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HBO's new documentary, "O.J.: A Study in Black & White," only got half the story right -- the white half -- according to Page 2's Ralph Wiley. Of course, if the real purpose of the documentary was to make white people feel good, it succeeded, Wiley says, much in the same way Simpson "succeeded" throughout his soulless life. WILEY: FRAUD OF THE CENTURY




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You've heard your grandfather talk about walking to school 10 miles in the snow ... uphill both ways. You've heard about Mantle hitting a ball 700 feet and Chamberlain wrestling a lion and an alligator. You've heard about how much better sports were back in the good ol' days. Well, Page 2's Bill Simmons has heard enough. The Sports Guy explains why the ol' days really weren't that good.

Thin (on) Ice What Are They Thinking?
Why in the world would Manute Bol sign a contract to play minor-league hockey? Well, Page 2 has learned that it's all part of Bol's master plan to become the biggest Ice Capades star of the 21st century. Check out the complete schedule for "Bol's 2003 ice tour."
 Jerry West is a hoop genius, but his latest move -- giving 69-year-old Hubie Brown a three-year deal to coach the Grizzlies -- has a lot of people wondering What the Heck Was He Thinking. Among the most puzzled are The Sports Guy and his loyal readers.

TUESDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK
Since joining Page 2 in April, TMQ has been deluged by requests that he add a little beefcake to his cheesecake. Well, our man has finally decided to give equal time. If you're shaken by this news, don't fret. There's still plenty of hard-core football talk.


When the going gets tough, the tough get going. So this week, Page 2 has compiled 10 sports clichés that must be stopped. After checking out our choices, drop us a note with your pick for the cliché that must be retired. Later this week, we'll compile our readers' list along with a poll to crown the No. 1 cliché that must go.

10]  "You can't say enough about him"
Real meaning: "I've already said as much as I know about him, and repeated it many times over."
9]  "They've got great team chemistry"
No evidence whatsoever that, if such a thing exists, it makes much of a difference. td>
8]  "They have to come together as a team"
Usually uttered, sans real analysis, when a team isn't playing well for many different reasons.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Monday Broncos 6 Raiders 46
Sunday Falcons 3 Saints 51
Sunday Giants 3½ Redskins 37
Sunday Dolphins 4 Ravens 35½
Sunday Packers 7 Vikings 50
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Ohio State 9½ Illinois NL
Saturday Iowa 10 Minnesota NL
Saturday Florida 15 South Carolina 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.


UNCENSORED NFL
As the NFL enters crunch time, Page 2's Ralph Wiley checks on the mindset of several key players.

REEL LIFE
Was the sitcom "Sports Night" an accurate depiction of life on "SportsCenter"? Page 2's Reel Life series explores.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Everybody knows the Kings lost to the Lakers in the West finals last June ... everybody except the Kings, it seems, writes Charley Rosen.

HEY, RUBE
The Good Doctor always has an excuse when the spread doesn't go his way -- but this week's is really a good one.

THE SPORTS GUY
Page 2's Bill Simmons has talked for years about the Unintentional Comedy Ratings. Now, he releases his official scale, from Nos. 65-100.
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 Rasta men: Eagles cornerback Al Harris, left, and reggae legend Bob Marley. Page 2 has received 56 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Tennis: Masters Cup Shanghai
6 a.m. ET, ESPN2; 1 p.m. ET, ESPN
Early round action from season-ending tourney.
 
Spurs at Nets
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
See if Mutombo can stop Duncan and Robinson.
 
Panthers at Flyers
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Florida's Keenan visits one of his many old haunts.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Tues., Nov. 12: TMQ Gives In
• Mon., Nov. 11: Walking "8 Mile"
• Fri., Nov. 8: Lookin' For Love
• Thurs., Nov. 7: The Official UCR

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• Mystery Photo: Bonds goes sumo
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• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
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