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The 1980 U.S. Olympic hockey team was great -- but beating the Russians made it even greater. Bill Mazeroski's homer was epic -- but it became legendary because it toppled the Yankees. For every good guy in sports, we need a bad guy to root against. That's why Page 2 is dedicating this week to our favorite heroes and villains.
CAPLE: EVERY HERO NEEDS A VILLAIN




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A lot of bad things have been said about Saddam Hussein over the years. However, it wasn't until this week that Iraqi dictator was accused of decorating his palace in "wall art that runs heavy on the theme of masturbatory adolescence." Page 2's Brian Murphy ponders the day it became OK to joke about the war in Iraq at the Water Cooler.

The Daily Quickie Let's get naked
Was Allen Iverson's 55-point effort last night more impressive than MJ's 63 in 1986? Who's really running the Bronx Zoo? Are the T-Wolves done already? And what's the best quote ever from a sports movie? You know who's got the answers to all these riddles. That's right, it's Page 2's Daily Quickie.
 When you think of bowling, you probably think of fat guys in monogrammed shirts who look a lot like Homer Simpson. Page 2's Hunter S. Thompson thinks of "extremely naked women with huge breasts implants and fake lips." Yes, the Good Doctor has discovered naked bowling.

THE SMARTEST GUY IN THE NBA
Adonal Foyle isn't a household name. He's not playing in the NBA playoffs. He can't jump like Kobe or score like Iverson. Yet he might be the most interesting player in professional basketball. Page 2's Eric Neel recently spent an afternoon with the Warriors forward and found that Foyle knows about a lot more than just hoops.


We all have our favorite athletes. You know, the ones we'll talk about for the rest of our lives. Are they worthy of Page 2's list of the greatest sports heroes of all time? Check out our list and vote for your hero or tell us who we forgot.
10]  1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team
The "Miracle on Ice" not only took down the world's best en route to the gold medal, but they made everything look brighter in a nation suffering through a "national malaise."
9]  Billie Jean King
King was the best tennis player of her time, and one of the all-time greats. She fought for equal prize money -- and got it. Isn't that right, Mr. Riggs?
8]  Joe DiMaggio
Despite what has been written lately of the Yankee Clipper, almost every fan can agree that his fame and heroic stature may be equaled, but never topped.
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NBA FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Monday Spurs 9 Suns 184½
Monday Pacers 7 Celtics 181
Monday Kings 9½ Jazz 181
Tuesday Nets 6 Bucks 188½
Tuesday Lakers 2 T-Wolves 195
Wednesday Sixers 4 Hornets 183½
Wednesday Mavs 6 Blazers 192
Bold indicates home team | Complete line


 
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 won't be around for the Boston Marathon, but he still took the time to offer a crash course on his hometown's race.

COURT ORDER
When Page 2's Eric Neel tried to list 10 ways the NBA playoffs are better than the NHL, he couldn't just stop there.

ICE ICE BABY
When Page 2's Jim Armstrong was asked to come up with 10 reasons the NHL playoffs are better than the NBA, it only took one Molson.

BEST COACHING JOBS
Roy Williams faced a tough choice -- but not as tough as deciding on the 10 best coaching jobs in all of sports.

THE LIST
In the aftermath of the umpire attack in Chicago, Page 2's Tim Keown is here to rally the fence-jumpers and field-runners in their darkest hour.

THE HOT LIST
With the NBA playoffs under way, Page 2's Dan Shanoff is here to tells us What's Hot and What's Not in pro hoops' second season.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


The loyal Page 2 readers have spoken again. It's Ducks' goalie Sebastian Giguere, left, and singer/songwriter Ashley Angel. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo for Page 2.


NHL Playoffs: Flyers at Maple Leafs
7 p.m. ET, ESPN2
No Desjardins, Leafs could tie it up.
 
NHL Playoffs: Avalanche at Wild
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Up 3-2, all eyes on Colorado.
 
NBA Playoffs: Suns at Spurs
8 p.m. ET, TNT
This series is off to a great start.
 
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If you missed Page 2 over the last week, check out our back issues:
• Fri., April 18: NHL vs. NBA playoffs
• Thurs., April 17: Traitors!
• Wed., April 16: Air Quality
• Tues., April 15: YES Man

Other featured content:
• 10 Burning Questions for Mike Bibby
• Page 2 columnists reflect on MJ
• Fashion Report: Women in Uniform
• Page 2's 2003 Wacky Bracket
Monday, April 21, 2003
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