the books, but some folks are having a hard time moving on. Page 2's Ralph Wiley muses about the strange thoughts lingering in the heads of Jerry Jones, Dwayne Rudd and many more, while Tuesday Morning Quarterback wonders if anyone can play this game anymore.

CALIFORNIA DREAMIN'

Kevin Brown is a warrior. At least, he was ... until chronic injury problems left him without total control over several of the tools that made him so dominant. On Day 3 of his California Baseball Diaries, Eric Neel takes a sympathetic look at a man climbing a steep hill at precisely the wrong time.

We've given you the best, so now it's time for the worst. Page 2 has compiled our choices for the 10 worst college football teams of all time. After taking a look at the list, send us your pick for the worst team ever. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' list along with a poll to crown the worst of them all.
10]	Virginia (1958-60) Coach Richard Voris' Cavaliers set an ACC record for futility when they lost 28 in a row, going 0-10 in 1959 and 1960.

9]	New Mexico State (1988-90) One new assistant coach, watching his first practice, said, "Lord have mercy on our souls."

8]	Marietta College (1980-84) Between Sept. 27, 1980, when the Pioneers defeated Otterbein 14-7, and the start of the 1984 season, they were outscored 1,124 to 148.

7]	Duke (1999-2001) Blue Devils' coach Carl Franks explained what, exactly, the problem was: "Winning football games has certainly been harder than I anticipated."
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
1 p.m. Sun.	Colts	3	Dolphins	46½
1 p.m. Sun.	Packers	2½	Saints	46
4:15 p.m. Sun.	Rams	13	Giants	46
4:15 p.m. Sun.	49ers	3½	Broncos	44
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. Plus, if you'd like to send an e-mail to The Sports Guy, here's your direct link to Bill Simmons.

	FEEL THEIR PAIN Like many of us detached from the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, Eric Neel tries to comprehend what the victims' families and friends and the survivors have endured this past year.
	THE SPORTS GUY Bill Simmons opens his e-mailbag and, as usual, some unusual stuff comes pouring out in his latest edition of "Yup, these are my readers."
	THE WATER COOLER As Pete and Andre turn back the clock and the NFL season kicks off, Page 2's Brian Murphy journeys to the center of the sports universe.
	OFF COURSE Although both are serious problems, gender discrimination is not the same as racial discrimination, writes Jason Whitlock in his first Page 2 column.


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

It's a couple of matinee idols: Rangers shortstop Alex Rodriguez, left, and actor Matt Cedeno of "Days of Our Lives." Page 2 has received 29 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.

SportsCenter special
8:30 a.m. ET, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN Classic
September 11.

Dodgers at Giants
3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Old rivals in great race for NL wild card.

Athletics at Angels
10 p.m. ET, ESPN2 (regional)
Or if you're unlucky, Padres at Diamondbacks.

• Complete TV Listings

If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Sept. 10: Dumb & Dumbest
• Mon., Sept. 9: N.Y. State of Mind
• Fri., Sept. 6: NFHell
• Thurs., Sept. 5: Bad Approach Shot
• Wed., Sept. 4: Teein' up NFL

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions with Drew Carey
• NFL Stud & Dud from Week 1
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
• 10 Burning Questions with Marty Booker
• Our Top 20 Sports Movies
• Sportoon: The devil and NFL
• Manilow meets Kournikova
• 10 Burning Questions with Steve McNair
• Makin' It Better: Serena's new outfit

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2002