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The lovely Ms. Kournikova is talking about life after tennis, and it includes acting and -- everybody's dream job -- hosting awards shows. Page 2 is here to help, of course. Picture this: Anna at the Video Music Awards, Anna on "Friends," Anna on "Newlyweds," and more. Plus, Patrick Hruby outlines her other career options.
ANNA: GUEST STAR | HRUBY: HELP WANTED




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The unhappiest place in the universe? The bleachers at Wrigley Field on Wednesday night. Page 2 sent Greg Shea into the belly of the beast to soak up the angst at Game 7 of the NLCS. He came. He saw. He commiserated. And he learned something. For Cubs' fans, it's never going to be this year.

Cockaboose Railroad Best Uniform Finals
Wayne Drehs takes a stationary ride on the University of South Carolina's "Cockaboose Railroad" as Page 2's Talgate Tour stops at Columbia and lives in the lap of football luxury. Now this is the life!
 Page 2's Best Uniform Bracket has the blues. But which blue will it be? The maize-and-blue of the Wolverines or the orange-and-blue of the Broncos? The voting booths are open for one more day. Who wins?

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie has always thought little Darren Baker, Dusty's kid, is cute, especially when he can maintain that childlike optimism about the Cubs' fabled "next year." Plus, tickets for the Marlins' bandwagon.


Don Zimmer and Pedro Martinez? Sure, that was a fun little donneybrook, especially considering the age difference between these two warriors. But does Zim's lumbering charge toward Petey measure up to the outbursts on our list of the best coaching temper tantrums of all time?
10]  Jim Mora
After the Colts lost 40-21 to the 49ers in Indianapolis on Nov. 25, 2001, Mora lost his cool, big-time. "Playoffs?" he said. "Are you kidding me? I just hope we can win a game, another game." So much for standing up for his own guys.
9]  Jeff Van Gundy
He claimed he was trying to protect his player, the Knicks' Larry Johnson. But when the diminutive Van Gundy charged onto the court on April 30, 1998, and grabbed Alonzo Mourning's leg, he looked more like a "human hammock," according to Newsday.
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sunday Dolphins 5½ Patriots 37
Sunday Cowboys 3 Lions 39
Sunday Giants 3 Eagles 37
Sunday Jets 3 Texans 37½
Monday Chiefs 3½ Raiders 47
NCAA FOOTBALL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Ohio St. 5 Iowa NL
Saturday Minnesota 7 Michigan St. NL
Saturday USC 9½ Notre Dame NL
Saturday Florida St. 7½ Virginia NL
Saturday LSU 4 So.Carolina NL
All Times ET | Bold indicates home team
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WINDY CITY
Page 2's Jim Caple was there when some of Chicago's most notable personalities took in the Cubs' collapse.

CUBBYHOLED
A tough Game 6 loss has Page 2's Eric Neel going cuckoo over the Cubs.

THE SPORTS GUY
Before making his Week 6 NFL picks, Bill Simmons provides a glimpse of his new Hollywood life.

DEEP THOUGHTS
Page 2's Ralph Wiley goes inside the minds of several NFL stars as Week 6 approaches.
If your favorite writer isn't on Page 2 today, click here to check out our full roster of columnists.


It'sYankee Karim Garcia, left, and Sean Penn's burly brother, actor Chris Penn of Reservoir Dogs fame. This match was requested by 12 Page 2 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


College Football Thursday
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN
Clemson at N.C. State
 
NHL: Avalanche at Wild
7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2
It's never too early for hockey.
 
Red Sox at Yankees, Game 7
8 p.m. ET, FOX
Pedro vs. Roger for the golden ticket.
 
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• Wed., Oct. 15: Ferris Bueller's Night Off
• Mon., Oct. 13: Zim Strikes Back
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