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It's the end of the world as we know it. But, then, what else would you expect from an alternate-universe World Series between these two teams? Page 2's Jim Caple, the only survivor, was there until the bitter end as Grady and Dusty kept Pedro and Kerry on the mound through all 28 innings of a cataclysmic Game 7.
CAPLE: HE'S OUR ACE . . .




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What better way to stay in shape through those lazy, hazy, crazy days of an NBA offseason than a treadmill and old basketball games on the tube? Page 2's Bill Simmons kept his spare tire at bay with the likes of David Thompson, Moses Malone, Tom Boerwinkle, Sleepy Floyd and a remote.

"Radio" Review Serious Series Things
Page 2's Ralph Wiley says "Radio," the new movie about high school football that opens on Friday, leaves a lot to be desired. Plus, Miki Turner fires 10 Burning Questions at "Radio" star Cuba Gooding, Jr.
What will determine the outcome of the World Series? Page 2's Eric Neel says it's the little things. The real little things. Like, say, how smooches on the mound match up with friendly fists in the dugout.

THE DAILY QUICKIE
The Daily Quickie says the Marlins' future happiness depends on Josh Beckett pitching Game 6 on Saturday. That is, unless the Yankees keep playing like the Raiders. Plus, is Bobby V headed to Boston?


Sure, this baseball postseason has had its share of off-the-field distractions -- including steroid-related subpoenas and an alleged barroom brawl involving a couple of A's pitchers. But those mini-dramas don't match up to the wildest off-field happenings in playoff history.?
10]  Bill Frieder Quits
Just before the University of Michigan began play in the 1989 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, Wolverines' coach Bill Frieder announced he was leaving the team to coach at Arizona State. Guess who became national champion?
9]  Vince Carter Graduates
On the day the Toronto Raptors met the 76ers in Game 7 of a 2001 playoff series, Vince Carter flew to North Carolina to participate in Commencement. He was back in time for the game. Guess who missed a last-second shot as Toronto lost?
8]  George Allen Cracks Down
Before Super Bowl VII, Redskins' coach George Allen tried to eliminate distractions by imposing a curfew on his players. Guess who looked distracted once the game began?
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NFL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Sunday Bucs 6½ Cowboys 37
Sunday Steelers 1½ Rams 46
Sunday Vikings 5½ Giants 44
NCAA FOOTBALL FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG O/U
Saturday Michigan 5½ Purdue NL
Saturday Washington State 8 Oregon State NL
Saturday Tennessee 3½ Alabama NL


 
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TAILGATE TOUR
Page 2 visits the best places in college football, this time cruising along Lake Union at Washington.

THE SPORTS GUY
Bill Simmons selects the best of the many letters he received after the Red Sox blew Game 7.

'ROID RAGED
ESPN Radio's Mike Greenberg says let the athletes do drugs if they want. But steroids is a different story.

C'MON, CONFESS
You can hate the Yankees, but Page 2's Eric Neel wants to know how you could possibly hate Joe Torre and Mariano Rivera.

THE LIST
"The List" says baseball managers in the playoffs are the most scrutinized people in sports.
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It's Florida Marlins Carl Pavano, left, and Jessica Simpson's hubby, newlywed Nick Lachey, right. This match was requested by 19 Page 2 readers. Browse our archives of past pairs or click here to submit a future duo.


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