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If a World Series is held and the Yankees aren't around to play in it, what sounds will be heard in the Bronx? Well, Page 2 expects to hear George Steinbrenner doing a bunch of offseason "monkeying" with his ballclub. We peer inside The Boss' head to find out what's on his irrational mind after the Yanks' playoff debacle in Anaheim.
BEING ... GEORGE STEINBRENNER

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It was a day like none other in the history of Bay Area sports -- Rams-49ers at Candlestick, Game 5 of the Twins-A's series in Oakland, Game 4 of the Braves-Giants clash at Pac Bell -- and Page 2's Coolermeister, NorCal's own Brian Murphy, was there in person to celebrate all of it ... except for the two baseball games.

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In Part 6 of his series on playing with the '77 Oakland Raiders, Pat Toomay offers a glimpse into the dark shadows that always seemed to follow the Silver and Black, and provides a list of do's and don'ts for safely handling the Raiders' resident genius, owner Al Davis.
 In every walk of life -- politics, show biz, advertising, prep school love -- it's all about the packaging. And sports, says Page 2's Bob Halloran, is far from an exception. If you doubt it, consider, among the many sordid examples, the incredible career of winless Anna Kournikova.

NFL STUD AND DUD
Life as an NFL quarterback can be a mighty fickle thing. As Page 2 cartoonist Larry Johnson hands out his NFL Stud and Dud for Week 5, he honors one QB who came out of nowhere and a prized passer who fell off the top of the world.


Saturday was a terrific day for Yankee haters as the Angels sent the Bronx Bombers home for the rest of the 2002 baseball playoffs. That got Page 2 to thinking about the 10 best moments in baseball history for Yankee haters. Check out our top 10 list, and then click here to offer your choice.
10]  Babe Ruth thrown out stealing to end Series (1926)
The Cardinals win their first world championship when the Sultan of Swat makes the final out while trying to show off his speed on the basepaths.
9]  The end of an era (1964)
Bob Gibson silences the Bombers in the last October for veterans Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford, Bobby Richardson, Tony Kubek and Clete Boyer.
8]  Indians come back to win (1997)
The Yankees were just four outs away from meeting the Orioles in the AL Championship Series before the Indians staged a dramatic comeback behind Sandy Alomar Jr.'s home run.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Tonight Bears 1 Packers 44
Sunday Broncos 3½ Dolphins 41
Sunday Chargers 3 Chiefs 45½
Sunday Raiders 7 Rams 49
Sunday Saints 1½ Redskins 45½
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Texas 3 Oklahoma NL
Saturday Georgia 3 Tennessee NL
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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.


THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons mourns the death of a true TV pioneer, "White Shadow" creator Bruce Paltrow.

GAME-READY
If you want to be like the best soccer player in the world, Jim Caple offers an in-depth look at how Ronaldo prepares to "score."

LET GO MY EGO
Remember when Mike Martz was considered the brain behind all the Rams' success? Jason Whitlock says things have definitely changed.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons has some rules for women who watch sports with guys. For example, rule No.1: Don't.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Angels manager Mike Scioscia, who scored a major victory over the weekend, and golfer Mark O'Meara, who won two majors in 1998. Page 2 has received 19 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


College football: Louisville at Memphis
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Dave Ragone and Cardinals are well-rested since upsetting Seminoles.
 
Angels at Twins
8 p.m. ET, Fox
Game 1 of American League Championship Series.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., Oct. 4: Genius in 'Shadow'
• Thurs., Oct. 3: Not Too S'Martz
• Wed., Oct. 2: The Big Empty
• Tues., Oct. 1: Taking a Beating
• Mon., Sept. 30: High Heat

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