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What's the key to being a good sumo wrestler? Well, even if you tip the scales at 600 pounds, you've got to be agile enough to do the splits. What's the key to enjoying sumo? Patience ... and lots of it. Page 2's Jim Caple sat ringside for a sumo match this week, and he spent a lot of time waiting for a few seconds of actual wrestling.
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Talk about greasy kids stuff: Players from the Sacramento State football team were caught coating their jerseys with nonstick cooking spray last weekend, but the ploy proved unsuccessful when the Hornets lost to No. 1 Montana. Page 2 figures the real problem here is the players used the wrong lubricant, so we've got plenty of suggestions for next time.

Basketball Diaries The Hot List
The window for an NBA title has probably closed on John Stockton and Karl Malone. So, is it time for the Jazz's dynamic duo to hang it up? Page 2's Charley Rosen takes an up-close look at Utah to decide if either guy has anything left. Plus, Rosen sets the record straight on the Kobe controversy that he caused.
 Is the final rose going to Helene or Brooke? And just how many times has "The Bachelor" slipped a woman the tongue in his hot tub? Page 2's Dan Shanoff tries to answer the first question in this week's list of What's Hot and What's Not. As for the second question, well, you'll have to wait while we break out our calculators.

BIRTH OF THE RAIDER NATION
You know the bombastic broadcaster who yells "Boom!" and travels by bus. You recall the fiery young coach who ranted on the sidelines. But do you know the real John Madden? Page 2's Pat Toomay played for Madden, and he explains why the man is deeper than most people think.


By now you've already seen Page 2's list of 10 sports clichés that must be stopped. Now we've compiled our readers' list along with a poll to crown the No. 1 cliché that must go.

10]  "World champions"
"And you wonder why Americans are disliked?"
9]  "He's got great work ethic"
"If we made millions for playing a game -- we'd have a great work ethic, too!"
8]  "They just wanted it more"
"So, practice should now be replaced with desire seminars."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
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.


THE SPORTS GUY
Before he heads off to L.A., Page 2's Bill Simmons had time for one more NBA fantasy draft ... and he kept a running diary of the whole affair.

WHITE LIES
HBO's documentary on O.J. Simpson tells only half the story, writes Page 2's Ralph Wiley.

GET OVER IT
Jason Whitlock, who just tried to run a marathon for a good cause, says circus sideshows such as Manute Bol's ice capades can actually be a lot of fun.

TUESDAY MORNING QB
We never thought it would happen, but TMQ has decided to give equal time, honoring a female and a male NFL cheerleader this week.

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


It's ESPN's Andrea Kremer, left, and actress Edie Falco of "The Sopranos." Page 2 has received 92 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Mavericks at Celtics
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Two hottest teams in the NBA.
 
Avalanche at Stars
8:30 p.m. ET, NHL Center Ice
Struggling Colorado visits West-leading Dallas.
 
Men's basketball: Georgia vs. Texas
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Coaches vs. Cancer Classic at New York.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Nov. 14: Real Madden
• Wed., Nov. 13: White Lies
• Tues., Nov. 12: TMQ Gives In
• Mon., Nov. 11: Walking "8 Mile"

Other featured content:
• Sportoon: Bol Puckey!
• What's Hot, Not in College Hoops
• Manute Bol's ice capades
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• Page 2 celebrates its 2nd birthday
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
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