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	Nothing lasts forever -- not athletic brilliance and certainly not relationships of the rich and famous. But can hooking up with a Hollywood hottie sink the career of a sports superstar (i.e., should we blame Tara Reid for Tom Brady suddenly looking human)? Page 2 examines some well-publicized pairings to determine if athletes are playing with fire. VEXING VIXENS

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	Have you ever been driving down the road, listening to sports radio and heard the host say something so stupid that you nearly swerved into oncoming traffic? Well, Page 2's Bill Simmons says there's a simple explanation for this phenomenom: Hosting a radio program is a lot tougher than it sounds. Go inside the booth with The Sports Guy as he explains how he learned to comfortably ride the airwaves.

Reel Life		Time for a Recount!

	Yeah, we know the first rule of "Fight Club" is you don't talk about "Fight Club." However, Page 2 is willing to risk a beating from Brad Pitt and Ed Norton, so we're giving their 1999 hit film our Reel Life treatment to determine if it's actually realistic. So put in your mouthpiece and meet us "underground."		So, Cal Ripken Jr.'s streak is the most memorable moment in baseball history? Hardly, says Page 2's Eddie Matz, who was in attendance on that 1995 night in Baltimore. First, Ripken's record doesn't even qualify as a "moment," and, second, it can't compare to Kirk Gibson's homer.

THE TOP 10 LIST

If the World Series is won by the home team at Fenway Park and it's not the Red Sox, does "The Curse of the Bambino" still exist? While you ponder that question, Page 2 lists its top 10 reasons why the Bo'Spos would be better than the BoSox.

Baseball fans have voted Cal Ripken's big night as the most memorable moment in baseball history, but Page 2 wanted to expand the choices beyond MLB's 30 nominees. We've compiled our readers' picks for the best moments that missed the cut, along with a poll to crown the best moment left off baseball's list.
10]	Mets win 1969 World Series "The long-shots delivered a shot of their own and walked into the sunset with the World Series championship."

9]	Dodgers win 1955 World Series "The championship gave every laborer in the city the hope that they needed to survive in life."

8]	1994 baseball strike "You never forget the bad times."
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NFL	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Sunday	Raiders	3	Chiefs	55½
Sunday	Patriots	3	Broncos	47
Sunday	Saints	4	Falcons	47
COLLEGE FB	FAVORITE	LINE	UNDERDOG	O/U
Saturday	Florida State	10½	Notre Dame	NL
Saturday	Oregon	1	Southern Cal	NL
Saturday	Michigan	4	Iowa	NL
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.

	QUIT BEGGING Want more black football coaches? Page 2's Jason Whitlock says the problem can be solved by black players.
	DEEP THOUGHTS Don't call Terrell Owens a copycat. Don't ever count out Brett Favre. But do read Ralph Wiley's Uncensored NFL Thoughts from Week7.
	THE HOT LIST Dan Shanoff measures MJ's trend-setting temperature in the Hot 'n' Not List, from Jordan's new chin stubble to his dealing with extortion.
	THE SPORTS GUY The Sports Guy has some weird thoughts in his head, including musings on A.J. Soprano, Latrell Sprewell and Calista Flockhart.
	TUESDAY MORNING QB After at least 621 incorrect NFL predictions, The New York Times finally pegged an exact final score, and TMQ was there to chronicle it.


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

It's the star of "Home Alone," and a guy who needs two wins at home this weekend: actor Macaulay Culkin, left, and Angels shortstop David Eckstein. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.

Penguins at Red Wings
7:30 p.m. ET, NHL Center Ice
Super Mario vs. the Cup champs.

College football: Hawaii at Fresno State
9 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Big game in the WAC, yo.

Kings at Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Preseason, but still worth a look.

• Complete TV Listings

If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Oct. 24: Stop Begging
• Wed., Oct. 23: Deep Thoughts
• Tues., Oct. 22: Finally Fit to Print
• Mon., Oct. 21: Lookin' For Love

Other featured content:
• Sportoon: Barry Bonds' anatomy
• Rosen: How to fix the Knicks
• Application for Mets manager
• Terrell Owens' secret stash
• Bill Walton's Diary
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies

Weekend Edition, Oct. 25-27, 2002