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Sure, it didn't last, but for a brief, fleeting moment Sergei Fedorov lived Page 2's dream. So why did his marriage to Anna Kournikova dissolve so quickly? And why wasn't he at least allowed to brag about it in public? Page 2 offers an exclusive look inside the marriage from the revealing pages of his and her diaries.
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With Black History Month having just ended, Page 2's Ralph Wiley found himself thinking about Jackie Robinson and what he might do to fix the messes our sports have made of themselves. Here's a hint: He would not speak softly, but he would carry a big stick.

Losing for LeBron Ultimate Scorecard
Taking a page from David Wells' book, Cavaliers guard Bimbo Coles first said that Cleveland was tanking games to give itself the best shot at LeBron James, then backed off. So how can you tell when your NBA team is tanking? Page 2 offers up 25 tell-tale giveaways.
 Who's the ultimate No. 32, Jim Brown or Magic Johnson? Is No. 7 John Elway or Mickey Mantle? Do you go with Bill Russell or Dr. J at No. 6? From Nos. 00 to 99, Page 2 makes the call on 101 different numbers in our Ultimate Scorecard, plus Jim Caple searches for the best number in sports.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
What do Madonna and Michael Jackson have in common? Well, to be honest, most times we don't even like to think about it. But in this case, it's relatively benevolent -- they are serving as creative muses for The Daily Quickie.


March is the month for stunners, shockers and amazing upsets in the world of basketball. That caused Page 2 to think about the 10 most shocking moments in hoop history. Check out our top 10 and then vote in the poll to pick the top stunner ever.
10]  Chaminade upsets Virginia
On Dec. 23, 1982, Chaminade, a Honolulu college with a student body of 800, defeated No. 1 ranked Virginia -- complete with the nation's best player, Ralph Sampson -- 77-72. How big of an upset was it? So big that most news outlets didnšt run the story without an unusual amount of scrutiny for a straightforward game report. "We were dumbfounded," said the late Tom Mees, who sat at ESPN's SportsCenter desk when the news came over the wire. "Nobody had heard of Chaminade then. I asked them to double-check it."
9]  U.S. men "lose" in Munich
In the most controversial finish in international basketball history, the Soviet Union stunned the United State 51-49, benefitting from time being put back on the clock on two different occasions in the final seconds.
8]  Wilt scores and scores and scores
Maybe "shocking" isnšt the right word to describe Wilt's revelations about his sex life in "A View from Above," his 1991 autobiography. "Sensational" is a good word. It works in a couple of ways. "Perplexing" also works. As in, was 20,000 really possible?
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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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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 had to pony up the fifty bucks for the Jones-Ruiz fight because you never know what could happen.

THE WATER COOLER
No one does it quite like New York City, writes Brian Murphy. They love their own and will forever boo their enemies. Isn't that right MJ?

HEY, RUBE
After watching Roy Jones Jr., the Good Doctor says there's no question who is the King of the Ring.

THE NUMBERS RESONATE
You retire a number, writes Eric Neel, because no one else can wear it, because no one else can fill it out.

THE QUIET WAR
Toni Smith is a 21-year-old sociology major. And an athlete who gives us the conscience we so often lack, says Page 2's Ralph Wiley.

BASKETBALL DIARY
Can anybody prevent a Lakers' four-peat? Page 2's Charley Rosen rates all the powers in the West and then studies the East from top to bottom.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


Here are a couple of talented big men: It's Creighton's Kyle Korver, left, and Lurch from "The Addams Family." This match was requested by Ken Henley of Omaha, Neb. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Men's hoop: Minnesota at Indiana
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
The perfect Big Ten bubble game.
 
Men's hoop: Syracuse at Notre Dame
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Senior night in the Joyce Center.
 
Men's hoop: Florida at Georgia
9 p.m. ET, ESPN
Gators shooting for that No. 1 seed.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Mon., March 3: Ultimate Scorecard
• Fri., Feb. 28: American Hero
• Thurs., Feb. 27: MTV meets NCAAs
• Wed., Feb. 26: Hoop Heaven

Other featured content:
• Who's the hottest? Finch vs. Kournikova
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