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The shows about Michael Jackson go on and on ... and on. The Mike Tyson show is back on this weekend in Memphis. While the TV networks buzz about what has been removed from Jacko's face and what has been added to Iron Mike's, Page 2 ponders who deserves the title of Biggest Nut Job in Entertainment. JACKO VS. IRON MIKE
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The critics can nitpick Kobe Bryant's game or whine about how he "abandons" the triangle offense. Page 2's Ralph Wiley doesn't care about any of that today. He's here to examine the way "Kobe the Puppet Master" toys with defenders and ponder if the 24-year-old phenom, who has averaged 44.6 points in his last five games, is the most unstoppable scorer in NBA history.

The Daily Quickie Deliver Us From Evil
Now that "Joe Millionaire" is an actual millionaire, the Daily Quickie is ready to shed some light on all the other "secrets" in the world. Is Shaq hurting so badly that he should keep sitting? Is Bob Knight really a man of high character? And what is really ailing Iron Mike now? The DQ has your million-dollar payoff.
 Bud Selig's master plan was supposed to blow up the Death Star and bring the "Evil Empire" to its knees. Well, as spring training begins, Page 2's Jim Armstrong says baseball is still made up of the all-powerful Yankees, a few other big-market powers and a bunch of teams that shouldn't even bother.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MJ
They say life begins at 40, but they fail to mention the good times end at 39. As Michael Jordan hits the big 4-oh, Jim Armstrong tells MJ what to expect and our Sportoon team explains how His Airness can continue to reign. Meanwhile, Eric Neel ponders the possibilities for Jordan's "final" farewell shot.


As the greatest basketball player ever hits the Big 4-oh, Page 2 lists the 10 greatest over-40 athletes in sports history. Check out our list and then vote in the poll to pick the superstar for the aged ... oops, ages.
10]  Al Oerter
Oerter returned to competition as he neared 40, preparing to compete in the 1980 Moscow Games -- when he would be 43 years old. We'll never know how he would have done, because the U.S. boycotted those Olympics and Oerter finished fourth in the essentially meaningless Olympic trials.
9]  Carlton Fisk
Almost all catchers wear down long before other position players, but Fisk broke the mold. Playing with the White Sox, he caught an average of almost 100 games a season between the ages of 40 and 43, years when most catchers leave the dugout only as managers.
8]  John Stockton
A model of consistency (82 games a year in 15 of his 18 seasons), the Jazz star went from an A to an A- game six years ago after knee surgery, but he hasn't budged from A- since. As Jason Kidd said, "The best player at the point guard is still playing. He's 40 years old in Stockton. We all have to be patient until he retires."
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2003 NBA Finals
Kings 9-5   Nets 11-2
Mavericks 3-1   Trail Blazers 15-1
Lakers 3-1   Pistons 33-1
Pacers 9-2   Celtics 40-1
Spurs 5-1   Sixers 45-1
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THE WATER COOLER
Page 2's Brian Murphy says Phil Mickelson really got his comeuppance from Tiger -- even if Lefty refused to watch any of it.

THE TODAY SHOW
Still living in the '80s NBA, with Magic and Bird? Eric Neel says the NBA is better now than ever and has 26 reasons why.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Charley Rosen sorts through his mail to explain why Bob Cousy couldn't play today and explore the latest Laker conspiracy theory.

LEBRON-GATE
Sure LeBron will tear up the NBA, but what about the people he meets along the way? Page 2's Gregg Easterbrook gives a glimpse at a world where James is king.

OSCAR BUZZ
While the entertainment world goes crazy with Oscar buzz, Page 2's Jim Caple hands out his Sports Academy Award nominations.

THE SPORTS GUY
It's been awhile, but The Sports Guy is back in the NBA saddle, and he's handing out scratch tickets to the lottery bound.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Evan Marriott, a k a "Joe Millionaire," and Rangers winger Eric Lindros. Page 2 has received 24 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Men's hoop: Michigan St. at Illinois
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Illini look for payback from East Lansing incident.
 
Men's hoop: Georgia at Alabama
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Tide is clinging to its NCAA hopes.
 
Rockets at Lakers
10:30 p.m. ET, TNT
Shaq might sit out Yao rematch.
 
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