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What can you say about Michael Jordan that hasn't already been said? What word would you use to describe His Airness? As MJ prepares to play his final NBA game (we think) tonight in Philly, Page 2 asked seven of its columnists to reflect on the Jordan Era. Their responses were as well-rounded as Jordan's game.
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The NBA's 82-game preseason ends tonight, and the real season begins this weekend. You've heard all the clichés and theories about how much different things are in the postseason, but Page 2's Charley Rosen is here to explain how things will really change. From coaches' rotations to referees' calls to players' you-know-whats, everything is a little bit tighter.

The Daily Quickie The Sports Guy
How many more whack jobs are left on the South Side of Chicago? Will MJ try to score 50 tonight? Who would pay for a day with Jose Canseco? And who's the top sports hero in American history? Like umpire Laz Diaz, the Daily Quickie handles all these challenges and manages to emerge without a scratch on it.
 The Sports Guy really can't help himself. Whenever he watches any sporting event, he starts to wonder how that sport would be different if Vince McMahon ran it. And our man feels the NBA is desperately in need of Vince. After all, if Kobe would just hit Shaq with a steel chair and bolt L.A., things would be much better.

WOMEN IN UNIFORM
At Page 2, we profess to be experts on a lot of things. Women's fashion ain't one of them. However, we know plenty about crafting an entire wardrobe out of team jerseys -- and we've noticed that trend has caught on with some famous females. From Mariah to Shania to Britney, jerseys are clearly en vogue.


After opening 0-9 for the season consecutive season, the Detroit Tigers are horrendously bad. However, they're not bad enough to make Page 2's list of the 10 worst pro sports teams of all-time -- at least not yet. Check out our list and vote for the worst of the worst.
10]  1936 Philadelphia Eagles (1-11)
After winning their opener against the Giants, the Eagles lost the next 11 to close out the season. Early in the year, Philly was shut out four games in a row, and during the entire season only managed to score 51 points, while surrendering 206.
9]  1980-81 Winnipeg Jets (9-57-14)
In their second NHL season, the Jets set both an NHL and a modern major pro sports record by going 30 games without a win in November and December.
8]  1952 Pittsburgh Pirates (42-112)
The Pirates slid in September, winning only four of their last 22 games to finish 22½ games behind the seventh-place Boston Braves. "They finished last -- on merit," Pittsburgh GM Branch Rickey said.
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VEGAS' ODDS TO WIN 2004 SUPER BOWL
Eagles 5-1   Raiders 10-1
Rams 6-1   Dolphins 10-1
Buccaneers 7-1   Packers 15-1
Steelers 7-1   49ers 15-1
Patriots 10-1   Giants 15-1
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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.


A BIT BIASED
With Saddam's regime toppled in Iraq, Page 2's Jim Caple examines the next career move for the Iraqi information minister.

BIG LEFTY'S WIN
Phil Mickelson finished third again, but he was really the biggest winner at the 2003 Masters. Ralph Wiley explains how this all makes sense.

THE WATER COOLER
It was a long week at Augusta, but all the Cooler needs to get through it is Jim Belushi, Miguel Angel Jimenez and some peach cobbler.

FREE SPEECH
How does a movie about minor league baseball turn into a statement on patriotism? Page 2's Jim Caple is here to investigate "Bull Durham."

BASKETBALL DIARY
As the NBA season comes to a close, Page 2's Charley Rosen grades the performances of the coaches in the West and East.

THE SPORTS GUY
When Page 2's Bill Simmons met Mike Tyson on a rooftop in Harlem, he was a little surprised by the Iron Mike that he encountered.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It's Dallas Stars center Niko Kapanen, left, and the late, legendary rocker, Kurt Cobain. Page 2 has received five requests for this match. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


NBA: Wizards at 76ers
7 p.m. ET, ESPN
Goodbye MJ. We mean it this time.
 
NHL Playoffs: Avalanche at Wild
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Wild will try again at home. 
 
NHL Playoffs: Red Wings at Ducks
10:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
Ducks mighty close to an upset.
 
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• Tues., April 15: YES Man
• Mon., April 14: Canada Dry
• Fri., April 11: No Nuke!
• Thurs., April 10: Graded & Degraded

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