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Spring training is a warm oasis for fans and players. NFL training camp is a grueling summer sweatshop. NBA training camp is ... a giant mystery, a few days of dull workouts held in out-of-the-way towns like Westwego, La. Page 2's Charley Rosen explains what happens when eager rookies clash with coasting veterans.
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Each week during the NFL season, Page 2's Ralph Wiley provides a no-holds barred look at the thoughts of all the principals in pro football. This week, however, he had to hold back a little. See, Tim Couch was booed all night by Browns fans, who only cheered when the bonus-baby QB was injured. So, Couch's "imagined thoughts" had to be censored a tad. However, we do have uncensored thoughts from Emmitt Smith, Patrick Ramsey, Rich Gannon and a lot more.

What's Hot, What's Not Hunter S. Thompson
Amidst the baseball playoffs and college and NFL action, the NHL is trying to elbow its way onto the sports radar. Tough and talented power forwards such as Jarome Iginla and Todd Bertuzzi are just the guys for the job and Page 2 has all the rest of What's Hot and What's Not for the 2002-03 season.
As an expert on gambling (and other vices), Page 2's Hunter S. Thompson definitely knows a sucker when he sees one. So, you can imagine the Good Doctor's glee when he found a few fellas foolish enough to bet against Brett Favre. The doc details some real Monday night mayhem.

CRITICAL MASS
Barry Bonds has never been a fan favorite, but like many baseball enthusiasts, Page 2's Eric Neel finds himself rooting for the Giants superstar in these playoffs. Neel explains why he felt good -- and then bad -- for Bonds during the final game of the NLDS.


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
Sunday Broncos 3½ Dolphins 41
Sunday Chargers 3 Chiefs 45½
Sunday Raiders 7 Rams 49
Sunday Saints 1½ Redskins 45½
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Saturday Texas 3 Oklahoma NL
Saturday Georgia 3 Tennessee NL
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TUESDAY MORNING QB
Tuesday Morning Quarterback ponders this new touchy, feely therapy and analyzes other weird behavior from the NFL's Week 5.

THE SPORTS GUY
The ALCS, Snoop Dogg, Tara Reid and urinals? The Sports Guy must be rambling again.

RAIDER NATION
In Part 6 of his series, Pat Toomay provides tips for dealing with the Raiders' awkward genius, Al Davis.

HERE'S THE DEAL
Dan Shanoff analyzes the fourth episode of "Beg, Borrow & Deal," including each contestant's contributions.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Giants catcher Benito Santiago, left, and rapper/actor Ice T. Page 2 has received 88 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Angels at Twins
8 p.m. ET, Fox or Fox Sports
Minnesota tries to take commanding lead in ALCS.
 
Giants at Cardinals
8 p.m. ET, Fox or Fox Sports
Bonds' magical ride continues.
 
Coyotes at Kings
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
L.A. retires former captain, now Phoenix co-owner, Wayne Gretzky's No. 99.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Oct. 8: Jock Therapy
• Mon., Oct. 7: How's the Boss?
• Fri., Oct. 4: Genius in 'Shadow'
• Thurs., Oct. 3: Not Too S'Martz
• Wed., Oct. 2: The Big Empty

Other featured content:
• Being ... George Steinbrenner
• 10 Burning Questions with Richard Jefferson
• Sportoon: Underdog's day in baseball
• Johnson: Week 5 Studs and Duds
• Page 2's Fall Movie Preview
• Mystery Photo responses: I'm Batman
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
• Our Top 20 Sports Movies
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