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Earl Woods warned his son that women would ruin his golf game. Somehow, we don't think Earl expected that sabotage to come in the kitchen. After watching Tiger easily overcome food poisoning from a meal prepared by his girlfriend, Page 2's Jim Caple says even beautiful Elin Nordegren can't break El Tigre's focus.
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Most of 'em have already have been kicked out of the Big Dance. Three of 'em still dream of reaching the Big Easy. All of 'em can take solace in the fact that they already have achieved college hoops' most coveted honor: selection to Page 2's third annual All-Hair Team from the NCAA tourney. Check out the 20 best 'dos, cuts, 'fros and coifs.

The Daily Quickie The Wacky Bracket
We'd never say it to his face, but we gotta believe that Shaq Daddy is a tad bit insecure. The Daily Quickie wants the Diesel to know that we like him, we really like him -- so he doesn't need to give himself yet another nickname like "M.D.E." (Most Dominating Ever). So just sit back and relax, Big Aristotle.
 Move over, 'Zona-'Zaga. We've got another thrilling tourney matchup worthy of ESPN Classic. Britney Spears edged Halle Berry by less than 500 votes to advance to the Sweet 16 of Page 2's Wacky Bracket. In another tight battle, Eminem managed to whack Tony Soprano. Third-round voting runs 'til Monday.

THE YANKEES' SECRET WEAPON
His name is Erick Almonte. He's a 25-year-old Yankees prospect, and he made Ralph Wiley's jaw drop when R-Dub checked him out at spring training in Tampa. Trouble is, Almonte plays shortstop -- and he won't play shortstop in the Bronx. But cheer up, kid. Wiley says A-Rod, Tejada and Nomar wouldn't play short in the Bronx, either.


With U.S. troops at war in Iraq, the question was raised whether or not sports should continue on. They did, of course, but this isn't the first time issues of war and sports crossed paths. We've listed the the 10 most significant moments sports and war have intersected.
10]  Uninterrupted soccer resumes in Kabul (2002)
Free from the threat of interruption by the fundamentalist militia carrying out a public execution, groups of Kabul men take to the street to play soccer.
9]  The Gulf War and Super Bowl XXV (1991)
The first Gulf War, had already begun in the skies over the Middle East as Super Bowl XXV approached. Some debated whether the game should be played, but the decision was made that the Bills-Giants contest would go on, providing a valuable respite for those troops, who watched and listened.
8]  MLB changes schedule during WWII (1942)
Commissioner Landis took FDR's suggestion to not only keep baseball running, but altered the schedule to allow employees of all work shifts to attend games. Players got part of their pay in war bonds, and all kinds of patriotic, war-oriented activities regularly accompanied games
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NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT
DAY FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Thursday Arizona 8 Notre Dame 158
Thursday Kansas 3 Duke 155
Thursday Kentucky 12 Wisconsin 129
Thursday Pitt 5 Marquette 136½
Friday Oklahoma 7 Butler 120
Friday Syracuse 5½ Auburn 138½
Friday Texas 2½ UConn 152
Friday Maryland 3½ Michigan State 133
All Times ET -- Bold indicates home team
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THE HOT LIST
Last week, he told us who was hot for the NCAA tourney. This week, Dan Shanoff corrects his mistakes with his list for the Sweet 16.

HEY, RUBE
Sorry, ladies, but he's officially off the market. The Good Doctor is ready to officially announce that he is engaged.

BASEBALL DIARY
It's a confluece of greatness this season: Sosa, Palmeiro, McGriff and Griffey can all reach 500 home runs. But they got there in uniques ways, writes Eric Neel.

THE SPORTS GUY
Live from Hollywood, it's the 75th Academy Awards ... and Bill Simmons' award-winning running diary from Oscar Night.

BIGGEST DANCE
The NCAA tourney is great, but is it sports' best postseason? Page 2's Eric Neel rates the best and worst in the tournament of tournaments.

BASKETBALL DIARY
The Sixers and Wolves are both sizzling, but is either squad go enough to reach the NBA Finals? Page 2's Charley Rosen sizes up these two darkhorses.
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It's Syracuse frosh phenom Carmelo Anthony, left, and Braves center fielder Andruw Jones. Page 2 has received 30 requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


Men's NCAA tourney: Sweet 16
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Kentucky vs. Wisconsin; Arizona vs. Notre Dame; Texas vs. UConn; Oklahoma vs. Butler
 
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Marquette vs. Pittsburgh; Syracuse vs. Auburn; Maryland vs. Michigan St; Duke vs. Kansas
 
Rockets at Spurs
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