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With off-court troubles and on-court decline, Michael Jordan ain't what he used to be. But is MJ hurting his legend -- like Willie Mays did during his Mets days? And what about Pat Riley, Jerry Rice and Kurt Warner? Have our views of them changed in the last year? Page 2's Ralph Wiley looks at how legends burn out and fade away.
WILEY: LEGENDS OF THE FALL




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Even after all these years, and all they've gone through together, Larry Brown and Allen Iverson just don't seem to "get" each other. Charley Rosen, in the latest episode of his Basketball Diaries, gets inside the problem. For another point of view, Eric Neel interviews author Larry Platt, and Page 2 excerpts two chapters from Platt's recently published book on AI.

Chris McKendry The "Next Anna"
With her baby due next month, Page 2's Chris McKendry has a lot on her mind: Diapers, cribs, late-night feedings ... and Donovan McNabb's ankle. Believe it or not, the health of the Philly QB will determine whether her child becomes a functional NFL fan ... or is sentenced to a life rooting for the Jets.
 For years now, Page 2 has been searching high and low for the "Next Anna." Never did we imagine we'd find Ms. Kournikova's successor in the ... NFL? Yep, reps for Jeremy Shockey says the Giants rookie wants to follow Anna's career blueprint. Dan Shanoff compares the tight end with ... well, you know.

WIN, LOSE OR DRAW
Tiger Woods can work miracles with a golf club, but that doesn't mean he can solve all the world's problems. Page 2 cartoonist Larry Johnson examines the pressure coming at El Tigre from all angles -- including the New York Times.


Now that you've seen Page 2's list of the top 10 Browns in sports history, we've compiled our readers' picks for the best Browns. Check out the list and be sure to vote in the poll to crown the best Brown.

10]  Lou Brown
"How can he not be the greatest? He'd rather sell tires than coach the Indians."
9]  Jerome Brown
"He lavished upon us some great sound bites like, "they got the house, we'll bring the pain."
8]  Larry Brown
"The fact that he led a pathetic franchise like the L.A. Clippers to the playoffs twice in two years should alone seal his place in the top 10."
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
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
All Times ET | Bold indicates home team
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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
Page 2's Bill Simmons says the Augusta National controversy boils down to one thing: Men need -- and deserve -- their space.

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

BOSS ECONOMICS
Jim Caple got his hands on George Steinbrenner's revised employee benefits package. The Boss has spoken.

BIG HURTS
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).

TUESDAY MORNING QB
Unlike Arizona's team, which may contain football-like substance, TMQ does contain some "sexual content" and "sophisticated humor."
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's UNLV basketball coach Charlie Spoonhour, left, and Cotton Hill from Fox's "King of the Hill." This match was requested by Shaun Spencer of Las Vegas. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


Men's basketball: UNC-Greensboro at Kansas
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Second round of Preseason NIT.
 
Raptors at 76ers
8 p.m. ET, ESPN
Couple of Eastern Conference teams going in opposite directions.
 
Red Wings at Canucks
10 p.m. ET, NHL Center Ice
Rematch of Detroit's first-round playoff scare.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Thurs., Nov. 21: Masters of Domain
• Wed., Nov. 20: The Real 'Answer'
• Tues., Nov. 19: Warning Labels
• Mon., Nov. 18: Shaken, Not Stirred

Other featured content:
• What the Heck Are They Thinking?
• What's Hot, What's Not this week
• Sportoon: Put Iverson back together
• Hootie, Martha hook up for IM
• Page 2 Goes to the Movies
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