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He's often called a "thug," but that's way too simplistic. Who is Allen Iverson really? He's a family man and a guy from the streets. He's smart yet naive. He's disciplined yet reckless. Larry Platt has penned a new book that traces AI from his days in Newport "Bad" News, Va., to Philly, and he's offering a sneak peek for Page 2.
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After watching Donovan McNabb, Tommy Maddox and Brian Griese limp off into the sunset, Page 2's Ralph Wiley climbs inside the heads of various NFL players and coaches as they ponder the differences between being injured (bad) and being hurt (worse than bad).

Are You On IM? What Are They Thinking?
Hootie Johnson and Martha Burk seem like they're living in different centuries. So, Page 2's Eric Immerman suggests that the two combatants settle their Masters dispute in a very 21st century manner -- by using instant messaging. We can only imagine the IM exchange between Mrs. "TitleIX4evr" and Mr. "NoChix."
 Only a fool would try to explain the actions of Michael Jackson. After all, it seems like just yesterday when Jacko was dangling a baby off a hotel balcony in Berlin. But at Page 2, we've been known to do foolish things, so we're looking inside the Gloved One's head in the latest edition of "What the Heck Are They Thinking?".

SPORTOON
No matter how many fines the NFL doles out or how much is spent on protective gear, quarterbacks continue to go down with gruesome injuries. Page 2 cartoonist Kurt Snibbe examines a trend that has become a "real pain in the pass" this season.


In honor of Hubie Brown's return to coaching, Page 2 lists the top 10 Browns in sports history -- and, yes, we're looking outside Cleveland. Take a look at our list, then drop us a note with your picks for the best Brown in sports history.
10]  St. Louis Browns
"First in shoes, first in booze, and last in the American League."
9]  Walter Brown
He founded the Boston Celtics in 1945. That should be enough.
8]  Tim Brown
Winner of the 1987 Heisman Trophy, became just the 12th player in NFL history to score 100 touchdowns.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Monday Rams 10½ Bears 43½
Sunday Patriots 7½ Vikings 47
Sunday Dolphins 3 Chargers 37
Sunday Jets 3 Bills 47½
Sunday Bucs 3 Packers 39
COLLEGE FB FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Thursday Miami 20½ Pitt NL
Saturday Ohio State 5 Michigan NL
Saturday Wash. State 8½ Washington NL
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TUESDAY MORNING QB
Unlike Arizona's team, which may contain football-like substance, TMQ does contain some "sexual content" and "sophisticated humor."

BASKETBALL DIARY
Page 2's Charley Rosen is sold on the unbeaten Dallas Mavericks, but he wonders how far their "defense" will take them.

LICENCE TO THRILL
Are the James Bond producers sticking their Goldfinger into sports? Page 2's Dan Shanoff uncovers several new plotlines.

RAIDER NATION
In the second of two parts, Pat Toomay explains what it was really like to play for Raiders coach John Madden.

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.
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It's Vancouver Canucks goaltender Dan Cloutier, left, and actor Josh Hartnett. This match was requested by Ryota Abe of Golden, Colo. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


College football: West Virginia at Virginia Tech
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
No. 12 Hokies try to rebound from two consecutive defeats.
 
76ers at Grizzlies
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Brown vs. Brown as Memphis nears 0-12 start.
 
Men's basketball: Xavier at Stanford
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Preseason NIT second round.
 
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